A soft, reusable cup made from medical-grade silicone, worn internally to collect menstrual flow rather than absorb it like a pad or tampon. It folds for insertion, opens inside the vaginal canal, and forms a gentle seal to prevent leaks. With proper care, one cup lasts for years.

The cup sits below the cervix inside the vaginal canal and collects blood safely. When full: wash your hands, remove the cup, empty into the toilet, rinse, and reinsert. Simple, hygienic, reusable.

Cuppie stocks three sizes:

• Extra Small (XS) — teens, petite frames, beginners, very light flow.
• Small — first-time users, light to medium flow, most women under 30, those who haven’t given birth vaginally. The most common beginner size.
• Large — medium to heavy flow, women over 30, those who’ve given birth vaginally, anyone needing more capacity.

Yes. Using a cup does not affect virginity, which is a social concept rather than a physical state. Start with XS or Small, use a little water as lubricant, and go slowly. Comfort and patience matter most in the first few cycles.

Folding makes the cup smaller and easier to insert. Popular folds:

• Punch-Down — smallest insertion point, great for beginners.
• C-Fold — simple and classic.
• 7-Fold — slim and easy.
• Origami — small point, opens easily.

Most people find their preferred fold after 1–2 cycles.

1. Wash your hands.
2. Fold the cup.
3. Relax your body.
4. Insert gently at an angle toward your tailbone.
5. Let it open naturally.
6. Rotate slightly or sweep a finger around the base to confirm the seal.

A cup sits lower than a tampon. Inserted correctly, it’s comfortable and leak-free.

Try sitting on the toilet, squatting, standing with one leg raised, or inserting in the shower. Relaxation is everything — muscle tension is the number-one reason beginners struggle.

1. Wash your hands and relax.
2. Gently pull the stem to bring the base within reach.
3. Pinch the base to break the seal.
4. Slowly ease the cup out, keeping it upright.
5. Empty and rinse.

Never pull hard without breaking the seal first.

It shouldn’t. The first few tries feel unfamiliar but should not be painful. Water, a water-based lubricant, or inserting in the shower all help beginners. If you feel sharp pain, remove, relax, and try again.

• Light flow: every 8–12 hours
• Medium flow: every 6–8 hours
• Heavy flow: every 4–6 hours while you learn your cycle

Many users empty just once in the morning and once at night. Maximum safe wear time is 12 hours.

Yes to all three. A cup holds more than a pad or tampon, so it’s ideal for overnight with no midnight changes. Once sealed it stays put for the gym, running, swimming, dancing and travel.

During your period: rinse with clean water and reinsert; wash with a mild, fragrance-free cleanser when you can. End of cycle: boil 3–5 minutes (don’t let it touch the pot base) or use an electric steriliser. Storage: dry fully, then keep in a breathable cotton bag — never airtight. Avoid harsh soaps, oils, vinegar and bleach.

Leaks usually mean the cup didn’t fully open, is positioned wrong, or is full — practice fixes most within 2–3 cycles. Stuck: a cup cannot get lost — your cervix blocks it. Relax (tension worsens it), squat and bear down gently, then pinch the base to break the seal before pulling.

A soft, reusable silicone disc that sits at the base of the cervix and collects your flow. Unlike a cup, it stays in place by tucking behind the pubic bone rather than by suction, and it generally holds more.

	Disc	Cup
Position	At the cervix (fornix)	Vaginal canal
Stays via	Tucks behind pubic bone	Suction seal
Capacity	Higher	Lower
During intimacy	Can be worn	Cannot
Best for	Heavy flow, high cervix	Easy daily use

Many people own both.

Cuppie stocks two sizes:

• Medium — first-time disc users, light to normal flow, lower or average cervix, teens and young adults.
• Large — heavy flow, high cervix, overnight or full-day capacity, postpartum.

Unsure? Start with Medium and size up if you empty it too often.

On day 1–2 of your period (cervix sits lowest), wash your hands and insert one clean finger to feel for a firm, rounded shape. Reach it at the first/second knuckle = low cervix (Medium). Reach further or barely touch it = high cervix (Large).

1. Fold — with clean hands, pinch the rim into a figure-8.
2. Insert — angle downward toward your tailbone and push in fully.
3. Tuck — push the front rim up behind your pubic bone until it sits flat.

A little water as natural lubricant makes insertion easier.

Three signs: you can’t feel it, it doesn’t leak, and you can walk, sit and bend freely. If you feel a hard edge, the front rim isn’t tucked behind the pubic bone yet — push it up. Feeling your cervix sitting inside the rim is normal and correct.

With clean hands, squat or sit on the toilet, hook one finger under the front rim (use the finger notch), pinch slightly, and pull down and out slowly, keeping it level so it doesn’t spill. Empty, rinse, reinsert. Removal feels mess-free after 1–2 cycles of practice.

Up to 12 hours, including overnight. On heavy days you may need to empty sooner — let your flow guide you.

