How to buy a menstrual cup

Author: Sara Rhodes
Date Of Creation: 13 February 2021
Update Date: 17 May 2024
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A menstrual cup is a silicone, latex, or thermoplastic elastomer cup that collects menstrual blood. The bowl collects blood, rather than absorbing it like a swab. There are many different brands of menstrual cups, so it's important to research the features of each cup to choose the one that's right for you.

Steps

  1. 1 Learn more about menstrual cups. If you grew up in a society where menstrual cups are not used, they may seem very strange to you. However, bowls are healthier, cheaper, and more convenient to use than traditional feminine hygiene products. Check out our article on menstrual cups to learn more about them.
  2. 2 Measure the distance to your cervix to find out which cup size you need. The cervix is ​​where menstrual blood comes out. It is important to know how far away the cervix is ​​in order to know which cup you need as there are longer and shorter cups. If your cervix is ​​low, you will need a shorter cup. It will not slide out and peep out during use. Before buying a cup, determine how high or low your cervix is ​​located in the following way:
    • Wait for your period as your cervix may be in different places at different times in your cycle. You can also measure the distance several times on different days, as the cervix will move.
    • Slowly and carefully, insert your clean finger toward the back of your vagina, not up. Walk along the pelvic bone, past the muscles, and reach the empty space. Use lubricant as needed.
    • Look for an appendage that feels like the tip of a nose. The cervix looks like a slight thickening with a notch in the middle.
    • Pay attention to how far the finger has entered before it touches the cervix. Use a ruler to measure the distance on your finger to know the length in centimeters or millimeters. If you are unable to reach the cervix, consider that it is a little more than a finger's length from the entrance to the vagina.

    • Now figure out what to do with this information. Some brands have small bowls no more than 4 centimeters long and large bowls about 6 centimeters long. The bowl should be under the cervix.If the neck is low, you will need a short cup (Ladycup, Lunette, Fleurcup, Yuuki). If your period is not very heavy, the MeLuna brand is suitable for you, but if the bleeding is heavy and you want to use a cup from this brand, you will have to choose a larger cup. If your cervix is ​​low, the cup itself, excluding the tail, should not be much longer than the distance from the cervix to the opening of the vagina (but you have a margin, since the cervix may be partially submerged in the cup). If the cervix is ​​high, the longer Divacup, Naturcup, Shecup brands will suit you as it will be easier for you to reach them. However, in this case, almost all other bowls will also work for you.
  3. 3 Consider the profusion of bleeding when choosing the volume of the bowl. Some bowls hold only 11 milliliters, others up to 29 milliliters. On a typical menstrual day, pay attention to how many tampons you need and how often you change them. Then calculate the volume of blood discharged in 12 hours using the data below. This will determine what capacity the bowl should have. Better to overestimate than underestimate abundance. Panty liners will absorb between 100 and 500 milliliters, however, you should not wear a panty liner when it is full, as it will leak. If you use pads, it will be difficult for you to calculate the volume of blood accurately, so be guided by the following data: a bowl for non-heavy bleeding will hold 10-16 milliliters, for medium bleeds - 17-22 milliliters, for copious ones - 23-29 milliliters. Tampons absorb:
    • regular: 6-9 milliliters;
    • super: 9-12 milliliters;
    • super plus: 12-15 milliliters;
    • ultra: 15-18 milliliters.

  4. 4 Consider the appearance of the bowl. The bowls come in a variety of colors. They can be smooth and rough, or have rings that you can grasp with your fingers. Ponytails can be hollow, flat, cylindrical. Some have a ball-shaped hook instead of a tail. The appearance depends on the manufacturer, and this is another factor that needs to be considered when choosing.
  5. 5 Choose a bowl brand. When deciding on the length and capacity of your menstrual cup, study the dimensions below. Bowls are produced in different sizes, and although you can get used to almost any bowl, it is better to take into account all the peculiarities of your body to make it more comfortable to wear the bowl.
  6. 6 Buy a menstrual cup online or at a store. Many bowls are sold online with home delivery. Look at the manufacturer's website to see if he has stores in your city. For example, in the US, conventional stores sell cups of the USA, Lunette, DivaCup and Keeper brands, in the UK - Femmecups, DivaCups, UK Mooncups. Bowls of the brands LilaCup, Femmecup, Meluna, CupLee are sold in Russia. There is a world map of menstrual cup shops. Use it to find out if there is a shop in your city where you can buy a bowl.

