How to clean and store your Elys cup
A menstrual cup lasts up to 5 years — if you care for it well. The routine takes two minutes. Here it is.
Empty the cup, then rinse it — first with cold water (hot water can set stains and odors), then warm. If you like, use a mild, unscented, pH-neutral soap, and rinse thoroughly. Make sure the air channel and any small openings are clear: with Elys, the patented channel is designed to be easy to rinse through.
In a public bathroom? Wipe the cup with clean toilet paper or rinse it with a bottle of water over the toilet, reinsert, and give it a proper rinse at your next opportunity.
During your period: rinse between wears
Once your period ends, sterilize the cup in boiling water for 3–5 minutes. Use a dedicated pot (or a cup-sized sterilizer), and don't let it touch the bottom of the pan — place it in a whisk or keep the water moving. Let it air-dry completely before storing.
Between cycles: sterilize
- No harsh soaps, perfumed gels, or antibacterial wipes — they can damage the silicone and irritate you.
- No vinegar, bleach, or alcohol.
- No dishwasher.
What NOT to use
Store it dry in the breathable cotton pouch included with your Elys cup — never in an airtight box or plastic bag. Silicone needs air; trapped moisture is what causes odors.
Storing your cup
With proper care, your Elys cup lasts up to 5 years. Replace it if you notice cracks or tears, a sticky or powdery film, or a persistent odor that sterilizing doesn't remove.
When to replace your cup
Next: how to insert your cup, or browse the FAQ.
Elys Cup
The only suction-free menstrual cup in Europe.
The Elys Cup features a patented suction-free design, engineered for easier, calmer removal — the part of cup use most people worry about.
Reliable protection and all-day confidence, with the simplicity of tampon-like removal.
- Up to 8 hours of protection
- Patented suction-free removal design
- Easy insertion with fold guidelines
- 100% medical-grade silicone — BPA, latex and phthalate free
- Designed in Belgium, made in France
Why "up to 8 hours"? Because that's what we tested — not what marketing hoped.
8 out of 10 testers preferred Elys to any other menstrual protection (independent study, 100 women).
Find your size ▾ (tap to open)
Size 1 – Small · Ø 35.4 mm · 68 mm — first cup, teens, light to medium flow
Size 2 – Medium · Ø 39.5 mm · 70 mm — most users, medium flow
Size 3 – Large · Ø 42.6 mm · 70 mm — heavy flow, or after vaginal childbirth
Not sure? Every Elys cup has a cut-to-fit tab — with no suction to break, the tab is pure convenience. Trim it to your perfect length.
Package content:
1 menstrual cup
1 carrying pouch