Survey hygiene
Learn what a trustworthy period survey should disclose: sample source, question wording, timing, exclusions, limitations and who funded or published the work.
Evidence-first period literacy
Period claims deserve better receipts.
Mensbarometern helps readers separate documented facts from assumptions in content about menstruation, surveys and period products. We do not publish invented respondent numbers, unsupported rankings or medical promises.
Documented source Who said it, when, and within what limits?
Clear boundary Fact, instruction, preference or assumption?
No invented data If no dataset exists, we say so.
A calmer way to read period information.
Periods are personal, product choice is personal, and survey headlines can be easy to over-read. This hub is designed to slow the claim down and show what is actually supported.
Product context
The NHS describes period products as options that either absorb or collect menstrual flow. Pads and tampons absorb; cups collect and can be washed and reused. Product choice remains personal.
Source boundaries
Manufacturer instructions can explain a product’s dimensions and use, but they are not the same as independent clinical evidence. We keep that distinction visible.
Editorial rule
No dataset, no statistic.
Mensbarometern may discuss how surveys should be interpreted, but this site does not invent respondents, percentages, testimonials, tests or research findings. When a claim comes from a manufacturer or public health source, we name the source and keep the claim within its stated limits.
- Published by MonthlyCup as sender.
- Uses documented source notes where factual claims are made.
- General information only, not individual medical advice.
Start with the reader’s question.
Each guide is written for a real search intent: checking trust, reading limitations, understanding product categories or finding current product support.
What makes a period survey trustworthy?
A practical checklist for judging whether a period survey gives readers enough context to understand the results.
Read the checklist →Reading sample sizes and limitations
Why sample size is only one part of survey quality, and how limitations can change what a result means.
Understand limitations →Period product evidence, without overclaiming
A source-aware overview of pads, tampons, cups and period underwear based on bounded public health and manufacturer information.
Compare claim types →Source notes and FAQ
Where the site draws the line between collected results, assumptions, instructions and personal product choice.
Open the FAQ →Need product-specific help?
For current MonthlyCup shopping or product questions, use the live support channel rather than relying on a static article. Support is not medical care, but it can help with product and order-related questions.