Instructions for using Menses Cup

The Menses Cup provides you safe, comfortable and economic period protection. Our menstrual cups are designed and constantly improved in our laboratory in Germany. Easy to use and hygienic, the Menses Cup is an alternative to tampons and sanitary napkins. Here we explain how to use a Menses Cup –

At the first use, you might need to practice a little to insert and remove your Menses Cup. But once you get used to it, you’ll be surprised how easy and efficient it is to use it. We recommend that you practice inserting and removing it during the last two days of your period.

Take all the time you need and especially, relax… ?

How to insert and remove a menses cup?

  • Before the first use, the Menses Cup must be sterilized for 5 min in boiling water in large quantities or sterilizer (also, at the first time, it is always necessary to rinse the cup with cold water).
  • From the next use, this sterilization process must be repeated to maintain hygiene.
  • During your periods, it is sufficient to clean the Menses Cup under running water if you have a washbasin available or with toilet paper and a wet wipe after having emptied it. Then it can be reintroduced. Make sure to always use your menstrual cup with clean hands.

How to insert your Menses Cup?

During the first uses, it is advisable to wet the menstrual cup (when taking a shower for example), or to use a water-based lubricant (the same as for sex).

Once you get used to it and trust it, you’ll be able to insert it without lubricant and water.

Positioning of the Me Luna © menstrual cup in the vagina

The Menses Cup is positioned lower than a tampon. It stays perfectly in place thanks to the vaginal wall and the pressure of the vaginal muscles. It is carefully designed for this specific purpose.

For insertion, fold the cup Menses Cup in the shape that suits you best.

Method 1: Folding into a C

Folding the C-shaped menstrual cup

Method 2: Folding into an S

Folding of the S-shaped menstrual cup

Method 3: Double folding the C-Fold

Folding menstrual cup shaped C fold

How to remove your Me Luna ©?

Here are the key steps to remove the cup:

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly before removing.
  2. Take a comfortable position to relax the muscles of your vagina.
  3. Relax and remove the Menses Cup by pinching it (as if to introduce it) to create a depression. For this, turn the cup or push with the muscles of your vagina to remove it more easily.
  4. Be careful not to spoil the menstrual cup with your nails.
  5. Be patient during the first use.

You must remove and empty your Menses Cup every six hours depending on how heavy your flow is. Then rinse with cold water or simply wipe and reinsert. It must be sterilized before the start of your period.

Do not worry, thousands of women who use and love their Menses Cup were also very inexperienced. But once you get used to it, you never look back!

Maintenance of the Menses Cup

It is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling the cup. For the first use, lubricate the menstrual cup with water or a water-based lubricant to facilitate insertion.

Precautions and hygiene

Here are the main precautions in terms of use and hygiene:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly before each use.
  • Be careful not to spoil the base of the menstrual cup with your nails.
  • Avoid using the menstrual cup for more than 6 hours in a row without cleaning it once.
  • Do not use during postnatal bleeding because of the risk of inflammation.
  • The Menses Cup cannot be used during penetrative sex.

Important usage information

To recap, here are the main things to know before using the menstrual cup:

  • The Menses Cup is held in place by the vaginal wall and the pressure of the vaginal muscles.
  • Unlike tampons, the menstrual cup is positioned very low in the vagina.
  • In order to avoid leaks, make sure the Menses Cup has opened correctly. Be careful, your hands must be clean.
  • Since the vagina is tilted a little backwards, it is necessary to guide the menstrual cup first to the back and then move it up and down to find the correct position.
  • The menstrual cup should be emptied several times a day, (2 to 4 times).
  • You will learn very quickly to find your own rhythm according to your flow.
  • You can use the Menses Cup before the start of your periods because it does not dry the vaginal mucous membrane and does not affect vaginal secretions.
  • The menstrual cup can be worn at any time during your cycle, during the most important and the lightest periods.
  • It is not necessary to remove the menstrual cup to go to the bathroom, just make sure that the cup is still in place. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly!