Yes, they can. Talisi menstrual cups can be worn regardless of whether you have light or heavy periods. Menstrual cups are a more preferable option for people who have heavy periods as leakages and stains are better preventable with cups (if they are worn correctly and emptied when necessary). As menstrual cups are capable of holding a bigger volume of blood, you have more time in between emptying/changing them than you would when wearing a tampon or sanitary pad.

 

Here are a few things to know and do if you have heavier periods.

-              Master your emptying time: If you have heavier periods, knowing when to change your cups is important. As there is almost no indicator to inform you when your cup is almost filled up, you may need to check and empty your cups every 3 to 4 hours. After doing this for one or two menstrual periods, you would be able to estimate how for long you would need to wear your cup before emptying it.

 

-              Master your fit: For everyone, but more so for those who have heavier periods, ensuring you are wearing the right fit of cup for you is important.

 

-              Choose cups with a higher capacity: Selecting our bigger sized Talisi cups (with a higher capacity) ensures that you can wear the cups for a while before having to empty and replace them. This also accommodates blood clots if you usually pass them during your period. Please note that more important than the capacity of your cup, is the fit. So, ensure you have the perfect fit for you with the highest capacity.

-              Wear your cups correctly: Not wearing your cup correctly guarantees that it would start leaking either immediately or after a while. If you have heavy periods, leakages are more common when your cup doesn’t create the required suction seal.