Hello dear friends of Luv Ur Body menstrual cups,

we often get asked what is the best way to clean & sterilize a menstrual cup, in order to keep it safe and durable.

Menstrual cups can be cleaned with simple water each time that you empty them and before placing them back in the vagina. If you are on the go and don't have access to clean water, simply blot the cup with some tissue paper or toilet paper in order to remove the blood residues and make sure the holes aren't clogged.

It is of crucial importance that you STERILIZE the cup once your period is over and before starting using it again next month. Sterilization is a process that requires more than simple, running water. 

We wrote a blog post a few days ago on all the different methods that you can choose from to clean the cup at its best, but today we would like to go deeper and analyze what is - in our opinion - the best solution for sterilizing your cup.

We recommend, if possible, using Milton sterilizing tablets. Milton tablets are safe and easy to use: moms use them to sterilize their baby's feeding bottle teats and even veggies and fruit. They don't need to be washed off, and this makes them a great choice if you are traveling and don't have access to a stove or a microwave to boil the cup. 

Additionally, while the boiling process gets rid of most - but not all the - bacteria, Milton tablets kill even the stronger bacteria, making them the best solution possible to sterilize your cup.

Another plus of Milton tablets is their cleansing power: you may have noticed that menstrual cups - especially the clear ones - tend to acquire a yellowish tone with time. This is because hemoglobin is a very strong natural dye and it stains medical grade silicon. 

Soaking a cup in a Milton tablet gets rid of this yellowish tone, bringing the cup to the original clearness (and beauty!). For best results, soak the cup overnight.

We do not recommend using anything else than Milton tablets to treat cup discoloration and we highly recommend against hydrogen peroxide based products or other chemicals than could damage the cup and affect its functionality. 

We hope that this article has helped you, and we wish you a happy time with your Luv Ur Body menstrual cup!

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5 Tips to Live a More Sustainable Life

Hello dear friends,

You may all know that menstrual cups make a great sustainable life-choice and drastically reduce the waste women create due to their period.

But we can all do more, can't we? Here is a list of five, simple tips that will make you feel better at the end of the day, knowing that you are helping to care for our beloved Earth. ENJOY!

1. USE REUSABLE CONTAINERS - you can find all types of reusable bottles, in hard plastic or glass, with some designs being very attractive! The same can be said for food containers: when you go to the restaurant, you can bring your own super stylish plastic/metal/glass container so you won't have to ask for the disposable foam container. And the list goes on! Find your own way to recycle containers and reduce the amount of disposable ones you use.

2. UNPLUG PHANTOM POWER DEVICES - phone and computer chargers, coffee pots, and other devices consume energy even when they are not being used. Simply unplug them from the wall to cut out on energy consumption...the planet will thank you, and you'll get a nicer bill.

3. BRING A REUSABLE GROCERY SHOPPING BAG - instead of buying the plastic shoppers from the store, bring reusable bags made out of juta, cotton or other resistant material. You can throw them in the back of your car and have them at your disposal whenever you need to carry your purchases. 

4. TAKE SHORTER SHOWERS - even a couple of minutes less make a huge difference!

5. INVEST IN HIGH QUALITY - from clothing to furniture, from appliances to shoes, remember that quality saves money down the line. You might pay more when you buy it, but you won't have to replace the purchase as quickly, which will save you more money and reduce waste.

How To Clean A Menstrual Cup

Cleaning is a very important step in your menstrual cup routine. Actually, it is the only thing that you have to do in order to keep your menstrual cup safe and functional.
The beauty of a re-usable product is that with a minimum effort you get almost unlimited usage out of it, creating no waste and helping the world being a better place.
Here are a few ways to clean your menstrual cup: pick your favorite, and let's give it a clean!

1. BOIL THE CUP IN WATER
This is the most common method to sterilize your menstrual cup: it takes 5 minutes, a little bit of water and gas. Simply sink the menstrual cup in a pot filled with water and bring the water to boil. Wait five minutes, then carefully remove the cup from the pot and let it cool. We suggest getting a small pot only dedicated to this purpose.

2. MICROWAVE THE CUP
The principle is the same, although it's a bit quicker and it doesn't involve gas. Make sure to place the cup in a microwaveable container in order to avoid unpleasant accidents. We suggest getting a specific container for this purpose.

3. USE STERILIZING TABLETS
If you're on the go and don't have access to a stove or a microwave, you can always use sterilizing tablets such as Milton's. Some moms use them to sterilize their baby's toys and pacifiers. Simply dilute a tablet in a container filled with water and let the cup sit in it overnight.

4. USE NEUTRAL SOAP
Some women report problems leaving the cup sinking in water because where they live water has a high concentrate of calcium. You can wash your cup with neutral soap and let the water run through it. Make sure to squeeze it so the holes open and get rinsed carefully.

