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? The capacity of the smaller cup (25ml) is not enough for people with really heavy periods. Instead, we suggest one of these high-capacity cups that can hold up to 40 ml. The only consideration for using a Lunette Cup at night is if you have a very heavy flow. In this case, we suggest using a pad along with your Lunette. We LOVE reusable cloth pads for many of the same reasons that we think the Lunette is awesome. They’re healthier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly Do you Love the Outdoors? Consider the Lunette Lunette has partnered with a few different organizations and their goal is to work towards positive change for women in the developing world. Their goal is to bring affordable, sustainable period products to women and girls everywhere.

The large size Lunnette Menstrual Cup is slightly longer than the large Diva (by 2 mm), but has the same capacity. Model 2 is made of slightly firmer silicone than the other model. Heavy bleeding: Needing to change a high-absorbency tampon or pad every three to four hours, though you may prefer to change more frequently.
Very heavy bleeding or Gushing:
Protection hardly works at all. You would need to change the highest absorbency tampon or pad every hour or two. How does the menstrual cup differ from the tampon? After your period is done and you’ve disinfected it, store it NOT in an airtight container. This is the worst possible thing you can do to your cup besides it’s a bacteria breeding ground. They like to breathe. Store it in the bag that came with your period cup, or wrap it loosely in a paper towel and put in a drawer. The Lunette can can last for years, while the average person uses 10,000+ tamponsduring a lifetime. A handful of sanitary cups vs thousands of tampons? It’s a serious win for the environment. You should always wash your hands before you handle a menstrual cup, or put anything into your vagina for that matter! You don’t want to introduce all sorts of foreign bacteria in there because this can cause things like yeast infections, or bacterial vaginosis, as the pH balance gets disrupted.If you like to go outside, then consider taking the Lunette along with you on your next trip. Here are a few reasons why you might want to: 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.

Major frustration and struggles await you—they are so flimsy that it’s nearly impossible to get them to open. You’ll end up having to buy a new cup anyway, so our advice is to just start with a reputable one from the beginning. What People are Saying: For our Mums out there, you can use both sizes. Pregnancy changes a few things down there, so firstly take into account your new cervix position (if it's low use a model 1), and secondly your new flow volume post-birth. Cervix A common question that people have is whether or not they can swim or scuba dive with a menstrual cup, including the Lunette. Other cups that fall into the average stiffness category include the Anigan Evacup, and the Juju Cup.

Take a deep breath and actively push the cup down with your pelvic muscles as you reach in to pull it out.

Lunette Menstrual Cups are made in Finland. The Lunette Menstrual Cup is a bell-shaped cup that gives you a comfortable, safe, odorless and eco-friendly period for up to 12 hours a day. The Lunette has an expected lifespan of up to 10 years making it highly economical. No. Make sure the cup is inserted far enough into the vagina, so that the stem is completely inside. 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.The Lunette Menstrual Cup is one of the highest quality cups on the market today. It’s manufactured in Finland to the strictest quality standards from medical grade silicone. Get Acquainted with yourself: It is always a good idea to know your own body. Take some time to locate the vaginal opening and even insert a finger to locate your cervix. It feels like the tip of your nose. Knowing where your cervix is will help you to position the cup properly and not insert it too high. If you have a high cervix, you may not be able to feel it with your fingers, which is totally normal! Most people find that this isn’t a big deal and they just have to be a little bit patient. However, for some, this can cause some serious discomfort. If this is the case for you, we recommend switching to a softer menstrual cup. These cups will not push so strongly, and will in turn not restrict the urethra. What about Swimming or Traveling? Both are internal menstrual protection. A menstrual cup collects the blood and the tampon absorbs it. A tampon can be used only once whereas a menstrual cup can be used for many years.