Menstrual cups have endless benefits. From saving money, to cutting back on waste, to allowing more freedom during your period, and minimizing leakage.
But with new practices, comes new questions. Especially when said practices revolve around the health of your yoni.
One of the most common questions I get about menstrual cups is “How do I clean it when I’m out and about?”
The thought of having to clean a menstrual cup in public, is enough to make many people blush. But there’s no need to stress. Cleaning your menstrual cup is as easy to clean at home, as it is at the bathroom of your local Yoga studio.
Mahina Cups are designed to last up to 12 hours without needing to be cleaned out. Which means you can run all your errands, go for a hike, and get brunch, without having to worry.
Try to clean your cup before leaving home. But if you do find yourself needing to clean your cup while on the go, there’s no need to be intimidated. Cleaning your Mahina Cup can be done in 5 easy steps.
- Start off with clean, sanitized hands.
- Pour the contents of your cup into the toilet.
- Wipe your cup with toilet paper to clean off excess menses. If you choose to wipe your cup with wet wipes, make sure they won’t irritate your delicate vaginal skin.
- Rinse off residual period blood with water. If you want to avoid using the sink, you can use simply use the water in your reusable bottle to rinse it in the stall. No one will suspect a thing.
- Make sure there are no pieces of toilet paper stuck to your cup, then simply reinsert. Voilá!
If you don’t have access to clean water, do what you can to wipe your cup down as much as possible. Then as soon as you get a chance, make sure to clean thoroughly with cool water (hot water may stain the cup).
Avoid using soap to clean, as it can throw off the delicate balance of your vagina’s pH levels.
All clean!
If someone does see you cleaning your Mahina Cup, awesome! Chances are, the other people in that bathroom currently menstruate, or did at one point in their lives. Periods are nothing to be ashamed of, they are to be celebrated.
This gives you a chance to strike up a conversation. Talk to your sink buddy about how using a Mahina Cup has simplified your period, and squash any concerns about making the switch. Bonus points for converting people to Mahina Cups, and even more if you make a new friend!
Like anything new, navigating using your menstrual cup takes practice. But before you know it, you’ll be a Mahina Cup pro. Telling all your friends just how easy they are to use.
Happy Menstruating!
With mess-free love, Alilia Rose Grace, CEO Mahina Menstrual Cup
5 Comments
When in public bathrooms, I just pee on mine then insert. My flow is so heavy that I fill my cup every 2 hours. So, I usually cannot do much out of the house without needing to change it, rinse it. But water bottle is a good idea as rinse water.
Thanks for your share :). Yes peeing in your Mahina Cup is a great and easy way to clean it while out and about.. and especially for camping! Let it flow mama x
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