Locate the supplied leaflet
Use the instruction manual that comes with the product. If you are comparing models, also check the current MonthlyCup guide so you are reading the latest product context.
First-use preparation
Before first use: the checklist that slows everything down.
A good first attempt starts before insertion. Find the correct instructions, clean your hands, prepare the cup as directed, and give yourself enough time to read instead of guessing.
This guide is a reading companion. Always follow the supplied product instructions.
Your first-use checklist
These steps reflect the supplied MonthlyCup source summary. They are practical product-use steps, not medical advice.
Wash your hands
The manufacturer instructs users to wash hands before handling the cup. Make this the first repeatable habit in your routine.
Boil before first use as instructed
The MonthlyCup guide says to boil before first use and between periods as instructed. Follow the timing and handling details in the supplied leaflet.
Check the cup before use
Do not use a cup that is damaged, sticky, or noticeably changed in silicone. The source summary says to replace it if those changes appear.
Plan the first emptying rhythm
MonthlyCup’s instruction summary says to empty according to flow and no later than 12 hours. For the first uses, many people prefer checking earlier simply to learn their own rhythm.
Do
Give yourself quiet time
Read the leaflet when you are not in a rush. Beginners often feel more confident when the first try is treated as practice rather than a performance test.
Do not
Pull the stem alone
The manufacturer instruction summary says to release the seal before removal instead of pulling the stem alone. The stem is not a shortcut around seal release.
Source note: Product-use statements on this page are based on the supplied MonthlyCup source pack retrieved for this guide. It is not an independent clinical review.
Next: read the leaflet like a sequence.
The product leaflet is easier when you treat it as a workflow: prepare, insert, empty, remove, clean, dry, store.