Lunette Menstrual Cup - Violet - Reusable Model 1 Menstrual Cup for Light Flow

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Lunette has partnered with a few different organizations and their goal is to work towards positive change for women in the developing world. Their goal is to bring affordable, sustainable period products to women and girls everywhere. Let’s explore the question in a few different categories to help you figure out which one will work best for you. Period Cup vs Tampons: One Similarity Size. While different manufacturers will have their own names, most cups are offered in small or large sizes. Smaller sizes are typically intended for lighter flow days and people who are new to menstrual cups. Larger sizes are for heavier flow days, those with menstrual cup experience, and people who have had two or more vaginal births. After your period is done and you’ve disinfected it, store it NOT in an airtight container. This is the worst possible thing you can do to your cup besides it’s a bacteria breeding ground. They like to breathe. Store it in the bag that came with your period cup, or wrap it loosely in a paper towel and put in a drawer.

The Keeper is the only latex menstrual cup in our lineup. It’s a brown color and some people describe it as less flexible, which may make it harder to insert. On the other hand, it will last for years because of its latex construction. If you have to use your menstrual cup a few times away from home, be sure to clean it well when you do get home. How often to Replace It? Heavy bleeding: Needing to change a high-absorbency tampon or pad every three to four hours, though you may prefer to change more frequently.
Very heavy bleeding or Gushing:
Protection hardly works at all. You would need to change the highest absorbency tampon or pad every hour or two. How does the menstrual cup differ from the tampon?Take a deep breath and actively push the cup down with your pelvic muscles as you reach in to pull it out. The choice really is up to you! You’ll likely be pretty happy with either of these reusable menstrual cups. The Lunette Menstrual Cup has a secure, fixed placement that means you’ll never need to limit yourself when on your period. You can play sports, lie down or even swim; the cup moves with your body to guarantee all-day protection. Plus, our cup comes with its own cute little pouch, meaning you can keep it with you and simply take it out when you need it. Your body is amazing and should be treated with the love and attention it deserves . From treating the skin down there with special care, to listening to your body and supporting it's balance - we've got you covered. Our range of clean and effective products are made to support your body! Maintaining a happy and healthy body, and vulvovaginal eco-system, is about taking care of yourself today – and each day of your cycle.

It works well (doesn’t leak!) and is easy to insert and remove. I’d recommend the Lunette to all my friends. It’s one of the most expensive ones you can buy, but for the quality, it’s worth it. I love that it’s made in Europe too (where I live). The rim is prominent but not stiff and uncomfortable.” Cups come in different sizes so change frequency is also influenced by the capacity of the cup. Read our full article "How Often To Empty Your Menstrual Cup." Can I put a menstrual cup in before my period starts? Squeeze bottom to release suction: This is the key — the bottom of the cup has ridges for gripping. Grip the bottom and tweak the cup to the side. The idea is to pull an edge away from the vaginal wall to release the suction. You will hear or feel it when this happens. A menstrual cup is better for these activities because it has a higher capacity than tampons. There is also no string hanging out like with tampons. When Traveling You just have to remember to empty, and then reinsert it before you go to bed. When you wake up in the morning, take it out when you get up.Cleaning during your period: First, tip the blood into the toilet. Rinse with cold water and then wash with warm water. Use Lunette’s specially formulated menstrual cup wash to make it squeaky clean. Determining how full a menstrual cup may be requires a little mental math and an understanding of your own flow. While you can wear a menstrual cup for up to 12 hours, you will need to empty it more frequently on heavy flow days. Do menstrual cups leak when you lay down?

The absorbing capacity of a tampon is given in grammes and the capacity of the menstrual cup in millilitres. One ml of menstrual blood is comparable with a gramme, so the capacity of tampons and menstrual cups are comparable. The capacity of the Lunette menstrual cup is 25 ml (model 1) and 30 ml (model 2). The absorbing capacity of a tampon is 6-18 g. I've got an average flow so only need to empty it morning and evening so I'm normally at home. More details are in our separate article "can i go to the toilet while using a menstrual cup." Can my menstrual cup get lost in me?Save money — On average, menstruators will use 22 disposable products during a cycle — that adds up to a whopping 12,000 during a lifetime! A single menstrual cup, however, can be reused for years before needing to be replaced. The company recommends that people with a light to normal flow use Model 1. Lunette defines a light flow as someone who needs to change a regular or light pad only 2-3x a day. Try different folds that accentuate the insertion poin: Most menstruators use the typical C-fold. However, there are many ways to fold a Lunette. The video here will show you nine different folds. The Lunette has a capacity 3x more than a jumbo tampon. Who wants to stop an epic journey to deal with their period? Yeah, didn’t think so.