Menstrual Cup Tips

[@shannonmurphy7560]

your teeth are so perfectly straight and white wow

[@saraellington9139]

Just switched to cups this cycle and I already love it so much more! Good for the environment, good for my lady bits. ☺️ Love your tips and vids, please keep it up!

[@sarahflaute4706]

Thank you for this video. My cup came last week and I got my period 3 days ago. I have not had any leaks and no problems @ all. I’ve been watching a ton of videos for the past 3 months to get a head start. I do the push down fold and couldn’t get it to pop open so I stood up and twirled my hips like I was using a hula hoop and felt it open up. Very pleased.

[@Miss9Leah]

Another tip if there are no sinks, being a Mom I always have baby wipes(unscented, natural wipes) with me, I've used those to help clean my cup and my hands.

[@IcedCupcakes]

Or bring an empty cup or bottle in your bag! Just fill it up with water before going into the stall :)

[@loreenabradley]

lol there was an ad for playtex tampons before this video 😂 no thanks!! i love my cup

[@hanzib31]

if it wiggles up higher...you can push it down again with your muscles....just fully relax and then tense down (if that makes sense!) ..its always ok even if it feels like its never going to come out again! 😂

[@breeblack4397]

I NEEDED THIS EARLIER

[@belladonna2007]

Agreed, I kind of just bear down. I cut the tail on mine because otherwise I can sometimes feel it and it drives me up the wall.

[@keniammelo]

I actually unclog the little holes just by stretching them a bit under running water.

[@stephaniegarcia3861]

Two extra tips: get your hands down there and find your cervix (try it on the shower) and do kegel exercises to push the cup. Great tips i also own a pink ruby cup :) love your vids so much.

[@lauren8627]

You could totally use dental interproximal brushes to clean the little holes. They are like mini pipecleaners.

[@lauren8627]

Also THANKYOU for these tips, I'm gonna' need them! (I couldn't get the Luna cup to pop open inside, after so much relaxing and walking around, and so I didn't bother with the little travel fold down one, since I didn't think it would be strong enough to pop out. Maybe I need an industrial one that pops out easier?)

[@bethanyguerrero1411]

It is so awesome that you do these videos!!! Love it. I've been saving for a cup and I think it's about time I get one. I told a friend about your videos and she already bought herself a cup! You are making a change in people's lives :) keep it up

[@vanesaadriana4636]

For the ladies who are planning on using the cup ooor those who don't like the comfort of the Diva Cup 👍🏼 I recommend the Sckoon cup or the Lunette Cup! They are sooo soft & pretty! (Not to mention, cheaper) Good Luck! :)

[@santacruzseaotters]

I use the Me Luna cup and it's amazing! They have several different sizes, firmer/softer, stem lengths. They use TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) instead of silicon since it's smoother and causes less allergic reaction. It also becomes more flexible with warmth, so after it seals you hardly notice it!

[@breeblack4397]

Are you a genie? I started my period today, and it's my first time using my cup, after deciding that was probably the smartest way to go, and finally buying one 2 weeks ago.

[@corajohnston22]

I got a menstrual cup last month and so I'm still new to it, this video helped a lot!

[@ashleyhuffman4969]

I am going to try one of these. I've heard so many great things about them. Thanks for sharing your experience! 💜

[@Jasmine-lx9kt]

The cup is meant to fit over your cervix. With clean fingers its good to find your cervix first, then when you have the cup in there you know what it will feel like if the cup is not over your cervix. When its over the cervix it wont leak.

[@dr.shleshashah1877]

I have leakage,after wearing it Could it be a size issue or am I not wearing it properly? How do you know when it's properly fitted inside?

[@eshapland]

What are your feelings about yoni eggs? Also, where are the ankle boots you wore to your wedding from?

[@SHiMMERx0o]

omg I'm so happy I found your videos! girl power and flowers all the way!

[@diane__romero]

Do you just boil it in water or do you use some sort of cleaning solution or soap to really sanitize it? I have a lily cup compact and sometimes it's hard to get the stains off even after boiling it!

[@lauraacartagena]

Thank you for sharing these tips! What is the brand you are using? Did you buy it online?

