Made in Germany from 100% medical grade silicone, the XL Merula Cup is an excellent high capacity option for women with a very heavy flow. As one of the highest capacity cups on the market, the Merula XL can hold up to 50ml of menstrual fluid. This is around 20ml more than most model 2 cup sizes. Not only will this higher capacity mean less bathroom trips throughout your day, the vibrant pink colour and the matching cotton pouch will just make your day feel that little bit brighter.
Unlike most other brands of menstrual cup, the Merula is designed in such a way that it does not need to be completely open after insertion. As long as the edge has opened, the cup itself can be worn in a folded state, while still providing leak free protection. The exterior of the Merula is completely smooth, with no top rim. This makes it more comfortable for women who experience discomfort from other ‘rimmed’ cups. The unique ladder stem can be easily trimmed and allows for easier cup removal. Finally, the lesser vacuum level of the Merula makes this cup suitable for any pelvic floor condition, whether weak or very strong.
Merula XL Features:
- Extra large 50ml volume. Equivalent to 2.5 of the largest commercially available tampons
- Made from 100% medical grade silicone that is free from chemical additives like plasticisers or animal-based ingredients
- Can be successfully worn in a folded up state
- Suitable for weak or strong pelvic floor muscles. Strong pelvic floor muscles will not cause the Merula to lose its shape
- Smooth exterior with no upper rim
- No holes in the rim that require cleaning
- Trimmable ladder style stem, making it suitable for medium to high cervix (Portio) height
- One size fits most
- Vegan
- Includes a cute ‘strawberry print’ cotton storage bag
The Merula XL is NOT recommended in the following situations:
- If you have a very low cervix (Portio) or,
- if you feel your vagina is exceptionally “tight”
In these cases, this cup may be too big for you and you may be best to consider the Merula Cup ‘one size’
Merula XL Specifications:
IMPORTANT: Menstrual Cups have been associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). TSS is a rare but serious disease that may cause death. Always read and keep the information contained with your cup. Use only as directed. Discontinue use of this product and consult a GP if you experience any adverse side effects.
Nicole D. (verified owner) –
Love it! Feels very industrial to use, but I’m not mad about it. I have been using menstrual cups for 14 years and I couldn’t be happier with this one. I had to upgrade from a 28ml cup and this 50ml size is so helpful. It’s a little different to put in, but you can feel when it makes a seal. The silicone is quite thick and sturdy, but the tab on the bottom is really easy to use for removal.
There would definitely be a learning curve if this was your first time using a menstrual cup, but great for experienced users who are after a bigger size.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this cup. I have previously owned the DivaCup and thought the switch would be hard. I couldn’t be happier that I decided to change, I just wish that I changed earlier. My period is quite heavy and so I would be changing the Diva Cup every 3 hours for the first 3 days. With the new Merula XL cup I now change my cup once of a morning and once in the shower, I don’t even feel like I’m on my period and don’t have to calculate when I need to change it next. I couldn’t recommend this cup enough. I am 18, a virgin and have never given birth, nor did I find it painful to insert or remove. Once the cup is in I can’t even feel it and I love that I can workout without any leaks (my DivaCup leaks all the time during exercise). I would highly recommend this cup to anyone that experiences heavy periods. I would say the punch fold technique works the best for this cup and removal is easy with the ladders.
Zoe (verified owner) –
Easy to use. Heavy days with no spotting
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I have been wanting to try this cup for a while now and I finally decided to give it a go. I have only used it for a day now without my period and I really like it. I was a bit hesitant to buy this because I am 20 years old and have never been sexually active nor given birth, however I have really heavy periods. My only experience with another cup is the Diva Cup and the transition was amazing. I would definitely recommend this cup to anyone who has a heavy period. I can’t even feel the cup when it is inside me. I haven’t experienced this cup on my period but I can feel that it covers my cervix and it does pop open when inside of me so it will most likely catch my period without any leaks. I am a very active person and this cup is much firmer than the Diva cup so it shouldn’t leak, the Diva cup did leak when I was at the gym.
Overall it is amazing!!! Would highly recommend