The GIOCUP® guide
The menstrual cup, with no mystery at all
If you've never used one, it's normal to have questions. Here we explain how it works, how to choose your size and how to use it, at your own pace and without taboos.
How it works
It collects instead of absorbing
It's a soft, medical-grade silicone cup that you fold, insert and let open inside. Instead of absorbing, it collects, so it doesn't dry you out or leave that damp feeling.
You empty it, wash it and use it again. At the end of your cycle, you boil it for a few minutes and it's ready for the next one.
- Anatomical shape
- Medical-grade silicone
- Gentle insertion
- Effective seal
- Durability
- Positioning guide
The four colours
Three inspired by skin tones, from the fairest to the deepest. Choose yours.
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Quick shop for GIOCUP® Menstrual Cup, Rose
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Quick shop for GIOCUP® Menstrual Cup, Pearl
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Quick shop for GIOCUP® Menstrual Cup, Amber
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Quick shop for GIOCUP® Menstrual Cup, Agate
Your size
Three sizes, one for you
The GIOCUP® Precious Women collection was designed for every woman.
Each size was designed to fit every woman and her needs. Choose the one that suits you best.
Torn between two sizes? The KIT comes with both.
See the kits
A single menstrual cup can replace thousands of pads and tampons over the years: more comfort for you and fewer disposables.
GIOCUP®
Compare
The honest comparison: what changes day to day
No technical figures: how each one feels over the course of a day.
| GIOCUP® cup | Tampons | Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How long it lasts | Up to 12 hours | Half a morning | A few hours |
| How often you buy | Once | Every month | Every month |
| What ends up in the bin | Nothing | A box per cycle | A box per cycle |
| How it feels during the day | You forget it's there | You keep counting the hours | Damp at some point |
| Beach, pool, gym | Without a second thought | Yes | Better not |
How to use it
How to use it, step by step
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First
Preparation
Wash your hands well and boil the cup for 4 to 5 minutes at the start and end of your cycle. After each use, just wash it with soap and water.
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Then
Insertion
Find the right orientation, fold the cup (U, punch-down or 7 fold) and insert it in a comfortable position. Let it open naturally to create a seal. You can wear it for up to 12 hours.
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Next
Removal
Relax, gently squeeze the base to release the seal and remove it carefully.
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Again
Reuse
Empty it, wash it and it's ready to use again.
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At the end
Boil between cycles
At the end of your cycle, place the cup in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 / 08Each colour in the Precious Women collection (Pearl, Amber, Agate and Rose) represents a different story and meaning. Choose the one that suits you best from our cup selection.
The most common are the C fold (or "U"), the 7 fold (punch-down) and the spiral fold, each one reduces the diameter in a different way. It's worth trying more than one until you find the one that opens most easily and comfortably for your body.
To insert: fold the cup, insert it angled towards your back and let it open inside the vaginal canal. To remove: wash your hands, gently squeeze the base to break the seal and pull slowly, keeping it upright.
Run a finger around the base, it should feel round with no folds. You can also rotate it slightly; if it turns easily without any odd resistance, it's usually a sign that it has opened properly.
The stem can be carefully trimmed with clean scissors to whatever length is most comfortable, without cutting the base of the cup.
If there's no sink inside the cubicle, one option is to bring a bottle of water to give it a quick rinse before reinserting it, or wipe it with toilet paper/a wipe and wash it thoroughly as soon as you can.
Once it's washed and completely dry, keep it in the case provided, in a clean, dry place.
After about 10 years of normal use, or sooner if you notice changes in texture (cracks, stiffness, persistent stains) or an odour that doesn't go away after boiling.
