If you buy a product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. For those with periods, the stressful realization of possibly not having enough tampons to get through a cycle is all too familiar. The monthly ritual of rummaging through your medicine cabinet on day one of your period only to find one or two tampons can feel like a nightmare. So why not consider reusable period products like the menstrual cup? These cups are sustainable and cost effective, comfortable, and help reduce period stigma. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the options, shapes, sizes, and branding, don’t worry. We’ve rounded up a selection of the best menstrual cups and discs to make the transition easy and stress-free. Here are 11 menstrual cups that will have you bidding farewell to your tampons.
Nixit Image Credit: Nixit Nixit’s menstrual cup comes in a cute, user-friendly circular shape that offers 12 hours of protection and can be reused again and again.
Rhythm Classic Menstrual Cup Image Credit: Rhythm Rhythm’s Classic Menstrual Cup is designed for comfort and easy use. It’s made with super-soft material and comes with a leak-prevention rim and a pull-tab for removal, while offering 12 hours of protection.
Saalt Soft Cup Image Credit: Saalt A soft menstrual cup designed for women who experience bladder sensitivity and cramping, Saalt Soft Cup is also friendly for folks with endometriosis.
Cora Easy-Does-It Cup Image Credit: Cora If you’re new to menstrual cups, the Cora Easy-Does-It Cup is a good choice. It’s beginner-friendly and you can wear it for up to 12 hours at a time with no leaks.
Viv For Your V Menstrual Cup Image Credit: Viv For Your V Viv For Your V’s cup features a ring tab that’s easy to grab and pull out when you’re ready, and the cup can hold up to three tampon or pad’s worth of liquid.
Flex Menstrual Disc Image Credit: Flex Not quite as green as its more reusable sisters, Flex Disc is a longwear disposable made from vegan, medical-grade, and body-safe materials.
Lunette Cup Image Credit: Lunette A reusable, vegan cup that can be worn for 12 hours and is made of medical grade silicone.
Intimina Ziggy Cup Image Credit: Intimina Ziggy Cup has a flat-fit design that can’t be felt at all from inside and promises mess-free period sex.
DivaCup Image Credit: DivaCup An early favorite in the menstrual cup world, DivaCup is recommended for women over the age of 30 who have a heavy flow.
Pixie Cup Image Credit: Pixie Cup With models you can order depending on the size your body needs, the Pixie Cup is out to serve all kinds of bodies.
Lena Cup Image Credit: Lena Cup Designed specifically for women who experience vaginal and cervical pain, Lena Cup is another soft and super easy to insert/remove model for new menstruators.
