A menstrual Cup is a type of female hygiene product which is usually made of medical grade silicone, shaped like a bell and is flexible. It is worn inside the vagina during menstruation to catch menstrual fluid (blood). It is a healthy, reusable and Eco-friendly substitute to the Sanitary Napkins and Tampons.
Unlike tampons and pads, the Cup collects menstrual fluid rather than absorbing it.

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Health:

Tampons and Pads are made of chemically bleached cotton apart from chemicals like dioxin, rayon, pesticides, artificial fragrances etc. These are known to cause cancer of breast, cervix, ovaries and bladder. They cause Toxic Shock Syndrome. They also cause irritation, rashes and infections.

Environment:

A women leaves behind 17,000 used pads on the planet where each of the pads take 500 to 800 years to decompose.

Ease:

No stocking of pads and tampons every month. One time investment to buy the Rustic Art Cup. It is reusable

It is made in such a way that it just about fits inside your vaginal cavity and doesn’t move unless you take it out. It is just the perfect size to fit inside although women who are sexually active may find it easier to use it. Once it’s inside you won’t even feel it. Once inserted inside your vaginal cavity, it forms a suction/vacuum that helps it stay inside with no worries at all.

You may also wish to get in these positions in the bath or shower.
1) Squatting makes the vaginal canal shorter, so this is an excellent position for removal. Get right down towards the ground with your legs apart
2) Sitting on the toilet with your legs apart, and your back upwards and straight
3) You can also adopt a position suitable and comfortable for you.

 

The most important thing is to take your time and relax your vaginal muscles, as these are particularly sensitive to stress and will clench up around the Rustic Art Cup.

You may also wish to get in these positions in the bath or shower.

1) Squatting makes the vaginal canal shorter, so this is an excellent position for removal. Get right down towards the ground with your legs apart

2) Sitting on the toilet with your legs apart, and your back upwards and straight

3) You can also adopt a position suitable and comfortable for you. Push your vaginal muscles downwards just as you would do for opening your bowels.

Breathe slow and continuously. You will feel the Rustic Art Cup moves downwards and then you can insert your fingers to reach the stem of the Rustic Art Cup.

Pull the stem and eventually squeeze the base of the Rustic Art Cup to release the seal and remove the Rustic Art Cup.

At the beginning of each period:
1) Use hot water to sterilize it. Take hot / boiling water in a mug and put the Rustic Art Cup in it for 8 to 10 mins.
2) You can add any mild, non-fragrant soap or natural cleaning agents like Citric Acid, Vinegar or Soda bi-carbonate.
3. Rinse the Rustic Art Cup thoroughly with clean water ensuring no traces of cleaning agent is left behind.

During period:
1) Remove the Rustic Art Cup from the vaginal cavity and rinse it thoroughly in fresh running water. Ensure that the air holes of the Rustic Art Cup are clean. That’s all!
2) You can wash it with warm/hot water with the soap strips provided or with a mild non-fragrant soap.

At the end of each period:
1)  Use hot water to sterilize it. Take hot / boiling water in a mug and put the Rustic Art Cup in it for 8 to 10 mins.
2) You can add any mild, non-fragrant soap or natural cleaning agents like Citric Acid, Vinegar or Soda bi-carbonate.
3) Rinse the Rustic Art Cup thoroughly with clean water ensuring no traces of cleaning agent is left behind.

No. We do not recommend that you clean your Rustic Art Cup in a microwave as doing this may damage the material. 

No. We do not recommend cleaning your Rustic Art Cup in a dishwasher, because the detergent may adversely affect the material and/or your vaginal flora. 

Dry the Rustic Art Cup completely and store it in the cloth pouch provided. Keep it in an airy, clean place. Do not store it in an airtight or plastic container.

Once in 8 to 10 hours is enough. Usually, once while taking the morning bath and once before going to bed is sufficient. For days with heavy flow, you can do it more frequently.

It will take 2-3 cycles for you to get used to the Rustic Art Cup. That will determine how often you need to empty the Rustic Art Cup, which way is easier for you to insert and remove the Rustic Art Cup. This process will also help you understand your body better.

Yes, you can use the Rustic Art Cup during heavy periods as it holds 3 times more than the sanitary napkins and tampons. The Rustic Art Cup can ideally hold upto 10 hours. But you can judge the frequency to empty the Cup in 2-3 cycles.

