Dot Cup

When inserted correctly, you shouldn't be able to feel your Dot Cup at all and there will be no discomfort. Use your finger to push your cup higher or lower until it sits comfortably. Keep in mind, our medical-grade silicone softens with your body heat!

It's not stuck! Or lost inside of you! We promise. The vaginal canal is 4–5 inches of muscle that does not connect to other parts of the body. If it feels stuck, simply push like you're... you know, going #2? passing gas? delivering a baby?... choose your own adventure :D and the stem will make its way down. Some women find that bearing down can help bring the cup lower. Once you can reach the stem, gently pull downward until you're able to reach the body of the cup. Gently pinch the bottom of the cup as you pull it down and out.

Yes! The Dot Cup is designed to fit most body types, and the vagina is muscular so it gives and stretches with ease. Vaginal canals come in all shapes and sizes though, so the best way to know for sure is just to try it. If you're fairly new to inter-vaginal period products, insert and remove slowly and gently, and relax your muscles as much as possible. Use lube if you need. If you feel discomfort when using light tampons, we recommend talking to your doctor before trying a Dot Cup.

One of the most overwhelming things about switching to a cup is choosing a size. We wanted to keep the decision simple for you and design a cup to fit most. The Dot Cup falls between most other brands' sizes 1–2 and is great for cup rookies and cup mavens alike.

We designed Model 1 of the Dot Cup as close to “one-size-fits-all” as possible. In fact, our focus group included young women who have never been pregnant and women who have had multiple vaginal births, and both groups experienced great success and minimal leaks using the Dot Cup. We do not recommend choosing a cup based on whether or not you've given birth vaginally; instead, we like to point users toward rim width, cup height, and cup capacity—especially if they've used other cup brands and want to compare.

If you've worn your Dot Cup for a day or two and the stem still seems to stick out uncomfortably, you are not alone! You are one of many users who has a lower cervix during their period. This discomfort can be easily remedied by simply trimming the stem of your cup. Remove your cup from your body (we had to say it!) and start by trimming the very end. Re-insert your cup and see how it feels, and trim a bit higher if needed. Many women trim the stem off completely! The grip rings around the bottom of the cup itself are designed to be used with or without the stem.

After Each Use: Wash with gentle soap and water and re-insert, or if in public, simply re-insert and wash when you return home.
Between Cycles: Wash with soap and water and place it in your storage pouch until next month! If you'd like to fully sterilize your Dot Cup you can do so by boiling for 5 minutes and removing with tongs. Let your cup cool and dry, then store in your storage pouch.

The primary cause of toxic shock syndrome is the combination of the material—usually cotton—which supports the growth of bacteria, paired with the duration of use. When a saturated tampon is worn for too long it's touching the walls of the vaginal canal. In contrast, a menstrual cup catches blood vs. absorbing it, meaning there is a barrier (medical-grade silicone) between the walls of the vagina and the blood itself. Therefore, there is a much lower risk for TSS when using a menstrual cup!

The Dot Cup has a patented design, is made of 100% FDA-approved, medical-grade silicone and Class VI medical-grade pigment, and does not contain latex, plastic, PVC, acrylic, acrylate, BPA, phthalate, elastomer or polyethylene. The Dot Cup is manufactured in the United States, in Minnesota at a certified ISO-9001:2015 facility.

Swim freely while wearing the Dot Cup!
Sleep freely while wearing the Dot Cup!
Since the Dot Cup sits low in the vaginal canal, it cannot be worn during sex. On that note, the Dot Cup is not a birth control device and should not be used for this purpose. The Dot Cup can, however, be used with an IUD or a contraceptive ring. Make sure the ring is still in place after you remove the cup, and if using with an IUD, make sure to break the suction of the cup with your finger prior to removing, and check the strings to make sure it hasn't shifted down.

More than a tampon, that's for sure! The Dot Cup can hold up to 28 mL of fluid, which allows you to go about your day or your sleep without interruption. For reference, a medium tampon can hold about 10 mL.

Yes. In the United States, menstrual cups are considered Class II medical devices and are regulated by the FDA. The Dot Cup is made with FDA-approved, medical-grade silicone at an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-compliant facility.

Although the Dot Cup was designed to fit most vaginal canals, every body is unique! If the Dot Cup seems to stick out, sit low, or cause discomfort, simply trim the stem of your cup with scissors. Just take it out first. ;)

Inspect your Dot Cup regularly for signs of deterioration, odor, or tearing. If any physical signs of wear are detected, it’s probably time for a new one. Ultimately though, when cared for properly, it can be safely used for many years.