MeLuna
Country of origin: Germany
Composition: FDA approved TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)
Sizes: “S” (small), “M” (medium), “L” (large) and “XL” (Extra Large). Also a range of “Shorty” sizes, which are shorter cups – ShortyS, ShortyM, ShortyL, ShortyXL.
Dimensions & Capacity:
S =38mm diameter, 45mm long without stem. 15mls to airholes, 23ml to rim.
M = 41mm diameter, 48mm long without stem. 20mls to airholes, 28ml to rim.
L = 44mm diameter, 51mm long without stem. 24mls to airholes, 34ml to rim.
XL = 47mm diameter, 56mm long without stem. 30mls to airholes, 42mls to rim.
Shorty S = 38mm diameter, 35mm long without stem. 8ml to airholes, 15mls to rim.
Shorty M = 41mm diameter, 38mm long without stem. 10ml to airholes, 18mls to rim.
Shorty L = 44mm diameter, 41mm long without stem. 14mls to airholes, 22mls to rim.
Shorty XL = 47mm diameter, 44mm long without stem. 16mls to airholes, 27mls to rim.
Stem: “Stem” (cross between a flat tab and a rounded thick stem), ball, ring or basic (no stem)
Measuring Lines: No
Cost (RRP): € 15.00 [Currency Converter]
Been around since: Early June 2009
Unique Design?: Yes (This cup design appears to have been created by this brand and has not been seen used by other brands)
Review – Meluna old: https://menstrualcups.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/meluna-my-thoughts
Review – new Glitter Cup: https://menstrualcups.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/meluna-glitter-cup
Other Details: Several Colours available, with glitter versions as well. Not only offers a choice of stem, but also a choice of how hard or soft you would like. First cup manufacturer to offer the additional ball/ring or no stem options, and the only manufacturer to offer these different options.
TPE is a (BPA-free) plastic that is used to make medical equipment such as catheters, as well as other products such as baby bottle teats and some vibrators. (It may also be the same material as Insteads disposable cups are made from).
Holy Cup are rebranding MeLuna cups in Brazil. Silja are manufacturing MeLuna design cups from silicone
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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.
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Menstrual Cups 
Hi Obsi,
i just wanted to come back on here (i was here about 2 months ago & on nappycino asking questions) & tell you that i LOVE my me luna cup. i havent had any snapping open issues yet, & to be honest i dont really feel like they are to hard or anything (i havent done a squish comparison with my diva or lunette though), the flexibility of them suits me fine & i actually find it easier to insert than either my lunette or diva, maybe due to the smaller size (i got the medium one). it doesnt hold as much ofcourse but that just means i have to change it every couple of hours on the first day of my cycle which is no big issue. i find it SOOOOOO comfortable, infact my only concern is that i might forget its in there! i find it much more comfy than either the lunette or diva, both of which feel like they slip to me for some reason & both of them also sit to low (i think my cervix must sit lower than normal???). so anyway, ive finally found the right cup for me! YAY!!!! thanks so much for all the wonderful info you have on this site, you were the reason i found a cup perfect for me – THANK YOU!!!!!
mel 🙂
just found out – there is new design AND special edition of MeLunas – “glittery” :DDD on their webpage!
The glitter ones are made of TPE too?
I got this one. They now also got mini’s, which are even smaller than small.
I got the mini one and it’s great for me as I got little flow and a short vagina. Although I probably could have fitted a larger one after all.
Why would one choose a glittery luna cup?! For me it’s only adding unnecessary things while it’s such a relief that conscious products are being made these days. (Until the next doom news appears 🙂 )
What I loved about this cup was the color and stem options! This was my second brand of cup that I used, and while I tried to use it, it was too hard for me. It would pop open on me, regardless of the fold, and when I did manage to get it inside me, it was uncomfortable. But I still like them regardless!
Well…. I specifically chose a glittery cup 😀 and I’m sure a lot of others like that option – makes it a bit more fun.
I just got a Meluna XL sport because I was trying to find the biggest cup. (At the time I hadn’t heard of the Luv Ur Body). I have the Large Yuuki and I read the Meluna XL is supposed to hold 42ml to the rim and the Yuuki holds slightly less, 37ml to the rim. Well I did the cup comparison and the Yuuki actually holds a little bit more. So Yuuki is still bigger than the Meluna XL in case anyone is looking for info on the cup with the most capacity.
I don’t know if it’s already available outside Germany. But now there is a silicone cup in MeLuna design made in Germany. (It’s not made by MeLuna, but they helped the manufacturer of this new cup. It’s calles Silja.
http://www.silja-cup.com/Online-Shop
Yes, I’m in the process of adding it and a few other cups to the site 😀