Ruby Cup ® Review – Does it Welcome You to the Modern World?

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Colors

The Ruby Cup is offered in the classic clear color, and also in colors- blue and pink.

Options

The Ruby Cup company also offers an array of sets of their menstrual cups in duo packs and with other compatible feminine aid products. All single purchases of Ruby Cup Classic and Ruby Cup Colors come with the cup of choice, a pretty cotton pouch with a ruby gem emblem on it, and a full set of instructions.

Buy One Give One

The Ruby Company offers a buy one give one package for those who want to purchase a cup for themselves- for every purchase of a single Ruby Cup the company’s campaign supplies one to a female in a third world country with limited resources for feminine menstrual care.

Two Classic Sister Pack (“one for you, and one for your sister”)

The Ruby Cup Classic Sister Pack is a package of two Classic Ruby Cup, menstrual cups, 2 carrying pouches, and instructions.

This can be purchased for a discount in comparison to making two divided purchases of the Classic Ruby Cup.

Two Colors – Sister Pack

The Ruby Cup Color Sister Pack includes two Ruby Cups – your choice of 2 like or different colors- (blue and pink), 2 carrying pouches, and instructions. This is also available with a discounted price in comparison to purchasing two divided Ruby Cups.

One Colored & One Classic – Sister Pack

The pack includes 1 Color Ruby Cup (your choice between pink and blue), and one Classic (clear color) Ruby Cup, 2 carrying pouches, and instructions.

Ruby Cup Classic/Color with Sterilizer Cup

This package includes a Ruby Cup Classic/Color, one carrying pouch, one sterilizer cup (1 choice of 5 colors, and instructions.

Ruby Cup, Sterilizer Cup

The Ruby Cup Sterilizer Cup is a cup that is microwave and oven safe. You can just place your ruby cup in the sterilizer cup after filling it to the line with water. Let it reach a boil for 2-3 minutes (microwave) or 10 minutes in the conventional oven. It is available in the packages above or individually for sale. The Ruby cup, sterilizer cup comes in 5 colors: green, blue, black, orange, and pink.

Cleaning and Storing of the Ruby Cup

The menstrual cup is so convenient to clean and store, especially when it comes to the care and maintenance of the Ruby Cup, menstrual cup. The Ruby Cup is a breeze to care for!

Cleaning Ruby Cup During Use

When you are on your period and need to empty your Ruby Cup, menstrual cup you should:

1. Wash your hands before and after removal
2. Empty the fluid out of the Ruby Cup
3. Wash with warm water and gentle soap
4. Dry with cotton cloth
5. Reuse

Public Restroom or Other Circumstances

If you find yourself in a less private atmosphere, and need to empty and reuse your Ruby Cup, you should:

1. Empty your Ruby Cup contents into a toilet
2. Wipe out with a wet wipe, cloth or toilet paper as best you can
3. Reuse
4. Rinse and wash your Ruby Cup as soon as you can in private setting

Sterilizing Your Ruby Cup

After a full use (1 month) of the Ruby Cup, you should sterilize it. You can use the Ruby Cup sterilizer cup (if you purchased it) to microwave your cup for 3-4 minutes- or the oven method for 10 minutes.

If you DO NOT have the sterilizer cup for the Ruby Cup, you can boil it in a pot or pan on the stove for 3-4 minutes, let cool, and then dry & store.

Storing your Ruby Cup

Storing your Ruby Cup is a cinch! All you have to do after use is to make sure it is clean (sterilized) and dry- and place it into the cotton Ruby Cup pouch that came with your purchase until next use.

*Make sure you store it in a cool, dry area for the best preservation of your Ruby Cup.

Ruby Cup Pros

Although the Ruby Cup has only made its presence about 4 years ago, the Ruby Cup has made many females very happy with what it offers them in comparison to other menstrual cup designs and brands available. The Ruby Cup has received an extensive amount of great ratings and praise for being many reviewers’ perfect fit, ideal- “Goldilocks Cup.”

