{"id":16241,"date":"2019-10-21T08:39:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T06:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=16241"},"modified":"2020-07-09T13:19:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T11:19:21","slug":"with-period-cup-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/with-period-cup-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Classy With Your Period Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Accidents happen, and when you\u2019re dealing with changing a slippery menstrual cup, it\u2019s not uncommon to drop your cup in the toilet! While you might be panicking, just take a deep breath! Here\u2019s exactly what to do if you drop your menstrual cup in the toilet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Did I Drop My Cup??<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to lose your grip on your cup, which is why we recommend making sure your hands are clean and dry <\/span>when you remove your menstrual cup<\/span><\/a>. A menstrual cup with a removal ring \u2013 like <\/span>Lily Cup One<\/span><\/a> \u2013 can give you some extra piece of mind! If you\u2019re using a cup without a ring, just make sure your other hand is positioned below to catch it when you\u2019re inserting or removing.<\/span><\/p>\n

A cup might move lower into the vagina if you are straining during a bowel movement, and even fall out! If you\u2019ve had some close calls, you may want to remove your cup when you need to go number two \u2013 or move up a menstrual cup size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What To Do If You Drop Your Menstrual Cup In The Toilet<\/span><\/h2>\n

First, it may help to flush the toilet first in case it\u2019s full of urine ( or more). Second, absolutely do not put your menstrual cup right back in. (We hope this should be obvious).<\/span><\/p>\n

If you accidentally drop your menstrual cup in the toilet \u2013 or even just accidentally knock your menstrual cup off the top of the toilet or counter into the toilet bowl \u2013 then it\u2019s time to make a tough choice. Even though menstrual cups can be sterilized, you do need to be aware that you are exposing yourself to some pretty icky bacteria if the cup is <\/span>improperly sterilized<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, short of popping your menstrual cup into a medical sterilization machine that includes test strips to guarantee 100% sterilization, you are accepting some risk of exposure to E. coli and Staphylococcus. And, that\u2019s just at your home toilet! If you\u2019re in a public toilet, you can be exposed to other viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are You Saying I Need A New Cup If I Drop My Menstrual Cup In The Toilet?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are plenty of people who do their own boil sterilization of their cup after dropping it in the toilet and are totally fine. If that\u2019s what you choose to do, make sure you submerge your menstrual cup in rolling, boiling water for 20 minutes (not touching the bottom of the pan, so suspended by another utensil, like a pea strainer).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, this comes down to personal choice. If you are not willing to accept that risk that you haven\u2019t sterilized your cup properly \u2013 or you just can\u2019t get over the ick factor \u2013 then it\u2019s time to replace your cup!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Facts checked by:<\/h3>\n

Dr. Shree Datta<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Dr.<\/p>\n

Dr. Shree Datta is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London, specialising in women’s health including all menstrual problems such as fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Shree is a keen advocate for patient choice, having written numerous articles and books to promote patient and clinician information. Her vision resonates with INTIMINA, with the common goals of demystifying periods and delivering the best possible care to her patients<\/p>\n

Medical<\/a><\/strong> | LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong> | Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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