Major brands

Below we provide descriptions and images of the world's major brands of menstrual cups. Click on the brand name to go to the brand's website. The size of the bowl in the picture does not correspond to the actual size. The bowls are made of medical grade silicone unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are in millimeters, excluding the tail. The capacity is the functional capacity of the bowl up to the holes.


CupLee

  • Russian brand; currently sold only in Russia.
  • Cylindrical hollow stem with rings that extend to the base of the bowl.
  • Transparent glossy material.
  • Available in green, blue, pink, yellow and colorless.
  • Four air holes under the rim.
  • Supplied complete with pouch, jewelry box, cosmetic bag, container or without.
  • Dimensions:
    • Small, S (currently not available): 44x53 millimeters, 17 millimeters stem, 20-25 milliliters capacity.
    • Large, L: 40x47 millimeters, stem 21 millimeters, 25-30 milliliters.

DivaCup

  • Canadian brand; sold in the USA, Canada and many European countries.
  • It has marks in ounces and milliliters, the name of the brand is applied inside.
  • Hollow cylindrical shank with rings.
  • Four air holes under the rim.
  • Translucent matte finish.
  • Dimensions:
    • Model 1: 43x57 millimeters, 10 millimeters stem, 20-23 milliliters capacity; recommended for nulliparous women under 30 years of age.
    • Model 2: 46x57 millimeters, 10 millimeters stem, 26-27 milliliters capacity; Recommended for women over 30 and / or women who have given birth naturally or by caesarean section.

Femmecup

  • British brand.
  • Transparent material, soft silicone.
  • 4 air vents under the lower rim.
  • Rigid bezel and base.
  • Spiral ring for fingers at the base and on the tail.
  • Solid cylindrical shank.
  • The markings inside the bowl (5 and 10 milliliters).
  • No text on inner rim.
    • One standard size: 45x50mm, 25mm stem, 15ml capacity

Fleurcup

  • French brand.
  • 4 air vents, located near the rim, two on each side.
  • Almost opaque material and texture of peach skin.
  • Finger rings with flat ponytail.
  • Softer than other brands of bowls; often recommended for those planning to use the bowl for the first time.
  • Red, pink, purple, green, gray, orange, blue, black and colorless option.
  • Dimensions:
    • Small: 41x47 millimeters, 23 millimeters stem, 15 milliliters capacity; recommended for young women with light bleeding.
    • Large: 46x52 millimeters, 18 millimeters stem, 29 milliliters capacity; recommended for women who have given birth and women with heavy menstruation.

JuJu Cup

  • Australian brand.
  • Transparent glossy silicone bowl.
  • Pouch made of green, burgundy or black satin.

  • Four air vents, tilted second bezel.
  • There is a logo on the inside of the bowl that is easy to clean.
  • Pyramid-shaped tail, butterfly-shaped grip at the base of the bowl.
  • Dimensions:
    • Model 1: 40x46 millimeters, 20 milliliters capacity.
    • Model 2: 46x50 millimeters, 30 milliliters capacity.

Instead Softcup

  • Disposable bowl; is placed differently from the reusable bowls described in this article.
  • Sold in many stores abroad.
  • Consists of a plastic container and a temperature-sensitive ring.
  • Recommended for use during intercourse.
  • For more information on these cups, see the article on How to Use the Softdisc (Instead Softcups).

Iriscup

S (left) and L (right) Iriscups
  • Spanish brand; only sold in Spain.
  • There are transparent and pink versions.
  • Hollow cylindrical shank with rings.
  • Angled air vents at different heights.
  • Dimensions:
    • S: 40x45mm, 20mm stem, 15mm capacity; recommended for women under 25, including those who have given birth by caesarean section.
    • L: 45x50mm, 15mm stem, 20ml capacity; recommended for women over 25 and / or women who have given birth naturally.

Keeper and US Moon Cup

Keeper US Mooncup
  • American brand.
  • Opaque bowl made of natural unfilled rubber (latex). The Moon Cup is the same size and is made of transparent silicone.
  • Hollow cylindrical shank.
  • Smooth surface without finger rings.
  • Double rings against leaking inside.
  • Six air holes under the second rim.
  • Dimensions:
    • Model A: 44x54mm, 25mm stem, 15ml capacity; recommended for women who have given birth vaginally.
    • Model B: 41x54mm, 25mm stem, 10ml capacity; recommended for nulliparous women and women who have given birth by caesarean section.

