Kit 0+1 for the first period
A size 0 cup, a size 1 cup and the menstrual cup case. Two sizes for her to try and choose from.
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First period kit: the guide for mums and dads
The first period, talked about at home
The GIOCUP® first period kit is the kit 0+1: a size 0 menstrual cup, a size 1 cup and the menstrual cup case. This page is also a guide for mums and dads: how to talk about the first period at home, what to expect in the first months and what to put in the backpack pouch.
The first period arrives one day, and what stays with her is more than the day itself. It is the way it was talked about. This page is for you, mum or dad: what to say, what to expect and what to have to hand, so that your daughter goes through this moment without shame and with someone she trusts close by.
Real photograph: mother and daughter, or father and daughter, in a calm moment of conversation
Changing the taboo starts at home
How to talk about the first period at home
Menstruating is part of the body. It is not a secret.
Talking about the first period at home does not take a big conversation: it takes an open door. For generations we learned to hide our periods, to lower our voices, to say “that time of the month”, and you can change that with your daughter.
Talk before it happens
If you talk about periods with your daughter before her first one arrives, it will not frighten her: when it comes, she already knows what it is. Make the most of a question, an advert, a trip to the shops. Small conversations are worth more than a speech.
Use the right words
When you call things by their name (menstruation, period, vulva, vagina), you show your daughter there is nothing to be ashamed of and you give her the words to explain what she feels.
Leave the door open
Tell your daughter she can ask anything about periods, to you or to another person she trusts. If you are her dad, the first period conversation is yours too: being there is what counts.
What to expect
What to expect in the first months
In the first months after the first period, every body has its own rhythm, and what is usual for one person may not be for another. Instead of rules, here are three essential ways to support your daughter:
- Noting her period days in a calendar or an app helps your daughter get to know her own cycle, and helps you understand what is usual for her.
- Ask your daughter how she feels on her period days, without rushing and without making it a heavy subject.
- If anything about her cycle leaves you, or your daughter, with questions, talk to your family doctor or another health professional you trust.
To have to hand
The backpack pouch: what to put in the first period kit
Putting together a backpack pouch with your daughter, before her first period, is a good way to start the conversation. What to put in the kit:
- Pads or whichever product she chooses
- A change of underwear
- Wipes and a small bag to keep whatever is needed
- A note from you, if she likes that kind of thing
Getting to know your flow builds confidence.
Only when she wants to
Size 0 menstrual cup, when she wants it
There is no rush and no rule for starting to use a menstrual cup. Some start with pads and try the cup later, others want it from their first period. The choice is your daughter's, and any choice is the right one.
Menstrual cup size is chosen by measurement, never by age. Each person's flow and anatomy count for more than age. We designed the GIOCUP® size 0 menstrual cup with the first cycles in mind: we started from a survey of around 200 cups on the market, with one goal, to come in below the diameter of the smallest cup then catalogued with our geometry. The result: 33 mm.
33 mmdiameter
70 mmtotal height
10 mlcapacity (max. 12 ml)
The kit 0+1 brings both sizes side by side:
| Diameter | Total height | Capacity | Who it is for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size 0 | 33 mm | 70 mm | 10 ml (max. 12 ml) | Light flows and those just starting out |
| Size 1 | 43 mm | 80 mm | 20 ml (max. 25 ml) | Light to medium flows |
If you are unsure between size 0 and size 1, the kit 0+1 includes both.
- Medical-grade silicone, free from BPA and latex
- Up to 12 hours in a row
- Before first use and at the end of each cycle, boil for 4 to 5 minutes
- Under normal conditions and with proper care, it lasts up to 10 years
- The first menstrual cup designed and made in Portugal from medical-grade silicone, in Batalha, in a controlled cleanroom
To get started
The first period kit
The GIOCUP® kit 0+1 includes a size 0 menstrual cup, a size 1 cup, the menstrual cup case and the instruction manual. If your daughter does not yet know which size fits her, the kit 0+1 lets her find out calmly what suits her.
Size 0 cup
The size 0 menstrual cup is the smallest size in the GIOCUP® range, with a 33 mm diameter. In all four colours: Rose, Pearl, Amber and Agate.
See the size 0 cup
Menstrual cup case
The GIOCUP® case is compact and discreet and fits in any backpack pocket. We designed it to keep the menstrual cup between cycles.
See the casePrices and availability on each product page.
Questions from mums and dads
Questions from mums and dads about the first period kit
What should a first period kit include?
A first period kit should include pads or whichever product your daughter chooses, a change of underwear, wipes and a small bag to keep whatever is needed. For when she wants to try the cup, the GIOCUP® kit 0+1 brings together a size 0 menstrual cup, a size 1 cup and the case.
Does my daughter have to use a menstrual cup from her very first period?
No. At the first period, the menstrual cup is one option among several. Your daughter can start with pads and try the cup when she feels comfortable. What matters most is that she feels good.
From what age can my daughter use a menstrual cup?
There is no set age to start using a menstrual cup. The size is chosen by measurement and by flow, and the right moment is when your daughter feels comfortable trying it.
How do I know which menstrual cup size to choose for my daughter?
Menstrual cup size is chosen by measurement, never by age. If your daughter does not yet know which one fits her, the kit 0+1 includes size 0 and size 1 to try. You can also take the GIOCUP® 3-question quiz together with your daughter.
How long can my daughter keep the menstrual cup in?
Your daughter can keep the menstrual cup in for up to 12 hours in a row. Then it is emptied, rinsed with water and put back in.
How do you clean a menstrual cup?
During the cycle, the menstrual cup is washed with water. Before first use and at the end of each cycle, it is boiled for 4 to 5 minutes and stored dry in its case.
What if my daughter has questions about periods that I cannot answer?
Write to GIOCUP® at giocup@giocup.pt. Answers to questions about the body are prepared by the health professionals who work with us.
More than a cup
We donated before we sold our first cup
At GIOCUP®, we believe menstrual dignity is a basic need. That is why, before our first sale, GIOCUP® cups were already reaching those who needed them.
São Tomé and PríncipeGIOCUP®'s first donation, before we sold our first cup.
Leiria300 cups for Leiria City Council, in January 2026, after Storm Kristin. Leiria is our city too.
Cape VerdeCups delivered with the Amara Association.
Reusable intimate hygiene product for intravaginal use. Each cup comes with its instruction manual.
