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

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The tampons vs. pads debate is a hot one involving plenty of opinions. We'll break down what your options are and how to make a choice. READ MORE 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.

Not only did Superdrug become the first health and beauty retailer in the UK to remove all plastic from its own-brand tampons last year, it also launched an own-brand range of organic menstrual products called Luna. In even better news, the retailer expanded the range to include tampons made with organic cotton and renewable plant material, and a reusable menstrual cup. If you have a low sitting cervix, have really strong pelvic floor muscles or a sensitive bladder Size 1 could be a better choice for you due to the small shape and softer silicone. A common question that people have is whether or not they can use a Lunette Menstrual cup with an IUD. The company says that this is possible and offers the following advice:

I have a weak pelvic floor can I use a cup?

Personally most months I can put the cup in after a morning shower and I don't need to change it until the evening. On day 1 sometimes it feels "heavy" there so I'll change it after about 8 hours. A colleague has exceptionally heavy periods and day 1 and 2 they'll be changing every couple of hours on day 1 but this is far less than they had before they used a cup. Although the manufacturer says the DivaCup should be replaced every 12 months, many people report using them for a lot longer than that.

It does take some practice to get it to not leak, but this is something common to all these products. About the Company Lunette’s mission is to change the world one cup at a time by having honest and inspiring conversations about menstruation. That’s 3x less hassle when compared to a tampon! It might even be possible to sleep through the night of your heaviest flow. Amazing, right? Be prepared for anything — Never again will you find yourself caught out without disposable products on your period. Say goodbye to frantic, last-minute trips to the shop!Do NOT pull on the stem: The stem is used to gain access to the bottom of the cup. If you pull on the stem, it will make the suction stronger and more difficult to remove the cup. This can feel unpleasant or even painful. It will also create a mess since the cup won't be supported or controlled when it exits. We actually can’t say enough good things about this one and it gets a solid two-thumbs up from us here . It can always be found on our list of the best period cups of the year, and it’s been this way for years! Relax: The most important thing to remember is to relax and take your time. There’s no need to rush. Each cup has been vetted by our in-house team to ensure it meets certain medical and business standards. Read more about our process. Pricing guide The suction seal ensures that no menstrual fluid can escape. Instead, it’s collected in the cup. You can wear the Lunette for 8-12 hours (or a little bit less if you have a very heavy flow).

There is a whole range of options for menstrual cup firmness. Some people prefer stiff cups which just “pop” open once inside of you. This makes them very easy to insert, with minimal fuss and hassle. Another concern that many people have during their period is worrying about smells. Thankfully, we’re all about taking care of period woes, which is why we’ve got a number of secrets to share with you to ensure your menstrual cup is always fresh and free of any funky smells. DivaCups are made of clear, medical-grade silicone. They’re slightly longer than other brands, which makes them an especially good fit if your cervix is high in your vagina. According to contraceptive ring instructions, you'll remove the ring after 21 days and your periods will be during the ring-free week.I love that it doesn’t have holes in it. It felt easier to clean than the other ones with holes or ridges. I was actually pretty content with tampons, but heard about this from a friend and I’m so happy that I make the switch. To remove it, be sure to squeeze with the muscles in your pelvis and you’ll find it much easier.” Find the Best Prices Colours We advise boiling your cup for 20 minutes between each menstrual cycle to keep it fresh and clean, but if you forgot or didn’t have time to boil it, you can sanitize the cup with our handy Cup Wipes, or wipe it down with rubbing alcohol. Once you get home, make sure to boil that cup for 20 minutes! How to get rid of lingering odor Some people also opt to wear a panty liner or period underwear in addition to the cup. How do you remove a menstrual cup without making a mess?

Absolutely NOT. I have never been able to use tampons I just can't get them in right, too drying and irritating on putting in and removing, I can always feel them. However with a cup from the very first time it was perfect. Easy to get in and doesn't need to be positioned high as tampons. Once it’s is full, it’s full. The menstrual fluid has to go somewhere and most often, it’ll spill over the sides of your Lunette and leak onto your pad or underwear. My Sanitary Cup is Leaking! You shouldn't be able to feel the cup at all once it's in place. If you can feel it, it's not inserted properly or you need to trim/cut off the stem. If it's definitely in place and the stem has been trimmed then it's possible that it's not quite the right cup for you. It will still work but isn't the optimum cup for you. Read our article on "choosing a menstrual cup."We also have a "menstrual cup comparison chart" to help you find the perfect one for you. Do I have to remove the menstrual cup when I go to the toilet? In terms of capacity, length, diameter and firmness, the small sizes of each cup and the large versions of each one are almost identical. The Diva Cup does have holes in it to assist with suction, but this can make it a bit harder to clean. The Lunette is smooth.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.