How long can you use a menstrual cup for before you replace it?

Question

I understand its reusable but does it ever need to be replaced and when? And does anyone know if it can be purchased in any stores in Toronto rather than online?

Answer 1

The federal standards are that you should replace your cup after about a year.  However that isn't an absolute have to.  

Unfortunately, Menstrual Cups have yet to really caught on in the western world.  I would think that with the green movement, many more women would go for this option.

Answer 2

Tampons do the job just as well but are probably less messy and easier to use....

Answer 3

You can use it for 8 to 10 hours.

It is reusable, but you have to wash it every time you reinsert.

You can have one for years as long as you sterilize and store it correctly. Just google it and you can find a lot of information on a menstrual cup.

*~*Delta*~*

Answer 4

no stores, but I do know you can go about 8-16 hrs.  I would suggest emptying it more often then not so it's not as gross when it builds up.  Make sure you wear the right size.  Small for women who haven't had a vaginal birth and lage for those who have and women over the age of 35.  HTH

Answer 5

Menstrual cup????  I wear Pads  xox

Answer 6

I use the Mooncup UK and I absolutely love it. For those who think it's gross or inconvenient need to educate themselves before saying anything on a subject they are clueless about. They are much better than tampons. Tampons dry out your v****a and many are made with chemicals that can cause long term health effects. Menstrual cups don't dry you out and are safe. Not to mention that a cup will last almost 10 years with proper care and you can go through a whole box of tampons in a month which causes a lot of environmental waste. I spent $30 for mine and I'll bet you'll spend way more than that on tampons over 10 years. Menstrual cups are just as convenient as tampons, they just take a little practice to get used to. They can be messy when you first start using them, but once you get used to insertion and removal, they're less messy than tampons. They're definitely more reliable than tampons and pads. I don't have to go running to the toilet every couple of hours to change a tampon on my heavy days. With my cup, I can go up to 6 hours without emptying it on my heavy days, with ZERO risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. But you can safely keep them inserted for up to 12 hours on your lighter days. At the end of your cycle, you clean them with sterilizing solution or boil them to kill any bacteria. My cup is very comfortable. I don't even realize it's there. Most do come with a stem on the end that is a bit uncomfortable but you can cut it off (I did) and it's perfect. No you don't have to be a "loose" woman to use a menstrual cup. They come in a variety of sizes and can be worn even by young virgins. I could go on and on but below is a site that I visit often that has TONS and TONS of information about everything you could ever want to know about menstrual cups including insertion and removal techniques. I hope this helps!

Answer 7

what the h**l is a menstrual cup???

Answer 8

that just sounds groce I have never heard of it

Answer 9

If you have a DivaCup, Keeper or the like, they last for years.  I've used my DivaCup for 2 years now and it is a little stained but works just fine.  If you are using Insteads (which are much more flimsy, wider, and sit up near your cervix instead of low at the vaginal opening like the others), which many people like because they allow you to have (mostly) bloodfree s*x during your period, they are supposed to be one-use, but my friend who uses them reuses them a few times.  I'm not from Toronto, but I find that they're often sold in alternative and health food stores, but I'm seeing them even more in normal grocery stores in the aisle with other menstrual products.