So, I heard some folks talking ’bout this thing called a menstrual sponge. What in the tarnation is that? Sounds kinda weird, don’t it? Some say it’s like a sponge from the sea. Others say it is man-made. Well, I don’t care what it is made of, as long as it works. I remember the days when we didn’t have all these fancy things. We just used what we had. Rags. That’s what we used.
Now, these young’uns, they got all sorts of things. Pads. Tampons. And now this here sponge. They say it’s good for the environment. Well, back in my day, we didn’t worry ’bout that. We just worried ’bout gettin’ by. It is good to take care of the environment. No rubbish everywhere.
They say you can use this menstrual sponge over and over. You just gotta wash it out. Well, I reckon that’s a good thing. Saves money, I suppose. ‘Cause them store-bought things, they cost a pretty penny. And money don’t grow on trees, you know. But I don’t want to use it if it is dangerous.
I heard some talk that it is not a good idea to use the menstrual sponge. I don’t know the details. They said it is not safe. Maybe it is better to use something else. There are other safe options available. You can use a cup. I heard that it is safe. They say it is difficult to find the right size. You might need to try many before you find the right one. They say it can be messy when you try to take it out. Some people don’t like it.
I heard some folks say that using those fancy cups is hard, especially if your insides ain’t lined up just right. They say it takes some experimenting to get it in there just so, and you might leak a little until you figure it out. And then when you gotta take it out, oh boy, it can be a real mess.
But these menstrual sponges, they seem like they might be a different story. I’ve heard whispers that they’re easier to use, especially for those who have a hard time with the cups. And some say that they can feel pretty natural, not like you’ve got some contraption stuck up there. But who knows if they are actually useful?
I suppose it comes down to what you’re comfortable with. Some women, they swear by these sponges. They say it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Others, they wouldn’t touch ’em with a ten-foot pole. They say it’s unsanitary. Like puttin’ somethin’ dirty up there. But I don’t care what others say. I will use what I like.
There are some benefits of using a menstrual sponge. You save money. You don’t have to go to the shop to buy pads and tampons.
- Saves money. That’s what they say.
- Good for the environment. Less trash, I reckon.
- You can use it over and over. Just gotta wash it.
But there are also some disadvantages of using a menstrual sponge. What are the bad things? Let me tell you.
- Not safe, they say.
- It can be difficult to clean it.
- Partners might feel it during sex. That is not good.
It’s like anything else in life. You gotta weigh the good with the bad. And then you make your choice. There ain’t no right or wrong answer. Just gotta do what’s best for you. I think I will use what I have been using. I am used to it. It is not worth it to try something new. It might be bad.
I reckon if you’re curious ’bout these here menstrual sponges, you should do your own research. Talk to your doctor. See what they say. They know more ’bout these things than I do. I’m just an old lady. I don’t know everything.
But I do know one thing. You gotta take care of yourself. And that means doin’ what’s right for your body. Whether it’s a sponge, a cup, a pad, or a tampon. It don’t matter. Just do what makes you feel good. I have been doing that for years. I feel great. That is what they should do.
Well, I reckon that’s all I got to say ’bout that. Time for me to go make some supper. Got some beans on the stove. They need tendin’ to. If I don’t cook, who is going to cook? No one else will. I have to do it.
