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 You can grab the stem to pull the cup down a little bit until you can grasp the base and release the suction seal. Remember those 10,000 tampons? They’re far more expensive than a few periodcups over a lifetime. Make the switch today and get ready to save money, and lots of it. Better for your Health Light bleeding: Needing to change a low or regular absorbency tampon or pad two or three times per day, though you may prefer to change more frequently. Lunette menstrual cup model 2: NO. The cup will seal your vaginal canal. I have read cases of people who supposedly did leave it in and he slipped by the side but seriously I can't even begin to imagine how this worked out with a standard regular cup. See our Separate article on "Sex and Menstrual Cups." However menstrual discs are designed for mess free penetrative sex in mind so there are options for you. I have an IUD can I still use a menstrual cup?

Be aware! Neither the Lunette menstrual cup, nor the Soft Cup are contraceptive devices. You’ll need to use some other form of protection to prevent pregnancy and/or STI’s. How Does the Lunette Cup Compare? Truthfully, just about the only similarities are that they’re both inserted into the vagina, and prevent menstrual fluid from leaking. Lunette Cup vs. Tampons: Many Differences Unlike menstrual supplies like tampons and pads, menstrual cups don’t absorb your flow. Instead, they collect it. Just like inserting your menstrual cup, it’s important that you are removing it the right way to ensure your cup comes out easily and isn’t accidentally damaged. Here are some beginners tips to help make the process simple while you’re still learning the basics: Personally most months I can put the cup in after a morning shower and I don't need to change it until the evening. On day 1 sometimes it feels "heavy" there so I'll change it after about 8 hours. A colleague has exceptionally heavy periods and day 1 and 2 they'll be changing every couple of hours on day 1 but this is far less than they had before they used a cup.In reality, this isn’t a big deal. Most menstrual cup companies (including Lunette) recommend emptying your cup every 12 hours. If you go past that by a little bit, don’t stress. Just change it as soon as you can. We actually can’t say enough good things about this one and it gets a solid two-thumbs up from us here . It can always be found on our list of the best period cups of the year, and it’s been this way for years! Lunette is a company that is serious about women’s health. They make top-quality products that are very safe to use.

Practice during your period: The vagina is more flexible and the blood works as a lubricant. Or . . .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 exactly 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. A cup doesn't absorb vaginal moisture so it doesn't dry you out, they are comfortable and can't be felt once correctly in place. Life changing is how I describe my cup! More details in our full article "Can I Use A Menstrual Cup If Tampons Don't Work For Me." Can you have sex with a menstrual cup in? Absolutely NOT. I have never been able to use tampons I just can't get them in right, too drying and irritating on putting in and removing, I can always feel them. However with a cup from the very first time it was perfect. Easy to get in and doesn't need to be positioned high as tampons. The smaller size in particular seems to be a great choice for those who’ve tried the smallest size Diva cup but couldn’t get it to not leak because the Lunette Menstrual Cup is more pliable.

This is shorter (by 4 mm), and has a lower capacity (by 5 ml) than the small size Diva to which it’s often compared. Many people want to know how does it work? If you’re familiar with other menstrual cups like the Diva Cup (made in Canada), Lena Cup (made in the USA), or MoonCup (made in the United Kingdom), it’s exactly the same. 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. Many people want to know whether or not they should choose the Lunette Cup or the Diva Menstrual Cup. In reality, both are great period cups and you couldn’t go wrong with either of them. 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:

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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. If the strings seem longer than normal, your IUD has probably moved. See your doctor if this is the case.