Changing your choice of personal care products – especially such an intimate one – can seem intimidating at first. However, you’ll soon realise that with MyOwnCup, there’s nothing to fear and so much to gain.
Outer rim diameter: 4.5cm; Inner rim diameter: 3.75cm
Length: 7cm from rim to stem
Capacity: 21ml (to below the 2 air holes)
Comfortable, convenient & easy to use
Clean, odourless & discreet
Reusable & lasts for up to 5 years
Holds up to 3 times the liquid of an ordinary tampon
Suitable for use during sports or sleeping
Made from 100% medical grade thermo-elastic polymer
Hypoallergenic, biocompatible & approved by the FDA
Contains NO latex, silicone or rubber
Contains NO bleach, deodorant or absorbing gels
Non-absorbent & contains no fibres; eliminates the risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Eco-friendly; production doesn’t contribute to deforestation
Comes packaged in a cute & discreet reusable container
MyOwnCup proudly supports The Inkululeko Project
Depending on your flow, the cup can be used for up to 12 hours!
Did You Know? The average woman will dispose of around 14 000 tampons or sanitary pads in her lifetime! By switching to MyOwnCup, you’ll be making a much cleaner and greener choice.
Please Note: If MyOwnCup is correctly inserted, it will feel completely comfortable and will not leak. When you first start using it, you may find it takes a bit of practice to correctly fold and insert it, and you may want to wear panty liners as well for the first couple of days for extra assurance.
Directions
Sterilise: You can sterilise your cup by boiling it in water for 7-10 minutes. Sterilisation tablets or rubbing alcohol may also be used. Sterilise the cup before and after each monthly cycle.
Fold: Follow the enclosed folding instructions carefully, to find a suitable way of folding your cup.
Insert: Wash your hands thoroughly. Grip your cup in the chosen fold, choose a comfortable position & relax before inserting your MyOwnCup. Do not insert as high as you would a regular tampon.
Remove: Wash your hands thoroughly. Grasp the stem of the cup between thumb & forefinger, then pull gently at a downward angle. Tip the contents into the toilet.
Reuse: Rinse MyOwnCup with clean water or a feminine hygiene wipe before re-inserting. It is recommended that you rinse and sterilise MyOwnCup between each menstrual cycle.
Warnings
Do not insert MyOwnCup while wearing an ordinary tampon or applicator tampon.
MyOwnCup is not recommended for use during post-natal bleeding.
NOT intended as a birth control device; will NOT offer any protection from STIs.
If you wear a contraceptive ring or IUD, you can still use MyOwnCup but we recommend speaking to your gynaecologist first.
