Menstrual Cup FAQ
Our menstrual cup FAQ is designed to help answer some of the most common… and obscure (but important and valid!) questions that we hear. Learning to use a menstrual cup can be exciting but also overwhelming; we hope that you find this resource helpful in your journey. Jump to “Buying a Menstrual Cup” Section Jump […]
Inserting Your Menstrual Cup With Long Nails
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r3XlKamU1I[/embedyt] Crazy nail art with rhinestones and Kardashian style nails aside, inserting a menstrual cup when you have long fingernails is still possible without scratching up your vag. This applies to both natural nails and acrylic. Some of us (ahem… me) keep our nails down to nubs and the thought is one that doens’t […]
Menstrual Cup Companies That Give Back
If purposeful purchasing plays a big role in your menstrual cup shopping you may want to pick a brand that chooses to give back. Luckily there are many menstrual cups that offer a “one for one” model (just like the TOMS brand), those who run their own charities and educational outreach arms, or those who […]
Compare and Shop Menstrual Cups & Menstrual Discs
Using this tool to compare & shop menstrual cups and menstrual discs will help make your decision on which option to buy even easier! Simply select up to four products and tap the compare button. Each listing includes a wide range of features to compare, where to buy, and an exclusive coupon if we have […]
Menstrual Cup Firmness Guide
Menstrual Cup Firmness: Measuring the Immeasurable A definitive menstrual cup firmness chart is not possible due to how the thickness of silicone (which is technically measurable) is only part of how the cup’s firmness feels when worn. Shape, thickness, type of material, and more play a role in how firm or soft the cup wears […]
Cheap Menstrual Cups — Are They Safe?
We feel that it’s time to address the big, cheap elephant in the room — “generic” menstrual cups and disc. Cheap menstrual cups are usually referred to in cup communities as “cheapies” or “knock-offs” these cups are priced as low as $2 on eBay or in apps — some are even sold “free for shipping” like […]
A Very PACII DivaCup Review
WHAT YEAR IS THIS? We know, we know, we are about a decade late on publishing our own review of The DivaCup. If you’ve heard of a menstrual cup chances are you are already familiar with the brand. Saying “DivaCup” is similar to saying “Kleenex” or “Band-Aid” since, due to popularity and easy access, the […]
How To Find Your Perfect (Goldilocks) Menstrual Cup
With very few exceptions we can confidently say that there IS a menstrual cup that will work for everyone. That perfect fitting, perfect feeling, perfect sealing cup is referred to as “Goldilocks” menstrual cup. Not too firm, not too soft, not too long, not too short — this cup is practically tailor made for your […]
4 Tips for Perfecting The Fit of Your Menstrual Cup
Leaking and menstrual cup fit are two of the most common issues that menstrual cup users come to us about. After typing out my #1 and favorite tip that happens to help with both it was decided we would just have to make a video to save our typing fingers. After you’ve tried various folding […]
Annoying Things About Menstrual Cups We Can All Relate To
The other day we shared a quick thought on our Facebook page that turned into a fairly major discussion on the annoying little things that all menstrual cup users experience. Based on our own experiences and the experiences of our Facebook commenters we came up with a list. Enjoy! The Strand This was the annoyance […]