Menstrual cup require sterilizing to ensure hygiene. You can easily use the following methods to sterilize your menstrual cup without boiling.

How The Valve Drain Menstrual Cup Works

Step 1: Wash Your Hands Thoroughly

For your safety and health, wash your hands with warm water using mild unscented soap. This is the best way to prevent bacteria from your hands from transferring to your Menstrual Cup and your vagina.  For added protection, consider boiling your cup right before you use it, or if you have confidence you have stored your Valve Menstrual Cup in a sanitary and clean environment, simply wash it with warm water and unscented soap. 

Step 2: Fold The Cup

Folding the cup to make it small and compact for you to insert.  We recommend just a simple push down with your index finger on one end and pinch the sides as shown in the picture. We find this is one of the best ways for the majority, however, there are many ways to fold, and we encourage you to keep exploring ways until you find one that is the most comfortable for you.