Menstrual Cups for Teens: Everything You Need to Know Before Trying Them
As a teen, you’re learning to understand your body—and your menstrual cycle, which is regulated by hormones. It’s important to have the right tools and protection to go through your period with confidence and peace of mind. To avoid stress, stains, or leaks and to feel comfortable and free to move, it’s essential to find the right period protection. There are several options: tampons, pads, period panties, or a menstrual cup. Louloucup, a French brand of sustainable, eco-friendly intimate protection, now offers a menstrual cup for teens.
The 3 key things to know about the cup before getting started
Internal device, invisibility, and super absorption—these are the three key things to know about the menstrual cup, this colorful, flexible little silicone bell that’s revolutionizing your period routine. Here are the three things you need to know about the menstrual cup before you give it a try:
The menstrual cup is an internal period protection product.
The menstrual cup is a period product that you insert into the vagina. Like a tampon, it’s an internal period product. Internal protection is especially convenient for athletes, travelers, or very active women.
Good to know: you can absolutely use a menstrual cup at the pool or beach for swimming.
The menstrual cup is a hygienic protection that’s invisible and ultra discreet.
The menstrual cup, since it’s worn internally, is absolutely invisible. The little stem should not stick out. If it does or if it bothers you, you can trim it. No lines under your clothes, no added bulk, no string sticking out—the cup is the most discreet period protection on the market. It’s perfect for teens who want total discretion!
Once inserted and in place, the cup unfolds against the vaginal walls and stays put. It’s completely leak-proof. No leaks! No worries! You won’t feel it, it doesn’t hurt, and it doesn’t get in the way. You’re free to move, do whatever you want, and forget about your period.
The menstrual cup is an intimate solution that collects all menstrual flow, no matter the type.
A teenager with a light flow or a very heavy flow can easily use a menstrual cup. The cup is a large enough reservoir to collect menstrual blood very effectively. Light, regular, heavy, or very heavy flow—everyone’s covered. Some brands, including Louloucup, offer their cups in multiple sizes. So, depending on the nature and intensity of your flow, you can pick the ideal cup for your cycle.
How to properly use a cup
Before diving into the world of menstrual cups, it’s important to go over some basics to avoid the risk of toxic shock syndrome. Knowing how to use a menstrual cup properly is essential, so keep the following information in mind:
- A cup should ideally be worn for four hours at a time, six hours max. For a dry, leak-free night, we recommend using heavy or very heavy flow period panties. Highly absorbent period underwear is extremely comfortable for a peaceful, leak-free night.
- This is mentioned in the instructions, but also in our Complete Menstrual Cup Guide (which we encourage you to read)—good hygiene is important: always wash your hands before inserting or removing a cup.
- This isn’t a requirement, but rather a tip: we recommend having two menstrual cups so you can alternate between them and always have a clean one ready. Louloucup offers a 2-cup pack (with or without a sterilizer).
- It’s important to properly sterilize your cup: before using it for the very first time when it’s brand new, and at the start of each new cycle. You can also sterilize it during your period if you wish.
Discover Loulou cups: made-in-France products
Louloucup: a French brand of washable period protection
Menstrual underwear, menstrual cups, or period swimwear—Louloucup is a French brand offering durable, washable period products. Choosing a menstrual cup over a tampon isn’t just eco-friendly; it’s also better for your health, your body, and your comfort. Plus, it’s much more convenient and cost-effective!
Buying a cup means no more monthly trips to buy boxes of tampons.
Why is the Turquoise cup perfect for teens? This model is ideal for young girls because it’s very flexible—more so than the Loulou Rose Classic model. The Loulou Turquoise menstrual cup is perfect for teens who haven’t given birth vaginally, have strong pelvic muscles, a sensitive bladder, or are nervous about using a cup.
This cup is made in France from medical-grade silicone. It’s vegan and organic. It comes in two sizes: small and medium. The small size is perfect for light to normal flows, and the medium size is ideal for heavy or very heavy flows. With the Loulou Turquoise cup, you don’t have to worry about leaks!
Remember, the Loulou cup is eligible for the bundle offer. You can add a cup to your cart, then add period underwear to get great discounts. Buy 5 Louloucup products and you’ll get a free pair of period underwear. And the cherry on top? Shipping is free!
In short, a well-used menstrual cup is an amazing period product for teens (and for all women):
- It’s safe for your health and intimate area,
- it’s super reliable (no risk of leaking),
- it’s comfortable (its medical-grade silicone is extra soft),
- it’s easy to use (with proper usage and good hygiene, the risk of TSS—Toxic Shock Syndrome—is minimized),
- it’s flexible enough to fold and insert easily,
- It’s eco-friendly (it doesn’t create any waste),
- and finally, it’s long-lasting (it can be kept and used for many years).
