Menstrual Cups Comparison Chart

Inspect the Sponge: Soak the dry sponge in warm water to expand it fully.
Inspect: Carefully inspect the sponge for any marine debris like sand or coral fragments. Remove debris with tweezers or scissors if needed.
Sanitise the Sponge: Boil the sponge gently in water with 1 tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda for about 2 minutes. Avoid boiling longer to prevent hardening or shrinking. Let it air dry on a clean surface.

A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup that is folded and inserted into the vagina, where it opens and creates a seal with the vaginal walls. Rather than absorbing menstrual flow like tampons, which are thrown away, it is reusable and collects menstrual flow. It is then removed, washed out and reinserted. Read more on How to Use a Menstrual Cup.

The recommendations in this chart are based on the manufacturer's guidelines and may not suit everybody's anatomy. Some manufacturers recommend selecting a cup or disc based on your flow, age or childbearing history; however, we recommend finding the right size for your cervical position, then the right harness or softness cup for your body and finally considering the capacity based on your flow. Selecting the correct size and harness first will ensure the cup or disc is comfortable in your body and doesn't leak, but it may mean you have to empty it more frequently if you have a heavy flow.

Not sure if you want a menstrual cup or disc? See our Cups vs. Discs: A Buyer's Guide on How to Choose. It covers all the pros and cons of each and see our Menstrual Discs Comparison Chart for more details on discs.