{"id":7944,"date":"2018-04-11T00:53:34","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T00:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/?p=7944"},"modified":"2021-08-12T10:00:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T10:00:25","slug":"how-to-use-a-menstrual-cup-in-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-menstrual-cup-in-public\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Menstrual Cup in Public"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;color:#333;&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-use-a-menstrual-cup-in-public.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;How to use a menstrual cup in public&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]If you\u2019re thinking about making the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/menstrual-cup-101\/\"> switch to menstrual cups<\/a>, most likely you\u2019re familiar with the long list of benefits for ditching your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/whats-wrong-with-conventional-period-products\/\">conventional period products<\/a>. Menstrual cups are eco-friendly, nontoxic, budget friendly, and may even help to reduce menstrual cramps. As with any change, it\u2019s common to have questions about how making the switch to menstrual cups will impact your routine. Today, we\u2019re tackling one on the most common concerns for women considering cups: how do you use a menstrual cup when you\u2019re on the go?\n<!--more-->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/how-to-use-a-menstrual-cup-in-a-public-restroom.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;how to use a menstrual cup in a public restroom&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;blog-heading-style1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]How much does a menstrual cup hold?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]The average tampon can only absorb up to one teaspoon of fluid before it needs to be changed. Depending on the cup and the size that you choose, menstrual cups hold up to six times that amount \u2013 about 1 ounce of fluid. The extra capacity, combined with the nontoxic nature of the materials used in their production, means that you can feel comfortable leaving your menstrual cup in for up to 12 hours \u2013 almost twice the recommended usage for tampons! That means you can insert your cup before heading to school or work, and comfortably and safely remove it that evening when you get home. But sometimes things happen, and you\u2019ll find yourself needing to clean your menstrual cup while you\u2019re away from home. If that happens, follow our step by step guide below for a quick and easy clean![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]These wonderful products provide tons of protection and are great for the earth (and your body!) but if you\u2019re not comfortable using them in a public restroom when you leave the house, we\u2019ve got a problem! The good news is, it is super simple (and discreet) to use your menstrual cup while in public. Don\u2019t believe us? Read on for our step by step guide to using your menstrual cup in public.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<ul class=\"bullets_wrapper_check\">\n \t<li>1. Wash your hands thoroughly.<\/li>\n \t<li>2. Take a damp paper towel into the stall with you.<\/li>\n \t<li>3. Remove your menstrual cup as you normally would, and pour the fluid into the toilet.<\/li>\n \t<li>4. Using your damp paper towel, wipe the outer surfaces and top edge of the menstrual cup.<\/li>\n \t<li>5. If you wish to rinse your cup, you can pour from a water bottle and rinse the cup over the toilet. This step is totally optional, and it is safe to skip, as long as you\u2019ve followed the other steps.<\/li>\n \t<li>6. Reinsert the menstrual cup as you normally would.<\/li>\n \t<li>7. Flush, and wash your hands!<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;blog-heading-style1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;]Here\u2019s a great video on how to clean your menstrual cup in a public washroom by our friends at DivaCup:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r61Y4hPwPDA&#8221; thumbnail_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.6)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]Voila! It\u2019s as simple as that. Still have questions? We\u2019re here to support you! Check out our free Menstrual Cup 101 email series. We cover the basics of cups, real life how tos, and answer all of the most common questions.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Menstrual_Cups_CTA-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Menstrual_Cups_CTA&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/menstrual-cup-101\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;on&#8221; overlay_icon_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; hover_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.4)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]Feel free to drop a comment below, and we\u2019ll be happy to answer. Menstrual cups can take a little bit of time to get used to, but once you do, most women never go back! 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