Menstrual cups: pros and cons

Still not totally convinced by the menstrual cup? This zero‑waste, eco‑friendly and budget‑friendly alternative has a lot going for it. Yet many people still have doubts about how to use it, how reliable it is, or how practical it really is. 

Louloucup weighs the pros and cons, the advantages and disadvantages, the real benefits and potential dangers of menstrual cups!

• It’s a **clean, reliable, leak‑proof internal protection**. When positioned correctly, the cup doesn’t let anything through. This little upside‑down bell collects your **menstrual flow** optimally throughout your period. Your intimate area stays clean and dry. With a cup, there’s no dampness. It’s a fresh, clean feeling you simply can’t get with a standard sanitary pad.
  
  
• With a cup, there’s no risk of vaginal dryness or disrupting the vaginal flora, and no risk of infections or yeast infections thanks to its clean composition. The menstrual cup is hypoallergenic and safe for intimate use, especially thanks to its medical-grade silicone. Its composition is far more reassuring than that of conventional disposable tampons.
  
  
• Its reservoir can hold a large amount of flow. The menstrual cup is therefore suitable for heavy or very heavy flows.
  
  
• It’s extremely comfortable to use. A well-positioned cup is a cup you can’t feel. Super soft, it’s a very comfortable intimate solution to use.
  
  
• With the cup, there are no bad odors! Because the blood collected in the cup’s reservoir is never in contact with air, there’s no oxidation.
  
  
• The cup is ideal for swimming, whether at the pool, the beach or on holiday! It’s truly the most practical protection for swimming safely and with peace of mind. With a cup, no leaks, no stains on your towel or swimsuit, even with very heavy flows!
  
  
• Very economical, the cup is a washable menstrual product, long‑lasting and reusable. You can use it for years if you take good care of it. While the upfront cost is higher than a box of tampons or disposable pads, it pays for itself after just a few cycles.
  
  
• The menstrual cup offers unrivalled freedom for anyone who wants to move more freely when playing sports, at the office or in everyday life. You can feel free and worry-free for many hours.
  
  
• The cup is also eco‑friendly and good for the planet. By no longer creating waste from your period products, you’re no longer polluting. Just like period underwear, the menstrual cup is a zero‑waste period solution.
  
  
• Once you’re used to it, the cup is very simple and convenient to use. After a few hours, go to the bathroom, empty your cup, rinse it and reinsert it. That’s it!
  
  
• The menstrual cup is an internal protection that is invisible and therefore super discreet. No panty lines under your trousers, no diaper effect!

• A menstrual cup does require a certain level of comfort with your intimate area at first. The first insertions can be intimidating. That’s normal when you’re not familiar with the product and haven’t mastered the technique yet. However, users quickly get the hang of it. Feel free to check out our very detailed User Guide.

• The sight of blood can put some people off. You also have to wash the menstrual cup by hand.

• When you empty your cup, you need to be near a toilet with a tap and access to water. Toilets without a tap? Remember to bring a bottle of water so you can rinse it and wash your hands. You can also keep a spare cup in your bag. Several options are possible.

• Between each period of use, at the start of your menstrual cycle, you need to take the time to sterilise your cup to remove all bacteria. The simple method: boil it in water. The even simpler method: use a steriliser designed for your cup.

• Just like a tampon, a menstrual cup should not be worn for more than 6 consecutive hours (risk of developing TSS, toxic shock syndrome). 

• We do not recommend wearing a menstrual cup at night. A night usually lasts more than 6 hours. Instead, opt for a heavy or very heavy-flow period panty so you can feel dry and safe while you sleep. Extremely comfortable, period panties are truly perfect for nighttime.

• The menstrual cup should not be used in the postpartum period.

• It must also not be worn during **sexual intercourse**.

• Finally, we always recommend asking your gynecologist or midwife for approval before using a cup if you have an IUD (intrauterine device), whether copper or hormonal.

Discover our organic Loulou cups now. Soft, easy‑to‑use cups, made in France from medical‑grade silicone, vegan, cruelty‑free, extremely flexible, with no phthalates, no bisphenol A, no fragrance and no latex. Discover all our offers and our two flagship cups, the Turquoise Louloucup and the Pink Louloucup (each available in small and medium):

• The Louloucup Turquoise Soft is ideal for very sensitive women who suffer from a sensitive bladder, cramps or discomfort with tampons.
• The Louloucup Classic Pink is slightly firmer than the Louloucup Turquoise. It’s ideal for sports sessions and swimming in particular.

Also discover all our packs, promo offers, and gift boxes:

• the Louloucup pack and its sterilizer,
• the box set: cup, steriliser and 3 panties of your choice, an offer we consider the most attractive because it combines a cup with several period panties, essential for staying dry all night,
• the set of 2 Louloucup cups of your choice with steriliser, very handy for having a spare cup when you’re away from home,
• the set of 2 Louloucup cups of your choice,
• the sterilizer,
• as well as the large waterproof storage pouch and the small waterproof storage pouch.

By choosing our cups, you’re also choosing **made in France** manufacturing, flawless quality, fair pricing, clean ingredients, fast and free **delivery** in **France** and Europe, and orders always shipped within 48 hours. So, are you convinced?