Are Mooncups any good?
The original menstrual cup, Mooncup provides protection on both heavy and light days. All of our testers said they felt comfortable exercising with it inserted, while 88% said they didn’t experience any pain or irritation while inserting, wearing or removing the cup.
Where are Mooncups made?
the UK
Ethical pioneer and “Period game changer” – Mooncup®️ is the original, multi-award-winning, silicone menstrual cup trusted by millions worldwide. Made in the UK. Designed by women, and made from soft, medical-grade silicone, it’s so comfortable you can’t feel it’s there.
Are Mooncups uncomfortable?
The Mooncup is comfortable, so much so that I forget I’m wearing it! In the past few days I’ve worn it at the gym and whilst sleeping and have had absolutely no problems! No leaks, no discomfort! It’s going to save me so much time and money in the long run, no more last minute dashes to the shop for tampons!
Can you swim with a menstrual cup in?
Can you wear a menstrual cup while swimming? Like tampons, menstrual cups are worn internally and can be worn while swimming in any kind of water.
How long do Moon cups last?
Each Mooncup lasts for about 10 years, so the £22 price tag should recoup itself after six months of saving on other sanitary products.
What is Mooncup®?
Mooncup® is the original, soft, medical-grade silicone menstrual cup designed by women as the convenient, safe and eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads. Tried and trusted since 2002 by millions of users around the world, the Mooncup menstrual cup offers an end to the waste, discomfort and expense of disposable sanitary protection.
Who invented the Mooncup menstrual cup?
Su Hardy is to thank for the invention of the Mooncup menstrual cup. Su first came across a menstrual cup when she was travelling around Australia in 2000 and started to import and distribute it to friends and friends of friends when she came home to the UK.
What is a menstrual cup?
A menstrual cup is a small, foldable, reusable device made from silicone, rubber or plastic that collects, rather than absorbs, the menstrual blood when inserted into the vagina. So, what is a Mooncup? Mooncup® is the brand name of a menstrual cup: the first medical grade silicone menstrual cup in the world. Who invented the menstrual cup?
How much blood can the Mooncup menstrual cup hold?
The Mooncup menstrual cup holds 3 times more blood than a regular tampon. The size A Mooncup can hold 29.3 millilitres, and the size B Mooncup can hold 28.8 millilitres to the rim.