The sponge should be left to dry completely before storage. Levant advises to never boil their sponge as it can make the sponge harden and shrink.

It’s in these idyllic surroundings that their “sponge squad” cleans, inspects and trims the sponges. In addition to their natural sea sponges, they sell a synthetic reusable sponge. However, Jade & Pearl says up front that the synthetic sponge doesn’t do a good job of absorbing liquid, but it’s soft. With the Cup, you are much freer during your period. You can just work out, swim, go to the sauna or have sexual intercourse.

This formula is also excellent for cleaning your sea sponge tampons after you use them. Never boil your sea sponge tampons, because it will make them stiff, and will shrink them. Additionally, don’t soak them for more than about five to ten minutes, as this can only cause damage in the long run. Always make sure your sea sponge tampons are completely dry before storing them away. Trimming a Period Sea Sponge However, other reviewers said these sea sponges were amazingly comfortable, don’t leak and even reduced the severity of their cramps and the length of their periods by as much as one full day. The company that sells Natural Intimacy Sponges is fairly new; it’s been in business since December of 2015 and is based in the U.K.

You can remove the cup by putting one finger between the wall of your vagina and the side of your cup, then push down the side of the cup towards the middle of the cup and release the vacuum. After that you can remove the cup via the loop. Poseidon Sponges are harvested in the Mediterranean Sea. These menstrual sponges have 100 percent cotton strings already sewn onto them to help with removal. Like all sea sponges, these are simple to use. Just wet them with fresh water and insert. Take them out to rinse them out and then reinsert for continued use during your period. You can also wear these sponges during sex for a less messy experience when you’re menstruating. The Cup is comparable in size to an S / M size or regular cups. So it is an intermediate size. The diameter at the top is 4.5 cm, the diameter at the bottom is 3.5 cm and the total length of the cup is 6 cm (incl. 1.5 cm removal loop) What else do you need to know? It is not recommended to leave them in the vagina for a very long period of time. Up to eight hours is fine. Leaving them for longer can make you ill or cause an infection. If you feel discomfort, remove it straight away.

If they don’t want to continue penetrative sex and the service isn’t over, you could offer an alternative service, eg. massage and hand relief