If you're already a happy customer of Luv Ur Body we wish you pleasant times with your menstrual cup! Otherwise, get yours at http://luvur-body.com/onlinestore/

Love,

Luv Ur Body

Why it is important investing in a good menstrual cup

Hello friends,

today we'll be talking about a hot topic, and we'll be answering a typical question when it comes to purchasing a menstrual cup: "Why should I spend close to (and sometimes even more than) $30 for a menstrual cup, when I can find $2, $5 options online?".

Let's start with a very obvious statement: cheap menstrual cups are made in China and they are unbranded. By saying so, we don't mean that you have to stick to brands like you would for let's say, a smartphone or a pair of sneakers, but that brands do offer something more than a label:

- Quality standards: an unknown brand has "no name", therefore there is no one to blame if the quality is poor, if the menstrual cup breaks or - worse - if it causes health problems.

- Safety standards: a brand that sells in EU and the US must follow safety regulations that don't apply in China. This means that the items you purchase might be potentially dangerous, or contain chemicals that the Western countries have banned.

-Medical silicon: the top quality material for a menstrual cup - and what you should look for when you shop - is medical grade silicon. There are several types of silicon, but not all of them are FDA (Food & Drugs Administration) approved. FDA approved silicon is in fact used for medical devices (such as feeding tube and catheters) and it's tolerated by human body. Any other type of silicon may cause allergic reactions, irritation and other issues with prolonged use.

-Material: even if cheap cups claim to be made "with" silicon, we still don't know which type of silicon it is, if it's chemically treated with other substances, and if our body is going to tolerate it. Some cups claim to be made of "food grade silicon". Attention: food grade silicon may be safe to eat from, but having something inside your body for multiple hours is a totally different story!

-Customer care: we know menstrual cups can be tricky to use at first, and that's why we are here to help! All our social networks, as well as our email, are at our customers' disposal to ask questions and help out. We also offer tips and curiosities about menstrual cups daily, which help raise awareness on the topic. In other words, we care about you and we are not a hidden company who will never answer your call.

-Ethics: many Chinese menstrual cups stole the design of branded menstrual cups, which cost time, research and money to realize. Additionally, menstrual cups are an ethical source for the environment, and you can do your good action by supporting companies that invested in this idea :)

Luv Ur Body menstrual cups are made of 100% FDA approved medical silicon, the top quality material you can find on the market. In other words, you couldn't be more safe :)

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What is Toxic Shock Syndrome & Why You Are Safer Using a Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup

I'm sure many of you have heard at least once about Toxic Shock Syndrome (or TSS); the syndrome is caused by the presence of the Staphylococcus Aureus. The bacteria develops in the vagina where there is a condition of strong absorbency of liquids, like it happens with tampons. 

Wearing tampons for a prolonged period of time expose women to Toxic Shock Syndrome, because the longer the absorbent agent stays in the vagina, the higher chances are that the bacteria proliferates and infects the body.

What are the symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome? 
Symptoms occur suddenly and resemble those of a flu. They require hospitalization and administration of antibiotics; among them are a high fever, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, a cutaneous rash, muscle aches and fainting. If not treated immediately, the infection may cause shock, kidney failure and liver failure.

Why is a Luv Ur Body menstrual cup safer than a tampon?
A Luv Ur Body menstrual cup is made out of medical grade silicon, the same that is used for catheters, feeding tubes and other medical applications. Medical grade silicon cups are well tolerated by the body and they have a minimum risk of developing infections. Why? Because the cup does not absorb the menstrual flux, but it contains it in the vagina until you empty the cup.  The moisture in your vagina remains unaltered, therefore the risk of a growth of bacteria is very, very low, if not almost non-existent. In fact, there has never been a reported case of TSS reported by a woman using a menstrual cup.
Provided that you sterilize your Luv Ur Body cup and insert it with clean hands, there is no risk of bacteria proliferation.

Be safer and switch to a Luv Ur Body cup today! 

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GIVEAWAY: Be The First On Earth

LUV UR BODY MENSTRUAL CUPS - "BE THE FIRST ON EARTH" GIVEAWAY

 

*Would you like to BE THE FIRST ON EARTH TO SEE, TOUCH, USE, REVIEW our new small sized Luv Ur Boy Menstrual Cups on your YouTube Channel?
* Are you a Menstrual Cup YouTube Vlogger?
*Do you have at least 500 subscribers to your YouTube Channel?
*Have you used a menstrual Cup before?
* Have at least 2 of your menstrual cup YouTube videos gotten over 1000 hits?!
*Can you commit to making an honest sincere informative YouTube video review of our small cup within 40 days on receiving your cup or by your next period?
*Do you cross your heart & promise us YOU WILL NOT in this review video COMPARE our cup with ANY OTHER Menstrual cup or show or mention other menstrual cup brands into this review video. Are you honest? Can you be professional & abide by & be sensitive to this simple request?
*Are you between the ages of 15-22?