[@rosabella3147]

She is using the Ruby Cup (rubycup.com). They have a homepage where you can order from. Here in Germany my local organic store also retails it.

[@Diimondc]

Thanks for this video. I have the Ruby cup, 2 of them. Plus a Yuuki cup which I bought first but found out it was too lagre and firm which made taking it out a nightmare! I've had issues with my other two cups. They do poke me and I've tried wearing them for a while but maybe not long enough to see if they'll rise, and I dont want to cut the stem yet but the poking hurts and idk what to do honestly. So now I just continue to wear soft cups which are what I started out with and its soo much easier to take out cause you just hook your finger under it. I'll try with the other cups using these tips.

[@abbystephens9766]

I use the Saalt cup and its amazing I am about to try the pixie cup I have heard good things

[@scapoferri]

I just got one.. How do you recommend washing it before used? should I boil and use soap and water? or just soap and water until after its first use? Also where did you get your nose ring from? I have a hoop but it's all bent up now 😞

[@emilyellithorpe8553]

S Cap I am wondering the same thing!

[@thegerda9030]

S Cap Boiling is probably the best thing you could do

[@LiikeAralleyrace]

S Cap so how was it?

[@scapoferri]

Shelby Jean I used it for 2 cycles and still haven't mastered putting it in correctly,. But all I wear is a pantie liner and I can't feel the cup! Even though I still wear a liner I really like the cup! It'll take time until I finally master putting it in correctly but I don't think I'll go back to pads!

[@SparkieNeisti]

For anyone reading this a year later, it's boil for what your cup manufacturer recommends before you start using your cup and once between periods.

[@dancingislife6232]

Not sure if anyone can help me or not. When I used pads, I never got cramps. Once I started using a cup, about a year and a half ago, I started to get really bad cramps the first day or two of my period. It feels like someone is squeezing my uterus, and if I don't take any pain meds, I start shaking from the pain and I want to cry. Out of all the menstrual cup videos I have watched, I have never heard of this happening. I would really appreciate any and all help.

[@juliegrelli6381]

Thank you so much for posting this! I got the right size for my body... but it can't get my diva cup up high enough and taking it our hurts... what should I do?

[@FemmeHead]

Hmm, maybe you just have a lower set cervix and need to trim your stem? And taking it out should hurt. I'm not sure what would be causing that. I prefer more flexible cups because I feel they go in and come out easier. But I haven't tried the diva cup so I don't know if it's very rigid.

[@megsmeltzer6488]

I have the diva cup also - I think it might be a little more rigid than some of the others. How long have you been using it? In my first few months of using it, I also had some pain taking it out, but eventually it stopped hurting.

[@jacquelinejohns9838]

You said the cup has a tendency to wiggle its way up, but you still use it. My cervix is pretty high that I cannot even reach it with my forefinger all the way in. I'm thinking of getting this exact cup, would that be a bad idea? Could it possibly drift so far up there that I cannot reach it?

[@huziaks]

How is yours not stained??? My diva cup is so stained :(

[@belladonna2007]

I'm now on my second diva cup and I think boiling them makes them stain. Kind of frustrating and off putting.

[@Thriftingsista]

You think boiling them stains them ??? I wonder how ? That's crappy ..

[@IcedCupcakes]

Thriftingsista yup boiling them makes them stain! Always rinse your cup with cold water because hot water can kind of 'cook' the blood on your cup! Milton tablets are the best at sterilizing the cup without staining them.

[@dodisutton1274]

peroxide or baking soda ,use a toothbrush saved for cup cleaning

[@clarissaiz]

Use hydrogen peroxide and just leave it in until the stains are gone, works like magic

[@SeeKaysee]

Definitely have done the water bottle trick in the past. What do you do for when it leaks? I've been supplementing mine with Thinx underwear (I have a heavy flow) - but I only have one pair and I end up having to use regular undies and ruining them. Should I just purchase more Thinx?

[@erinmartin7333]

SeeKaysee cloth pad panty liners are awesome for back up!

[@NicieWilliams]

SeeKaysee hi. I started to use a cup this week... awesome! I also have thinx...I purchased 3. Using both (imo) have been freeing!

