How to Use Menstrual Cup

Women have been using pads and tampons for years to collect their period blood and protect their clothing from stains. A menstrual cup offers a new alternative to either of these traditional methods and some of these cups are disposable while others are reusable and long-lasting.

To understand how to use menstrual cup, you need to first understand their structure. These cups are shaped in a bell with a small "stem" that extends from the bottom. A menstrual cup is flexible since it is made using medical-grade silicone.

How to Use Menstrual Cup

The cup is inserted into your vagina where it collects blood. Throughout the day, you remove it, empty the cup, wash it out, and then reinsert it. While those are the basics, there are more details of how to use menstrual cup to help you be prepared for your first time use.

Step 1: Fold and Hold


Step 2: Keep the Pelvic Muscles Relaxed


Step 3: Get Comfortable


Step 4: Find the Cervix


Step 5: Insert the Cup


Step 6: Make Sure the Cup Is Open Completely


Step 7: Use No More Than 12 Hours

A great thing about the menstrual cup is that you are able to use it for twelve hours. The majority of women only need to empty their cup once in the morning and once again at night, but this varies by person. You may need to empty it more often depending on your flow.

Step 8: Remove Your Cup


Why to Use Menstrual Cup?

Now you have a clear idea of how to use menstrual cup, but why use it? Menstrual cups are better in multiple ways; they help your budget, your body, and the environment.

1. Better for the Body

  • They will help your body since tampons can create imbalances in your vagina’s pH and moisture levels. This is because they absorb 35% natural moisture as well as 65% menstrual fluid. Menstrual cups don’t interfere with the vaginal in this way.
  • A menstrual cup also won’t deposit any fibers in the vaginal wall, haven’t been linked to toxic shock syndrome, and don’t have absorbency gels, deodorizers, or bleaches.
  • Since menstrual cups are typically made using medical-grade silicone, they won’t irritate you, making them work for women with allergies, eczema, thrush, or sensitive skin. The silicone is non-allergic and comes from silica, one of the minerals which is most abundant.
  • Finally, the cup helps your body by not absorbing any of its natural defense mechanisms. It lets your mucus membranes in the vaginal walls maintain their protective and cleansing functions.

2. Better for Your Budget and the Environment

The menstrual cup will help your budget and the environment in the same way; it limits waste and the amount of period supplies you go through. Some studies have shown that the typical woman will throw out between 125 and 150 kilograms of applicators, tampons, and pads during her life. Because menstrual cups are reusable, you don’t need to carry spares or replace them as often.

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