IrisCup
Country of origin: Spain
Composition: Medical Grade Silicone
Sizes: 2 sizes, “S” and “L”
Dimensions: Size “S” = Inside length 45mm, Outside length (including stem) 65mm, Inside diameter 30mm, Outside diameter 40mm. Size “L” = Inside length 50mm, Outside length (including stem) 65mm, Inside diameter 36mm, Outside diameter 45mm
Capacity: Size “S” = 15ml, Size “L” = 20ml
Stem: Hollow tube
Measuring Lines: Unknown
Cost (RRP): 27.00 €
Guarantee: None?
Been around since: Unknown (early 2010?)
Other Details: They call the silicone “Platinum Silicone”. I’m not sure if that is a translation thing or if that is a particular type of silicone. The cups come in both a translucent white and a pink.
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A menstrual cup is form of reusable menstrual protection. It is inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual fluids. Once in place it forms a seal, preventing blood flowing out of the vagina by collecting it in its “cup” shaped reservoir. Unlike a tampon which absorbs the blood along with the vagina’s natural secretions, a menstrual cup simply holds the fluids until you remove it – so they do not dry out the vagina and do not hold the TSS risk that tampons do.
They hold around 20-30ml, which is for most women will cope with a full day without emptying, and at most perhaps you would need to empty it a few times a day for a very heavy flow. A menstrual cup will last (with proper care) for around 10 years, perhaps longer, so while the initial outlay is high, it pays for itself with savings pretty quick.
This website aims to give information on all the available reusable cups, and provide the latest news. This is a sister site to www.ecomenses.com
The “Platinum Silicone” is referring to the ‘cure’. Instead of using peroxide they use platinum.
This is very technical, but explains that Tensile Strength and Tear Strength increase by using the platinum (pt)
http://www.dowcorning.com/content/publishedlit/52-1077-01.pdf
So I read the link about Platinum vs. Peroxide. So it seems to be that it may be better? i am wondering as I have had a reaction to silicone found in medical support hosiery. I wonder if the Platinum would be better? Or should I stay away from silicone cups altogether.
I cannot give advice on that I’m sorry.
Thank you very much L Medrano
, for your explanation and for the link !
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It sounds very technical indeed, but must be really interesting