Fuck Yeah Menstrual Cups

And other reusable menstrual products :)
Feel free to submit your successes, reviews, problems or reccomendations - anything to do with cups, and ask us questions on anything you're having trouble with or want to query!
Between us, we have 2 Mooncups (MCUK's), a Lunette, a LadyCup and 2 Melunas in addition to first-hand experience with Keeper and Softcups - so we can give first hand advice on those specific cups; however we'd gladly welcome information from users of other brands, so do submit things!

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It's a good thing I decided to wait before cutting the ball off of my meluna because I would have been majorly screwed if I would have actually done it. I got my cup like 3 days before my period and even on the day right before (when I asked my question) the farthest I could get it up still had the ball poking out. But then when I actually got my period it went all the way in perfectly and I really needed the ball to reach it. When they say your cervix moves, it's not a small amount at all

Asked by Anonymous

Oooh good call :D

Haha indeed!

I'm hoping to get my first cup soon but I can't decide between the ladycup or the divacup. I'm 17, still a virgin, and have a pretty average flow. So which do you think would be better for me?

Asked by Anonymous

Both the Divacup and Ladycup are good cups, however since I’ve never personally used either of them, I can’t really recommend one over the other. Choosing a cup is also down to personal preference and needs, and while we can give advice, we’re not equipped to tell you what specific cup to get.

But first thing’s first: have you checked the height of your cervix during your period? It tends to sit lower than when you’re not menstruating, and it’s an important factor when considering cups. You don’t want a cup that is too long in the body — since stems can be trimmed — because it could stick out and cause leaking (your cervix ideally sits inside or above the cup), and you probably don’t want something that’s too short since well… it makes removal a bit of a chore.

Easiest way to do this is to just stick a finger or two into your vagina while you’re menstruating and try and find your cervix. It’ll be to the side and towards the back as opposed to the end of your vagina (kind of like your face isn’t at the “end” of your head :P).

An uncut Divacup and Ladycup are both roughly the same length, however the Divacup can only be shortened to 57mm whereas a Ladycup can be shortened to 48mm or 52mm depending on which size you purchase.

The next thing apart from size that people look at is diameter. This isn’t a serious consideration, since the female body can technically accommodate pretty much any diameter cup, but it’s understandable if you prefer a smaller diameter, especially if you aren’t used to having things inserted in your vagina. In general, Ladycups tend to be smaller.

In terms of capacity, menstrual cups can generally hold more than a tampon or pad, so if your flow’s pretty average, you should be fine with either :P

So… I guess what I’m saying is that if you prefer a smaller cup, go for the Ladycup, but if you’d like a larger one… go for the Divacup?

- S

Hello! I just recently purchased a diva cup after using a medium soft meluna for a while. My meluna (even when inserted properly) started leaking because It just wasn't big enough for me. After looking at size charts for a really long time I took a big risk and bought the size B of a diva cup. The larger cup works very well. However, I am an 18 year old girl who has never had a baby but who has regular sex. My question is, do I have a huge vagina!? I know this is very petty and stupid though...

Asked by Anonymous

No, you do not have a huge vagina. Or a loose one. Or whatever :P

It’s all down to your pelvic muscles. Extremely strong or tense pelvic muscles will make your vagina seem “tight” or “small.” Given that you have regular sex, you’re used to having things inserted, so your muscles relax, and the same thing happens when you use a cup, if that makes any sense :)

So I just got a medium classic meluna with a ball stem (it's my first cup ever) and I guess I'm pretty short inside because no matter how hard I try to get it in farther, the stem is still close enough to the outside that it bothers me. Do you think it'd be okay to cut it off like you would with a standard stem or would that not be the best idea with the ball? Because I haven't really needed to use the ball at all to pull it out since it's so low

Asked by Anonymous

If the stem is being annoying and you’re not using it, then I think cutting it off might be your best choice — would cutting it off compromise the thickness of the bottom of the cup? You could try turning the cup inside out and seeing how that works before you take the plunge :)

Do let us know how you get on!

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Have recently purchased a new large Mooncup (MCUK) because I was experiencing serious leaking and overflowing.
Here it is next to my small clear Lunette and my small, old style Mooncup.
My Lunette looks so stained next to the bright whiteness of my new Mooncup :’)
EDIT: It’s normal for cups to get a bit stained from use, but it can be reversed with a bit of peroxide (rinse it out really well afterwards though!). Also, try to avoid rinsing your cup with hot water, as that tends to “cook” the stain into the cup :)

Have recently purchased a new large Mooncup (MCUK) because I was experiencing serious leaking and overflowing.

Here it is next to my small clear Lunette and my small, old style Mooncup.

My Lunette looks so stained next to the bright whiteness of my new Mooncup :’)

EDIT: It’s normal for cups to get a bit stained from use, but it can be reversed with a bit of peroxide (rinse it out really well afterwards though!). Also, try to avoid rinsing your cup with hot water, as that tends to “cook” the stain into the cup :)

Okay I have a diva cup and when I insert it I still don't think it's opening all the way. I've tried the spinning 360 but can't do it by the stim alone and otherwise I think it'd just undo suction. And if I run my finger all the way around the rim I can feel that it's not the shape it is when it's not inserted so does this mean its not fully opened?

Asked by Anonymous

Do you find yourself leaking within minutes of leaving the bathroom when it’s like that?

While the shape of the cup is a good indication of whether or not it’s opened, sometimes our bodies kind of “push” on the cup and distort the shape without affecting suction.

As long as you’re not leaking everywhere, you should be okay :)

I've been a dedicated cup user for about a year now. Everything's been going great until I switched birth control, now I'm having trouble getting the cup in far enough for it to be comfortable. Do you know if this is something that the birth control can be doing, or is it just an odd coincidence? Thanks!

Asked by Anonymous

Hi,

Unfortunately without knowing what birth control you’re on, it’s very difficult to tell. I’ve never personally heard of any birth control making it difficult to insert a cup, but I don’t doubt that it is possible.

Perhaps ask your doctor?

Sorry for being a bit useless, but do let us know how to get on!

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Although it is more ethical to use a menstrual cup I find it a hassle as because of my heavy flow I have to change it every two hours, which isn't much difference from a tampon. It also means at night I stain the sheets. Are there any other alternative menstrual products?

Asked by pproudfoot

Hey,

Really sorry to hear that :/

Off the top of my head I can think of reusable pads and sea sponges. And I think I’ve seen reusable tampons as well somewhere.

Hope this was a bit helpful?

-S

Omg I love menstrual cups!! I recently got an IUD 2 weeks ago though, so I'm waiting for it to kind of "settle" before I start using MC's again. I have 4 cups, Lunette and Fleurcup (both in size Small and Large). But yes I fell hopelessly in love with them! In fact I just ordered 3 Meluna's lol!! <3

Asked by Anonymous

Haha awesome! :D