Updated the Cup charts
I’ve updated the size-comparison-charts. Adding the new brands and reassessing my “squishyness” rating. I’m still missing some of the data though, so if anyone can help me fill it in, please comment with the info – thanks. I’m also only including info on the cups that are officially available for general sale. So Green Donna, Alicia and MPower are not included in these charts (as it’s likely Green Donna and Mpower will be redesigned anyway)
The best way to view this is to download the spreadsheet file – as you can then add in any info that is missing (but please let me know if you know any, so I can update this one). It’s got different pages for each view of the list (eg listing by order of increasing size) Where I didn’t have enough data to properly rank a brand, I’ve put them at the bottom of the list. You will need something like Microsoft Excel to view it.
I’ve also taken screen shots of the spreadsheet pages below for those who just want to look at an image file and don’t want to download the excel file.
(Click the images for a full size, clearer view)
(Squishyness done on the cups I have)
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