Yes, you can use the Rustic Art Cup during light periods. Ensure to empty the Rustic Art Cup by 10 hours though it is not full to avoid bacteria breeding.

Yes you can sleep wearing the Rustic Art Cup. Empty it before sleeping and you should be good for the night.

It is very much recommended to use the Cup during menopause as the cycles are unpredicatable and the need for the protection can arise anytime. Also women who bleed heavy may suffer from infection, cuts and rashes caused due to frequent change in pads.

No. It cannot be worn during intercourse.

Small – For women of age between 18 to 30 years
Circumference 4.0cm* Height 6.5cm
Stem Length :10mm;
Volume: 25ml

Large – For women above 30 years
Circumference 4.5cm* Height 7.0cm
Stem Length :10mm;
Volume: 30ml

You can also choose the Rustic Art Cup based on your flow.

Small Cup for light periods

Large Cup for heavy periods.

We recommend virgins to consult their gynecologist before using the Rustic Art Cup as the insertion of Cup will break the hymen.

Ensure to push the Rustic Art Cup as much in a possible. Run your index finger around the Cup to check if it has opened up. If not, rotate the Cup until it opens up.

It is not messy. As you master the technique of inserting and removal, the amount of blood you are in contact with is less which is fairly okay as it is your own blood.

Life is minimum 10 years. It stays even longer if maintained well .

You can do all sports activities including swimming, yoga and running. Just empty the Rustic Art Cup prior to starting your activity.

Wash your hands at the sink. Sit on the toilet seat. Remove the Rustic Art Cup as instructed and tip the content of the Cup in the toilet and rinse it with water. If water is unavailable, carry a bottle of water or wipe it with a clean tissue paper and re-insert the Cup.

1. If you do not have access to hot water to sterilize it before use, wash it thoroughly with clean running water and mild soap. Once you are back at home, sterilize and insert it again.
2. We have also provided two reusable cloth pads with this pack. When you’re travelling and are unable to check on your pad, this cloth pad will act as a back-up & extra protection. The cloth pads with hold you up to 6 hours.

No. You do not have to remove the Rustic Art Cup.

1) Add 1 tbsp of soda bi carbonate or baking soda or citric acid or hydrogen peroxide in a mug of hot water and soak the Rustic Art Cup in the solution for 8-10 minutes.
2) Rinse the Rustic Art Cup thoroughly with water and dry in sunlight for some time.

There are 2 reasons why the Rustic Art Cup leaks:
1) The Rustic Art Cup has not opened up well.
2) The Rustic Art Cup is not pushed in enough to create the seal.

Yes. You can use the Rustic Art Cup along with the IUD. Ensure to keep some distance between the cervix and the Rustic Art Cup.

No. We recommend to use the Rustic Art Cup after 6 weeks or as recommended by your doctor.

Yes absolutely without any fear. As the cup sits inside your vagina, there is no lining seen as with the pads. Also as the cup does not leak, whites can be worn without any fear.

It is okay to use as the salts from the sterilization solution causes it.

Rustic Art Cup contains no BPA or phthalates

No. Animals have not been harmed in anyways while testing the utility or manufacturing of the cup.

First of all relax yourself !! This will help in relaxing your vaginal and pelvic muscles. Take a comformatbale position and try inserting the cup using different folds. You would use water or coconut oil as lubricants if required.

Yes. If you feel the dryness, you can use water or coconut oil as lubricant.

Again, you need to relax. Nothing will go wrong if the cup stays inside you a little longer. Relax your vaginal muscles and pelvic muscles. Then try to push downwards as you would while applying pressure for bowel movement or while bearing a child. This will push the cup downwards and then you can feel the stem of the cup. Pull the cup down till you feel the base of the cup. Squeeze the base of the cup to release the seal and then pull the cup out.

You may also wish to get in these positions in the bath or shower.
1) Squatting makes the vaginal canal shorter, so this is an excellent position for removal. Get right down towards the ground with your legs apart
2) Sitting on the toilet with your legs apart, and your back upwards and straight
3) You can also adopt a position suitable and confortable for you.

Absolutely not because the vaginal walls takes the shape of the cup allowing it to be accomodated easily. Also the medical grade silicone used is very soft for its presence to be felt.

No. The cup cannot slip down by itself as it sits fixed inside because of the suction seal created. It can only be removed by puing it out.

Yes. The Rustic Art Silicone cup is eco-friendly as it contains 70% silica which gets absorbed back in nature why the remaining 30% is oxygen and carbon which gets back in the air.