Intimina Lily Cup Menstrual Cup Size A

The Intimina Lily Cup Size A is a reusable menstrual cup with an angled, slanted shape that follows the natural tilt of the vaginal canal. Intimina says it can be rolled as thin as a tampon for insertion, which makes it one of the easier cups to get in comfortably. It's made for people with a higher cervix and handles everything from light to heavy flow, and Size A is the smaller of the two diameters.

Why the angled shape matters

Most menstrual cups are a straight bell shape. The Lily Cup is longer and leans to one side, with a slanted rim, so it sits along the natural angle of the body instead of fighting it. That shape is what lets it reach a cervix that sits higher up, where shorter cups can feel too far away to remove easily. It also means the cup can be rolled very slim before insertion, which Intimina compares to the width of a tampon.

Choosing Size A or Size B

The Lily Cup comes in two sizes. Size A has the smaller diameter. Intimina's general guidance is that Size A suits people under 30 who haven't had a full-term pregnancy, while Size B, with its wider diameter, suits those over 30 or who have given birth. These are guidelines rather than rules: if you have strong pelvic floor muscles, a smaller size may be right whatever your age. If you know you have a low cervix, a shorter cup will likely be more comfortable than either Lily size.

How to put in a menstrual cup

Wash your hands first. Fold or roll the cup as slim as you can, holding it closed between your fingers. Relax, sit or squat, and insert it angled back toward your tailbone rather than straight up. Once it's in, let go so the rim opens; run a finger around the base or give the stem a gentle twist to check it has unfolded. A little water-based lube on the rim can help the first few times. Don't worry if it takes a couple of cycles to feel natural.

Wearing and emptying it

Intimina rates the Lily Cup for up to 8 hours of wear at a time. On heavy days you may need to empty it sooner. To remove it, bear down gently, pinch the base to release the seal, then ease it out slowly, keeping it upright. The no-spill rim helps keep the contents inside as it comes out. Empty, rinse with water and reinsert. The stem can be trimmed a little if it bothers you, but cut only small amounts.

Cleaning between periods

During your period, rinse the cup with cold water and then wash it with warm water and a mild, unscented soap each time you empty it. At the end of each cycle, boil it in a pot of water for a few minutes to sanitize it, then let it dry fully. Store it in a breathable cotton bag rather than an airtight container. Check it now and then for tears, stickiness or a white film, and replace it if you see any.

A reusable alternative

One Lily Cup replaces a large number of disposable pads and tampons over its lifespan, which cuts down on waste and on emergency trips to the store. It also holds more than a typical tampon, so on most days you'll empty it less often.

Specifications

• Brand: Intimina, Lily Cup
• Type: reusable menstrual cup, angled shape
• Material: silicone
• Features: slanted no-spill rim, removal stem
• Flow: light to heavy
• Wear time: up to 8 hours (maker's figure)
• Size: A (smaller diameter). Also made in Size B

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