Menstrual Cup - Reusable Period Cup – Medical-Grade Silicone

Regarding a menstrual cup in general: I want to shout from the rooftops about how amazing this is! For the first time since I hit puberty, I don't have any worries about my period. It took a few tries to really get the hang of inserting and removing the cup, and it required a new familiarity with my own anatomy, but it went much better than I expected. I've found the punch-down fold works the best for me and opens consistently without anything more than wiggling the bottom of the cup. It typically takes a bit of pushing with my pelvic floor muscles to get the cup into a position where I can get a good grip to break the seal and remove it, but after a bit of practice I can do it fairly quickly. I also find I have to fold the cup a bit in order to pull it out comfortably - once I have the bottom pinched and the seal broken, I work it down to where I can use my pointer and middle fingers to wrap the bottom of the cup around my thumb on the other side, a bit like the "C" or "U" fold. Fair warning: you get a good look at the fluids whenever you empty the cup. If you're squeamish, it can be pretty gross, but I think it's really cool to be able to get an accurate measurement of exactly how much is coming out. When I first heard about menstrual cups, I didn't think I could ever use one; I just wasn't that comfortable with my own anatomy, and the idea of having to reach two fingers inside to remove it was enough to keep me from trying it. However, after doing a lot of research, I decided it was worth a try; if it was really that bad, all these other women wouldn't be raving about theirs! It took me two days to be comfortable with using it, and with more and more practice I'm taking less time to remove, empty, and reinsert it. For all you girls/women out there who are nervous about giving it a try, you can do it! Regarding the Lunette Cup specifically: I have not tried other menstrual cups, but I went with the Lunette because I couldn't find any complaints about it, unlike the Diva Cup. My cervix is at an average depth - on the first day of my period, I can feel it with the tip of my middle finger just before my second knuckle reaches my vaginal opening (Seriously, ladies, find your cervix! I was intimidated, but it was easy). I have no trouble getting a good seal with the Lunette Cup, and it sits comfortably with the base of the cup (where it meets the stem) tucked just behind my pubic bone. I don't have any desire to remove the stem on this cup; it is soft and flexible, and I only feel it for a few minutes after insertion or after using the restroom, and it isn't much more noticeable than a tampon string. The ribs/rings at the base of the cup make removal very easy; without them, the silicone would likely be too slippery to get a good grip, making removal tricky. I have heard that the suction holes around the rim of the Lunette are larger than those on other brands, and I have never had an issue with them clogging; they clear without any effort when I rinse the cup in the sink. I do not know how the stiffness of the silicone for this cup compares to that for others, but I have no issue keeping the cup folded while I insert it, and it always pops open from a punch-down fold without any problems. Final thoughts: I'm a believer! I will be hard-pressed to go back to pads or tampons for very long, if at all. If you're curious or have reservations of your own, please ask me questions! (Almost) nothing is too personal!

I just finished my first cycle using this Lunette cup and thought it'd be a good time to post a review. Overall Experience: On the day I knew my period was coming, I was able to put the cup in and leave in all day just in case! It was great not having to worry about it or checking all the time to see if it was time to put a tampon in. On the second day, when it had actually started flowing, I wore the cup for about 6-7 hours and it worked great! No leaks at all! I was like WOW, do I already have this down? (I read A LOT of reviews and most said there is a learning curve, which I do agree with, but I was surprised at how easily I got it!) On the third day, which is probably my heaviest, I wore the cup for about 9 hours and it didn't leak once again! I was still so surprised. On the fourth day, this is when it all changed. This day is heavy too and a few hours after putting it in, it didn't feel quite right down there so I checked it out and it leaked! Yes leaked! I was freaked out because I was at work and there was blood everywhere (sorry, TMI). Since I was freaked out I wasn't able to reinsert it so for the time being I had to put a tampon in (which I hated doing, I could already tell the difference and I hated it!) On the last day, I was determined to make it work again since it worked so well in the beginning... And it did! I wore it for 11 hours with no leaks at all. Woohoo! Insertion/Removal: So far I have found the recommended "C" fold to work best for me even though it is a little wide (I am not a virgin so that may help). It pops open really easy! Plus I don't feel it at all, it's SO much more comfortable than a tampon. I ran 2 times while the cup was in and it worked great still but it did work itself up pretty far and at first I freaked out but did the "bearing down" technique and it wiggled down. To remove it I just always pinch the bottom and wiggle it and then take it out. So I never had a problem removing it or it getting stuck. I also never found it too terribly messy. Seal/Position: So the key is to get it in the correct position and to make sure it is "sealed". I am pretty sure the day it leaked I accidentally inserted it too far up and it wasn't sealed all the way. So it should sit LOW! I still have the stem on mine (doesn't bother me!) and it does stick out a little or you can feel it right inside. It is hard to turn it completely to seal it, I just tend to wiggle it up and down and make sure it's open (sometimes it feels flat to me but still works!) and then I tug on the stem and if it doesn't budge then it's sealed! I recommend wearing a liner at first just in case (that's what I did) and eventually once I get the technique down 100% I will stop wearing a liner. I still give this cup a 5 star rating even though I did have that bad leaking experience because overall it was so great! I will never go back to tampons!

ABOUT ME: 21-year-old, virgin, never used a tampon let alone a menstrual cup. I heard of menstrual cups on Facebook (The Diva Cup) and had done a ton of research on cups and found Lunette instead of Diva. The Lunette definitely has better reviews than the Diva as the Lune Group Company has a quiz you can take to ensure you get the proper sized cup for YOUR body. Not all cups are the same! PACKAGING/PRICE: When my cup arrived, it was in its nice little box, just like advertised. The cup is 110% worth the $40. INSERTION: (Boiled my cup previous to use) it's is a little tricky, but I soon caught onto it and putting it in/taking it out became a breeze, don't be scared to get to know yourself down there (just make sure your hands are clean)! Find where your cervix is to ensure you are placing the cup properly to avoid leaks. I do want to mention that when you are inserting the cup, to make sure it's wet around the edges (I just use warm water) it will make getting the cup in much easier. FOLDS: I like to use what's called the "punch fold" as I find it easiest for me when inserting the cup but there are other folds that you can easily look up online if you find that the punch fold doesn't work for you. USING: I didn't even feel the cup when I was using it. I basically forgot I was on my period. I am able to workout, wear what I want, and do what I want without having to worry about leaks or changing my pad. You can safely wear the cup up to 12 hours, which I loved. Even on my heaviest flow day, I didn't have any leaks and was able to go out with friends without having to worry about my period. I also wore it overnight, no leaks! REMOVAL/CLEANING: When it is time to empty your cup, it's super easy and not as "gross" as some girls may think. Always, always, always wash your hands before removing your cup! I found it easiest to sit down on the toilet when removing it, I just reach my index finger and thumb slightly in, pinch the grippy handle and pull SLOWLY, it's not a race! You may hear a slight "pop" when the cup releases the suction, that's when you pinch the cup from the bottom and pull it out. Cleaning is easy as well: I always rinsed mine with cold water until it was clean, then warm water to sanitize it. Then you are good to pop it back in! After your period is over, just boil it and put it in its storage bag until next time! Always boil your cup before and after every period :) OVERALL: I encourage you to try a menstrual cup, it WILL make your life easier during your period!! I am happy that I finally did, my period is easier to handle and not so dreadful thanks to this little pink cup.

This.Is.AMAZING! I was researching which cup to use because I do not like pads or tampons. Pads made me feel like I was wearing a diaper and were always getting misshapen during the night and tampons dried me out so much it hurt sometimes to pull them out. Cups are where it's at, but this one in particular. I've only used two: Soft Cups and Lunette. SOFT CUPS: I started off with the soft cups because they were at my local pharmacy for the first time around the time I started researching. They were okay. Little better than a tampon. Still some leakage, but not as much, but I still had to wear a pad or panty liner to catch those spots that would leak. Could wear them for long periods of time, but they would not stay in place and I would ultimately go to the restroom frequently and see that half of the cup was coming out of me. On top of that the Soft cups have a very large rim. VERY large! Which is okay if you have a wide vagina, but if not it's very uncomfortable. One I would stay away from for younger girls just hitting puberty. The biggest pro for soft cups is that they are available in most pharmacies now. The biggest con is that they are disposable, and just like with pads and tampons you have to keep buying more and more and they come in very small amounts and you use up a lot of them at first trying to get the hang of it. LUNETTE MENSTRUAL CUP!: I love it! I'm on my second period using this cup and I just love it. NO LEAKING (when you put it in correctly and BEFORE you start your period). Perhaps I didn't experience much of the frustration with getting it in as other reviews I've read because I had some experience with the soft cups, but after a couple tries and some adjustments (found myself cutting off many of the ridges on the stem for more comfort) I've found the fastest and most comfortable way to get it in there and once you learn that you'll be completely comfortable and barely remember it's in there. I love that it is reusable so I don't have to buy another one unless I lose this one or (if I'm picky) it gets discolored. You can wear it no matter how light or heavy your flow is. You can actually wear it before your period arrives when you expect it so there are no leaks whatsoever. I've only had one leak with this cup and that is because I didn't put it in properly. I've found that wiping the lining of my vagina before putting the cup back in helps secure it in place. BE WARNED, this product is not for the squeamish. I'm still surprised when I meet women who can't stand the sight of blood or don't like their vagina's. If you are one of them stay away from this product. You need to be very comfortable touching yourself and getting messy using this product, especially if you have a heavy flow. There are so many awesome things I can say about this cup, but the biggest pros are: (1) It's reusable, (2) It's comfortable, (3) It stays in place, (4) It's cost effective (buy once, use forever), (5) you can leave it in for hours at a time without worrying about leaking or toxic shock, (6) you can start using before your period, (7) It really is leak proof when you use it correctly and the right size -- I wore it on my wedding day. I trust it that much. The only con is it's messy. That's it. You have to pull it out, pour out the contents and take it to a sink to wash it, which may seem like an inconvenience if you are not at home or in a personal area, but there is a simple solution to this problem; make sure you're at home or in an area that is a little more personal before taking it out. This isn't a pad or tampon you have to switch every couple of hours. You can leave this in for HALF A DAY! I've actually left it in for longer when I had to and no problems.

People are not lying when they say that this product is life changing! My flow is very inconsistent, some days are really heavy and some are super light and there's just no way for me to predict when that will be so I would sometimes remove a tampon after several hours that was nowhere near saturated, that would irritate the tissues and feel very uncomfortable. I also would often feel tampons while wearing them and hated it. I also can't stand pads because they feel like a hot, sweaty sauna down there. So I thought I was stuck with tampons and the uncomfortable threat of TSS hanging over my head. Thankfully one day I decided to ask Google if there were other options and lo-and-behold I discovered the menstrual cup. I only wish I had known about it sooner!!! After quite a bit of research and review reading I decided on the lunette because it seemed somewhat narrower and easier to clean. It has been pretty awesome. People talk about the learning curve and it's true one exists, but it really only took me a couple tries to get the hang of it, not several months. The design is great and learning different folds for insertion really helps. The fold they tell you to use on the box isn't the best for everyone. The one that works best for me is the Origami fold. Some people talk about using it in public restrooms as a problem, but I just bought a small squirt bottle to keep (empty) in my purse that I fill up with water before I enter the stall and can use that to rinse it before putting it back in. I also keep a small pouch of disposable wet-wipes in my purse to clean off my fingers and dispose of those in the tampon box in the stall. Easy peasy, and the wipes and bottle take up less room in my purse than the tampons and pantiliners that I used to carry around with me all the time! Over the long run these are so much cheaper, easier and more user friendly, not to mention earth friendly, than other options. I seriously wish everyone knew about them haha I know they might not be the best option for everyone, but I feel like a lot more people would use them if they knew they existed! If you're having doubts I would just go for it, I haven't regretted leaving tampons and pads behind one bit!! **One side note** I did a "dry run" I.E. I put it in before my period to try and get a feel for it. (You're vaginal canal and uterus are shaped slightly differently when you're on your period so dry run is not all that helpful, though it went in just fine) I didn't put it in necessarily correctly and the cup migrated upward and got pretty well suctioned to my cervix. I couldn't feel any discomfort, but when I tried to remove it it was much farther up and breaking the suction seal was slightly uncomfortable and I could only grab the bare end of the little handle, which was slippery so I couldn't pull. BUT you don't need to go to a doctor if this happens! IT WILL COME OUT. Relax, breathe, get in a nice bath and bear down as if you're trying to have a bowel movement. The muscles will begin to push the cup downward then you can SLOWLY wiggle it downward until it comes out. If this happens to you you're best option is to remain calm. If you panic your muscles tense up around it and it gets stuck even worse. Trust me, you'll be just fine and the cup is STILL better than tampons.

I feel kind of odd reviewing a menstural cup but this product has changed my life for the better and I have to share the good news. I have been using the Lunette cup (clear) for a little over 2 years now and will never, ever go back to tampons again. A little background. I have always had a heavy flow that lasted several days with severe cramping in the first two days. I have had one child, c-section, but after fully dilating and 45 minutes of unsuccessful pushing. I am mentioning that because they tell you to get different sizes based upon pre or post childbirth. I ordered size 2. After childbirth, I had a Paragard IUD inserted. With the Paragard, my flow in the first few days is a bit heavier than normal but a lot heavier than the average person. This meant I was changing the Ultra Plus size tampons every hour for the first day and every 2-3 hours the second day. Even with frequent changing, I had a lot of leaks. Not fun. With the cup, I empty it every 4 to 5 hours the first day, and 3 times a day on the second day. No leaks but I wear a panty liner when in public on the first day just in case. After the second day, I empty it in the morning and before bed. So easy. This makes emptying it in public a non issue for most of my cycle and it would probably be a non issue everyday for most people with normal flows. I don't know how this cup compares to other cups but I chose the Lunette after extensive research. This cup supposedly holds the most compared to the Diva and Moon cup. It does hold a lot. It is much more comfortable than a tampon and my cramping is not as bad when I use the cup. I am not sure what about the cup lessens cramping pain but I had to use tampons last week for a couple of days because I was out of town when my period started and the cramping was awful. There is a learning curve. At first, I was afraid to cut the stem and it took a few cycles to get good enough at removing it without making a mess. I always keep wet wipes in my purse for this reason. If I have to empty it in public restrooms, I simply empty it, wipe it out with toilet paper, and put it back. I use wet wipes to clean my hands a little before leaving the stall. At home, I empty it and rinse it with water in the sink. I used to wash it with soap every day but I think this caused a yeast infection. If you must wash it, do not use antibacterial soap as this will interfere with the natural bacteria populations in your vagina. Before the first use and after the last use, I sterilize it by putting it in boiling water for 10 minutes. Overall, this is an awesome cup and I totally recommend it for anyone with a heavy flow. I have heard that IUDs are bad for the cup but I have not had any problems. Feel free to ask any questions.

I tried and really am a neat freak and careful about what I put on my skin/body. Good for heavy flow if you change it every few hours (like a pad or tampon I suppose) and wear a liner/thin pad. Great for light bleeding, but I would wear a liner at the very least. I feel that for me, I could not wear this past the first day of starting menses due to the inconvenience of having to sterilze the cup after every removal. Sanitizing involves using the wipes they recommend (with I don't know what chemicals) or boiling the cup. Due to me trying to avoid chemicals, I would opt to boil, but what do I do in the meantime when I have to boil my cup...I would have to have a backup Lunette pre-sanitized. If I am on a heavy day and not home for an extended period of time, I would have to have several Lunettes ready to go...and a way to sanitize them if I am away from home for an even more extended period of time. Or just do what I have I have been doing. DH gets grossed out by this menstrual cup thing...be forewarned...be discreet. I don't know what he would do if he saw a pot of hot water with lunettes floating around in there...the thought is funny, but I want to be sensitive to that. I suppose one could use the sanitizing wipes and then rinse off with water or something like that...but all I think about is having to do this in say a public restroom (which I read in someone's review on menstrual cups-not this one specifically). After trying this product in the comfort of my home for a few days...I can't imagine removing this thing in a public bathroom. I mean, your hands have to be really clean to be doing this (I think). And then, they may get really messy... I need immediate access to a clean sink when using a cup. Unless it gets easier, I would not use this if I was going to be away from home for more than a 2 hours on heavy days unless I wear a very absorbant pad. If it is a lighter day, say day 3 or so, then 12 hours is not unrealistic--but I would still wear some type of a liner in case or until super confident with the product. Hope it helps someone out there to make a practical decision. I don't know that I would have bought this had I known what I know now. It is a great idea, but maybe just not for everybody. I have two friends who had already tried it and couldn't get accustomed to it. I knew their experience and was willing to try it. I could take it or leave it...maybe I will try a different model or brand... As for comfort: For this cup and probably any other cup, I will say it takes a bit to get comfortable and familiar with where this is supposed to eventually end up. But when it is in position, it is barely noticeable...I was initially afraid to sit. I eventually couldn't really tell I was wearing it.

8/17: bought a clear one for wanted a dye free one and this time i didn’t buy it from Amazon themselves like i did purple one. bought it from a seller with 100% feedback for less and well not saying seller is selling copycats (at least not knowingly) but, this one has a weird scented like chemical/rubber smell. like it was soaked in some kind of liquid that has a slight scent which absorbed into cup permanently for even after washing it with cup cleaner and boiling it for 20 mins twice, the smell is still there! there was no real smell on my purple one when i received it other than packaging smell that went away after washing and boiling it so i don’t believe this is normal at all.. check and boil your cup before you cut off stem so you can return it if still stinks like this, i didn't and now am stuck with a cup i will not use. this is my 4th cup in one week and i have ordered one more brand today (juju) which that one will more than likely be my last cup since it is the longest, has no irritating ridges on stem like this lunette cup has and it has the perfect firmness of 4 like this lunette cup has.. In the end after starting out with a soft & small cup and moving on up through the firmness and sizes, this lunette model 2 cup was the best fit for me in firmess and the length size (2.80" including stem) was better than others & acceptable even though it still rode up in me a tad bit farther than i like BUT it has one major drawback (for me), them making the stem flat with rough ridges, meant to be there for a better grip (which definitely works at that), overlooked the fact that those rough ridges would irritate a lot of us women down there who aren't perfectly straight in there or swell up, the stem feels like sandpaper when it rubs/pokes against your wall (especially when you sit).. Because of that squared flat ridge stem (which i cannot cut off since i need to keep it long since cups ride up in me), this cup turns out to be the most unconfortable of all the cups, yet it is my favorite for it is the best fitting one and i was totally in love with it upon first use because i used the C-fold (which doesn't work well with the softer cups - the fold down works best with those) and started putting it in and loosen my grip a little too early and it went halfway in crooked, yet i was able to keep pushing it in and it popped open just like that ---no pushing around cup needed, no sticking finger up there like i was digging for gold or something, no twirling 360 and no having to take cup back out 3-5 times on average because it just wouldn't close up no matter what (that part with first cup almost made me say the heck with this after a 15min bathroom time that made me want to throw a fit but, i went straight online afterwards and bought the aneer cup sterilizer thing that came with 2 cups so i would not give up)... this Lunette ci- really was the easiest cup of them all to insert, it truly does pop open in there easily even if swelled up in there and for that alone, this cup is worth every penny IF stem doesn't end up bothering you or if it does you don't mind cutting it off if your cervix isn't higher up)!! With that said, i am pretty sure when the JUJU #3 cup gets here it will be my last cup and more than likely it will be the best for 'my' body and my sanity, if by chance it is not, than i will deal with the stem on this lunette (maybe the rough edges can be rounded off anna cup: small - firmness i think is a 1 or 2, way TOO SOFT to pop open in you. aneercup: small & large - firmness 3 (the large is pretty good, do like this one better then lunette but, firmness of lunette is best) this purple lunette model 2 cup - firmness 4 (soft yet stiff) my next cup JUJU 3 high pelvic - firmness 4 (Longest cup available i believe, 3.07" including stem) -the one important thing i learned in my menstrual cup adventure is DO NOT buy menstrual cups with a firmness under 3, they will make you irritable and cause leaks for they do not open up very easily and the tricks given by others do not work well on those!! -I think the aneercup sterilizer machine with the 2 cups (SM & L) for $30 something is a better choice than one lunette for beginners, firmness is in middle, its comfy all around and it closes up decently (not automatically like this lunette though), usually 2 tries max and i had it in perfectly. once you get the hang of it, you will know; which size cup is best for you, whether you need to move on to a brand with a shorter cup or a longer cup, wether you need a cup that holds more fluids, and wether you need a softer or firmer cup (if you swell up & are tight down there, firmer is better, the softer cup just get squished up and are a pain to get opened in there and will leak).. UPDATE 4/18: yikes i wrote a book above instead of a review!! Anyhow, raised rating from 4 stars to 5 stars, i fixed the scratchy grip rings around stem by trimming them all off with my 'cuticle cutter' (gets closer than a nail clipper) and rounded off the stem end sides so corner of it doesn't poke on my sides. now stem feels smooth but, still has hairline grip rings around stem and i now love it..

