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How to use PRIO

Welcome to PRIO – your easy-to-use menstrual cup. In just a few days, you'll feel confident and secure with PRIO. We have made a step guide because we prioritize your comfort and safety from the beginning.

All beginnings are difficult but don’t worry, it may take some practice inserting and removing the cup. In average it takes 3 periods before your feel safe and like a pro. 

Stay relaxed, keep trying and once you get the hang of it, you’ll LOVE your cup!

Before use

Step 1

1. Contact your doctor if you have any existing medical or gynecological conditions.

2. Add boiled water to the storage case, put your cup in for 10 minutes to sterilize the cup. Alternatively, you can microwave the cup along with water in the storage case to heat it up and sterilize the cup.

Watch the video below

Step 1: Cleaning your cup

Inserting your cup

Step 2

1. First, wash your hands with warm water and gentle soap. Ensure that the water used is always potable (suitable for drinking).

2. Start by folding your cup. There are different folding techniques; the most common ones are the C-fold and the punch-down fold. Choose the one that feels most comfortable for you.


Watch the video below to see the two techniques

Step 2: Folding techniques

C-fold

Inserting the cup

Step 3

1. Choose a comfortable position, whether lying down, squatting, sitting on the toilet, or standing. Over time, you'll discover which position works best for you.

2. Relax your vaginal muscles. Hold the folded cup with the open side facing up and guide it into your vagina. It should sit lower than a tampon. Release the fold, allowing the cup open.

Inserting the cup

Step 4

1. Make sure the cup is comfortable. If necessary, adjust the position by gently pulling or pushing on the stem. Once your menstrual cup is inserted, try to gently pull on the stem. If you feel resistance, the vacuum has formed, indicating that the cup is positioned correctly.

2. You can wear your cup for up to 12 hours, depending on your period. It may be necessary to empty it more than twice a day.

We recommend emptying your menstrual cup more frequently in the beginning to better understand your flow and determine how often it needs to be emptied.

TIP: Empty the cup in the morning and at night before going to bed. Remember, a cup can hold as much as three tampons!

Empty your cup

Step 5

1. When you want to empty your cup, wash your hands and gently press on the ribbed area above the stem so the vacuum disappear.

2. Make sure to break the vacuum before removing, to prevent suction.

3. Slide the cup out carefully to keep everything inside.

4. Rinse the cup with water. Also, use your fingers to gently clean the little holes in the cup. Repeat Step 2 to Step 4.

If you can't rinse it with clean water, use toilet paper and rinse when you’re back home.

Tip: If you can't find the cup, try pushing like when you're going poop, while feeling for the stem with your finger.

After use

Step 6

1. After ending your period, store your clean menstrual cup in the storage and cleaning case provided.

2. Before using your menstrual cup again, it's important to sterilize it to ensure proper hygiene and safety. Follow the step 1 'Getting Started' for information.

Proper sterilization helps maintain hygiene and ensures the cup is ready for safe reuse.

Step 6: Store your cup

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Frequently Asked Questions