Remember those 10,000 tampons? They’re far more expensive than a few periodcups over a lifetime. Make the switch today and get ready to save money, and lots of it. Better for your Health We highly recommend to use only our cleaning products because they are the only ones that have been made exclusively for Lunette cups. If you do however experience more yeast infections with the Lunette Cup, then you might need to clean it a bit better. Consider boiling it between periods for 5 minutes in a pot on the stove.

The bad news is that there is a learning curve to inserting it correctly. It takes most people a few cycles to become really confident that it won’t leak. If you want a high quality menstrual cup, you can’t go wrong with the Lunette Cup. It’s manufactured in Finland of the highest quality silicone. Lunette is a company who is serious about providing a great product. The Lunette can can last for years, while the average person uses 10,000+ tamponsduring a lifetime. A handful of sanitary cups vs thousands of tampons? It’s a serious win for the environment. A menstrual cup is a reusable device worn inside the vagina that creates a seal against your vaginal wall and collects menstrual blood rather than absorbing it like a tampon. Menstrual Cups come in all shapes and sizes and most commonly are made of medical grade silicone. They are just as safe as tampons but most importantly they are more comfortable and make your period easier to manage. Are menstrual cups messy to use?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. 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.

Many people want to know how does it work? If you’re familiar with other menstrual cups like the Diva Cup (made in Canada), Lena Cup (made in the USA), or MoonCup (made in the United Kingdom), it’s exactly the same. However, if you have a stiff menstrual cup, you may have noticed that it takes a looooooong time to pee. This is because the urethra and vagina are in the same area, and if your cup pushes strongly against your walls, it can restrict the urethra slightly. So the same amount of pee has a smaller tube to go out of.

Save yourself time, hassle and money and get yourself the Lunette Cup. The company says that their cups can last for a “few years.” In our experience, most people find that it lasts for around five years before they need to replace it.

Maybe you’ve slept through the entire night with your Lunette Cup in. Then, you had some difficulty removing it in the morning. You start to worry because your cup has been in for 10 or 11 hours. Some said it took five periods before they got it right! When you try the cup for the first time read the instructions well and try to be as relaxed as possible. Try different kinds of foldings and positions and get to know your body. When choosing a menstrual cup, it’s important to consider your flow type,” advises Lucy Lettice, co-founder of &Sisters , the UK’s largest plastic-free period care brand. For lighter flows, she recommends mixing a menstrual cup with reusable pads. Most people feel a bit nervous about using a menstrual cup like the Lunette for the first time. It’s a LOT bigger than a tampon, and you might wonder if it’s really comfortable to use.For many, there is a learning curve when it comes to the first few cycles. Not to worry! We’re the go-to-people for any menstrual cup questions you may have. Seriously, any. Spotting: A drop or two of blood, not even requiring a sanitary pad though you may prefer to use one. 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? Boil your cup: Popping your menstrual cup into boiling water for 5-10 minutes before and after your period will help to maintain the cleanliness of the cup and the health of your vagina. Just make sure you’re using a deep pot to boil water in or you may risk burning or warping the cup.