Health, eco-friendliness and economy united by French design in this product. The shape and surface of the Fleurcup is developed for easy clean and use.
Very flexible, optimal size, smooth surface. A ‘peach skin’ texture inside and out for easy insertion and removal and also for easy cleaning.
Made in France. Made of 100% medical silicone of high quality, so this product can even last 10 years!
Ideal for any sports (swimming, yoga, horse riding, athletics etc.) traveling, and avarage daily activities, and sleeping.
Advantages:
- allergen-free
- doesn't cause yeast infection or ureteritis
- As of today, no cases of toxic shock syndrome have been known to be caused by the use of menstrual cups.
- no negative effects on the vagina
- can be used while sporting, traveling, and sleeping
- can be used with average contraceptive products
How to use this cup?
You can find instructions in several languages (Catalan, French, English, Spanish) in PDF format HERE.
1. Preparation (cleaning)
Before using Fleurcup for the first time, sterilize it. To do this :
- Carefully wash your hands.
- Fill a pan with sufficient water for your Fleurcup to float on the surface.
- Bring the water to boil.
- Put your Fleurcup into the boiling water.
- Remove after 3 to 5 minutes.
Check if the holes at the top of the cup are completely open. Wash your hands well with warm water and mild soap before using the cup to prevent the chance of any harmful substances entering the vagina. Appropriate hand hygiene is the key for the safe use of the cup.
2. Fold the cup into a smaller format for easier insertion
Fleurcup menstrual cup is made of soft medical-grade silicone that can be easily folded into a smaller format for easier insertion. Learn about the different techniques of menstrual cup folding in section „Folding methods“.
3. Insertion
- Wash your hands and your Fleurcup carefully.
- Pinch and fold your Fleurcup. For folding methods, scroll down.
- Separate the labia, keep your Fleurcup folded and insert the cup into the vagina towards the direction of the small of your back, not towards your head, until the base of your Fleurcup is about one centimetre from the entry of the vagina.
- Once your Fleurcup is inserted, it will unfold by itself.
- To check that your Fleurcup is correctly positioned, hold the base of your Fleurcup (just above the stem) and rotate it. If it turns, it is correctly positioned. If not, re-position it.
Before you use the cup for the first time or until you get completely used to it, you can use water or water-based lubricant for easier insertion. Get into a comfortable position. Most women find insertion the easiest while sitting on the toilet, squat or lifted one leg. The firm grip of the folded cup (with the ring on) placed in the lower part of the vagina, thereby releasing the vaginal muscles. A cup is placed a few centimetres below the cervix (more on the location of the cervix can be found by clicking on "More information"). Don’t worry, if your first insertions is a little clumsy – you will find the correct position in the vagina with a little practice and exploring your anatomy. After insertion, check if the cup is properly unfolded to effectively catch menstrual blood; we do this by gently touching the bottom of the cup along the rim with your finger. If you find the stem of the cup uncomfortable, you can easily cut it off, partly or completely. A stem is not a necessary feature and you will still be able to insert and remove your menstrual cup without it. However, some women claim that leaving a short part of the stem remaining makes removal easier. Properly inserted cup does not cause pain or a feeling of discomfort.
4. Remove the cup
Your Fleurcup should be emptied in relation to your flow and at least every 8 hours.
- Wash your hands carefully.
- Follow the stem to the base of your Fleurcup.
- Pinch the base of your Fleurcup or slide your index finger between the vaginal wall and the side of your Fleurcup in order to interrupt the suction effect.
- Remove your Fleurcup gently, taking care not to spill the contents.
Women usually remove and empty menstrual cup 2- to 4-times a day (which is less frequent than with tampons). Again – don’t forget to wash your hands thoroughly with water and soap before you remove it. To remove the menstrual cup, find yourself a comfortable position (sitting, squatting or standing) to spread your legs. Relax your vaginal muscles and squeeze firmly the base of the cup with your thumb and forefinger, until you feel that the seal holding the cup securely in place is released. Releasing the seal can sometimes produce a distinctive sound. Fold the cup into a smaller format (similar to the insertion), and gently pull the cup out of the vagina. You can help yourself by holding the stem, however removing the cup by simply pulling on the stem is not recommended, as it creates suction that may result in spilling the content of the cup or even damage your vagina. With proper removal of the menstrual cup there will be no more blood stains than with the changing of tampons.
5. Empty and clean the cup and reuse it
- Empty your Fleurcup into the toilet or sink.
- Rinse your Fleurcup with cold drinking water.
- Clean your Fleurcup, ideally with warm water and a perfume free, gentle soap so that this does not damage your Fleurcup, not forgetting the holes.
- Rinse thoroughly. If you do not have access to drinking water, you can use toilet paper or a handkerchief to wipe your Fleurcup but not forgetting to wash it as soon as possible. You may also wish to carry a small bottle of water for rinsing your Fleurcup.
- You can now reinsert it.
Folding techniques
C-fold or heart fold
Hold the cup with both hands and press with your thumbs in the middle to flatten it. Using your middle finger, you fold the cup vertically so that the rim forms a letter „C“ or the shape of the heart when looking at front on.
This is the basic fold that most women use, and also the simplest. However, some women, especially younger girls, find this type of fold too thick, so the insertion requires a little more effort.
Shell fold (Push down)
Hold the cup in one hand and press on the outer part of the base with your other fore finger, pushing the base towards the rim. With the hand holding the cup, press the sides of the cup together to reduce the size. Squeeze the cup with your thumb and forefinger firmly as you insert it into the vagina.
This type of fold is most popular with younger girls, as the width of the cup is the smallest, allowing easy insertion. But due to unique anatomy of every woman, with this fold the cup may sometimes have difficulties to open inside the vagina. In that case you may need to repeat the process few times.
Triangle fold (7 fold)
Hold the menstrual cup using both hands with thumbs pressed against the front surface to flatten it. Diagonally fold the upper right side of the cup towards the lower left side. That way the shape of the rim resembles number 7.
Try this fold if you have troubles inserting the cup using other folding methods. With this type of fold you may need to repeat the process several times, as the cup sometimes has difficulties to unfold inside the vagina.
Origami fold
Almos the same as Shell fold, but you push down at the lower 1/3 of the cup, and fold the two sides on each other, so you get a smaller surface.
Four methods for folding the Fleurcup menstrual cup:
C-Fold
Push Down
7-Fold
Origami
Help for choosing the appropriate size (for cup sizes and dimensions check More information):
The Fleurcup - Small is adapted to adolescents, young ladies and for light flow periods.
Recommended for women with light menstrual flow, women with very sensitive bladder and virgins. It is made of a very flexible medical grade silicone. This size is good for low, medium and high cervix.
The Fleurcup - Large is adapted to women who have already given birth or who have heavy-flow periods.
The product comes with a drawstring textile bag and a pamphlet.
(The cup size and dimensions, the measuring of the cervix height and a longer description is available by clicking on "More information".)
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