It collects flow
A menstrual cup sits inside the vagina and collects menstrual flow. That makes insertion, seal release and emptying part of the learning process.
Beginner menstrual cup guide
Start with the cup, not the guesswork.
A menstrual cup collects menstrual flow rather than absorbing it. This guide gives first-time users a practical, source-bounded starting point: what to prepare, which instructions matter, and where to go next if you need product help.
What a cup changes
Period products work in different ways. Public health information from the NHS describes pads and tampons as products that absorb flow, while cups collect flow and can be washed and reused.
Practice is normal
The NHS notes that cups and tampons can take practice. This site treats first use as a skill, not a pass-or-fail moment.
Fit is individual
MonthlyCup advises comparing measurements, flow and personal preferences. Age or childbirth alone should not be treated as a size rule.
Your first-cup pathway
Use this site as a short onboarding flow: prepare, read the instructions, then check your open questions before you buy or use a specific product.
PreparationFirst useQuestions
Before you start
Know what to prepare, what not to rush, and why the supplied instructions should stay with the product.
Read first-use instructions
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for washing, boiling, emptying and storage. Product-specific details matter.
Ask the practical questions
Get plain answers to common beginner concerns, with a clear route to MonthlyCup support for product and shopping questions.
MonthlyCup details worth knowing
The verified MonthlyCup guide lists three models with different measurements and capacities to the holes. These figures can help you compare, but they do not guarantee fit for every person.
| Model | Diameter | Cup length | Total length | Capacity to holes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 37 mm | 45 mm | 55 mm | 15 ml |
| Normal | 43 mm | 55 mm | 65 mm | 22 ml |
| Plus | 47 mm | 55 mm | 65 mm | 43 ml |
12hMonthlyCup says to empty according to flow and no later than 12 hours.
3Listed MonthlyCup model sizes: Mini, Normal and Plus.
22 mlMonthlyCup Normal capacity to the holes.
SupportProduct and shopping help is available through MonthlyCup support.
Want the current MonthlyCup details?
For model guidance, current product information and brand-specific instructions, continue to the MonthlyCup guide.
Sources used for this guide include MonthlyCup manufacturer pages and NHS public information on periods. This guide is general information and not individual medical advice.