Firstly, relax and take a deep breath. Relaxing helps to loosen your vaginal muscles. When you’re inserting your menstrual cup, you need to keep it folded until it is inside of your vagina. It’s important to relax your muscles when inserting your menstrual cup, so find a comfortable position. You can lie down, squat or sit on the toilet.

Keep breathing and relax! It’s important not to hold your breath if you are pushing with your vaginal/ pelvic floor muscles, so try to breathe out each time. Breathing out with every push helps to decrease downward pressure and reduce strain on the pelvic floor.

Do a series of small, downward pushes with your vaginal muscles – lots of small pushes are better than several big ones.

It may feel like the Minacup is moving back up slightly after each push – don’t worry, this is normal.

These pushes should help bring the Mina cup low enough for you to reach the base of the cup or the stem; if so, release the seal by pinching the base of the cup and remove the cup.

Before and at the end of your use, you should always sanitize your cup by leaving it in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remember not to boil your cup.

It is super easy. Every woman’s anatomy is different; by using your Mina cup on a consistent basis you will learn what is best for you and in the process learn about your body.

MINA is made of 100% medically graded silicon. It is hypoallergenic so it is safe for intimate use.

MINA can be worn up to 12 hours at a time, depending on your flow. It should be emptied and rinsed a minimum of two to three times per 24-hour period.

Many of our customers use MINA with an IUD simultaneously. MINA is worn low at the base of the vagina and away from the cervix, which means that it should not interfere with an internal birth control device.

Simply empty your cup in the toilet and wipe with a tissue or wet wipe. Then wash your cup thoroughly when you get a chance to clean it properly.

If your Mina Cup is ripped or torn, or the silicone shows signs of deterioration (which can happen after using non-recommended cleaners), it’s time to replace the cup.

If you feel symptoms of general pain, burning, irritation, inflammation in the genital area, or discomfort during urination, remove your Mina Cup and contact a doctor.

Regular size: 20-25ml of blood.

Small size: 10-15ml of blood.

No, Mina cup must be removed before intercourse. Mina cup is not a contraceptive nor can it protect against STIs.

Yes, insert your Mina in hot or boiling water for 3-5 minutes between each menstrual cycle to keep it fresh and clean.

You shouldn’t experience any discomfort or leaking if the cup is inserted correctly. Pinch the base of the cup and rotate it so it can fully pop open. Swirl your finger around the cup to remove any excess blood. We advice you to add a panty liner while you are learning to use it or on your heaviest days.

Using the Mina cup does require you to get a little more up close and personal with your flow, but it is clean and comfortable to use. It takes some practice and patience in the beginning, but once you master it, you will love the freedom that comes with using Mina. Be sure to wash your hands well before inserting and removing, as well as after you’re finished reinserting.