{"id":8925,"date":"2020-03-27T12:50:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T11:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=8925"},"modified":"2022-01-19T10:22:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T09:22:07","slug":"cup-cleaning-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/cup-cleaning-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Menstrual Cup Cleaning and Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

*Updated on March 27 to address the current COVID-19 situation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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

In a wild time of COVID-19 uncertainty and product availability, one thing you can always be certain about is your menstrual cup. Not only is it reusable for up to 10 years (or 2 years for the Ziggy Cup), it’s also the safest bet for your body and hygiene. Below we’ll discuss the best ways to clean your cups to keep you and your vagina as healthy as can be.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It’s time to invest in menstrual cups that invest in your own wellbeing. Keep it simple, safe, and stress-free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Menstrual cups are a fantastic alternative to pads and tampons<\/a>. But one question women always have is: how do I clean it? Like most other aspects of using a cup, it\u2019s really very simple to keep your cup clean. There are two times when you need to clean your cup: between uses and between periods.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Intimate Accessory Cleaner<\/a> is an alcohol-free spray that keeps your menstrual cups clean and disinfected, and you can use it all the time. Except that, here\u2019s the ultimate guide to keeping your cup clean at all times:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First thing’s first<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The number one thing to remember is that anytime you\u2019re going to touch your cup or yourself, wash your hands. You\u2019ll reduce the risk of infections and ensure you keep your vagina and the surrounding area clean. The best menstrual cups are made out of 100% medical-grade silicone, which is bacteria-resistant so it\u2019s not necessary to sterilize it after every use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, some cups aren\u2019t made out of silicone so make sure you know how to clean that particular material.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Between uses during your period<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Since silicone cups are bacteria resistant, you don\u2019t need to wash yours every time you empty it. Simply rinsing it in the sink is enough to clean it out before reinserting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To avoid stains, you can initially rinse with cold water, then follow it up with a hot rinse to disinfect.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you don\u2019t have access to water (like in a public washroom), you can just wipe the cup out with toilet paper or carry a bottle of water into the stall with you and rinse it over the toilet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One important thing to remember is that, if your cup has small air holes on its rim they need to be kept clear. If the holes are blocked it might be difficult to create a seal when you reinsert the cup, which increases the likelihood of leaks. If you have access to running water you can easily clear those holes by bending the silicone there while you rinse. You can also do this:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n