The holes at the top of the cup are not there for decoration! They play an important role in making sure that the cup is easy to remove. These holes can get blood caught in them over time, so make sure to clean your cup thoroughly after every cycle.

Some say it is super easy and they got it right right away. Some said it took five periods before they got it right! When you try the cup for the first time read the instructions well and try to be as relaxed as possible. Try different kinds of foldings and positions and get to know your body. Wash your hands and use your fingers and a little mirror to learn what’s your body like. If it doesn’t go well for the first time do not panic. It can take some time but i’m sure you’ll get it!

MmeThari menstrual cups comes in 2 sizes. Model 1 can hold about 25ml of blood and Model 2 can hold up to 30ml. This might not seem like much but the average person only releases about 2-3 tablespoons (or 45 ml) of blood during each period.

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.

The absorbing capacity of a tampon is given in grammes and the capacity of the menstrual cup in millilitres. One ml of menstrual blood is comparable with a gramme, so the capacity of tampons and menstrual cups are comparable. The capacity of the Lunette menstrual cup is 25 ml (model 1) and 30 ml (model 2). The absorbing capacity of a tampon is 6-18 g.

The MmeThari menstrual cup is made of medical grade silicone…not cotton or rayon- which can dry you out. Plus, the MmeThari cup’s capacity is much greater than tampon’s. The MmeThari model 2 can hold (30ml) of liquid compared to a super absorbency tampon which can hold only 12-15 grams.

Oh yeah you can! Tampons shouldn’t be left in for more than 4 to 8 hours, depending on your flow because they absorb (and dry!) and can cause micro wounds. Menstrual cups are good to go for up to 12 hours. That’s right – you can stop worrying about whether you have enough tampons to last through the day. But, if you have a heavy period, you might want to empty it more often to prevent leakage.

The reason you shouldn’t use a tampon on light flow days or spotting days is because your vagina is much drier during this time. Since tampons are absorbent, this could dry you out even more and increase your risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. Menstrual cups are non-absorbent (they collect the blood, instead of soaking it up) so you can use it whenever you’d like.

The dividing line between normal and heavy flow is 80 ml during your periods.

Yes you can… You can choose to donate a menstrual cup to someone who may need it, just click the donate button and we appreciate your helping hands