Sizing and Selection of Silicone Reusable Menstrual Cup

Most brands have a smaller and a larger size. The smaller size is normally recommended for women  under 30 who have not given birth vaginally. The larger size is normally recommended for women  over 30 or who have given birth vaginally. Themenstrual cups with the smallest size diameter are  recommended for teenagers, as well as women who are more physically fit, as those with stronger  pelvic floor muscles may find a larger cup uncomfortable. Length also needs to be considered: if a  woman's cervix sits particularly low, she may want to use a shorter length cup. Capacity is important  to women who have a heavier flow; however, all of the menstrual cups currently available have higher  capacity than a regular tampon.   A final consideration in selecting a menstrual cup is firmness/flexibility. Certain brands are firmer than  others, the firmness of certain brands varies according to size, and one brand (MeLuna) offers three  levels of firmness/softness. A firmer cup pops open more easily after insertion and may hold a more  consistent seal against the vaginal wall (preventing leaks), but many women find softer cups more  comfortable. As we are the professional factory of medical silicone menstrual cup in China, our product was  certified by CE and SGS certification. Welcome to cooperate with us CONTACT US

Types of Menstrual cup

The menstrual cups currently available can be divided into two basic types:

 

The first type is a bell-shaped cup made of rubber (latex), silicone or thermoplastic 

elastomer (TPE). It is reusable and designed to last for up to 10 years. Some 

brands recommend replacement each year, as it is a hygiene product. Other brands

 recommend replacement after 5–10 years, stating that women have been 

comfortable using them up to 10 years. These bell-shaped silicone or rubber cups 

must be removed before penetrative vaginal sex.

 

The second type is made of polyethylene and resembles the shape of a contraceptive 

diaphragm. There are two types of polyethylene softcups: a disposable version 

designed for disposal after one use, and a reusable version, designed for 

re-use for one menstrual cycle. These polyethylene cups may be worn during 

intercourse, though they are not contraceptive devices.

As we are the professional factory of medical silicone menstrual cup in China, our 

product was certified by CE and SGS certification.
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History of Menstrual cup

An early version of a bell-shaped menstrual cup was patented in 1932, by the midwifery group of  McGlasson and Perkins.Latermenstrual cups were patented in 1935, 1937, and 1950.The  Tassaway brand of menstrual cups was introduced in the 1960s, but it was not a commercial  success.Early menstrual cups were made of rubber.Today, both silicone and rubber models  are available. Most are reusable, though there is at least one brand of disposable menstrual cups  currently manufactured.   In 1987, another latex rubber menstrual cup, The Keeper, was manufactured in the United States.  This proved to be the first commercially viable menstrual cup and it is still in manufacture today.  The first silicone menstrual cup was the UK-manufactured Mooncup. Most menstrual cups are  now manufactured from medical silicone because of its durability and hypoallergenic properties.  The German brand MeLuna is the only company to manufacture their cup out of TPE (thermoplastic  elastomer). Menstrual cups are becoming more popular worldwide, with many different brands on  the market, and there are different sizes and shapes available. As we are the professional factory of medical silicone menstrual cup in China, our product was  certified by CE and SGS certification. Welcome to cooperate with us CONTACT US