Mooncup® Original- Size A for Those over 30 OR After Vaginal Birth- The Original Silicone Menstrual Cup

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Discreet (36%) ' It worked perfectly when I went on holiday and fit in my handbag and is discreet if I need it when I'm out and about.' Absolutely – you can still use a menstrual cup if you've never had sex! "You can start using a menstrual cup from your first period," advises Stephanie. "It may feel uncomfortable at first, but don’t force it. It’s best to choose a brand which offers smaller sizes if you're a beginner with menstrual cups."

Mooncup The Mooncup is designed by women for your comfort and convenience. Made in the UK, the soft medical grade silicone Mooncup holds three times as much as a tampon, making it great for heavy days. And, because it’s non-absorbent, it won’t cause dryness when your period’s light. You only need one Mooncup, which lasts for years. Suitable for women with sensitive skin and allergies. Unlike tampons, the Mooncup won’t expose your body to pesticides or bleaches, leave fibres behind or dry you out. And because there’s no string, the Mooncup is completely discreet, whatever you’re wearing. Ideal for travelling, swimming, and exercise.Menstrual cups are reusable silicone cups that you insert into your vagina like a tampon to collect menstrual fluid. In our survey, people were overall more positive about their experiences with menstrual cups than negative – 61% said they liked them compared with other sanitary products. Reusable period products were unheard of when we first started. There was no category for sustainable period products on supermarkets’ period aisles. People didn’t talk about periods and were revolted by what we were doing. To bring reusable period products to the mainstream, we’ve needed to do some serious taboo busting! Thankfully, the concept has gained more widespread popularity and recognition since the early 2000s when the Mooncup menstrual cup was invented. Who invented the Mooncup? Most brands have at least two sizes, one that's a bit smaller for users who are under 30 and have not given birth vaginally, and one that's slightly larger for those who have given birth vaginally, or are over 30. Some brands offer a specific smaller teen size, too.

In 2023, Mooncup officially join the &SISTERS family, a family-run sustainable period care brand specialising in compostable pads, tampons and liners. Good value for money/saves money over time (46%) 'They are just like using sanitary towels and pads but cheaper – a good money-saving option.' Plus, we reveal how users rated popular brands including Mooncup, Divacup, Tampax and Boots for things like comfort and leak protection, based on our unique survey of menstrual cup users. The Mooncup sits lower than a tampon and works by collecting the menstrual blood. The Mooncup is held in place by the vaginal muscles and can be emptied, rinsed and reinserted every four to eight hours. It can be used safely when travelling, swimming or exercising. Frequently Asked Questions about using a MooncupDifficult to take out (20%) 'I t takes a while to perfect how to take them out... this definitely caused issues at first!' Some brands, including DivaCup and Lunette, sell menstrual cup cleansers, and there are also wipes available (which could put a bit of a dent in the eco-credentials of your cup).

Menstrual cups are becoming increasingly popular, and it's not difficult to see why. They don't dry out the vagina like tampons can, nor do they contain any harmful substances. They're also reusable, eco-friendly and don't create any waste – and, if we're talking money, they're cheaper in the long run. A convincing argument, right? Some respondents in our survey said it took a while to get used to their menstrual cup and find a comfortable position, but overall 61% told us they liked or loved their menstrual cup. It was designed by women as a convenient, safe and eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads. The Mooncup was the first ever menstrual cup to be made from medical grade silicone; a hypoallergenic alternative to rubber which had previously been linked to latex allergies. The last few months I have been plagued with really heavy menstrual cycles, so much so I would soak a pad every hour. As I never got on with Tampons I took to sleeping in the bath. Since I discovered Mooncup I have managed to get a good night’s sleep! As the cup holds a lot more than a pad and for me has not leaked I can safely say these last 3 days have been the happiest I have been, not to mention well rested. I would recommend this to anyone with heavy periods.” – Nic Choose size B if you are under 30 years old and have not given birth vaginally. The size B Mooncup holds up to 28.8ml. of fluid and is 43mm. in diameter and 50mm. in length. Buy Mooncup size B.I should note that I’m a virgin and have never even used a tampon before, so don’t worry that it’ll be too big or that you need to try a tampon first or anything like that! l’Il admit that I wanted to throw it across the room at first attempt, but once I’d gotten it in for the first time, I knew I was onto a winner. (I use the punch down fold, I’d recommend it).”– Laura

Not sure menstrual cups are for you? See our full guide to eco menstrual products for alternative options including period pants, washable pads and reusable tampon applicators A menstrual cup is a small, foldable, reusable device made from silicone, rubber or plastic that collects, rather than absorbs, the menstrual blood when inserted into the vagina. Mooncup ® is the brand name of the first medical grade silicone menstrual cup in the world. What is a Mooncup? The Mooncup is designed by women for your comfort and convenience. Made in the UK, the soft medical grade silicone Mooncup holds three times as much as a tampon, making it great for heavy days. And, because it’s non-absorbent, it won’t cause dryness when your period’s light. You only need one Mooncup, which lasts for years. Suitable for women with sensitive skin and allergies. Unlike tampons, the Mooncup won’t expose your body to pesticides or bleaches, leave fibres behind or dry you out. And because there’s no string, the Mooncup is completely discreet, whatever you’re wearing. Ideal for travelling, swimming, and exercise. Uncomfortable (16%) ' I started out loving them but over time they started to cause me pain. My body shape has changed and I think my cervix moved. I had to cut use right down.' Been using my Mooncup about 6 months now and love it, really easy to use and never had any leaks unlike with tampons. I have really heavy periods and used to need to change tampons regularly (1-2hrs!) which was difficult at work, don’t have that problem any longer because the mooncup is definitely up to the job which takes away a lot of stress. I was nervous about emptying it in public toilets but you really only need a small amount of water to rinse it out and a little bottle of water takes up less room in my bag than a massive pile of tampons! I would recommend it to any woman, it really is amazing :)” – BeccaHer cup was met with resistance from the public. Perhaps ahead of its time, the idea was shelved due to the rise in the popularity of disposables and the invention of the applicator tampon. But it was the real Mooncup users who helped to smash the menstrual taboo. We have long known that word of mouth recommendation has been the key to the Mooncup® menstrual cup moving from ‘hippy’ alternative to the go-to period product. We know that there is no such thing as a typical #RealMooncupUser: each one of us is unique, united by a mission to have a more positive, healthy and eco-friendly period. A complete game changer. I can’t believe it took me this long to make the switch! It feels so much more hygienic, my cramps have definitely reduced since using it, and it’s better for the environment. I’m also saving money no longer having to buy tampons!” – Nicola