The FAIR SQUARED Period Cup is a soft menstrual cup, made of fairly traded natural rubber. It does not absorb the menstrual fluid but collects it. The Period Cup can be used throughout the menstrual cycle, no matter whether the menstrual flow is light or heavy. It gives you longer protection because the cup can retain more than three times the amount of menstrual fluid than a regular tampon. The Period Cup is reusable, can easily be cleaned with water and once you know how to correctly insert it, you won’t feel it. At the end of the menstrual cycle, it is recommended to boil the cup for one minute in clear water and store it in the provided cotton bag until the next use.