What’s the story behind our Made in France menstrual cup?

🇫🇷 Want to learn more about our Made in France menstrual cup? Perfect, you’re in the right place.

First of all, what is a period cup? What is a menstrual cup? It’s an internal sanitary product that you insert into the vagina. This small, upside-down silicone bell collects menstrual blood.

Our Loulou menstrual cup, made in France, is a healthy alternative to tampons and pads. It’s also eco-friendly and economical. Discover our intimate feminine revolution by Loulou: an amazing cup available in two models.

Let’s go back in time to learn about the history of the menstrual cup. The first models were patented and marketed in the 1930s in the United States, driven by American actress Leona W. Chalmers.

However, they were not a big success. Women were rather reluctant to use washable intravaginal protection. It wasn’t until the 2000s that they finally embraced this new feminine hygiene product, thanks to a collective awakening.

After the scandal around tampon and pad ingredients, women started looking for new alternatives. Chlorine, pesticides, petrochemical derivatives – tampon composition is chilling!

To avoid irritation, toxicity and other health risks, new brands have emerged to offer girls and women healthier, safer products with fully transparent compositions that respect their intimate area. Suddenly, the menstrual cup, which had been shunned for decades, became interesting again.

Louloucup was born. From the very beginning, our deep ambition was to offer healthy, local, durable, and responsible products at the best price, for periods that are finally calm and simple. No fuss.

We needed to succeed in making a healthy French menstrual cup. Today, mission accomplished with our Loulou cup, available in two models. Its unique shape is registered and patented. Made exclusively from medical-grade silicone, our cups are guaranteed free from phthalates, bisphenol A, latex and fragrance. They respect the vaginal flora.

The French-made menstrual cup addresses the controversy over toxic substances that may be present in tampons and pads. Its ethical, French manufacturing meets very strict standards.

Two models in two colors: the classic pink cup and the soft turquoise cup. Each model is available in two sizes: small and medium.

The cup is an eco-friendly intimate protection that drastically reduces waste. #zerowaste Made in France, it has a limited carbon footprint.

Its clean composition does not put your health at risk. Our cup contains no toxic substances or endocrine disruptors. It is hypoallergenic.

This is probably the most common feedback we get about our cups. Our cups are super soft and very easy to use and wear. They fold easily and open up to gently seal against the vaginal walls without causing discomfort!

Buying a cup is cost-effective. Durable, eco-friendly, washable and reusable for years, you save money month after month, cycle after cycle. Our cup is fairly priced at €28.90. You can also add it to a bundle with period underwear. The unit price will then go down!

Like with any menstrual cup, it’s important for us to remind you of a few recommendations for calm and safe use:

• wash your hands thoroughly before and after insertion,
• A well-cared-for style (properly washed, dried and stored) lasts for several seasons. Chlorine-resistant, it’s a long-term money-saver. Compared with disposable products, the initial price is offset by repeated use.
• follow our instructions and don’t hesitate to read our guide and user manual for the menstrual cup,
• Do not keep a menstrual cup in for more than six consecutive hours; we do not recommend wearing the cup at night and instead suggest wearing menstrual panties for a leak-free sleep.

This last point is important because wearing a cup for too long can allow certain harmful bacteria to multiply. This is what’s known as menstrual toxic shock. For more information: Menstrual cup and toxic shock: what is the real risk?

Louloucup is a committed, socially conscious brand. Its top priority is women’s health, with special care for the vaginal flora.

It’s also deeply committed to the environment and the fight against global warming. The French-made reusable menstrual cup can be washed and reused for many years—between 5 and 10—helping to reduce waste and plastic.

Another key issue for the brand is access to period products for everyone. It fights against period poverty. To do this, it offers cups suitable for women and teenage girls at fair, affordable prices.

Using our Made in France menstrual cup means taking care of your body and learning more about your flow. It means avoiding tampons with questionable ingredients. It means avoiding irritation. It also means getting to know yourself better—your anatomy, how your body works and how your period behaves.

Choosing a French-made cup also means supporting French manufacturing, French jobs, and French quality.

Choosing a French-made cup is also a deeply eco-conscious decision, a gesture for the environment. A cup reduces waste and plastic pollution.

Choosing the French Loulou cup means choosing a healthy protection at the best price, and saving money for many years.

Finally, choosing a cup as your period protection means choosing a simple and very practical way to manage your menstruation.

To learn even more about our Loulou cup, check out our articles:

• Are my IUD and cup a good match?
• What is the lifespan of my menstrual cup?
• Menstrual cup sizes: how to choose?