	Grippy Dot Stem Best Feature – The grippy stem is the most talked about feature of the Ruby Cup. Consumers like it because it is trimmable and also provides enough friction with a grip to easily remove the cup.
	Can be worn during activity, overnight with fool – proof leak protection- Consumers report that the Ruby Cup is great at providing protection, especially through activity and during the full night. They seem ultimately surprised that even in the first use, that there are no common leaks experienced as with many other menstrual cups brands.
	Very good quality silicone, still squishy, ultimately comfortable – A few commenters stated that the quality of the silicone is superb. The cup appears to have a matte finish, is squish-soft, but firm enough to allow it to perform when inserted optimally.
	Very easy to insert with punch -down fold (pops right open)- Females love the Ruby Cup because it is just about the best menstrual cup there is to insert. The cups can be inserted by using the punch-down fold method, and then it pops right open to form the leak-proof seal of protection.

Ruby Cup Cons

After much perusal all over the web, it was very difficult to find anything negative about this brand of menstrual cup. The usual “learning curve complaints” which are common with most cups were made along with the fact that the single size was not truly ideal for some females who chose to go with other routes.

Higher price tag then some cups – Some reviewers stated that they would rather use a menstrual cup that features a little less expensive price tag. However- considering the 10 year life-span of the Ruby Cup the investment is paid back in full within only 2 months of use.

Ruby Cup Frequently Asked Questions

There may be some questions that you want answered before making a decision to purchase the Ruby Cup. To address your inquiries and concerns, we have listed some frequently asked questions with the pertinent answers below.
“Is the Ruby Cup dishwasher safe?“

No. The Ruby Cup can be microwaved or even sterilized in the oven, however only through the sterilization cup method. The Ruby cup should not be ran or cleaned through a dishwasher. It could permanently damage your cup.

“How do I know if my Ruby Cup is inserted correctly?“

You will know when the Ruby Cup is inserted properly, because it will not even be noticeable when worn and will not leak at all.

“Should I cut the stem of my Ruby Cup?“

Some users of the Ruby cup do not cut the stem as it works for them, but if you feel the stem when you wear the cup you can trim it down gradually in increments to achieve the best fit and comfort. It is also important to be cautious when trimming your stem so that you do not damage your cup.

“Can I share my Ruby Cup?“

For the best hygiene safety and health it is not recommended that you share the Ruby Cup.

“Will the Ruby Cup cause bacterial infections or thrush?“

The Ruby Cup is made of medical-grade silicone that is ultimately safe and will not cause any allergic reactions. The cup should not cause any bacterial infections or thrush when cared for and used properly, washed regularly, and worn as recommended.

“Is the Ruby Cup smelly or odorous?“

No. The Ruby Cup DOES not absorb it captures so there are no odors or smells associated with it.

“Can I wear the Ruby Cup while participating in SEX?“

No. The cup is not a contraception method or should it be worn during any sexual activity where penetration is made to the vagina.

“Will the Ruby Cup cause more menstrual cramps and pain?“

No. In fact most users of the menstrual cup reports that when used in the correct way that the Ruby cup actually can help minimize and alleviate cramps and menstrual pain.

“Can I wear the Ruby Cup if my flow is heavy?“

The Ruby Cup boasts an ample capacity and is perfectly great for use with those females who may have a heavy flow or experience clotting.

Ruby Cup Company Profile

The Ruby Cup manufacturer is Makit, “an award winning social business with passion and drive for creating social change”. However the Ruby Cup was innovated, developed, and designed by three women- Maxie Matthiessen, Veronica D’Souza and Julie Weigaard-Kjaer, who met in Denmark during their business school studies in Copenhagen. They set up a company in Nairobi, Kenya, and did a lot of inclusive product development. Currently Maxie is running operations based in Berlin, and Julie manages the financial and social impact of the business side of Ruby Cup. The Ruby Cup has been sold on the market since 2011, and has established a good reputation for providing females with a menstrual cup alternative to other menstrual aids and products.

The company produces mainly the ruby cup, and the sterilizer cup which have become critically acclaimed for quality, performance, and comfort.

The whole mission of the Ruby Cup is to provide a sustainable and healthy menstrual hygiene solution to women and girls worldwide and the Makit company stands by its #1 product by supplying one female in need of a menstrual cup with a Ruby Cup for every single Ruby Cup that is purchased.