How Do You Clean A Menstrual Cup?
• Clean your cup between uses while on your period. Silicone is not a material that harbors bacteria, so it is safe to rinse with water and reinsert. If you want to be extra careful you can use a dab of fragrance free soap that is not antibacterial such as Dove Fragrance Free Body Wash. (Any other type of soap can irritate the vagina.) Even so be sure to thoroughly rinse the cup of soap. Also make sure the air holes at the top of the cup are clear of fluid. Bend the cup at these holes while rinsing to ensure this happens. • Choose a method to clean your cup after you finish your period. (You can also clean your cup right before you start it again next month.) • A menstrual cup being boiled. Boil your menstrual cup either in a pot or in the microwave. (Consult the directions that came with your cup for how long you should boil it.) Make sure the cup stays floating at the top of the pot the whole time, because the bottom will be hot enough to burn or melt your cup. After boiling your cup
