Menstruation Questions

Rinse with cold water and then wash with warm water and mild soap. You can use specially formulated Cup Cleanser to make it squeaky clean. If you're not at home, you can use handy alcohol Cup Wipes for fast and easy cleaning. In addition, boil your cup for 5 to 10 minutes between each menstrual cycle

The cup is placed inside the vagina (close to the cervix) during her period. As blood leaves the uterus, it gets trapped inside the cup. Similar to tampons, there are different size cups that hold different amounts of blood, and there are also different brands and styles of period cups. Just like tampons, menstrual cups do not change your hymen.

After you've washed both your hands and cup, boil the cup in water for 20 minutes before first usage. Make sure that there is enough water so that the cup does not burn on the bottom and it can float. You have to boil your cup for 5 to 10 minutes between each menstrual cycle to keep it fresh and clean.

Periods usually starts between the ages of 8 and 13. Period will likely begin around 2-3 years after you first notice breast/chest development. Many women usually know their menstrual cycle and predict when their normal organizing process will begin. A normal cycle is 25 to 38 days. You can find out by keeping a record of the period from the day your menstruation begins to the day it next begins. Some women also experience Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) before menstruation. PMS has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. Medications and lifestyle modifications can reduce symptoms.

Most women menstruate each month for about two to seven days.

Since everyone’s menstrual cycle is different, the length of time the cup can stay in is determined by your flow. On your heavier flow days (usually Day 1 & 2), you may need to empty the cup more often. On your lighter flow days, you will likely need to empty it less often. However, never leave your period cup in your vagina for longer than 12 hours

Menstrual cups come in several sizes, and the capacity is about 25-30 ml. It collects three times more blood than pads or tampons.

To insert a tampon easily, it's important to relax.When you are nervous, your muscles tense up, which can make inserting the tampon more difficult. How to insert a tampon with a built-in applicator: 1.Wash your hands with soap and water. With dry hands, unwrap the tampon. If you drop the tampon on the floor, throw it away and begin again with a new tampon. 2. Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Some teens prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body. 3.With your other hand, open the labia （the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening. 4.Gently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the vagina. 5.Once the applicator or outer tube is inside your vagina, use your index or “pointer” finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is visible) through the outer tube. This pushes the tampon into the vagina. 6.Once the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube. Make sure that the string hangs outside of your vaginal opening. Later, when you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out. 7.Wash your hands before and after you insert and remove a tampon.

How to remove the tampon 1.Wash your hands before and after you remove a tampon. 2.When you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out. How to remove the cup 1.Begin by washing your hands well with soap and water. 2.By squatting and bearing down like you're having a bowel movement, be applying pressure and in the correct position. 3.While in the squatting position, pinch the bottom of the cup (to release suction) and pull downwards, making sure you continue to pinch the cups base to prevent any blood from spilling out. 4.Once the cup is out, pour the blood into the toilet. 5.Next, wash your cup well with soap and water, before reinserting it or storing it. 6.Once you are completely finished, be sure to wash your hands again with soap and water.