LadyCup and Color Cups

  • Czech brand.
  • Transparent smooth material and very smooth surface.
  • 6 beveled air holes at different heights.
  • Protrusions on the base of the finger bowl; hollow cylindrical shank
  • The transparent cup is called LadyCup, and the color options are LilacCup, PinkCup, BlueCup, OrangeCup, GreenCup, and YellowCup. There is also a limited edition pink / orange LOTOS Cup.
  • Dimensions:
    • Small: 40x46 millimeters, 19 millimeters stem, 11 milliliters capacity; recommended for women under 25 and nulliparous women.
    • Large: 46x53 millimeters, 13 millimeters stem, 20 milliliters capacity; recommended for women over 25 and women who have given birth.

Lunette

  • Finnish brand.
  • 4 air vents located near the bezel.
  • Rings on the base, loop-shaped tail.
  • Company logo on the outside of the bowl.
  • Transparent material; There are colorless versions (Lunette), blue (Lunette Selene), light green (Lunette Diana), burgundy (Lunette Cynthia), coral (Lunette Áine) and yellow (Lunette Lucia).
  • Dimensions:
    • Model 1: 41x47mm, 25mm stem, 20ml capacity; recommended for women with low to moderate bleeding, virgins and young women; made of softer silicone.
    • Model 2: 46x52 millimeters, 20 millimeters stem, 25 milliliters capacity; recommended for women with moderate to heavy bleeding; made of tougher silicone.

MeLuna

  • German brand.
  • Made of thermoplastic elastomer; the material is safe for health, like silicone.
  • Air holes near the bezel.
  • Finger rings on the base of the bowl; translucent textured material.
  • Several options for ponytails:
    • Simple: no ponytail, suitable for those who know how to use bowls.
    • Ball: ball-shaped tail.
    • Classic: long tail, consisting of small balls.
    • Ring: ponytail in the form of a loop.
  • There is a limited version of glitter bowls.
  • Red, lilac, orange, green, blue and black, as well as a colorless version.
  • There are a variety of Softcups in light blue and pink. These bowls are made from a material that is 25% softer than the classic one.
  • The MeLuna Sport cups are made of a stiffer material (50% stiffer). They are designed for women with strong core muscles. This option is suitable for women who find it difficult to adjust or remove the cup due to strong muscles.
  • Sizes (ponytails have different lengths in all versions):
    • Small: 40x40 millimeters, capacity 10 milliliters.
    • Medium: 45x45 millimeters, capacity 15 milliliters.
    • Large: 45x54 millimeters, capacity 24 milliliters.
    • Extra large: 47x56 millimeters, capacity 30 milliliters.

Miacup

  • Brand from South Africa.
  • Magenta / deep pink and opaque smooth material.
  • 2 air holes under the top rim.
  • Small logo on the inner rim of the bowl (no text).
  • Rings for fingers on the base and on the tail; flat ponytail in the form of a loop.
  • Dimensions:
    • Model 1: 43x53 millimeters, 17 millimeters stem, 21-23 milliliters capacity; Recommended for women under 30 who have not given birth naturally.
    • Model 1: 46x53mm, 17mm stem, 26-27ml capacity; recommended for over 30 years and women who have given birth naturally.

MissCup

  • Brazilian brand (the manufacturer ships the bowls by mail all over the world).
  • Narrow elongated bowl.
  • Smooth surface, opaque silicone.
  • Dimensions:
    • Size B: Recommended for nulliparous women under 30; 40x56 millimeters, 16 millimeters stem, 30 milliliters capacity.
    • Size A: Recommended for nulliparous women over 30; 43x56 millimeters, 16 millimeters stem, 30 milliliters capacity.

Mooncup (in UK)

  • British brand.
  • Due to a dispute with Keeper over name, these bowls are now marketed in the US under the MCUK brand.
  • The original Mooncup had a characteristic yellowish tint, but the latest version is whiter.
  • Rings on the base and on the tail (in the new version, the rings are located along the entire length of the tail); hollow cylindrical tail.
  • Level marks.
  • Six air vents under the lower rim.
  • Dimensions:
    • Size A: 46x50mm, stem 20mm, capacity 12-13mm; Recommended for nulliparous women over 30 and women who have given birth naturally.
    • Size B: 43x50mm, stem 20mm, capacity 14mm; recommended for nulliparous women under the age of 30 and women who have given birth by caesarean section.

