Can I use the toilet (defecate/urinate) with the menstrual cup in?
Menstrual cups are reusable sanitary products that are inserted into the vagina. Recently, the number of types has increased, and they are now sold in drugstores and cosmetic stores, and are also featured in the media, so you may be hearing and seeing them more often than before.
However, we often hear from women who don't really understand menstrual cups and want to try them but can't take the plunge.
The murmo online store blog will provide a variety of information about menstrual cups for those who are interested in them but are hesitant to take the plunge, so we hope you will read any articles that interest you.
Well, this time I would like to tell you about how to use the toilet (pee and poop) while the menstrual cup is inside your vagina.
Can I pee with a menstrual cup in?
Yes, you can urinate with a menstrual cup in. Because the urethra and vagina are separate, there is no need to remove the menstrual cup to urinate. Also, because the menstrual cup fits snugly inside the vagina, there are no strings sticking out like with tampons, and because the cup is made of a non-absorbent material, urine will not be absorbed by or stick to the cup.
Menstrual cups can be worn continuously for up to 12 hours (according to manufacturer standards), so unless the cup becomes full of menstrual blood and starts leaking within that time, there is no need to remove it every time.
Can you poop with a menstrual cup in?
Yes, just like urination, you can defecate with the menstrual cup in place. Because the anus and vagina are separated from the large intestine, feces will not come into direct contact with the menstrual cup.
However, if the menstrual cup is too large or the vagina is small, the menstrual cup, vagina, or anus may be compressed when you defecate, making it difficult to defecate.
In that case, we recommend removing the menstrual cup, having a bowel movement, and then putting it back in. In some cases, the menstrual cup may come out when you try to have a bowel movement by applying abdominal pressure, so in that case, it is also a good idea to remove the menstrual cup before having a bowel movement.
When removing the menstrual cup, make sure to clean your hands beforehand.
We also recommend discarding any menstrual blood that has been removed from the menstrual cup and, if possible, washing the menstrual cup with a mild detergent such as soap before using it again. If you are out and about and are unable to do so, you can rinse it with water from a plastic bottle and reinsert it, or bring a replacement menstrual cup with you and replace it with a new one.
If you do not feel any discomfort when defecating with the menstrual cup inserted, continue using it without removing it.
Murmo's menstrual cup is slightly slim, so it is less likely to cause discomfort than larger, thicker cups. However, as the shape, size, and sensitivity of the vagina vary from person to person, we hope you will find a way to use it that suits your own feelings and condition.
