I’m considering trying menstrual cups, but I am terrified. Last month, shortly after my period ended, I started to have UTI symptoms. After drinking tons of water and having no luck kicking the symptoms, I went to the doctor. It turned out to be a staph infection, and I later ended up in the emergency room in more pain than I have ever experienced. I was so afraid that I had developed toxic shock syndrome. Now I am fearful of getting another infection. I’m not sure what my safest options are at this point, but I don’t feel comfortable using tampons anymore. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated so much.