Mpower cup

  • Brand from South Africa; only sold in South Africa due to Lunette litigation.
  • Almost transparent soft silicone.
  • Flat ponytail in the shape of a loop.
  • Rings for fingers on the base and on the tail.
  • Two air holes under the rim.
  • Only one size: 47x54 millimeters, 15 millimeters stem, 27 milliliters capacity.

Naturalmamma

  • Italian brand.
  • White opaque material.
  • Conical shape, soft silicone.
  • There are air holes.
  • Finger rings on the base of the bowl and on the stem.
  • Only one size: 44x56mm, 15mm stem, 27mm capacity.

Naturcup

  • Spanish brand; only sold in Spain.
  • 4 large air vents.
  • 3 small finger rings at the base and a ball-shaped tail.
  • 3 lines of marks of liquid volume; the size is indicated on the inside of the bowl.
  • Stiffer ring and softer base.
  • Dimensions:
    • 0: diameter 40 millimeters, length 56 millimeters; recommended for women under 18 who are not sexually active.
    • I: diameter 43 mm, length 65 mm; for women from 18 to 30 years old who have not given birth vaginally.
    • II: diameter 47 millimeters, length 65 millimeters; for women over 30 and women who have given birth vaginally.

Shecup

  • Indian brand.
  • Light pink color.
  • Tail in the form of a knot.
  • Air holes under the bottom ring.
  • Inscription on the inside of the bowl, marks of the volume of the liquid.
  • Vertical lines and one horizontal line for the fingers at the base of the bowl
  • One size: 44x54 millimeters, 5.5 millimeters stem, 16 milliliters capacity.

SI-Bell cup

  • French brand.
  • Translucent white material.
  • Bell shape, soft silicone.
  • Rings for fingers on the ponytail and on the ball of the base.
  • 4 air holes under the rim.
  • Dimensions:
    • S (small): 41x47 mm, stem 27 mm.
    • L (large): 46x52mm, stem 22mm.

Yuuki

  • Czech brand.
  • Transparent smooth material.
  • Finger rings on the base of the bowl and on the tail; hollow cylindrical tail.
  • The brand name is stamped on the inside of the bowl.
  • 4 air slots.
  • Milliliter marks and limit of maximum capacity inside the bowl.
  • Dimensions:
    • Model 1, small; 42x49 millimeters, 20 millimeters stem, 19 milliliters capacity.
    • Model 2, large; 47x55 millimeters, 20 millimeters stem, 29 milliliters capacity.

Tips

  • If you want to keep track of how much blood you lose during your period, buy a cup with milliliter marks.
  • Bowls sold on eBay are often listed under the wrong brand names. Most of them are just repackaged Green Donna bowls (copies of Lunette). Compare the photo of what you are buying with other photos of the product on the Internet before buying.
  • Hollow ponytails are harder to clean than regular ponytails. The surface with the letters will also be more difficult to clean compared to the smooth inner surface. Menstrual blood may clog in the areas around the letters.
  • If you feel the ponytail and are uncomfortable, cut off part or all of the ponytail. Treat the edge so that it does not prick, but remember that in this case you will have to grasp the bowl with your fingers to reach it.
  • The hard cup is easier to reach, but you may feel it inside you. Of course, it also depends on your sensitivity and body characteristics.
  • If you use the short cup when the cervix is ​​high, the cup may "get lost" in the vagina. Do not panic. Take a bath and relax your muscles before removing the bowl. You can also squat down as this will shorten the vaginal canal.
  • Smooth bowls may slip out of hand when removed. However, this problem can be solved by wiping your hands with toilet paper.

Warnings

  • Some women refuse to use Keeper cups because the brand is known for its unethical business practices. The Keeper Inc. owns the Moon Cup brand, although this name was originally used by the UK Mooncup brand, including in the American market. The UK Mooncup got around this limitation by introducing the MCUK brand to the US market.
  • If you are a virgin and have heavy periods, you may find it uncomfortable to use large, wide cups. Look for a bowl that is large, but smaller.
  • If you are allergic to latex, Keeper bowls are not suitable for you as they are made from natural unfilled rubber (latex).If you are allergic to anything else (dust, pollen, food), you may develop a latex allergy due to Keeper bowls. (This brand's Moon Cups (in the US market) are made of silicone and have the same shape.)
  • If you are not buying products that contain BPA, buy a silicone cup. Silicone usually does not contain this substance.

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