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HOW TO USE A MENSTRUAL CUP

There is a learning curve to using a menstrual cup. While it takes practice, the more you use your cup, the easier it will be to insert and remove.

Use the guide below to learn how to insert a menstrual cup and you’ll be a period ninja in no time.

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CUP DESIGN

INSERT

Before inserting, make sure you wash your hands, hygiene matters. To insert it find a comfortable position for you. Some common options are sit on the toilet, rest one leg on top of it or squatting. When you find the best position for you, with your free hand, gently separate your labia. Angle your folded cup towards your tailbone and insert it upwards until the stem is inside. If you can feel the stem, trim or remove it for better comfort.

CUP FOLDS

This fold is smaller than the well-known U fold and it is also releases a lot easier than any of the other folds with it is inside you. If this is where you are struggling then this fold could be for you

One of the most popular menstrual cup folds out there – the U fold. This technique is simple, folding your cup to make it look like the letter U.

The Push-down fold creates one of the smallest areas of insertion. Women can find it difficult to make this fold ‘pop’ open correctly.

PLACEMENT

Position your cup lower than a tampon, but feel free to move it up a little if that’s more comfortable. As you release the cup, it will pop open. To make sure it has fully opened,
creating a seal against the vaginal wall, rotate your cup by pinching the base (not just the stem) and turning it. When the cup is fully open, it will prevent leaking.

REMOVE

The cup can be worn for up to 12 hours. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and mild soap. You can stand, sit, or squat, but removing your cup is much easier if you are relaxed. To remove the cup, softly squeeze the base of the cup to release the seal. Gently pull the removal stem downwards. Holding the base of the cup firmly, remove it and empty it into a toilet or sink. With practice it becomes really easy.

How long can you wear the menstrual cup for

SANITIZE
& STORE

Every 12 hours or when you cup gets full, empty it, rinse it with cold water and it's ready to be reinserted. At least once every cycle, dip the cup in boiling water for at least 3 minutes. In some cases, when you are out and about, just empty the continence into the toilet, wipe out with toilet paper and reinsert.

HOW TO USE A MENSTRUAL CUP

Period Proof Cup

Size guide

Help & FAQ

OH YES! It's made in different sizes to adapt to any woman of all ages. Everyone can have success using the cup, they just have to find their right size and insert it properly.

No, The cup can't go nowhere other than out. Just relax and grab the base of the cup and gently press it to break the seal and remove it. Simple as that.

Yes, you definitely can. As the cup doesn't absorb any natural fluid and doesn't affect your pH, you should start wearing the cup when you think your period is coming. This is one of the advantages of the cup in compared to the disposables sanitary products.

No, the cup is located in the vaginal canal and the urine comes from the bladder and urethra. But when you are wearing the cup you might experience a slower urine stream, which is not harmful.

Yes, you can. As the cup doesn't have any string attached to it, you can feel confident knowing that there is nothing hanging out .

Yes, it's one of the best advantage of the cup. It will provide you a better sleep due to be very comfortable and you will wake up with no leaks.

Not messy at all. To remove the cup successfully, gently grab and press the base of the cup (not the stem) to break the seal and slowly remove it while over the toilet or in the shower. You should have little to no blood on your hands.

No, the cervix is an exit only, except by sperm. But don't worry, your flow can not go back.

It is up to you, some people replace it every year, but the Period Proof Cup can last up to ten years. It might discolour a little bit after use, but it is completely normal, as long as you clean it properly, it shouldn't be a problem. Replace it if it's damaged or deformed.

No, normally blood just smell when it's in contact with oxygen, but if you wear the cup for longer than 12 hours you might notice some smell when you remove it.

Yes, the small size cup is made for young woman, who has not given birth vaginally or who has a low cervix.

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