How To Clean A Menstrual Cup? 6 Tips To Keep It Hygienic

How To Clean A Menstrual Cup? 6 Tips To Keep It Hygienic

Periods are really the worst time of the month for women. While some are blessed with quick and pain-free periods, not all of us are that lucky. And I’m one of the unlucky ones. I’ve always had painful and rather troublesome periods and pads only made things worse. Having to walk around with a pad between my legs and having to smell blood always made me salty. But a few years ago, with some encouragement from a friend, I switched to using a menstrual cup and my god, it’s such a blessing. I can finally sleep however I want during my periods without having to worry about leakage or spotting. And the icing on the cake is that I don’t have to smell blood anymore or deal with pad rash. Using a menstrual cup has its advantages. It is budget-friendly, environment friendly and keeps you comfortable but at the same time, your cup also needs some care.

It’s not all unicorns and rainbows with a menstrual cup. Since it’s a product that enters your body through your vaginal opening, it is essential that it is kept clean and hygienic. Not doing so, can put you at the risk of developing or catching infections. This is why keeping your cup sterile is of utmost importance. More so, when you’re using a public toilet. This is why I’ve put together a few ways you can clean your menstrual cup and keep your vajajay healthy and happy. So, let’s dive in

1. Wash With Soap

Make sure that you pick a fragrance-free mild soap to clean and wash your menstrual cup. While it’s okay to use soap to clean your cup, remember that sterilising it is also extremely important. Always sterilise your cup before and after your periods.

2. Intimate Wash

I’m not big on using intimate wash or menstrual cup washing products but if you used an intimate wash, I would recommend you use that to clean your period cup.

3. Boil It

This is the best way to sanitize and sterilise your cup without any problems. Just put your period cup in a pot of water and let it come to a boil. You can also take some boiling water and put your cup in it for a bit instead of boiling it. In case, you’re worried about your cup hitting the bottom and getting damaged, just fold it and put it in a whisk before putting it in a pot of boiling water.

 

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4. Microwave

Yes, you can sterilise your menstrual cup by microwaving it too. Take a microwave-safe pot or bowl and put some water in it. Keep your cup in the bowl and make sure you submerge it and then microwave it for 30 to 120 seconds till the water comes to a boil.

 

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5. Menstrual Cup Steam Sterilizer

With the increased usage of menstrual cups, lots of brands across the world have started selling period cup steam sterilizing machines. You simply have to put some water in the machine, place your cup in it and close it before you switch it on. And a few minutes later you’ll find yourself a steam-sterilized cup!

 

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6. Tissues Or Wipes

Now, this is just a temporary solution for cleaning your cup. In case, you are stuck in a public toilet and don’t have access to any of the above-mentioned things, you can go ahead and clean your cup with fresh tissues or fragrance-free intimate wipes. And if not, just wash it with plain water before re-inserting it.

Also Read: 8 Vagina Products That Will Transform Your Sexual Health And Wellness, From Menstrual Cup To Massager

Psst…always remember to wash your hands before you even touch your menstrual cup!

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