IF YOU FIT THE BILL, THEN FULFILL THESE ENTRY CONDITIONS & YOUR IN!! -

1) Like Us on Facebook & Follow us on Instagram (both, not just one). Leave a comment to this post on our FB page so that we know you stopped by!

2) Share this Giveaway post and at least 2 other posts on our Facebook page on your Facebook page (the more you & your friends share our posts the greater your chances). So gets help from friends! :D
3) From our Instagram page, on any of our Instagram posts, TAG 5 close friend or 5 followers that you know have never heard of menstrual cups.(http://instagram.com/LuvUrBodyMenstrualCups)

4) Via a comment to this post on FB, Fill in the blanks & complete this math equation-
L_B S_AL_ CU_S = V_J C_N_Y

5) Via a comment to this post on FB, tell us what month and year Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cups first went on sale globally?

HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ENTRY -
Let us know you have entered and meet all conditions by simply sending us a private message on Facebook.

WINNERS - Winners will be picked at random at our discretion. You'll know you won when Winners are announced on our Facebook page within 2wks from Giveaway start date & we will notify you via a return private FB message if you sent us one as per Entry Registration condition above.

DISCLAIMERS-
You must be btw 15-22yrs old to qualify ( so don't make us ask you for ID :D ).

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL CONDITIONS OR YOUR SOLE AIM IS TO MAKE A MENSTRUAL CUP COMPARISON VIDEO WITH OUR MENSTRUAL CUP & OTHER BRANDS. Or if you have no intention of following through and actually making the review video within 40 days.

After you receive the cup, please do not tell us you have been too busy, think you are pregnant & thus can't do the review video. So if you've never used a menstrual cup, or suspect you are pregnant. Or if you are planning to get a free menstrual cup from us so you can sell it, PLEASE DO NOT enter. PLEASE don't deprive others of a great opportunity. We are talking from experience....so our disclaimers are not intended to be derogatory.

We will not be giving away any FREE SAMPLES of these small cups. All free samples will be via this Giveaway. THANK YOU for your understanding.

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GIVEAWAY: Be the First on Earth

LUV UR BODY MENSTRUAL CUPS - "BE THE FIRST ON EARTH" GIVEAWAY

*Would you like to BE THE FIRST ON EARTH TO SEE, TOUCH, USE, REVIEW our new small sized Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cups on your YouTube Channel?
* Are you a Menstrual Cup YouTube Vlogger?
*Do you have at least 500 subscribers to your YouTube Channel?
*Have you used a menstrual Cup before?
* Have at least 2 of your menstrual cup YouTube videos gotten over 1000 hits?!
*Can you commit to making an honest sincere informative YouTube video review of our small cup within 40 days on receiving your cup or by your next period?
*Do you cross your heart & promise us YOU WILL NOT in this review video COMPARE our cup with ANY OTHER Menstrual cup or show or mention other menstrual cup brands into this review video. Are you honest? Can you be professional & abide by & be sensitive to this simple request?
*Are you between the ages of 15-22?

IF YOU FIT THE BILL, THEN FULFILL THESE ENTRY CONDITIONS & YOUR IN!! -


1) Like Us on Facebook & Follow us on Instagram (both, not just one). Leave a comment to this post on our FB page so that we know you stopped by!


2) Share this Giveaway post and at least 2 other posts on our Facebook page on your Facebook page  (the more you & your friends share our posts the greater your chances). So gets help from friends! :D
3) From our Instagram page, on any of our Instagram posts, TAG 5 close friend or 5 followers that you know have never heard of menstrual cups.(http://instagram.com/LuvUrBodyMenstrualCups)


4) Via a comment to this post on FB, Fill in the blanks & complete this math equation-         
L_B S_AL_  CU_S = V_J C_N_Y


5) Via a comment to this post on FB, tell us what month and year Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cups first went on sale globally?


HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ENTRY -
Let us know you have entered and meet all conditions by simply sending us a private message on Facebook.

WINNERS - Winners will be picked at random at our discretion. You'll know you won when Winners are announced on our Facebook page within 2wks from Giveaway start date & we will notify you via a return private FB message if you sent us one as per Entry Registration condition above.

DISCLAIMERS-
You must be btw 15-22yrs old to qualify ( so don't make us ask you for ID :D ).

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL CONDITIONS OR YOUR SOLE AIM IS TO MAKE A MENSTRUAL CUP COMPARISON VIDEO WITH OUR MENSTRUAL CUP & OTHER BRANDS. Or if you have no intention of following through and actually making the review video within 40 days.

After you receive the cup, please do not tell us you have been too busy, think you are pregnant & thus can't do the review video. So if you've never used a menstrual cup, or suspect you are pregnant. Or if you are planning to get a free menstrual cup from us so you can sell it, PLEASE DO NOT enter. PLEASE don't deprive others of a great opportunity. We are talking from experience....so our disclaimers are not intended to be derogatory.

We will not be giving away any FREE SAMPLES of these small cups. All free samples will be via this Giveaway. THANK YOU for your understanding.