Before first use, fully submerge your Lily Cup™ in boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes. Learning to use your Lily Cup™ will take some practice at first, but with repeated use it will become easier and more comfortable.
Are you supposed to feel Lily Cup?
Once it’s in, you can’t feel it This is because most cups are made with medical grade silicone, which doesn’t absorb menstrual flow (or your natural moisture) like pads and tampons do, so they don’t cause irritation or that oh-so familiar dryness. Yay!
Do I need to boil Lily Cup?
It is completely safe to boil the cups, but don’t boil the pot dry as this will destroy the silicone. If you feel strange about using a pot you cook with, you can buy a small one specifically for boiling your cup and store it separately.
Can you sleep with a lily Cup?
Yes, you can! Sleeping while wearing a menstrual cup is a great alternative to wearing bulky maxi-pads or wearing a tampon for more than 8 hours. Menstrual cups can be worn for up to 12 hours, so pop a cup in just before bed and rest easy (1,2).
How long can you leave a lily Cup in?
6 to 12 hours
You can wear a menstrual cup for 6 to 12 hours, depending on whether or not you have a heavy flow. This means you can use a cup for overnight protection. You should always remove your menstrual cup by the 12-hour mark. If it becomes full before then, you’ll have to empty it ahead of schedule to avoid leaks.
Does it pain while inserting menstrual cup for the first time?
Do menstrual cups hurt or feel uncomfortable? Many people can’t feel their cups at all once they’re inserted, Dr. Cullins says, and it shouldn’t be painful when you insert it, either (though it might take more practice to use than a tampon or pad).
Should the stem of my menstrual cup stick out?
The stem should be completely inside of you. However, we’re all built differently and if the stem pokes out and annoys you, you can trim it (not while inserted). One of the benefits of using a menstrual cup is that you can use it for up to 12 hours at a time so once inserted you can leave your cup in all day and night.
Can we pee after inserting menstrual cup?
Yes, you can. Peeing with a menstrual cup in is easy—the menstrual cup will not interfere with urination. Some brands of cup (1,5) say that you can pass stool while wearing a menstrual cup, while other companies avoid the question all together.
