Not sure what Christmas present to get the friend who has everything? We bet they don’t have this

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Savvy period-goers have been bloody loving (sorry) this alternative to the classic menstrual cup.

Whether you’ve been looking to make your time of the month more environmentally friendly, get longer lasting protection, save money over time or enjoy mess-free period sex, nixit’s Menstrual Cup is getting rave reviews from shoppers.

In a unique disk style and made from ultra-soft silicone, the-one-size-fits-all cup is easy to slip in for up to 12 hours of protection – and it’s as easy to put in as it is to empty (trust us, we tried it).

The handy little cup has taken shoppers by storm, with users saying it ‘totally changed my period’, with others calling it a ‘game changer’.

So, naturally, nixit has decided to branch out and offer shoppers a Travel Essentials Kit – an ultra-practical collection that’s set to make travelling and daily life with your nixit an absolute walk in the park. And, is pretty perfect for Christmas gifting.

The set features a water-resistant travel pouch (which is absolutely adorable, btw), a travel-sized wash and individually wrapped wipes for cleaning your cup on the go, and water-based, nixit-friendly lubricant – because that’s the kind of thing you don’t want to be caught without, you know.

Consider it a period emergency kit, if you will, that can house everything you need on your period in one place, no matter where you are.

So, whether you’re loading up your gym bag, packing for a holiday or just getting ready to go out for the day, simply chucking it in your bag will mean you have all your nixit essentials handy for when you need them.

And the brand reckons the set is a bloody good (again, sorry) Christmas gift for the nixit users in your life, too.

Rachel Newton, founder of nixit, said: ‘Gifting life-changing period care shouldn’t be seen as taboo and is no more personal than gifting someone a new shade of lipstick. Our products are suitable for vulva-owners of all ages.’

We especially love the brand-new water-resistant travel pouch which makes storing your spare nixit clean and mess-free.

Not tried the nixit menstrual cup for yourself? The disk-shaped cup is a simple yet utterly effective way to take control of your period without pads and tampons- which can end up costing a bomb over time and aren’t great for the environment, either.

The cup also claims to hold four super-plus tampons worth of flow, which is two times more than a traditional cup, so you can get on with living your life without worrying about your period.

It’s also completely free of chemicals and toxins, crafted from 100% medical grade BPA-free silicone, meaning it won’t dry or disrupt your vagina.

Maybe the best part? Because it slots way up underneath your cervix, it leaves your vaginal canal free for… activities. Messy period sex who? Never heard of her.

And unsurprisingly, shoppers love the nixit, writing: ‘I had been using tampons my entire life and was scared I wouldn’t be able to figure this out. It has been a GAME CHANGER. Just do it, I promise it’ll be the best thing you’ve done for your period. EVER.’

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‘The fit and comfort is incredible! I will never go back to any other reusable menstrual products ever!’ another five-star reviewer added.

‘nixit is, simply put, the best menstrual period product I’ve ever experienced because it is soft, comfortable, flexible, and undetectable during sex!’

We’re not ovary-acting – this might just be a game-changer.

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