Frequent questions

Menstrual cups are designed from soft medical silicone allowing them to be easily folded to a smaller format that is inserted into the vagina without any unpleasant feeling or pain. Besides, you probably weren’t familiar with the fact that a menstrual cup is inserted lower into the vagina than a tampon? When inserted properly you should not feel it at all! The light seal created against vaginal walls keeps it in place, so you can safely do all your favourite activities – travelling, sleeping and all kinds of sports, even swimming.

Menstrual cups are created by women – and they have all experienced problems with unwanted blood stains during period for themselves. They know very well what kind of problems occur when using different types of feminine hygiene products. That is why menstrual cups are carefully designed in such a way that makes handling easy and without unwanted stains of blood on your hands, clothes or on the ground. Soft medical silicone allows the cup to be easily folded into a smaller format for quick and easy insertion, while its shape and the holes at the top create a light seal against the vaginal walls, providing a safe and reliable collection of blood. The cup can quickly be removed without spilling the blood just by pinching the base of the cup and pulling it out. Some of the cups also have an additional stem below the base for even easier and more controlled removal of the cup, thus completely avoiding the risk of unwanted bloodstains.

Handling menstrual cup in public toilets is no more difficult than doing it at home. In fact, it is very simple: you just empty the content into the toilet or sink and clean the cup by flushing it with tap or bottled water. Alternatively, you can use intimate cleaning wipes to clean the cup in case of no water access, making the use of menstrual cups in pubic toilets simple, fast and completely hygienic in all situations!

When properly inserted, most women do not feel the cup at all. The special shape of LaliCup along with holes at the top create a light seal against the vaginal walls which ensures that it remains safely in place even during sports activities and sleeping. Not just that the use of a menstrual cup is completely safe and reliable even when swimming or bathing, it is recommended! The cup also works as a water tampon preventing the water from entering the vagina.

Menstrual blood is sterile in the uterus. When it leaks from the vagina into the cup, the blood has no contact with the air — thus maintaining sterility and not acquiring an unpleasant odor due to the decomposition and development of bacteria. LaliCup is thus a more hygienic choice that does not cause an unpleasant odor. Even when we empty the cup in public toilets, we don’t have to be afraid of smells.

Definitely not – a single menstrual cup can be used for many years, while traditional feminine hygiene products have to be disposed of after each use, thus creating tons of waists each year.

It is true that you do not see the blood like on the pads but that does not mean that it just stays in your body. Let us explain: from the uterus, sterile blood drips into the vagina through a small opening in the cervix and continues its way through the vagina into the cup, without disturbing the natural hydration of the vagina and without interfering with the natural process of cleansing dead cells. LaliCup is placed lower than the tampon, making it even easier to collect all the blood, which is then poured out.

Of course. Using LaliCup is safe and reliable even while swimming or bathing; what’s more – it’s even recommended, as the cup can be used as a water tampon to prevent water from entering the vagina.

With the help of a vacuum and vaginal muscles, the cup sets itself on the vaginal walls and collects fluid.

The vagina is a closed system where a vacuum is already present, which also ensures that air does not go into the vagina. A vacuum is a pressure that is less than the external (air) pressure so that it does not harm the vagina. It is only necessary to be careful not to pull only and directly for the stem, but to squeeze the bottom of the cup first so the seal breaks and then pull out the cup.

About 5 years. The duration, however, depends a lot on how you are taking care of your LaliCup (from cleaning to how it is stored).

There are several ways to clean LaliCup, but the best and simplest way is to wash it with water. During the day, rinse the cup with cold water to avoid discolouration and odor and then wash it with hot water. Every evening after emptying the cup, wash it with water and mild unscented soap. You don’t want any aggressive chemicals inside your vagina!

Of course you can – and it is no more difficult than at home! You just wash it with bottled water over the toilet or sink or wipe it clean using intimate cleaning wipes, which you probably already carry in your purse most of the time.

Yes! LaliCup menstrual cup is much easier to clean compared to some other types of menstrual cups. Its innovative design and smooth medical-grade silicon prevent dust and other impurities to accumulate on the surface. Besides, the holes at the top of the cup, that enable the formation of a light seal, are slightly larger, which makes them much easier to clean.

LaliCup should be removed, emptied and cleaned with water or intimate wipes a few (on average 2 – 4) times a day. At least once per month, at the end of each period, it is recommended you clean your cup thoroughly by sterilizing it in boiling water for approximately 10 minutes.

Like all devices that we use regularly, the LaliCup menstrual cup also naturally stains over time. The blood is a very strong dye.  However, with proper maintenance and careful use it definitely won’t happen overnight – unlike many other products, LaliCup can last for years! To prevent your LaliCup from discoloration and developing odor follow the instructions in the section „What is the best way to clean my LaliCup menstrual cup?“.

It’s quite normal for a cup to develop some sort of an odour with regular usage. If the pH in the vagina changes or the bacteria balance is disturbed, this might also affect the cup smell. The most important thig is to practice deep cleaning and sanitizing after every period.

Some other tricks for odour prevention are:

Wash your cup in cold rather than hot water right after you take it out because hot water can cause odour and stains to set in.

Give your cup a sunbath: find a sunny spot and let your cup sunbathe for at least an hour.

You can soak your menstrual cup for an hour with rubbing alcohol or in a different solution using hydrogen peroxide, half water and half vinegar… It is crucial that you boil your cup again for 20 minutes after and allow it to air dry completely before use.

You will receive a special storage bag with a zipper, that will keep your LaliCup safe until your next period. The bag can also be washed if necessary.

You can also wash the pouch. The most suitable temperature to it at is 40. We also recommend you turn the pouch inside out to protect the print.

No, menstrual cups are designed from soft medical silicone to be easily folded into a smaller shape and inserted into the vagina without any discomfort or pain. You can also help yourself with a lubricant.

If you cannot feel the cup, it is placed correctly. When inserting the cup, you can check with a finger around the bottom whether there are any wrinkles and the cup has opened completely in the vagina. In the beginning, it takes a little practice to fully master your insertion technique but after that, the insertion will become second nature.

The most important thing is not to push the cup towards the cervix (like a tampon) but to insert it by opening it right next to the labia so it can capture as much air as possible. This makes it easier to establish a vacuum and it helps the cup to open completely in the vagina.