Mooncup A: Over 30 & all who’ve given birth vaginally Reviews

4.4 Rating 419 Reviews

About Mooncup:

Mooncup® is the original, soft, medical-grade silicone menstrual cup designed by women as the convenient 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.

The Mooncup is made in the UK by an ethical, employee owned company. We offer a unique Advice Service run by medical health professionals who can be contacted with any Mooncup usage queries – here to help you make the switch.

It is important to remember that the reviews are personal experiences, they may not be valid for everyone and should not be used instead of professional advice.

If you have a health or medical query, or are unsure about using your Mooncup menstrual cup, please visit the FAQ section on our website: https://www.mooncup.co.uk/faqs/

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“Still getting to grips with it! I think it will take a few monthly cycles for me to feel totally comfortable with using it but I think it's a great product and it's the way forward with period products if we are to try reduce our impact on the planet.”

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“I had such high hopes. Unfortunately the mooncup made my cycle extremely painful (cramps) Like a pressure and tension constantly while being used, and continued afterwards for a few days. Sitting was very uncomfortable, not due to the position of the cup, but cramping and shooting pains in my womb area. I never really suffer with cramps, just occasional aches for an hour or 2. But with the mooncup I was in allot of pain for the duration of my cycle. Since experiencing all of the above and almost having to seek medical attention, I have read of the dangers of cycle cups due to the suction. The suction can cause damage to you internally. I believed I was buying a safe, eco friendly product. In actual fact they can be extremely dangerous”

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Hello Louise, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re really sorry to hear about the discomfort and increased cramping that you experienced when using your Mooncup menstrual cup. We can appreciate this being disappointing having had high hopes and understand that you have concerns. It sounds like you have already done so but if not we would recommend that you stop using your Mooncup® for now. From what you have described it sounds as though the Mooncup may have been coming into contact with your cervix during use. The Mooncup is designed to be worn as low in the vagina as it can comfortably sit and it is important that there is a clear space between the cup and your cervix- the two should not be in contact with each other. To remove the Mooncup® it is also always important to first release the seal and keep this released as you remove the Mooncup. This releases any suction for removal. Regarding your concerns about menstrual cup safety- you may find The Lancet study in 2019 helpful: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(19)30111-2/fulltext. Moving forwards should you wish to explore this further we would recommend getting in touch with our friendly advice team made up of medical health professionals at advice@mooncup.co.uk and they can talk through any further questions or concerns you may have.

“Life changing product! Wish I’d have been using one all my life.”

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“I love my moon cup. I tried it for eco reasons but it has changed my period. It’s super comfy, clean and hygienic. No more carrying tampons around especially at work. No more horrible bin full to sanitary waste. I can’t say enough good things about it. Just wish I had tried it years ago.”

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“Brilliant idea. Easy enough to use, with a little practice makes perfect. Not very convenient if rushing or at the office. Must have a sink right next to loo as can be very messy, especially if removed too quick.”

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Hi Stacey, thanks for taking the time to leave us review. It’s great to hear that you think the Mooncup menstrual cup is brilliant idea, although I’m sorry that you’re finding it a little messy when removing your Mooncup®. If you would like any tips on removing the Mooncup and cleaning it, especially in a public place, then our friendly Advice Team at advice@mooncup.co.uk will be more than happy to provide you lots of advice to help you use the Mooncup with confidence. I hope this helps.

“Found it easy to insert, but really difficult to remove. It's not for everyone. I'm over 30, not had children. But I couldn't get a finger in to release the seal. Which I found very distressing and ended up really sore, so I won't be using it again. Just not built for it!”

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Hello Emma. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re sorry to hear that you had a hard time removing your Mooncup menstrual cup and became sore as a result; we can of understand this being distressing as well as uncomfortable. Using the Mooncup should be a comfortable experience so you’ve done the right thing in taking a break. There are a few different reasons why you may have had found the Mooncup tricky to remove and if you’d like to explore this a little further and look into how we can try to resolve this for you moving forwards, then we’d advise getting in touch with our friendly advisors at advice@mooncup.co.uk and they can help.

“I would use anything else! I love my moon cup!”

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“I was really unsure if the moon up would be for me but I have been pleasantly surprised. I cut down the stem slightly but think that was a rookie mistake as it can move a bit during the night. I would now only ever use my moon cup. I have a very heavy flow and this has not leaked at all.”

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