- Material: Medical-grade silicone
- Reuse lifespan: Up to 10 years
- Capacity: Varies by size
Sterilise the cup before use by cleaning it in boiling water (see below).
Thoroughly wash your hands before inserting or removing.
Use for a maximum of 8 hours.
Remove and clean and re-use as many times as you need each day.
The stem can be trimmed to suit - just make sure you leave enough to get hold of (min. .5mm).
It’s important to wash your menstrual cup with clean water at least twice a day during your cycle (every 12 hours), and ideally every 4-8 hours. After removing your cup and emptying the contents, simply wash the cup under cold water and then re-insert. You may also use a scent-free, water-based (oil-free) soap or one of the specially designed wipe or wash options.
Helpful Tip: You will find that rinsing your cup first in cold water, followed by warm water, will help prevent discolouration. Cold water prevents stains from setting into the silicone.
How to clean your menstrual cup with boiling water
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Place your cup in the water.
Make sure the cup does not sink to the bottom of the pot (it could melt when coming into contact with the saucepan base).
Boil for 2-10 minutes.
Remove the cup and allow it to air dry.
Helpful Tip: To prevent the cup from touching the base of the pot, you can try positioning it in a whisk that is placed inside the pot. You should also dry the cup in the sun to prevent the chances of discolouration.
If your cup gets burned or damaged on the base of the saucepan during boiling, you may need to replace it.