[@amysomerville1013]

Hey love, I just thought I'd throw this question your way to see if you have any advice/info on the topic - I am coming up to my 3 years with the implanon which means I will have to either have it removed or have another inserted, and I'm leaning towards leaving it out for a variety of menstrual and other health reasons (hence why I'm watching your vid on menstrual cup tips to get prepared). So I guess my question is do you know anything about the effects on your period after having one? I'm wondering if jumping straight into life with a cup will be too messy/involved for me since I'm so out of practice, if you will, with period business 😂 Any wisdom or info would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos! Amy x

[@FemmeHead]

There's a learning curve to using a cup (just like with tampons), but it only takes a few cycles to get the hang of it. I haven't heard anything about periods post-implanon. But I would assume it differs person to person, and I would guess that your period will most likely return to where it was before the implanon.

[@jasjas4356]

What if you get it in & it collapses? Mine keeps doing that & I'm not sure how to fix it

[@Sgwtmsbzumba]

Do you wear it throughout all your period?? Like at night and every single day??

[@rosabella3147]

I do have a question. I have exactly the same Ruby Cup for over half a year now and I don't wanna miss out on it. I do all the same tricks as you just described. Do you have any advice on how to get rid of the minor blood stains which make the cup slightly brownish? I'm always rinsing it with cold water first which makes a huge difference. But neither boiling the cup in water with vinegar or letting it sit in the sun to get bleached by UV light helped. Thanks in advance and have a nice day!

[@robyn3083]

I have the Diva cup and it got stains on it too. I put about an inch of hydrogen peroxide in a cup and filled the rest of the cup with water and left my cup in there for about 5ish hours. It is like brand new! I know they don't recommend hydrogen peroxide for the cups but I did it a while ago and no harm to my cup was done.

[@rosabella3147]

Thank You Robyn! I was thinking about using those harsh chemicals. Maybe I should give it a try.

[@megsmeltzer6488]

Adding a little baking soda to the water when boiling it has helped for me!

[@rosabella3147]

Meg Smeltzer Thanks! I'll try.

[@truneilson]

I use denture tablets 20 for a buck at the dollar store. Kills bacteria so I don't have to boil it and whitens, just don't get a flavored one.

[@mykynmykyn3412]

thanks for this video :) I was wondering what are ur top brands for a menstrual cup?

[@2PeriodGirlz]

mykyn mykyn my fav is the diva cup and the organicup:)

[@FemmeHead]

I love the RubyCup and Lunette.

[@ellamason1120]

The Lily Cup Original is AMAZING and super soft

[@sofiaisabel5007]

My favorite fold is the half diamond fold :)

[@chertericamilam1246]

Ok so... I was in a situation similar to your outhouse story but I used baby wipes insted of the water trick. Do you think that its ok to use baby wipes? *Note this is my first cup ever I just used it once and that was my last cycle

[@FemmeHead]

I don't see why baby wipes wouldn't work!

[@taslimjaveed1203]

How do I know if the cup is full or not

[@adrianabelle9168]

wanting to switch to cups because I go through about $15 worth of pads every month and it's costly, but I'm wondering if I need more than one cup and if you take it out to rinse it every time you pee?

[@Stankoniabegonia]

I only have one and I don't take it out to pee. You only need to take it out to empty and clean it. You'll learn how frequently you need to empty it as you get comfortable using it. I have a fairly light period so I take it out right when I wake up and before I go to sleep then once maybe twice during the day

[@sophienorris8165]

How do you clean it and when or how often do you clean it??

[@claudietrudel4649]

Sophie Norris every time you take it out rinse it, if you can't (like in a bathroom stall) use toilet paper to wipe clean after pouring the blood in the toilet. After each period sterilise it with boiling water and tada!

[@ShadowHoma]

you are so sweet! thanks for the tips. waiting for my organic cup to arrive :)

[@alexandrabates7998]

is Ruby the company or just the model or how would I find those ones?

