Campus Menstrual Cups
Campus Health & Wellbeing is partnering with the Gender Equity Center and international organization AllMatters - the sustainability-focused personal care company - to offer free menstrual cups to any interested members of the Cal Poly Community for a limited period of time.
This initiative is part of CampusCup 2021 - a nationwide project to make periods on campus more sustainable.
Pick up your requested AllMatters menstrual cup during the week of April 28 at the Gender Equity Center, located in the University Union.
To get your free AllMatters menstrual cup, all you have to do is fill out THIS SURVEY by Sunday, April 10, 2022.
Make an Impact at Cal Poly
A more sustainable life starts with everyday habits and choosing a reusable period product is an impactful way to cut down on waste. In fact, the average person uses 11,000 disposables in their lifetime. That is why we have joined forces with AllMatters - the sustainability-focused personal care company - to offer free menstrual cups to interested students.
We did the math and guess what? A university the size of Cal Poly uses as much as 2.9 million disposable period products per year. The AllMatters menstrual cup, however, is reusable for years and has minimal impact on the environment.
Learn more about the impact of using a sustainability period product: https://www.allmatters.com/impact
Check out a step-by-step guide for using the AllMatters menstrual cup: https://www.allmatters.com/how-to-use
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive a free menstrual cup?
Any interested member of the Cal Poly Community can request a menstrual cup. Simply complete the form by the deadline of Sunday, April 10, 2022 to receive a free AllMatters cup. The online form can be found above and here: https://allmatters.typeform.com/to/wAFQiogg
Are there sizes? How will I know which size to request?
There are three sizes available. Size A is for those who have not given birth vaginally. Size B is for those who have given birth vaginally. Size Mini is for teens/those who need a smaller size.
I've never used a menstrual cup before... How do I clean it? Does it hurt?
Menstrual cups can feel similar to using a tampon. Check out step-by-step instructions here: https://www.allmatters.com/how-to-use Step 1: Fold and insert: the soft AllMatters cup unfolds to form a light suction seal, keeping it safely in place. Step 2: Wear for up to 12 hours. When placed correctly, you shouldn't feel the cup. Step 3: Empty, rinse, and repeat. Even public toilets are no challenge - just use toilet paper and rinse when you're back home.
When is the last day to sign up for a free menstrual cup? What happens if I miss the deadline?
The last day to sign up for a free menstrual cup is Sunday, April 10, 2022. Students who miss the deadline but are interested in an AllMatters menstrual cup can utilize a 20% discount code to purchase one once the free promotional period has ended.
What is the impact of using a sustainable period product?
The AllMatters menstrual cup can last for up to two years - that's equivalent to 528 tampons!!
I have more questions! Who can I talk to about menstrual education?
Peer education from trained peer coaches is available from PULSE within Campus Health & Wellbeing. You can make an appointment with a PULSE coach directly here: https://calendly.com/peer-coaching/peer-health-coach-meeting