Relax – finding a comfortable position and relaxing makes inserting the menstrual cup much easier. Some people lay down or squat, other sit on the toilet or stand, you will find which works best for you.

Love mine. Using it for about 12 years I think. On to the second or maybe third (I have one and a spare). I use Lunette.” (Rated by Mumsnet user Blibbyblobby) The Mooncup should be emptied every 4-8 hours. This recommendation is based upon safe practice for users and has nothing to do with the capacity of the Mooncup vs. other period cup brands. Ultimately, this recommendation comes down to safety and hygiene reasons, to limit the risk of infections for our Mooncup users. How to change your menstrual cup in a public toiletI bought a Ruby Cup as my second [menstrual cup]. The main reason I chose it is that it had the biggest capacity on the market and since I had children I needed the help!” Placebogirl The extent to which the topics “period”, “menstrual period”, or even “being a woman” has been taboo for years is not only shown by the increasingly louder new “femininity”. Topics such as “female orgasm”, “female masturbation” or just the monthly cycle seem to be experiencing a revolution at the moment. Women can finally be proud of being exactly that: a woman. Even if we can’t really imagine that in Germany, there are still countries on this beautiful planet where a female life is worth less than a male one. A result of the new femininity Once removed, empty the cup down the toilet or sink and rinse the cup with water. If you are in a public bathroom or one without clean water, you can use toilet paper to wipe it out and use water to clean it at a later time. Removing and emptying menstrual cups: Removing your cup may take practice but again, once you have the hang of it, it is as simple as taking out a tampon, with less of the potential for discomfort on lighter days.

Inserting menstrual cup: the key to inserting your menstrual cup is to take your time and relax. Once you have found the insertion technique that works for you (and there are a couple of ways to do it) it will become an absolute breeze. The soft, strong and silky-smooth Saalt Menstrual Cup is tough enough to cope with even the heaviest of flows while managing to be gentle to your delicate bits.

Can I use a menstrual cup if I have heavy periods?

The first time inserting was not hard but kept me thinking whether I had inserted correctly. Found out later that if not correctly inserted it can be felt and is therefore easy to tell. To make sure it is correctly inserted just try to pull from the stem softly and if there is resistance, voila, it's well inserted. If you're expecting your period to start, you can wear your cup in anticipation of it. Likewise, you can keep using it until your period is completely over, unlike with tampons where you often have to rely on pads for the last day or so. Can you use a menstrual cup if you use an intrauterine device (IUD, or coil)?

A menstrual cup doesn’t absorb blood – it collects it. This means that it doesn't cause vaginal dryness in the same way a tampon can. It also means that healthy bacteria in your vagina are allowed to thrive, so you’ll be less likely to get an infection. They’re more comfortable If you’ve ever used a tampon, especially the non-applicator kind, then you shouldn’t find it too difficult to get the hang of putting in your chosen menstrual cup. If you’ve ever used a diaphragm for contraception, then you should have even less difficulty. Reach in and feel around the base of the cup – it should feel round or oval and not have any noticeable folds. If you feel any dents, gently grip the base of the cup (not the stem) and rotate it to make it unfold. When the cup is unfolded correctly you shouldn’t be able to feel it and you will not risk any leak.

What’s the best menstrual cup?

A sustainable and comfortable alternative to tampons and pads, Allmatters is suitable for anyone who menstruates. Remember, the Mooncup menstrual cup holds up to three times more menstrual blood than a regular tampon, so you may not need to empty and reinsert it as often as you would change your conventional sanitary protection, making your outings more hassle-free! How do you clean the holes in your Mooncup? Warning: file_get_contents(https://www.youtube.com/oembed?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCw7NTmgzZ0&format=json): failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.0 404 Not Found Just like with tampons, it can take a little while to get used to inserting your cup. If you try and don't succeed, don't stress. Carry on using your usual pads or tampons and give it a go another go the next day or next period. I can't get my menstrual cup out The menstrual period is finally getting rid of the “impure image” in many minds. It is no longer something dirty. Nothing we women have to be ashamed of. I also notice that the older I get, the easier it is to speak and write about such topics. Admittedly, I come from a very conservative family and had to discover this new femininity for myself. A trip that was definitely worth it. A trip to me and my needs.