Menstrual cups, writes Jane C. Hu (@jane_c_hu) are good for feminists. And lazy people. Jane’s article for Slate, “Menstrual Cups Are a Feminist Issue,” covers other arguments for the tampon-and-pad alternatives, from positive effects on health and body image to environmental benefits. See more from Jane at her Tumblr. Graphic: mimooh.
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