How to use your menstrual cup?

You want to change should offer superior hygienic protection ? Tired of periodic tampons or disposable pads? Do you want to use menstrual protection that is healthier for you but also washable and eco-friendly? There You can wear a menstrual cup or period cup is, with the pair of period panties, the perfect alternative to finally experience menstruation without polluting, without getting irritated and without stressing.

Not too convinced? Find our article Menstrual cups vs tampons: making the right choice for your health and the environment as a teenager

Indeed, the rules cup has the advantage of not containing no harmful chemicals. This is asset number 1. The Loulou cup is only designed from medical silicone and nothing else. No alcohol, perfume, plastic, BPA or latex. Nothing. 

Menstrual cup

Ok, its composition is clean but how to use the cup correctly? How to wear the cup correctly? How to properly insert the menstrual cup? This may be your first use of menstrual cup.

Don't worry, we'll explain everything to you. You ask yourself many questions aboutusing the period cup ? You can also find a lot of information in our various following blog articles:

Discover the menstrual cup

🩸 Internal intimate and feminine protection

First of all, the menstrual cup is a intravaginal protection. Unlike menstrual panties, the cup is a internal hygienic protection. It is inserted into the vagina to collect your menstrual flow and store it. Nothing sticks out, nothing is visible. The cup is therefore, just like the tampon, super discreet menstrual protection. She is invisible.

🩸 What does a menstrual cup look like?

The menstrual cup looks like a receptacle made of medical silicone with a stem. It has the shape of a small inverted bell. This small object is soft and very flexible. This little silicone cup can be folded over easily. This is necessary to insert it at the entrance to your vagina. To the touch, you can see that the Loulou cup is really extra-soft

🩸 What is the menstrual cup made of?

La Loulou menstrual cup is very soft because it is made from medical silicone. Its composition is healthy, the cup does not contain phthalates ni latex ni bisphenol ni alcohol ni perfume. Hypoallergenic, the Loulou cup does not cause any irritation, allergies, reactions or intimate dryness. It thus respects your privacy and your vaginal flora.

Unlike tampons and napkins, the cup has a healthy and transparent composition for health and intimacy. Unlike the tampon, you know exactly what you are using and what you are inserting into your vagina. 

🩸 How exactly does a period cut work?

Its operation is ultimately very simple to understand. This little bell, this little cup placed at the entrance to the vagina will collect the menstrual blood that flows. The cup collects and retains the menstrual flow without it being able to leak. With the cup, no leaks. it is a large reservoir which can remain in place for several hours without saturating;

The cup will contain the blood, unlike the tampon which absorbs it. Regularly, ideally every four hours, you will need to remove the cup, empty it and rinse it. But no need to worry, the tank is large enough so that it does not saturate.

🩸 Choose your cup wisely

The choice of your cup (its size, its firmness) depends on several factors: the tone of your perineum, the intensity of your menstrual flow, whether or not you have had a vaginal birth. Choosing the right size for your menstrual cup is important in order to have a successful experience.

Menstrual cup

All the benefits of the menstrual cup

The cup is therefore a internal hygienic protection which plays a container role. Discretion assured, nothing is too much! It is also perfect for avoiding bad smells because the blood is not in the open air and cannot oxidize. The cup is appreciated for its extreme discretion. No demarcation on the buttocks. It is also appreciated for its comfort, no bad odors, no irritation.

The capacity of the cup is 3 times greater than the absorption of tampons. It is therefore a perfect intimate solution to manage heavy menstrual flow or very heavy menstrual flow.

A healthy alternative to tampons, the cup is ideal for practicing physical activity or swimming. Simply insert it inside the vagina, then you can be calm and free to move. You can swim, dive, sunbathe, run in complete freedom. 

đź’§ The menstrual cup: a good solution for bathing in complete peace of mind

The principle is really simple, the cup is inserted, worn, emptied, washed and then reused. It is therefore a eco-friendly feminine protection which can last for years.

Fitting menstrual cup 

For all our advice on using the period cup, you can find and consult our Complete Guide to Menstrual Cups.

🩸 What is the procedure to follow?

  1. Sterilize the cup at the start of the cycle. Either using a sterilizer or in a saucepan in boiling water.
  2. well i know wash your hands before insertion.
  3. Sit back and relax. The ideal positions for placing the cup are: standing with one leg raised, squatting or sitting on the toilet. On the other hand, it is not recommended to insert it lying down, this can cause incorrect placement of the menstrual cup. Don't worry, you'll quickly get the hang of it.
  4. Then fold the cup. Take the time to handle it and try the different ones folds proposed: in C, in seven or in tulip.
  5. Gently insert the folded cup into your vagina while remaining relaxed.
  6. Notice that once released, your cup unfolded against the walls of your vagina. It should not hurt or embarrass you. If this is the case, it is because the cup is incorrectly placed.
  7. You can wash your hands again and enjoy your several hours of freedom.

🩸 What are the precautions for using your cup? 

The menstrual cup remains a device to be used with caution by following the recommendations: 

  • Rinse it well between each use and clean it every day; we advise you, if you can, to alternate between two menstrual cups and to increase the number of sterilizations;
  • use a neutral soap or an intimate hygiene gel for your toilet; 
  • wash hands before insertion and removal;
  • le toxic shock syndrome(SCT) can occur during prolonged use of internal hygienic protection. The victims are women carrying the S. aureus bacteria which secretes TSST-1 toxins. You should therefore not wear the cup for more than 6 hours in a row;
  • always get into the habit of automatically sterilizing the menstrual cup at the start of each cycle;
  • do not wear a cup in case of mycosis, fragility or vaginal infection;
  • do not keep it during sexual intercourse;
  • do not wear it at night, prefer one pair of period panties ;
  • do not wear it during postpartum bleeding. It is important to always seek the advice of a gynecologist or midwife. 

What are the different Louloucup cup models? 

Louloucup French brand of washable and ecological menstrual protection offers two very distinct models of menstrual cups made in France :

- a CSoft Turquoise menstrual cup for the most sensitive vaginas;

- a classic pink menstrual cup a little firmer for women who gave birth vaginally in particular.

The two models of menstrual cups are available in two sizes:

- a size small for light to normal menstrual flow;

- a medium size for normal to very heavy menstrual flow. 

Loulou Menstrual Cups

You can compose a pack ou lot made to measure consisting of a Louloucup as well as teen period panties. You thus obtain super effective protection day and night to experience your period with peace of mind.

Louloucup also offers cup+sterilizer+pouch sets to cover all eventualities. We have thought of everything while also offering very practical sterilizers, think about it to make your life easier!

The good news? With Louloucup, the more period panties or cups you add to your pack, the higher price the unit of menstrual products is decreasing! A great deal! And always with Louloucup, the Shipping are free in France and Europe, and your order is always shipped within 48 hours. So go! What are you waiting for to build your new menstrual routine?