A menstrual cup is a small, cone-shaped device that collects menstrual blood inside the vagina instead of absorbing it like pads or tampons. It can be reused for several years with proper cleaning and sterilization. Menstrual cups are suitable for any age group as long as the user has access to clean water and privacy. Choosing the right size cup depends on measuring the length of the cervix. Menstrual cups require emptying every 6-12 hours and cleaning after each use. With practice, they provide a mess-free alternative to pads or tampons and can be used for exercise or swimming on periods.

1. Menstrual cup
Info and FAQs

2. Q. What is a MENSTRUAL cup
• A small cup/cone shaped device which
collects the menstrual blood instead of
absorbing it—can be emptied –cleaned
and used again and again for years
• Sterilize before first use- Use –empty -
clean –use again- at end of cycle-sterilize
and store in a clean/dry cloth pouch

7. Q. Who can use it?
• Anyone at any age
• Availability of clean water and privacy to use
• For clarity of use in virgins/young girls-
see my video on virginity-hymen-cup

9. Q What do I need to do before using the cup?
• Read about it and go through some review of women on does and
donts…do your own research before buying
• Clean hands-clean water- clean cup
• Lube-optional (water based like K Y Jelly)
• Measure type of cervix? Optional- to see length of cup tip needed
• Select size of cup according to age/stage of life

10. Measuring your cervix (youtube= put a cup in it)
• High cervix
Full finger length goes
in

11. Measuring your cervix (youtube= put a cup in it)
• Middle cervix
2/3rd finger length
goes in

12. Measuring your cervix (youtube= put a cup in it)
• Low cervix
1/3rd finger length
goes in

13. Q How to use it
• Before insertion see- the tip of cup..unblock the 2 holes..
• Insertion technique- folding options
• Removal technique- release the vacuum first by pinching the cup tip

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15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1DS6q1h2LY&ab_channel=Glamrs
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17. https://pistachioproject.co
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methods-for-menstrual-
cups.html

18. https://pistachioproject.co
m/2015/01/6-folding-
methods-for-menstrual-
cups.html

20. Clip from youtube =Glamrs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1DS6q1h2LY&ab_channel=Glamrs
1.Insertion
2.Seal formed
3.Removal

21. Q How many times to empty and re-insert the cup in a day
• Depends on your flow and cup size..
• Once in 6 hours/12 hours

22. Q Is it painful to use the cup
• For beginners without experience with cup- yes, at insertion/removal
• With practice of some cycles-no
• At any time if you hurry/use force with the cup-may be

23. First hand experience of women I know—
• Very happy with the cup
• No pads no mess
• I can even do strenuous physical activity/swim during my
periods..yay..
• Trying the cup is the best decision I ever made..
• Never ever going back to pads again..

24. Q How long to use a cup
• As long as its good to use..5 to 10 years depending on your
use/maintenance

25. Q How many cups needed at a time
• Two, to be on a safe side
• Can manage with one

26. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWLAsn4oVo&ab_channel=HygieneandYou
• How to sterilize the cup (youtube= hygiene and you)

27. Q. How costly is it compared to other methods
• Sanitary pads- Rs.1200 per year- Rs.12,000 in 10 years
• Cloth pads (online)- Rs.1500 per year- Rs. 6,000 in 10 years
• Cloth pads (homemade)- Zero budget needed
• Menstrual cup (2)- Rs.1500 per years- Rs. 1500 in 10 years

28. Q. When not to use the cup/ precautions/contra-indications
1. If you are getting abrasion/injury during cup insertion (TSS possible)
2. During sex
3. During pregnancy
4. Immediately after childbirth
5. After miscarriage
6. If you have STD/STI/RTI/Yeast infection
7. With a tampon
8. Having excessive dryness of vagina
9. If using IUD/ Copper-T
10.If using topical creams/ointments
11.During pelvic examination
12.In conditions- vaginismus, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal uterus position
https://www.healthline.com/health/menstrual-cup-dangers#dont-use-if, https://myecoflow.com/reasons-not-use-menstrual-cup/

29. Do’s of the cup
• Do your own youtube research
before buying
• Sterilize after every
cycle/month
• Keep one or two spare pads
with you till u are perfect in cup
use
• Take it slow..
• Take your time..its a learning
curve
• Form ur own opinion by ur use
and research
• Motivate others to use safer
options for periods
Don’ts of the cup
• Do not share with anyone
• Do not keep in boiling water
and forget (my friend did melt
some cups ;)
• Don’t buy cheap product..buy
one but buy the good one
• Don’t be in pain/hurry while
learning for first 2-3 cycles
• Don’t force yourself/hurry to
use
• Don’t rule out cup use by other
peoples opinion..

30. Best menstrual cups in India

31. Points to note
• Take it slow
• Even women with children need time to adjust to cup
• Stop when in doubt
• First trial when not having periods
• Can use any water based lubricant
• Oil based lubricant may damage the cup
• Keep pads as backup