Feminine hygiene products
Menstrual cups, care products, lubricants and oils we recommend to look after your intimate area during your period, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.
- Cups and reusable tampons
- Cleaning and sterilizing
- Water-based lubricants
- Perineal massage oils
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More about the menstrual cup
The menstrual cup has gained a lot of ground in recent years as an alternative to pads and tampons. To save money, for the environment, for comfort or for health, every woman has her own reasons, but the fact is that more and more women use it.
It is a soft, flexible bell-shaped device made of medical-grade silicone, which is placed in the vagina during your period to collect the blood. When buying one, check the medical certifications: it must be properly approved under European and Spanish regulations.
When to use a lubricant gel
Some women feel discomfort in the genital area due to irritation, dryness, cracks or hormonal changes. In these cases a water-based lubricant is recommended, free of fragrances and toxic substances that could damage the tissue.
It is applied to the vulva and the vaginal walls as part of daily hygiene, to make it easier to insert the cup or another pelvic floor exercise device. It can also reduce discomfort during sex.
Why do perineal massage with oil
During a vaginal birth the perineum is put under great strain, because it has to adapt to the size of the baby’s head. The muscles, mucosa and skin need good elasticity to avoid tears during the pushing stage.
Perineal massage starts at week 34, first under the supervision of a physiotherapist specializing in gynecology. Once you have learned the technique, you continue at home every day until the birth, using natural, moisturizing lubricants that increase the elasticity of the tissues.
Why have we chosen these products?
It is the menstrual cup Ágata uses: comfortable, safe and leak-proof. The pack includes two cups, and on this page you will also find its neutral soap and steam sterilizer.
A water-based lubricant with aloe vera, free of colorings, parabens and glycerine, so it can be used every day. We recommend it if you have vaginal dryness, during menopause, postpartum and even in pregnancy. It reduces irritation during sex, makes it easier to insert the cup and exercise devices, and moisturizes episiotomy or tear scars.
Pure rosehip oil, 100% natural and first cold-pressed. It can be used as a moisturizer for perineal massage during pregnancy and also to treat and moisturize perineal scars postpartum.
A 100% natural oil that prepares the perineum for a vaginal birth. It combines different natural oils that moisturize and improve the elasticity of the skin and vulva. It is used every day from week 34 of pregnancy.