Does boiling damage menstrual cup?

Boiling your menstrual cup sanitizes it and makes it safe to use. Any time you put a foreign object into your body, there’s a chance you could be exposing yourself to bacteria. Infections from menstrual cups are rare, as long as you use your cup correctly and clean it properly.

What happens if you boil a menstrual cup in too long?

Be careful not to leave your cup in the boiling water too long though; boiling your cup too often may lead to the silicone softening or thinning over time. While it may seem strange to place a menstrual product in a kitchen pot, just remember that your period is a natural, healthy process!

How do you keep a menstrual cup from getting stuck?

“Your cup might have moved up too high for you to get a good grip on. If this happens, make sure to use your pelvic floor muscles to push down, until you can get a good grip on the base of the cup,” women’s health brand Intimina advises in its step-by-step menstrual cup removal guide.

What to do after boiling menstrual cup?

After the cup is boiled, set it aside to completely cool down and dry off. Some brands sell sanitizing cups that can be filled with water, placed in the microwave with the menstrual cup inside, and boiled for 3 to 4 minutes. Both processes remove all the bacteria to prevent bacterial growth before the next use.

Will my Diva cup melt if I boil it?

The ideal recommended time to boil a menstrual cup is 5-7 minutes. If you boil too long, it is possible that the silicone material softens and thins over a long time. Leaving the cup unattended while boiling can melt it away.

How often should I boil my menstrual cup?

We advise boiling your cup for 20 minutes between each menstrual cycle to keep it fresh and clean, but if you forgot or didn’t have time to boil it, you can sanitize the cup with our handy Cup Wipes, or wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.

Why does my menstrual cup keep moving up?

If your cup is falling out or moving up, it means that it has not created a seal to your vaginal walls and it is just resting in your vagina. If your cup is not sealing, you can re-insert it using a different fold.

How long should I boil menstrual cup?

Submerge the cup completely in a pot of boiling for 5–10 minutes. Empty the pot and allow the cup to return to room temperature. Wash your hands with warm water and mild, antibacterial soap.

Will my Diva Cup melt if I boil it?

How do you know if your menstrual cup is in correctly?

If the menstrual cup has been inserted correctly, you might hear a “pop” or a suction sound which means that the cup has unfolded and created the necessary suction seal. If you’re in doubt, reach in and feel around the base of the cup – it should feel round or oval and not have any noticeable folds.

Why is my cup coming out?

If you suffer from some forms of pelvic organ prolapse you may find your cup will sit low and may even slip out, sometimes during a bowel movement, when urinating or doing certain actions during the day. This is because the large intestine may press against the vaginal canal walls more than it would for other people.

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