Maybe that is down to my own struggles with correctly placing the product. Maybe the Ziggy cup and my vagina simply aren’t compatible. Boiling: Boil 3 cups of clean water on the stove. (Tap water is fine if you’re in a place with safe water but if not, use bottled water instead.) Submerge your cup but make sure the cup isn’t touching the bottom or sides of the pot. One way to do this is to put your cup inside a whisk to hold it away from the sides. Boil for 5 – 8 minutes then drain the cup and let it air dry. It is completely safe to boil the cups, but don’t boil the pot dry as this will destroy the silicone. If you feel strange about using a pot you cook with, you can buy a small one specifically for boiling your cup and store it separately.

Like a lot of men, I try to get along with business without too much thought of menstrual cycles or sanitary products.Apple cider vinegar (diluted in water): This might not do as good a job as the peroxide but it is very easy to find and completely natural. Use one part apple cider vinegar to two parts water. Submerge and soak your cup for 24 hours. If it still smells a bit like vinegar after washing the cup, follow up with a good boiling session.

If you want more information, or are still thinking about which one of the Ziggy silicone period products is the best fit for you, reach out to our customer care and they will be happy to help you and answer all of your questions. It’s not been perfect every time, but I’ve certainly become more adept and had more success with it more recently. Fitting Update: after many times using the cup, I can quite easily insert the disc in a standing position if necessary, though I don’t recommend for beginners! Ziggy Cup Tips – Leakage and How to Fix And ff you have more concerns about periods and silicone period products in general (how to insert them, what position to choose or just to read more about the differences between tampons, pads, menstrual cups and menstrual discs) visit the Intimina blog.Firmness of reservoir – The reservoir material is very thin and velvety. Imagine rubbing a rose petal between your fingertips. Since it is so lightweight it may not fully expand while it is in place. As mentioned before, it should not be detectable by you or your partner if used while having penetrative intercourse.