Menstrual cup

The Ruby Cup is a menstrual cup made of soft medical grade silicone and is free of plastic, latex, toxins and bleach. The Ruby Cup is a comfortable, healthy, reusable, economical and ecological alternative to sanitary pads and tampons. A menstrual cup is worn inside the vagina, where it collects your menstrual blood instead of absorbing it like a tampon would.

Read in our blog Zo Zero Blog 'Go with the flow: sustainable menstruation tips' about which menstrual products you can use when you switch to a more sustainable lifestyle!

The benefits of a menstrual cup

1. SAVE - Although the initial investment is higher, the cost of one menstrual cup is equivalent to 5-6 months of traditional, disposable menstrual products. Menstrual cups can last up to 10 years, which is a savings of over 95%.
2. COMFORTABLE - One of the advantages of the menstrual cup is its comfort, it can be used during your entire menstrual period, even at night. And if you go for sports, nothing happens, swimming, gymnastics, running, CrossFit, the cup keeps everything in place.
3. PRACTICAL - The Ruby Cup has 3 times the capacity of a tampon and can be worn for up to 8 hours at a time, giving you unparalleled freedom compared to traditional menstrual products. Going camping, to a festival? Or even just a night out, you don’t have to worry about using your menstrual cup.
4. ECO-FRIENDLY - People use up to 12,000 disposable menstrual products, such as sanitary towels or tampons, during their lifetime. By using a Ruby Cup, you can easily make a positive contribution to the environment. You can reuse it for up to ten years, preventing around 10 kilos of plastic from ending up in landfills.
5. HEALTHY - A Ruby is made from 100% high-quality medical-grade silicone and is free of plastic, latex, toxins and bleaches. You take care of your body, knowing that the product you are using is completely harmless.
6. DONATION - Every time you buy a cup, Ruby donates one to someone who doesn’t have access to menstrual products. And you’re giving more than just a cup, you’re giving someone access to educational workshops and mentorship where they can learn about menstrual care and reproductive health and how to use their new product.

So there are plenty of reasons to make the switch!

Choose the right cup size
The RubyCup is available in sizes small and medium, in the beginners guide explained which cup size is best for you. In summary, choose a small for a light flow and a low cervix and a medium for a medium to heavy flow and a high cervix.

Do you feel like your menstrual cup doesn't fit properly? Read on this article about menstrual cups that RubyCup wrote in collaboration with a doctor.

How do you use a menstrual cup?
RubyCup has a beginners guide compiled with all the information you need to become an expert.

1. Wash your hands with soap and water before inserting or removing the menstrual cup.
2. Fold the Ruby in a fold that suits you best and insert it into your vagina.
3. Once inside, it unfolds to create a gentle suction that keeps it securely in place and prevents leaks.
4. Use it for a maximum of 8 hours.How long you can wear it varies from person to person and depends on the heaviness of your period.
5. To remove the cup: Sit, squat, or stand with one leg raised and locate the stem.
6. Press the walls inward to break the suction and gently remove. Empty the cup into the toilet and rinse it under the tap.
7. Post again!

Want to make it really easy for yourself? Then watch the video 'How to use a menstrual cup' (embedded between the photos)!