[@FemmeHead]

RubyCup is the company

[@alexandrabates7998]

thank you :)

[@kennedysmith7794]

But what im nervous about is when I lay down while sleeping, doesnt the blood that is already in the cup just flow back up and then when I stand and walk around it flows back down in the cup? I dont like the sound of it flowing back up in me lmao.

[@AJ-ls4jh]

This video is perfect timing! I'm looking into buying a cup so I can use it during my next period. I'm just a little unsure of which is a good one for most people, cause I really don't want to spend $40-60 and then have to go buy another one from a different brand. Would you recommend trying the diva cup first? If anyone could weigh in that would be great!

[@denise1517]

Ash J I have got the meluna classic (firmness) it is one of the cheaper ones though I wouldn't recommend it because mine used to leak during night (I've got strong muscles down there). Maybe you could do some research online to find the right cup. There are a lot of videos/ blogs about this topic. 😊

[@FemmeHead]

I started off with a Lunette cup and loved it, and within the last year got a RubyCup which is now my cup of choice.

[@breeblack4397]

I just got the Lily Cup (Compact) because I'm really into travel, and I had heard that it was great for first time using a cup.

[@ingerhaugland6763]

I first got the small lunette, which was a great cup but too big and firm for me. I now use a soft mini meluna and like it much better. I think what cup is best for you really depends on your body and how sensitive you are. Precious stars pads on youtube has lots of videos comparing different cups.

[@AJ-ls4jh]

Inger Haugland yeah, I checked her out! Super helpful :) thank you!

[@michellek3003]

I'm gonna invest in one!

[@Julia-sp2kt]

Hey would anyone think I should be wearing a menstrual cup? I'm 13 years old and tampons and pads are a complete disaster. Pads make me itch and feel like a diaper to me. And tampons are so painful to take out. Also how could I talk to my mom to convince her to get one for me? Thanks hope any older ladies or women could help me out!✨☺️

[@claudietrudel4649]

Bill Denbrough if the tampon hurts it means it's either to "big" for your flow or you didn't leave it in long enough for the blood to absorb. But honestly the cup works better for me (I always feel my tampons and never my cup) . Talk to your mom about it and I'm sure she'll understand :) good luck!

[@janaygeiser9348]

i totally understand you I am having these problems too! but I have not tried a tampon thats why i was thinking that maybe i should start off wiht menstrual cup. but i don't know!

[@curly208]

I highly recommend wearing a cup! You’re so fortunate to be young and know about them as an option now! I discovered them at age 46, so I’ll have less than 10 years to use them before menopause. They are life changing, more comfortable, safer, and more economical. I started with the Blossom Cup, a very soft cup that worked for me the very first time. I also bought a Lena which I’ll have the chance to try next week. I hope you try them! Feel free to message me with cup questions. I’ve done a lot of research and I can help.

[@girodesentimientos]

Help me please :( I dont know how to stop from leaking a little bit :( I always check if the cup is fully open and round it and stuff but I still leaking most of the times when I lay down in my bed or sitting with cross legs. Thanks!!!!

[@claudietrudel4649]

Gaby LópezS you probably don't have the right size try another kind of cup maybe that will help :)

[@TAGAMIMAM]

I don't know why but everytime I try to put it on it would come off. I don't know what to do :(

[@janaygeiser9348]

should I wear a tampon before wearing a menstrual cup?

[@itsme_rebeca9001]

To clean the holes I use an interdental brush

[@lauren8627]

Ah I just thought that too!

[@connieb.4071]

I love those tips girl , keep posting and I was inspired to the same after my first experience with the cup , check it out , like and subscribe.

[@evablaylock2634]

I always just brought some little wipes for public bathroom situations

[@cmreidlovegirl25]

Is there a brand that works best for someone just learning to use one or considering learning to use one?

[@FemmeHead]

The first cup I got was a Lunette, which was a great starter cup that I still use. My current favorite, which would also be a great starter cup is the RubyCup!

[@cmreidlovegirl25]

Thanks

[@audreydeguia2052]

Can I use cups for heavy discharge?

[@FemmeHead]

You should only use a cup during your period.

