We’ve rounded up three products designed to make a woman’s life a bit more convenient. Grateful? Please, don’t mention it. Media Platforms Design TeamReusable Menstrual CupThey’ve been popular in Europe for decades, but reusable menstrual cups are only now hitting the mainstream among American women. The cups are inserted similarly to tampons, but instead of absorbing your flow, they actually catch it. Several varieties claim to offer 12 hours of protection, making them a mainstay for endurance athletes, travelers, and women whose packed schedules threaten a menstrual mishap. The cups are also purported to yield less odor than pads or tampons. Want to trade in your typical period protection for a menstrual cup? Look for varieties made of medical-grade silicone, and ones that are free of plastics, antimicrobial additives, and fragrances. Where to Buy: Keep.com, DivaCup.comMedia Platforms Design TeamPee FunnelEver squat to pee in a filthy Porta-Pottie, or trek into the backwoods to clear your bladder on a camping trip? In both instances, guys have the clear anatomical advantage—but it’s one that women can now enjoy too, thanks to female-urination devices (FUDs). These reusable funnels are great for hikers, ladies who loathe public toilet seats, or those who have trouble getting on and off the commode. Where to Buy: GoGirl.com Media Platforms Design TeamThe Squatty PottyBelieve it or not, your poop posture matters. According to the company behind The Squatty Potty, a footstool tailored for excrement exploits, modern toilets position our bodies in a manner that impairs the digestive tract and makes poop tougher to pass. These specially-designed foot stools keep the body into a more primitive pooping position, the company claims, by aligning legs at a 35-degree angle (see the gent on the left for an example). The stool might help ease hemmorrhoids while keeping constipation to a minimum. Where to Buy: SquattyPotty.com
