Which Menstrual Cup?

With your answers to the above questions in mind, lets have a look at some of the cups that are particularly suitable to certain situations:

All rounders

Here are what we call the ‘all rounder’ cups which will work for most women. They are similar in size, firmness, and features. They are also suitable if you have a mid, or mid to high cervix.

Budget Friendly

Is a budget friendly cup that is still of excellent quality most important to you? and do you have a mid to high cervix? Try these options:

Pelvic Floor Strength and Cervix Height

Teenager

If you have a very small or tight vaginal canal, are a teenager, or are under the age of 25 with very strong pelvic floor muscles, we recommend choosing the teen models in the following brands:

High cervix & good pelvic floor

If you have a high cervix (perhaps even have trouble touching it), are under the age of 35 and have good pelvic floor tone, then the Hello High Cervix or Lily Cups are a great option. The Lily cup is the longest cup we currently have, measuring 78mm (including the stem).

High cervix & poor pelvic floor

If you have a high cervix (perhaps even have trouble touching it), and have moderate to poor pelvic floor tone, these are some good longer cup options that have a wider diameter:

Low cervix & poor – good pelvic floor

If you have a low cervix and/or moderate to poor pelvic tone. Opt for a shorter, wider cup. These brands offer a low cervix model:

Mid – high cervix & strong pelvic floor

If you have a mid or high cervix, an above average level of fitness, and very strong pelvic floor muscles, then you may be best suited to a firmer cup. Strong pelvic floor muscles can sometimes break the seal of softer cups, resulting in leaking. A great option for very fit women is the Meluna Sport. A menstrual disc may also be a good option, since discs do not rely on suction to stay in place:

High Capacity

Do you have a heavy to very heavy menstrual flow, often needing to change regular to large tampons throughout the day? and do you also have a mid to high cervix? The larger models of these brands offer much higher capacities than the all rounder cups but may not be suitable if you have a low cervix. Currently the highest volume cup we have is the Merula XL which has a 50ml capacity. Do you have a heavy to very heavy menstrual flow, but only a low cervix? Unfortunately most of the high capacity cups are longer and are more suitable for women with a mid to high cervix. At this stage, your best options would be the low cervix cups listed further above, which you may need to empty a little more often. Menstrual discs are also a great heavy flow option, with an average capacity of 50ml.

Soft Cups

Soft Cups are often referred to as ‘fiddle cups’ as they can sometimes be more difficult to pop open and therefore require a bit more of a learning curve. If you regularly suffer UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections), or you have been able to feel other menstrual cups when inserted in the past, we recommend opting for these softer brands:

Firm Cups

If you are needing a firm cup:

Menstrual Discs and Period Sex Suitable

If you are looking for a reusable menstrual disc that can be worn during sexual intercourse, then these cups are for you. They are also high capacity, super soft and flexible, and sometimes more suitable for women with a tilted/retroverted uterus:

Australian Made

The Hey Zomi disc is proudly Australian made and owned.

Material Composition

Most brands of menstrual cup are made from Medical Grade Silicone with the exception of the Keeper cup (no longer available) which was made from Latex (natural gum rubber). If you have a silicone allergy, then cups made from TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) include:

Satisfaction Guarantees

Saalt, Ruby, Hey Zomi, and Allmatters all offer a satisfaction guarantee. 

Duo Packs

If you are unsure of what size you need and would like to try both sizes, or if you are looking for a more economical way to buy two different sized cups in the same brand, then a duo pack is a great option. Saalt and Hello offer a great variety of duo box options: