Lunette Menstrual Cup Reusable BPA Free Period Cup with 12-Hour Leak Free Comfort - Soft 100% Medical-Grade Silicone - Eco-Friendly Pad & Tampon Alternative – Vegan - Made in Finland - Size 2 Blue

I read lots of reviews and thoughts on which cups were recommended and safe etc as I wanted to ditch the tampon and pads that I have become quite guilty about using given the impact on the environment etc. But naturally back in school, years ago these never existed so it was quite a scary concept being bold enough to not only trust the product that I was to insert in to myself but also have faith that it was going to do the job! I’m in my 30s, never had children and do get what I would describe as a moderate to heavy flow. I also have an iud coil and was unsure really how I’d feel about having a cup in there. Firstly the packaging is simple and all recyclable. It comes with a small cotton bag for storing and carrying discreetly. The instructions are not extensive but I don’t think they need to be. On receipt of your cup you are advised to boil in water for 10 mins to ensure it is utterly Sterile and ready for first use (when it’s cooled naturally) Having used size 2 over the course of several months now I feel happy to review. Firstly getting it in: the instructions give you a few illustrated examples of how you might find it best to insert. I find it easiest to pinch in half with some smart finger work! To be honest there isn’t really an ‘easy’ way of going about getting it in, but I do think you can help yourself out by getting the most access. Your First go is most definitely easiest straight after a shower. You’re clean and you can crouch in ‘frog position’ for easiest access. I’m right handed so find it easier to pinch fold the cup in half just below the rim in the centre whilst using the v on my left index fingers to help widen as right hand guides! Don’t be alarmed if It makes its own way north, this is normal and actually the further north the better! If your pinch fails, brace! this may make you jump. But keep breathing as this will help relax those muscles! The rim causes a vacuum which is how it holds in so well throughout the time you have it in. If you have the stem and some cup sticking ‘out’ then it is not in far enough. It might feel momentarily fine whilst your in frog but it won’t once your stood! I find the best way of encouraging it further north is to slip one finger down the back of the cup (inside) gently press the rim toward the other side of the rim (this will widen the cup inside but create air flow out of you in order for the cup to be moved up inside further. Once the cup is completely inside and the stem is mostly in, release the finger and the vacuum will resume. I find it’s in place when you can only really feel the very tip of the stem when stood up. I would not cut the stem as there will be times when you need to coax it down before you can get it out. if it feels to long still once you’ve inserted, repeat the last step and shuffle it further north again to minimise on the stem poking out? It takes a little getting used to the unusual sensation but so long as it’s not uncomfortable or causing discomfort then you are good to go. The cup can be worn for up to 12 hours continuously and should not need any intervention throughout the day. You can have bowel movements as per normal though the first time it might feel a little unnerving! It sort of feels like it’s making a break for it when you have a number 2, but so far this has never actually happened to me!! Again it’s about learning to trust and get used to the sensations! I have exercised with it in without issue, though I haven’t been swimming yet! Getting it out: much like my thoughts on getting it in, it’s more about giving yourself maximum access and working on your technique! First of all think about the situation? it might be a little messy the first few goes so be prepared! I pull trousers etc right down to my ankles, giving you nice wide knees. I tend to sit as far back as I possibly can on the toilet seat. This enables you to reach forward without to much fuss under neath. Finally before anything else I take 2-3 squares of loo roll and place them folded slightly next to me. (Once it’s out and poured away you’ll want to pop it down momentarily whilst you finish tidying before heading to the sink to wash up!) So! Breathing definitely helps, if you can push with what muscle you have inside to really force it south in the first instance that’s a plus, but it shouldn’t be too much trouble reaching the stem. I find pinching gently just above the stem to guide it back down is a good start, you can gently pull the stem itself but I find this quite fiddly and not very productive. Pinch just above means you can direct it out however this alone will not a) possibly even allow for its exit and b) be comfortable at all if I’m honest! By pulling the cup straight out you are fighting the vacuum which holds it in in the first place. Much like inserting, once you’ve got your grip and are able to gently tilt, with the other hand slide one finger in and again press the rim toward the other side of the rim, the vacuum will break and it’ll slide straight out. You can then pour the contents in the loo below you, and place on you prepared loo roll squares. Once you’re sorted simply rinse under cold water first to avoid staining, then wash under warm water and let air dry. I purchased the Lunette wash to which seems to do the job with the tiniest blob each day I use it. I expect the wash will last me a year or 2 which makes it very good value for money. All in all I’m so pleased with my Lunette cup! I’ve not used a single tampon for months now. I must say, I know the cup can be worn if removed, rinsed and replaced. But I feel more comfortable have 12 in 12 out, so I now only buy night towels to have in once I’ve done my day in a cup! This is saving me a fortune and has meant I’ve been able to save on wasting 3 other types of sanitary products! I think every female should have one of these in their lives and should definitely give it a go!!!

Comfortable menstrual cup, easy to insert, silicone is firmer than the smaller menstrual cup size but great for heavier flow days.

I haven't tried the smaller size, but I absolutely do NOT recommend the larger cup. The silicone of the cup is so stuff that it is very painful to remove, it keeps coming out and becomes uncomfortable to walk around or sit down. I used a cup for nearly 10 years before and decided to finally replace my old cup with this one. Such a huge mistake.

OMG this product advertises as your vagina's new best friend and it is not lying. Product arrived a day early (on a Sunday), which incidentally is when my period started. My cramps were so bad that I was shaking. Not only are my cramps 70-80% less, I can't feel the cup at all. When I first saw it I was apprehensive but it is amazing. I feel nothing (I used to feel the tampon but the cup I don't feel at all). For my first day I can't believe how awesome this is. I have a long haul flight tomorrow and for the first time I am not worried. I am 37 years old and I can't believe I am only just discovering menstrual cups. I am so glad I started with the lunette. The only thing is that I wish it came in a compact carrier case rather than just a bag but that is such a small criticism that doesn't take away from the product itself. This is the first time I can remember giving a product 5 stars and the same goes for the retailer.

So....as read on another review, it is fiddly at 1st and gets better with practice. This is why I'm reviewing now, after 2 cycles (14 day rather than 28). My 1st go, was for a running race, 10k trail & day 1 so quite light. Insertion was fiddly, realised you need to fold & hold that as long as possible to get best placing but felt the suction immediately. I did need to adjust & push a little further in but it held there. Race ran & pretty much didn't feel a thing apart from it did slip down a bit towards the end & I worried about leakage....no problem though despite the movement as the cup held everything. 1st time I removed it was NOT pleasant. I recommend once you've started to remove, squeeze the cup a little at the bottom to release the suction (you'll thank me later!) & if possible, try to fold a bit like you would when inserting, it makes it a smoother removal! Over the 5/6 days, I found this technique to work best. 2nd cycle & it is easier to use but still slipping down a tiny bit over the course of the day, so I may need to rethink insertion & I guess it will get better as even on my 2nd cycle, the difference is huge compared to the 1st tries. This is the only cup I've used and I bought this in size 2 after doing a quiz based on my activity levels, whether I'd had children etc. I feel it is the right size and as far as the cup goes, it's sturdy, smooth & the little bag is cute too. Seller sent very quickly indeed. I think the key is that practice makes perfect and it's certainly going in the right direction!

31 ans et mère de 2 enfants j'ai choisi directement la taille 2. Il est vrai qu'il faut s'entraîner un peu car la cup n'est pas si molle et cherche rapidement à s'ouvrir lors de l'insertion mais après 1 cycle je pense avoir trouvé le truc. Une fois bien positionnée ... que du bonheur ! J'ai un flux hémorragique et j'ai été très surprise de pouvoir passer une demi-journée voire plus sans aucun problème (moi qui étais abonnée aux fuites ! ). Aucun problème avec le stérilet. Bref une petite révolution dans ma vie de femme je ne peux que vous conseiller de l'essayer.

I decided to buy this as an alternative to my Diva Cup and Yuuki menstrual cups, since both of those had things about them that didn't work well for me. After just one cycle I'm am very satisfied with the Lunette and can recommend it without hesitation! If you are interested in the differences and improvements I noticed in comparison with my other two cups, continue reading below. What I was looking for: I was looking for a menstrual cup that was approximately the same size, specifically a similar length, to the Diva Cup but that was firmer, approximately the firmness of my Yuuki cup (I have the Yuuki small in the now-discontinued "economic"/middle firmness). The issue I've always had with the Diva Cup is that it's hard to get it to fully open when it's inserted, and according to my research and experience that was most likely caused by the cup being too soft. I liked the firmness of the Yuuki, which is firmer than the Diva Cup, but the Yuuki small is too short for me since I have a high cervix. I emailed the Lunette company asking about the firmness, and got a quick reply confirming that the Lunette Model 2 is made of firmer silicone than the Diva Cup. So far so good. Concerns I had: I had a few concerns about the Lunette Model 2: I was concerned that it would be too wide (it has a larger diameter than the Diva and Yuuki cups that I have, both of which are size 1/small), and I was afraid that would cause it to press uncomfortably on my bladder. I was also concerned that the wider diameter combined with the firmer silicone would make it uncomfortable to remove. Despite those concerns, though, I ordered it anyway because the expected positives outweighed those potential negatives. My experience with the cup: The Lunette completely exceeded my expectations! It's easy to insert and pops open easily, which fulfills my most important criteria for a menstrual cup. It also seems to end up in the right position automatically without effort on my part. It's the easiest menstrual cup insertion experience I've ever had. The wider diameter was not a problem at all in terms of bladder pressure. I didn't notice any difference in that regard compared with the Diva or Yuuki. Due to the firmness of the silicone it is slightly more uncomfortable to remove, as I was concerned about, but it is completely tolerable and doesn't bother me now that I've gotten used to it. It's also a higher capacity than the other two cups I have, so even on my heaviest day I only need to empty it every six hours or so. The suction release holes are well-placed and a nice size, so they are effective and also easy to clean. I really like the stem as well. It's solid, which I love, because there's no extra cleaning necessary like with the Diva and Yuuki, which have hollow stems. The stem is also firm/not stretchy and has grip rings so it's easy to hold onto. Things that surprised me: The thing that surprised me the most is how long the stem is. I've never felt the need to cut the stem off a menstrual cup before, but with this one I'm considering trimming it just a bit. It's not uncomfortable with the stem on, but I can feel it with my finger easily when the cup is in. If you are someone who typically wants a longer stem (and a longer cup in general) this would be a good option for you. But even if you don't want/need a stem at all don't let that discourage you, because this stem, like on any other menstrual cup, can easily be trimmed or cut off completely. I was also pleasantly surprised that the cloth storage bag that comes with it was bigger than the Diva Cup bag. I've always had a bit of trouble getting the Diva Cup easily into its bag, and I'm very happy that Lunette provides a slightly larger bag (which is also beautiful). All in all, I recommend this menstrual cup without hesitation. It is worth its very reasonable price and will pay for itself quickly in savings on tampons and pads. If you've never tried a menstrual cup before, I definitely recommend menstrual cups in general. It's not an exaggeration when I say that switching from tampons to menstrual cups changed my life. I'm so much happier about my period now, and this Lunette cup just made that improvement in my life even better!

Envío muy rápido y el producto es perfecto. Ya venía usando la Diva Cup y esta me gusta mucho más: tiene un agarrador más cómodo, no es tan grand así que no me empuja la vejiga (la DivaCup me tenía loca orinando a cada momento), y es mucho más bonita, con ese color morado y una bolsita de satén para guardarla.

