Wash your hands.
MonthlyCup instructs users to wash hands as part of use. Keep this as a non-negotiable first step before handling the cup.
Instruction basics
First use should feel informed, not improvised.
Before trying a menstrual cup, read the supplied instructions that come with the product. This page summarizes the bounded MonthlyCup guidance available for this guide and points you to support for product-specific questions.
Care basics
What MonthlyCup states.
The following points are taken from the documented MonthlyCup guide summary supplied for this guide. They should be checked against the current instruction manual before use.
Boil before first use and between periods as instructed.
The manufacturer guidance says to boil before first use and between periods as instructed. Follow the supplied instruction manual for the exact product procedure.
Empty according to flow and no later than 12 hours.
MonthlyCup instructs users to empty according to individual flow and no later than 12 hours.
Release the seal before removal.
The MonthlyCup guide says to release the seal before removal instead of pulling the stem alone.
Dry fully and store with air circulation.
The guide says to dry the cup fully and store it with air circulation. The Normal Pink listing states that the product is supplied with a fabric storage pouch.
Replace if the silicone changes noticeably.
The supplied MonthlyCup guidance says to replace damaged, sticky or noticeably changed silicone.
What this page does not cover.
This is not a medical suitability guide and does not add instructions beyond the supplied manufacturer summary. If you have health-related concerns, seek appropriate medical advice rather than relying on a product information page.
Where to ask product questions.
The MonthlyCup support page offers product and shopping assistance. The customer-service email displayed in the source pack is shop@mosweden.com. No response time is promised here.
A note for younger readers preparing for periods
The NHS says young people can prepare by discussing periods with a trusted adult and carrying period supplies. At school, a teacher or school nurse can help. The NHS lists pads, tampons, cups and period underwear as options and notes that cups and tampons can take practice.
FAQ
First-use questions.
Short answers based only on the supplied source pack.
How often does MonthlyCup say to empty the cup?
MonthlyCup instructs users to empty according to flow and no later than 12 hours.
Should I pull the stem to remove the cup?
The MonthlyCup guide says to release the seal before removal instead of pulling the stem alone.
How should the cup be stored?
MonthlyCup says to dry it fully and store it with air circulation. The Normal Pink product information states that a fabric storage pouch is supplied.
When should silicone be replaced?
The supplied MonthlyCup guidance says to replace damaged, sticky or noticeably changed silicone.
Sources used: MonthlyCup model guide, MonthlyCup Normal Pink product information, MonthlyCup support information and bounded NHS period guidance.