Your Sinaya Cup is a powerful period protection tool, no questions asked.
But, as they say, nothing lasts forever. No matter how hard you take care of it, the time will come when you’ll have to learn how to dispose of your menstrual cup because, well, you already need a new one.
Yet as human beings in this complicated world, we also know how hard it can be to determine when it’s finally time to let go and move on. Like in love, right?
When can we say that enough’s enough or if we should still give things another shot—just to keep thousands of what-ifs from keeping us up at night in the years to come?
Good thing, though, things don’t have to be that difficult when it comes to menstrual cups. All you need to do is take note of the following signs:
You’ve been using your Sinaya Cup for two years now
Although menstrual cups are made to last, their material may begin to lose integrity just after two years of use, especially if you’re not using a proper menstrual cup wash.
So, you might want to consider replacing your menstrual cup if you’ve already been using it for two years.
Not so sure whether you have done your part in taking good care of it or not? Well, maybe it’s really a sign that you already have to get a new one.
It has discolored so severely and it is already bothering you
Discoloration is just normal among menstrual cups, particularly in transparent ones. In fact, it happens even to some of the most careful menstrual cup users.
No matter how thoroughly they try to clean their cups, it still seems like traces of period blood remain in them. In the long run, they leave awkward marks on the cups themselves, making them look unpleasant.
However, if you are really bothered about your cup’s discoloration, and you have already been using it for so long that it has already served you well for years, maybe replacing it is really a good idea.
It no longer pops open as easily as it used to do
Your Sinaya Cup should be washed using water and mild, oil-free, and fragrance-free soap—like the Sinaya Wash.
Using soaps with fragrance and harsh chemicals on it can speed up the deterioration of its material, making it less snappy. But of course, long-term use could also cause it. It is actually why it is considered as one of the indications that a cup already needs to be replaced.
So if your menstrual cup no longer pops as easily as it used to when it was still new, it can be a sign that you already need a new one. You might have been using it for too long, or perhaps you have just been using the wrong soap to clean it.
It’s already been torn or punctured
Your menstrual cup comes with a carrying pouch for a reason. It keeps the cup safe by making sure that it won’t get scratched and punctured by sharp stuff in your bag.
And, in case you don’t know it yet, you can also use the sterilizer cup as your menstrual cup’s container. It’s perfect, especially when you are traveling because you can use it as a mini-tabo.
This is important since a torn or punctured cup might no longer work as well as one that has no damage at all. When your cup has unnecessary holes on it, it may not be able to create a suction that will keep its content from leaking while being worn.
Tears and holes can also be caused by other things, like letting your cup touch the bottom of the pot when boiling it can also damage it.
So, is it time to let go of your current menstrual cup?
If it is, don’t worry. We know it has served you so well in the past years. Just imagine the amount of waste you helped divert from landfills and oceans during those cycles.
It feels good just thinking about it, right?
Now, get ready to acquire a new one and enjoy more years of sustainable periods. Click on the button below to go to our online shop!
