Cleaning is a very important step in your menstrual cup routine. Actually, it is the only thing that you have to do in order to keep your menstrual cup safe and functional.
The beauty of a re-usable product is that with a minimum effort you get almost unlimited usage out of it, creating no waste and helping the world being a better place.
Here are a few ways to clean your menstrual cup: pick your favorite, and let's give it a clean!

1. BOIL THE CUP IN WATER
This is the most common method to sterilize your menstrual cup: it takes 5 minutes, a little bit of water and gas. Simply sink the menstrual cup in a pot filled with water and bring the water to boil. Wait five minutes, then carefully remove the cup from the pot and let it cool. We suggest getting a small pot only dedicated to this purpose.

2. MICROWAVE THE CUP
The principle is the same, although it's a bit quicker and it doesn't involve gas. Make sure to place the cup in a microwaveable container in order to avoid unpleasant accidents. We suggest getting a specific container for this purpose.

3. USE STERILIZING TABLETS
If you're on the go and don't have access to a stove or a microwave, you can always use sterilizing tablets such as Milton's. Some moms use them to sterilize their baby's toys and pacifiers. Simply dilute a tablet in a container filled with water and let the cup sit in it overnight.

4. USE NEUTRAL SOAP
Some women report problems leaving the cup sinking in water because where they live water has a high concentrate of calcium. You can wash your cup with neutral soap and let the water run through it. Make sure to squeeze it so the holes open and get rinsed carefully.

If you're already a happy customer of Luv Ur Body we wish you pleasant times with your menstrual cup! Otherwise, get yours at http://luvur-body.com/onlinestore/

Love,

Luv Ur Body

Why it is important investing in a good menstrual cup

Hello friends,

today we'll be talking about a hot topic, and we'll be answering a typical question when it comes to purchasing a menstrual cup: "Why should I spend close to (and sometimes even more than) $30 for a menstrual cup, when I can find $2, $5 options online?".

Let's start with a very obvious statement: cheap menstrual cups are made in China and they are unbranded. By saying so, we don't mean that you have to stick to brands like you would for let's say, a smartphone or a pair of sneakers, but that brands do offer something more than a label:

- Quality standards: an unknown brand has "no name", therefore there is no one to blame if the quality is poor, if the menstrual cup breaks or - worse - if it causes health problems.

- Safety standards: a brand that sells in EU and the US must follow safety regulations that don't apply in China. This means that the items you purchase might be potentially dangerous, or contain chemicals that the Western countries have banned.

-Medical silicon: the top quality material for a menstrual cup - and what you should look for when you shop - is medical grade silicon. There are several types of silicon, but not all of them are FDA (Food & Drugs Administration) approved. FDA approved silicon is in fact used for medical devices (such as feeding tube and catheters) and it's tolerated by human body. Any other type of silicon may cause allergic reactions, irritation and other issues with prolonged use.

-Material: even if cheap cups claim to be made "with" silicon, we still don't know which type of silicon it is, if it's chemically treated with other substances, and if our body is going to tolerate it. Some cups claim to be made of "food grade silicon". Attention: food grade silicon may be safe to eat from, but having something inside your body for multiple hours is a totally different story!

-Customer care: we know menstrual cups can be tricky to use at first, and that's why we are here to help! All our social networks, as well as our email, are at our customers' disposal to ask questions and help out. We also offer tips and curiosities about menstrual cups daily, which help raise awareness on the topic. In other words, we care about you and we are not a hidden company who will never answer your call.

-Ethics: many Chinese menstrual cups stole the design of branded menstrual cups, which cost time, research and money to realize. Additionally, menstrual cups are an ethical source for the environment, and you can do your good action by supporting companies that invested in this idea :)

Luv Ur Body menstrual cups are made of 100% FDA approved medical silicon, the top quality material you can find on the market. In other words, you couldn't be more safe :)

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What is Toxic Shock Syndrome & Why You Are Safer Using a Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup

I'm sure many of you have heard at least once about Toxic Shock Syndrome (or TSS); the syndrome is caused by the presence of the Staphylococcus Aureus. The bacteria develops in the vagina where there is a condition of strong absorbency of liquids, like it happens with tampons. 

Wearing tampons for a prolonged period of time expose women to Toxic Shock Syndrome, because the longer the absorbent agent stays in the vagina, the higher chances are that the bacteria proliferates and infects the body.

What are the symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome? 
Symptoms occur suddenly and resemble those of a flu. They require hospitalization and administration of antibiotics; among them are a high fever, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, a cutaneous rash, muscle aches and fainting. If not treated immediately, the infection may cause shock, kidney failure and liver failure.

Why is a Luv Ur Body menstrual cup safer than a tampon?
A Luv Ur Body menstrual cup is made out of medical grade silicon, the same that is used for catheters, feeding tubes and other medical applications. Medical grade silicon cups are well tolerated by the body and they have a minimum risk of developing infections. Why? Because the cup does not absorb the menstrual flux, but it contains it in the vagina until you empty the cup.  The moisture in your vagina remains unaltered, therefore the risk of a growth of bacteria is very, very low, if not almost non-existent. In fact, there has never been a reported case of TSS reported by a woman using a menstrual cup.
Provided that you sterilize your Luv Ur Body cup and insert it with clean hands, there is no risk of bacteria proliferation.

Be safer and switch to a Luv Ur Body cup today! 

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