Can I just rinse my diva cup?
Can I just rinse my diva cup?
When you clean the cup after every use, rinse it with a shot of cold water first. Hot water can lock in smells. Then, take an unused toothbrush to scrub the cup thoroughly. Finally, make sure you’re sanitizing your cup after each period.
Why is my diva Cup not working anymore?
If you’re finding that your menstrual cup won’t open when it’s inside your vagina, you may need to work your fingers gently around the base of the cup to see if you can help the cup to pop into shape. If this doesn’t work, simply remove your cup and try again.
Can you get a bacterial infection from a Diva Cup?
Infection is a rare complication of menstrual cup use. If an infection does occur, it’s more likely from the transfer of bacteria on hands to the cup than from the cup itself. For example, yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis can develop if bacteria in the vagina — and subsequently vaginal pH — becomes imbalanced.
Why does my diva cup leak when I sleep?
We do know of some, who while sleeping, may experience leaking due to their muscles relaxing so much that it loosens the seal of the cup. For this reason, ensuring the cup is angled correctly and inserted properly is important. For more tips on how to insert the DivaCup, check out our Insertion page.
How often should I boil my menstrual cup?
We advise boiling your cup for 20 minutes between each menstrual cycle to keep it fresh and clean, but if you forgot or didn’t have time to boil it, you can sanitize the cup with our handy Cup Wipes, or wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.
Do I have to boil my diva cup every time?
Do you have to boil your cup? No, but if you prefer that your cup be fully sanitized before or after each cycle you can safely do so. In fact, it is recommended by most brands.
Why does my menstrual cup leak when it’s not full?
Your cup isn’t fully open: The most common reason for leaks is that the cup edges are still slightly folded and have not opened fully to form a seal with the vaginal walls. This is especially common with new cup users and generally just takes a little bit of practice to get the perfect insertion method down.
Can menstrual cups grow mold?
After you sanitize your cup or clean it at the end of your period, let it air dry. If your cup doesn’t dry completely, bacteria and mold can begin to grow.
Is it safe to boil DivaCup?
To Boil or not to Boil While boiling the DivaCup can help with discoloration and give your cup a more thorough clean, it is not a required cleaning step. Note: the DivaCup will naturally discolor over time, but this will not impair its functionality. Boiling the cup is really a personal choice.
What happens if you boil your menstrual cup for too long?
Be careful not to leave your cup in the boiling water too long though; boiling your cup too often may lead to the silicone softening or thinning over time. While it may seem strange to place a menstrual product in a kitchen pot, just remember that your period is a natural, healthy process!
Why does my Diva Cup is leaking?
Crease in the cup/It didn’t open properly. The number one reason why your cup might be leaking is because it hasn’t completely unfolded.
What should I clean a Diva Cup with?
Water. First things first,always wash your hands before inserting or removing your DivaCup.
Why does Diva Cup leak?
Diva Cups, and other menstrual cups leak at night for the same reasons they leak during the day. Some of these reasons include: It’s overflowing. The capacity of a Diva Cup is 30 ml. Once it’s filled with that amount of fluid (or a bit less, depending on how it’s sitting in your vaginal canal), and then a bit more, it’ll leak out.
How do you put in a Diva Cup?
Once the Diva Cup in half way inserted you will feel the cup unfold in your vagina. Continue to insert the Diva Cup until the stem is about 1/2-inch inside your vaginal opening. Now, grip the stem and rotate the cup slightly one direction or the other. This will insure a good fit and prevent leaking.