It’s very very hard. Caused an injury.

It's easier to use than other cups and more comfortable.

I really wanted to like this but it just did not work for me. It leaked significantly each time I tried and the pressure was uncomfortable. I did try adjusting but to no avail. Was very tricky getting it in place and messy when it came out.

I have to start by admitting that I was always one of those people who thought the idea of a menstrual cup was a little gross but after seeing a couple of videos on YouTube with people saying how much better they felt for it (less cramps and side effects!), I decided it was worth a go at least. I'm trying to reduce the amount of plastic I use little by little and when you read how many disposable sanitary products one woman uses in her life, this is a real way to make a big difference. Having used this for one cycle, I'm already so glad I gave it a try! I now see exactly why everyone was talking about how much more comfortable, easy and cleaner it felt to us the cup over disposable products and I don't think I will ever go back! The things I personally like are: - The comfort - honestly I can't even feel it most of the time! Unlike a tampon which is solid and static, the silicone of the cup moves with your body so that you would hardly know it was there. - The cleanliness - this was something that I never expected from using a cup - I feel cleaner than I ever have during a period and almost forgot I was having it at times! - The ease of use - another surprise - it took me around a day or two to get used to using the cup but now I have, it's really easy to use and very quick to empty and replace! - The peace of mind - cups can be worn for up to 12 hours and as they aren't absorbing like a tampon, the risk of TSS is extremely low. No more worrying if you sleep for over 8 hours! A few tips that I have learnt along the way are below, I won't go into detail but if you are easily grossed out by these things, be warned! - Before you buy a cup, find out which one will be best for you. I love the Lunette, it isn't too large and it is soft silicone, it also comes with a nice pouch to keep it out of the way when not in use but there are a lot on the market and everyone is different. Look up the "Put a cup in it" quiz online - if you answer a few questions, they will recommend the best one for you. (Having said that, all of my friends who have done the quiz since I told them how good this is all ended up with Lunette as well!) - Have a good read of the instructions when the cup arrives. There are also some great videos on the Lunette YouTube page with some tips as well as some really useful honest advice from other vloggers on there about cups in general and the Lunette. Watch them before you give it a go and it will help way more than words alone do! In particular, Sarah Tran's page on YouTube was a real help to me with her tips! - In terms of getting the cup in, I find the "C fold" the best for me as it seems easiest to hold but there are other folds, some are bigger, some are smaller. I had a couple of occasions where I couldn't get the cup to "pop" open but found that if I stood up fully and then bent back down, it had sorted itself so perhaps that was something about the angle I was stood at (squatting!) - Once inserted, Lunette recommend feeling around the edge of the cup to ensure it is fully opened. This ensures that you have a proper seal on it. I have checked every time and have had no leaks whatsoever but I definitely wouldn't have noticed the not popping open issue mentioned above if I hadn't done that check and I would have ended up with leaks. - I have had spotting once or twice immediately after emptying. This seems to essentially just be the bits not caught while you are changing but honestly it's such a small amount, I wouldn't worry. - Changing in the shower is a game changer! You can just empty away down the drain and obviously everything is all clean in the shower! - Once you have watched a couple of videos online, you will see a lot of people mentioning cutting the stem of the cup off for comfort if it protrudes. I found that the stem didn't protrude but that it was uncomfortable and caused almost an itchy feeling - I think perhaps it is the ridges which cause the uncomfort. I was concerned about needing the stem to remove the cup so didn't want to cut it all off at once so I did it in stages, cutting first above the first stem ridge but finding it still uncomfortable. In the end I cut to just above the highest stem ridge. That gives a little bit of stem to grab if needed and actually now makes the cup so much more comfortable - to the point that I can't even feel it most of the time!! - Removing the cup was the point I was most concerned about and felt like would be the most "icky". In terms of actual removal, the best tip I can give you that I found online and which works brilliantly (apologies if TMI!) is to squat down and to push as if you are going for a number 2! The muscles will then do a lot of the work for you and bring the cup lower so that you can easily grab the bottom of it. Remember that there is a seal on it and not to just pull it out as that will be very uncomfortable! Bring it out by pinching the base and moving it back and forth, the seal will break and come out. As for the "icky" factor - bizarrely it feels cleaner than a pad or tampon to me! You are only ever touching the outer cup where there is no blood and you pour it away and wash immediately! I've never had the cup more than even a third full when I've emptied it so it's not like it's full to the brim! - The amount you empty the cup will depend on your body and how often you need it. I find that I can empty in the morning, then again when I get home from work (avoiding the awkward changing in work toilets!) and then again just before bed. You can wear for up to 12 hours as long as the cup isn't too full but if you do need to change at work or in public, disabled or baby changing toilets are great for having a sink in them (obviously if there are disabled people or a parent and child waiting for those facilities, I'm not recommending going ahead of them!) - Finally on cleaning - there are cleaning products available through Lunette and other brands. Having done some research these are not an essential product, just an extra if you want them. It is perfectly fine to simply boil the cup between cycles and to rinse in hot water when emptying. That said, I have seen that the Lunette wipes can be used in place of boiling the cup between cycles and so I will likely buy a pack of those for when I am on holiday and boiling isn't an option.

La coupe menstruelle, ou la cup pour les intimes, c'est franchement géniale ! Economique, écologique c'est déjà top sur le papier mais question hygiène de vie c'est tellement plus confortable que les tampons et les serviettes ! Avant de la découvrir, j'utilisais essentiellement des tampons, et j'étais très asséchée à la fin de mes règles, il m'était donc douloureux de changer de tampons en fin de cycle. Là c'est la solution idéale, la cup ne m'assèche plus, je n'ai plus du tout de douleur pendant mes menstruations (douleurs liées à l'assèchement, celles dues simplement à mes menstruation sont toujours là bien sur, c'est quand même magique). La cup me facilite également beaucoup la vie, en début de cycle, à flux abondant je la vide le matin (avant le travail) et le soir (avant d'aller me coucher) puis sur la fin de ma période, à flux moins abondant, je ne la vide qu'une fois par jour (le matin). Elle se fait totalement oubliée dans la journée, même à la piscine ! (un tampon peut gêner à la piscine puisqu'il gonfle, avec la cup tout va bien je ne m'en préoccupe même pas) Concernant la mise en place et le retrait, il faut un minimum connaître son corps évidemment mais je vous rassure le coup de main se prend très vite. Petit conseil pour le retrait à celles qui se lancent : utilisez vos muscles du périnée les filles ! Vous trouverez pleins de vidéos et de témoignages sur youtube, mais franchement si vous hésitez, ne réfléchissez plus foncez !! C'est révolutionnaire, j'adore ma cup ! En ce qui me concerne, le changement est définitif, je ne veux plus revenir à l'époque des tampons et serviettes hygiéniques.