Have you discovered the menstrual cup for yourself and would like to know which menstrual cup sizes are available and which one is right for you? We’ll tell you!
Everyone has to go through it once a month: the period. Instead of pads and tampons, you chose to use a menstrual cup. It should hold you up for a long time and is ideal for everyday use or for sports.
You don’t have to be afraid of a bloody surprise in your panties – provided you use the right size.
You can find out here which menstrual cup is the right one for you and what you need to look out for.
much about my experience with the menstrual cup I already told you about it in a separate blog post.
You will find out in this post
How big does my menstrual cup have to be?
Mens cups come in different sizes. These range from S to XL. Whether your menstrual cup is big enough depends on many factors, such as how heavy your period is, where your mother’s milk is, how fit your pelvic floor is, and whether you’ve already had a child.
How heavy is your period?
First of all, it is important to know how much you bleed during your period. It can be little or a lot.
If you have a light period, you are likely using small or regular sized tampons and thin pads. You change them a few times a day. A smaller cup will suffice.
If you have a heavy period and you use super or super plus tampons and thick pads and change them several times a day, then you should use a larger cup, otherwise a small one will fill up quickly.
However, the amount of bleeding is not the determining factor in choosing your menstrual cup size. Because you can simply empty the cup more often.
The following points are much more important.
Do you know this sustainable monthly hygiene?
where is your cervix
The cervix can be in different positions. Depending on the woman or the menstrual cycle and depending on the day, this position can change. It is best to observe the position of your cervix on the last day of your period or shortly thereafter. On these days he sits deepest.
You can feel the position of the cervix with your finger. To do this, wash your hands thoroughly and insert your finger into the vagina. The cervix is at the top of your vagina. More on the front side. You will feel a round, soft circle with a hole in the middle.
If your longest finger is completely inside your vagina without even feeling your cervix, then you have a very high cervix. If you can feel your cervix before your finger is fully in the vagina, then you have a lower cervix.
Why you should know your cervix
The position of the cervix determines how long your menstrual cup should be.
So that you now know which size fits you, we have a guide for you that will help you to find the right size for your period and the position of your cervix.
| strength of the period | position of the cervix | menstrual cup size |
| Easy | Hoch | Middle |
| Easy | Deep | Klein |
| Stark | Hoch | Middle |
| Stark | Deep | medium as well as small |
In the last case, if you decide to use a small cup, you will have to empty it more often. If you choose a medium cup, more blood will be collected and you will have to empty it less often. However, you may have to shorten the stem a bit.
In this example, a menstrual cup that is 65 mm high and 40 mm wide is considered a small cup. The middle menstrual cup is 68 mm high and 45 mm wide.
How trained are your pelvic floor muscles?
The strength of your pelvic floor muscles plays an important role in finding the right cup size. The pelvic floor muscles hold your menstrual cup in place.
If your pelvic floor is well trained, a small cup will hold up very well. If your pelvic floor is rather weak, a small cup may not hold up well.
In this case, it is better to choose a cup with a larger diameter from the menstrual cup sizes. If you use a cup that is too narrow, it can happen that the blood runs past.
The same applies to a menstrual cup that is too wide, as it can be dented.
You can find out whether your pelvic floor is trained by observing whether you keep a few drops of urine in your pants when you sneeze or jump, for example, or whether you urgently need to go to the toilet afterwards.
Or you try to stop urinating while peeing. Can you do it?
Have you already had a birth?
Even after giving birth, your pelvic floor may not be as strong as before and the position of your cervix may have changed.
Therefore, you may need a larger cup after giving birth.
danger: Every woman is different. That’s why the best way to find the right mug is to try it out.
If you are still unsure which menstrual cup you should use: I chose the Lunette Menstruation cup decide and am very happy with her. It is very dense, sits well and cannot be felt.
If you are still unsure, you can read the many good reviews on Amazon.
Can a menstrual cup be too big?
When it comes to the menstrual cup, it all depends on the right size. With the different menstrual cup sizes, it is often not that easy to find the right one.
In fact, a cup that is too small or too large can be problematic.
A menstrual cup that is too large cannot fully unfold, allowing blood to bypass. In addition, a menstrual cup that is too large can cause a feeling of pressure or pain.
Cups that are too small also do not seal properly. They can also twist and slide down, making removal difficult.
How do you correctly insert the menstrual cup?
There are different folding techniques for inserting the menstrual cup. These techniques not only make insertion easier for you, but also ensure that the cup fits properly.
The 7-fold, the S and the C-fold are the most commonly used techniques.
7 fold
Hold your menstrual cup firmly with your index finger and thumb and flatten the rim.
Fold one end of the edge down 90 degrees. Hold the cup between your index finger and thumb, then insert the cup.
S fold
Hold your cup with your index finger and thumb, then pinch the rim flat. Fold the edge inward, making an S-shape with your left index finger and right thumb.
Again, hold the cup with your index finger and thumb and insert it.
C fold
Hold your menstrual cup with your index finger and thumb and flatten the rim.
Using your index finger and thumb, pinch the two ends of the rim together to form a C-shape. Again, hold the cup between your index finger and thumb and insert the cup.
How deep do I have to insert the menstrual cup?
The menstrual cup must be inserted so that it closes with the cervix or catches the blood below the cervix.
You can tell whether the cup is sitting correctly when it springs back into its original shape with a brief pop and creates a slight vacuum in your vagina.
Don’t worry, you’ll get a feel for it over time.
You can also test with your finger on the vaginal wall whether the cup has drawn vacuum and can be moved.
What to do if the menstrual cup doesn’t fit properly?
Have you found the right menstrual cup size for you, but somehow the cup doesn’t fit properly? If your cup is not properly seated, blood may still bypass it and leak out of your vagina.
If it won’t open, it might just need a few quick adjustments:
- Grasp the cup at the bottom and twist it slightly. Once in the right position, it pops up on its own.
- Make a circle around the cup with your finger. This will help her find the right alignment.
- Make sure the cup is positioned correctly and is not inserted too deep or too far.
If nothing works, take the cup out and put it back in again. Maybe another folding method will help you?
How long can I wear the menstrual cup?
One of the most important benefits of a menstrual cup is that it can be worn for long periods of time.
But how long can you really wear them?
Your menstrual cup can stay in your body for up to 8 hours because the cup catches more blood than other menstrual products.
On average, you lose 30-70 milliliters of blood during your period. A menstrual cup, on the other hand, can hold 15-35 milliliters of blood. Therefore, most women only need to change them two to three times a day.
However, you should not wear the cup for more than 8 hours. Bacteria can grow on it, increasing the risk of infection. It should therefore be changed after this time, more precisely emptied.
It’s possible that your menstrual cup is leaking for a number of reasons:
- The cup is too big.
- Your menstrual cup is too small.
- It didn’t open properly.
- You pushed them past the cervix.
If you already have the right size, try different folding techniques. And take your time! One day you’ll get the hang of it and it’ll be quick to insert.
Our conclusion
Before you buy a menstrual cup, you should definitely get an overview of the different menstrual cup sizes. They are available from S-XL. Only if you choose the right size for you can you be sure that no blood ends up in your panties.
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