Did you know that with a Luv Ur Body menstrual cup you can keep track of your menstrual flow?

Our Medium and Large cups have measuring marks on the inside, so you can always have a look at how much you bleed and report it to your doctor/gynecologist. 

Knowing the amount of menstrual flow can be very helpful, especially if you have a pathology or a disorder that impact your period. We suggest keeping a little diary where you can write down the volume of blood every time you empty the cup.

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What's the best way to sterilize a menstrual cup?

Hello dear friends of Luv Ur Body menstrual cups,

we often get asked what is the best way to clean & sterilize a menstrual cup, in order to keep it safe and durable.

Menstrual cups can be cleaned with simple water each time that you empty them and before placing them back in the vagina. If you are on the go and don't have access to clean water, simply blot the cup with some tissue paper or toilet paper in order to remove the blood residues and make sure the holes aren't clogged.

It is of crucial importance that you STERILIZE the cup once your period is over and before starting using it again next month. Sterilization is a process that requires more than simple, running water. 

We wrote a blog post a few days ago on all the different methods that you can choose from to clean the cup at its best, but today we would like to go deeper and analyze what is - in our opinion - the best solution for sterilizing your cup.

We recommend, if possible, using Milton sterilizing tablets. Milton tablets are safe and easy to use: moms use them to sterilize their baby's feeding bottle teats and even veggies and fruit. They don't need to be washed off, and this makes them a great choice if you are traveling and don't have access to a stove or a microwave to boil the cup. 

Additionally, while the boiling process gets rid of most - but not all the - bacteria, Milton tablets kill even the stronger bacteria, making them the best solution possible to sterilize your cup.

Another plus of Milton tablets is their cleansing power: you may have noticed that menstrual cups - especially the clear ones - tend to acquire a yellowish tone with time. This is because hemoglobin is a very strong natural dye and it stains medical grade silicon. 

Soaking a cup in a Milton tablet gets rid of this yellowish tone, bringing the cup to the original clearness (and beauty!). For best results, soak the cup overnight.

We do not recommend using anything else than Milton tablets to treat cup discoloration and we highly recommend against hydrogen peroxide based products or other chemicals than could damage the cup and affect its functionality. 

We hope that this article has helped you, and we wish you a happy time with your Luv Ur Body menstrual cup!

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5 Tips to Live a More Sustainable Life

Hello dear friends,

You may all know that menstrual cups make a great sustainable life-choice and drastically reduce the waste women create due to their period.

But we can all do more, can't we? Here is a list of five, simple tips that will make you feel better at the end of the day, knowing that you are helping to care for our beloved Earth. ENJOY!

1. USE REUSABLE CONTAINERS - you can find all types of reusable bottles, in hard plastic or glass, with some designs being very attractive! The same can be said for food containers: when you go to the restaurant, you can bring your own super stylish plastic/metal/glass container so you won't have to ask for the disposable foam container. And the list goes on! Find your own way to recycle containers and reduce the amount of disposable ones you use.

2. UNPLUG PHANTOM POWER DEVICES - phone and computer chargers, coffee pots, and other devices consume energy even when they are not being used. Simply unplug them from the wall to cut out on energy consumption...the planet will thank you, and you'll get a nicer bill.

3. BRING A REUSABLE GROCERY SHOPPING BAG - instead of buying the plastic shoppers from the store, bring reusable bags made out of juta, cotton or other resistant material. You can throw them in the back of your car and have them at your disposal whenever you need to carry your purchases. 

4. TAKE SHORTER SHOWERS - even a couple of minutes less make a huge difference!

5. INVEST IN HIGH QUALITY - from clothing to furniture, from appliances to shoes, remember that quality saves money down the line. You might pay more when you buy it, but you won't have to replace the purchase as quickly, which will save you more money and reduce waste.