Can I use a menstrual cup if I'm a virgin? The answer is a resounding yes. Of course you can use the menstrual cup from your first period, it doesn't matter if you are a virgin or a minor. Menstrual cups, like tampons, do not affect your virginity, so you can use both methods with complete peace of mind and enjoy their infinite benefits. There is no minimum age to start using the menstrual cup and it is perfectly suitable for a teenager who is having her first periods. We encourage you to try this feminine hygiene product in which everything is an advantage.