[@pree123789456]

Can glycerin be used as lubricant 4 menstrual cup ? Actually I m a beginner and having a lot of problems in inserting it.... Actually my hymen ring is very narrow....Since I m a virgin

[@pree123789456]

Dead Girl Walking thnx

[@tomomyuu]

today is the first day after 3 cycles that I'm able to insert my cup (I first had the mooncup, no good + I'm newbie, then I recently got the lena sensitive!) it opened too after a bit but left me feeling kinda eugh I believe because the stem was sticking out slightly. but after I got it out after an hour test, I haven't been able to insert with it opening (inseting is easy now tho). when it's mostly in up to the base I can't push it in further and I had that issue during my success too. I know my cervix is high I checked throughout my last period every day. Hopefully someone can help. I'm gonna try again after I shower tomorrow because the warmth seemed to help but I'm frustrated! I hate wearing pads!

[@seaslug2638]

did you end up getting the hang of it? :)

[@tomomyuu]

gen the creep yes OH i wish i came back to update! i’ve been using the lena sensitive ever since i wrote this 2 years ago and for me, it took about 6 months to get used to the tricks, and about a year to be fully and completely comfortable without any anxiety about leaking. i have a heavy flow and use the larger cup. i think it took long for me because being anxious while emptying the cup at work made it difficult to insert comfortably. my only leaks are overnight on my second to third day and that’s simply because of my heavy flow and the way my body relaxes and affects the cup. so i wear a pantyliner overnight and leaking is literally like so minimal. but i’m truly so SO happy to have gotten used to it. this thing is an absolute blessing!!!

[@seaslug2638]

Aw I’m so glad!! 💜

[@cynrez]

Lily cup compact ftw

[@katherinehunt172]

How do you take out your menstrual cup without the painful suction? I've only done it once, and taking out was painful because I don't know how to do it right.

[@christopheraniston7177]

Katie Hunt I hope this isn't too late but make sure you break the suction before you take it out completely. You can do this by squeezing the cup before you start to pull it out. You will feel and hear the seal being let out (kind of like a ballon deflating). Otherwise the suction will just yank on everything inside your vaginal walls which is NO fun. Lots of videos on preciousstarpads if you need further help!

[@whod0934]

Whats the material?

[@JasmineTaco]

Abigail Ebejer it's rubber

[@whod0934]

Jasmine Taco so its safe to put inside the vagina? and isnt the cup too small to hold everything? i really wish to try it but kinda scared

[@Bellabellbell]

+Abigail Ebejer It's completely, entirely safe as long as you empty it at least every 12 hours (I've gone longer with a cup in and had no problems). If you have any other questions, I would suggest checking out Precious Stars Pads on KZbin as well, her channel is full of information

[@whod0934]

Sibelle Grey thank you :)

[@chaoticgreat2904]

No, it's medical grade silicone. There is a rubber cup on the market called the Keeper, but most are made of silicone. Some are made of TPE (the MeLunas and Silky Cup). All are fine for extended use, but most people who have allergies to latex can use all but one popular cup :)

[@MarthaNt]

Any tips on choosing the right size?

[@jasminebidois8463]

precious stars has tips on this

[@MarthaNt]

Thank you!

[@shirleycheng716]

i really need help! i just turned fifteen and i'm scared my body is like too young (does that make sense?)

[@juliesn2640]

Shirley Cheng Same! I am turning 15 in just a few weeks, and I just bought a menstrual cup, but I am not sure how exactly to put it in... and yeah, I feel you..😅

[@LiikeAralleyrace]

Julie sn I'm 13 and use a 40ml menstrual cup... I'm am not kidding.

[@Julia-sp2kt]

Shelby Jean Please tell me about your experience, pads and tampons are a complete nightmare for me and I want to get a menstrual cup, but will it hurt for my age. I'm 13 and a virgin😭✨

[@claudietrudel4649]

You can use a menstrual cup even if you're a virgin (if that was what you meant by "young") you just need to make a little research on smaller version of cups and use water based lube to help you get it in :)

[@melcoralinelover3803]

I'd fear accidently dropping the menstrual cup in a toilet while rising it with bottled water, especially in a public bathroom or an outhouse. Menstrual cups are quite expensive.