Cup Size Comparison Charts

Charts showing the sizing and other details of the cup brands. I’m 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 sale.  So Green Donna, Alicia and MPower are not included in these charts.

The best way to view this is to download the spreadsheet file:

Cupchart Spreadsheet

You will need something like Microsoft Excel to view it, but I’ve also taken screen shots of the spreadsheet pages below for those who just want to look at an image file.

(Click for a full size view)

I’ve also arranged the lists by different attributes.  Where I didn’t have enough data to properly rank a brand, I’ve put them at the bottom of the list.

(Squishyness done on the cups I have)

This is hard to rate really, but I will give it a shot.  This is just my opinion, it’s quite hard to judge, and the cup sizes actually make a difference in squishiness.  Some cups are stiffer at the rim, than they are in the body.  1 being most squishy, 10 being least squishy.   Basically it is rated on how much effort it takes to push the material in.

(Old Charts)

 

Please note that Yuuki is apparently stiffer than when first brought out (I have the old style)

Yuuki – My Thoughts

I recently received this cup, and had a chance to test it out straight away    I was surprised to find the stem was not a hollow tube… it’s the same size as the hollow tube stems, but it is solid.  Which means if you like the tube stems but don’t like that they can collect blood inside them, then this stem would be great.  I like this cup… not sure why, since it doesn’t have anything that immediately jumps out as being innovative or special… and it has features I don’t particularly like (such as the angular holes and thicker stem)….but I like the degree of flexibility of the silicone, and the lack of ridge around the rim – it feels nice.

Testing it out – I was able to feel the stem for a while… because it is solid, and has lines on it for grip, I was able to feel it while wearing it.  After about 15 mins I was not able to feel it any more (I got used to it I suppose), and I think it pokes less than the hollow tube stems.  Probably because the Yuuki stem has a rounded tip, while the hollow ones have a flat tip (so more pokey).  I found it opened up easily, although they sent me the smaller size.  I had no leaks.

Gear – It came in a tube which was different.  It had an instruction sheet, but no pouch.  I don’t know if they normally ship them with a pouch or not, since mine was a freebie.  To be honest, not having a pouch probably wouldn’t make a difference to me, since a lot of people buy a replacement pouch elsewhere anyway (I used the Lunette pouch that came with my first cup for about a week then made my own because I hated it)

Personal Observations – I haven’t had much to do with the company – I e-mailed them to ask some questions and they replied prety quickly.

Ratings

I’ve rated all the cups I’ve tried. They can be found here: http://menstrualcups.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/my-comparisons-and-ratings

Yuuki Cup Pictures

I received the Yuuki Cup today, so here are some pictures

It comes in a tube!

With instruction sheet.  I actually like the tube idea… it’s different and protects the cup from being squashed.  Though the packaging makes me think of a sports supplement or something

The stem is about the same width as the tube stems of other brands of cup, but it is solid.  Because the silicone is softer than that of the Mooncup UK or Diva, the stem is more flexible, but not quite as flexible as the thinner tab stems of the Lunette or Miacup.

update - It seems they have now changed to a hollow tube stem

(The cup got a bit of fluff on it, so that’s what the speckles are on the rim, I didn’t realise it would show up   I need to take another photo)

The measuring lines and name are on the inside of the cup. Along with a number “1″.    There is another line on the inside, where the ridge on other cups pokes out… not sure what that is for…  The holes are on an angle, like the Diva’s holes

Yuuki Cup

http://www.yuuki.cz

Country of origin: Czech Republic
Composition: Medical Grade Silicone
Sizes: 1 (small) and 2 (large)
Dimensions: Size 1 = length (including stem) 67mm, diameter 42mm.  Size 2 = length (including stem) 75mm, diameter 47mm
Capacity: Size 1 = 15ml, Size 2 = 20mls to the edge = 25 and 37 ml
Stem: They have replaced the previously solid stems with hollow tube stems (as of about late 2010)
Measuring Lines: Yes
Cost (RRP): 19EUR [Currency Converter]
Guarantee: 2 years
Been around since: 2007
Other Details: The stem on the cup I have (small) is about the same thickness as the tube stems, but is solid (not hollow).