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

Ich bin wirklich froh, dass ich mich nach sehr langem hin und her doch für den Kauf einer Menstruationstasse entschieden habe. Bis zum tatsächlichen Kauf sind bei mir nämlich gut zwei Jahre vergangen, in denen ich immer wieder überlegt, die Idee dann aber doch verworfen habe. Heute ärgere ich mich ein bisschen über meine eigene Bequemlichkeit. Ich hatte einfach keine Lust, mich mit so einer Tasse auseinander zu setzen, denn hey, das ist doch bestimmt total kompliziert und schwierig! Man steckt so in seinen Gewohnheiten und fürchtet sich vor allem Neuen, dass man komplett dicht macht und es nicht mal versucht. Der ausschlaggebende Grund, es dann doch zu probieren, war bei mir die Umwelt. Der ganze Müll war für mich bei genauerem Nachdenken einfach nicht mehr tragbar und da war es mir auch egal, ob es mit der Tasse mal schwierig oder unangenehm wird. Ich habe dann auch mit meiner Frauenärztin über mein Vorhaben gesprochen und die war total begeistert und hat mich nochmal bestärkt, denn meine Scheidenflora war oft durcheinander und sie war sich sicher, dass Tampons da eine große Rolle spielen (immerhin trocknen die aus und sind chemisch behandelt- wenn man mal genau drüber nachdenkt, will sowas doch eigentlich niemand im Körper haben). Kurz zu mir: Ich bin Ende 20, eher klein und schlank, habe keine Kinder, meine Beckenbodenmuskulatur ist relativ stark- und meine Periode ebenfalls (zumindest in den ersten zwei Tagen). Meine Erfahrung: Ich habe mich also für das Modell 2 von Lunette entschieden. Ich war natürlich super aufgeregt. Auf einer Seite konnte ich meine nächste Periode gar nicht erwarten, weil ich die Tasse unbedingt ausprobieren wollte, auf der anderen hatte ich aber auch ein bisschen Angst. Als es dann endlich so weit war, hielt sich meine Begeisterung erst mal in Grenzen. Es ist eben doch was ganz anderes und es brauchte schon einiges an Fummelei, bis das Teil richtig saß. Auch das Entfernen war beim ersten Mal eher schwierig, hat sogar ein bisschen wehgetan und ich habe ernsthaft darüber nachgedacht, diesen ganzen "Unsinn" sein zu lassen und wieder auf Tampons umzusteigen. Aber es wurde von Tag zu Tag besser. Ich habe mich nochmal belesen, ein paar YouTube Videos angeguckt, meine Falttechnick geändert (bei mir funktioniert die "Tulpe" am besten), gelernt, meine Muskeln beim Entfernen ein bisschen zu entspannen und das Vakuum richtig zu lösen und schon bei der zweiten Periode mit Tasse, war ich total begeistert. Kein ständiges Wechseln mehr, kein unangenehmes Drücken, kein Auslaufen, weil man es nicht rechtzeitig zur Toilette schafft und natürlich kein Müll! Was das Fassungsvermögen angeht: An den beiden stärksten Tagen leere ich die Tasse am frühen Nachmittag nochmal aus, allerdings reicht es bei mir ansonsten morgens bevor ich aus dem Haus gehe und abends vor dem Schlafen. Der ganze Druck des dringenden Wechselns ist weg und ich fühle mich seitdem so viel freier. Auch beim Sport ist alles super, ich spüre die Tasse überhaupt nicht und es geht auch nichts daneben. Außerdem finde ich es super, mal sehen zu können, wie viel Blut ich denn tatsächlich so verliere. Tampons und Binden gaukeln dir da durch die ganze aufgequollene Watte oft eine falsche Menge vor und tatsächlich ist es nicht ganz so viel wie gedacht. Mittlerweile habe ich den Dreh so gut raus, dass das Einführen und Entfernen fast schon schneller geht, als früher mit Tampons. Ich kann die Menstruationstasse also wirklich empfehlen. Alles was man braucht, sind Übung und Geduld, also nicht gleich aufgeben, wenn es anfangs schwierig wirkt oder nicht so klappen will. Egal wie schwer es fällt, man muss sich einfach ein bisschen mit der Tasse, sich selbst und seinem Körper auseinander setzen, dann kann man am Ende nur gewinnen und tut auch noch was für den Planeten und den eigenen Geldbeutel. (Meine Scheidenflora ist übrigens wieder super, ich brauchte seither keine Milchsäurekur mehr) Edit: Mittlerweile sind fast 2 Jahre vergangen und die Tasse ist weiterhin meine ständige Begleiterin. Sie sieht immer noch super aus (ich koche sie nach der Periode jedes mal ab und habe für zwischendurch ein speziellen Desinfektionsspray) und ich bin weiterhin sehr glücklich und zufrieden mit dem Teil.