Because the disc sits at the cervix rather than in the vaginal canal, it can be worn during penetrative sex — mess-free. It also stays put for exercise and swimming. Note: a disc is not a contraceptive and offers no protection against STIs. Use separate protection.

Leaks usually mean it isn’t tucked behind the pubic bone, it’s full, or the cervix isn’t sitting inside the rim — reposition by pushing it up and back. Can’t remove it: it cannot get lost. Relax, squat, bear down gently to bring it lower, then hook a finger under the rim.

Same day: empty, rinse with clean water, reinsert. Between cycles: wash with mild unscented soap, then boil 5–7 minutes to sterilise. Storage: breathable cotton pouch, never airtight. Avoid bleach, vinegar, oil-based or fragranced soaps, alcohol and dishwashers.

A soft top layer against your skin, an absorbent core, and a leak-resistant outer layer. No fragrances, no chlorine bleach and no plastic backing trapping moisture — which is why they suit sensitive skin.

Place the pad in your underwear, soft side up, and fasten the wings with the button around the gusset. Change as needed, fold the used pad inward and button it closed, and carry it home in a small pouch until you can wash it.

Every 4–6 hours, or 2–3 times a day, depending on your flow — more often on heavy days. If it feels damp, change it. Use a heavy/overnight pad for sleep.

Use light/regular for the start and end of your period and heavy/overnight for your heaviest days and nights. A comfortable starter set is 6–8 pads; choose 10–12 for a heavier flow or less frequent washing.

No — reusable pads need full-coverage underwear (briefs, boyshorts or hipsters) so the wings have something to button around.

1. Rinse in cold water first (hot water sets stains).
2. Wash with soap or mild detergent — by hand or on a gentle machine cycle.
3. Hang to dry.

Wash before first use to soften the fabric and remove any residue.

Air-dry, ideally in direct sunlight on a line — sun naturally disinfects and fades stains. Indoors, choose a well-ventilated spot. Squeeze excess water out gently first for faster drying. No tumble dryer.

• No hot water — it sets blood stains.
• No bleach or harsh chemicals — they break down the fabric.
• No fabric softener — it reduces absorbency.
• No hot iron or tumble drying — heat damages the layers.

Light staining over time is normal and doesn’t affect performance — rinse cold immediately and sun-dry to minimise it. They won’t smell when washed and dried properly; the breathable fabric actually smells less during wear than plastic disposables.

With proper care, 12+ months of regular use — often 2–3 years per pad. Replace when the fabric thins or the leak-resistant layer stops performing.

No. Like underwear, pads are personal and should be used by one person only, even after washing.

The gusset has hidden layers: a moisture-wicking top layer that keeps you feeling dry, an absorbent core that holds the flow, and a leak-resistant outer layer. You wear it like normal underwear — from the outside it looks and feels the same.

No. The top layer pulls moisture into the absorbent core, so the side touching your skin stays dry. That wicking is the main difference between period underwear and simply wearing a pad.

• Light — about 1–2 tampons’ worth (spotting, discharge, backup).
• Moderate — about 2–3 tampons’ worth (regular days).
• Heavy / Overnight — about 4–5 tampons’ worth (heaviest days, sleep).

Match it to your heaviest day; start with moderate plus a couple of overnight pairs.

Yes — that’s how it’s designed. On heavy days simply change to a fresh pair when needed. Many people also wear it as backup with a Cuppie cup or disc for extra security.

Typically 8–12 hours depending on flow and absorbency. Overnight styles last a full night. You’ll feel slight dampness or extra weight in the gusset when it’s time to change.

Size on your waist and hip measurements, like regular underwear — size up if you’re between sizes. Styles (brief, hipster, bikini, high-waist) don’t change absorbency, which is set by the gusset. High-waist is popular for sleep and heavy days.

1. Rinse in cold water until it runs clear.
2. Wash cold — hand wash or gentle machine cycle with mild detergent (a mesh laundry bag protects the elastics).
3. Hang dry.

Wash before first use to activate the absorbent layer.

Hot water bonds blood to the fabric and locks in stains, and it degrades the leak-proof layer and elastics faster. Cold water protects both stain removal and the life of the underwear.

• No bleach — destroys the absorbent technology.
• No fabric softener — coats the fibres and kills absorbency.
• No tumble dryer — heat damages elastics and the leak-proof layer.
• No ironing.

Hang dry, preferably in direct sunlight — sun disinfects, fades stains and dries faster. Squeeze excess water out gently (don’t wring hard). In Kenyan sun expect 2–4 hours; indoors, overnight.

Not when cared for properly. Blood only smells after sitting exposed to air, so rinsing soon after wear prevents it. The breathable fabric often smells less during wear than plastic-backed disposables. No special antibacterial wash is needed — cold rinse, mild detergent and sun-drying are enough.

A full cycle is comfortable with 5–7 pairs (3–4 minimum if you wash mid-cycle). With proper care they last 1–2 years of regular use. Like all intimate wear, never share — even after washing.