Menstrual cup comparison: which Louloucup should you choose?

Just like menstrual underwear, reusable period discs, and washable pads, menstrual cups have revolutionized our periods! The cup collects your flow with no leaks, no stains, no odor, and zero discomfort. Freedom is ours!

As reliable as a disc, as comfortable as period underwear, as absorbent as pads, Louloucup is a high-quality product with many advantages.

Super convenient and effective at the pool, during sports, or just for everyday life, menstrual cups still raise a lot of questions: reviews, use, sterilization, cleaning, insertion, removal, absorbency, capacity, positioning, safety, toxic shock, saturation, composition. It’s not always easy to make the switch from tampons to cups. A menstrual cup comparison can be really helpful before you finalize your purchase and order.

Which Louloucup menstrual cup should you choose? A menstrual cup comparison can help you make your choice and find the right model for your flow and body type.

The menstrual cup is a durable, washable internal hygiene product that gives incredible freedom to every woman who uses it. The cup, or period cup, is a small, bell-shaped reservoir that collects menstrual blood super efficiently.

Once in place, the cup has the advantage of being completely invisible and undetectable. No discomfort, no inconvenience, and a welcome sense of freedom during your period. Pure bliss!

This washable menstrual protection, just like period underwear, is an affordable, practical, and reliable alternative to disposable tampons and pads. If you’re interested in washable, sustainable, and eco-friendly period products, know that there are also absorbent and washable cloth pads as well as menstrual discs.

The menstrual disc is a silicone cup similar to menstrual cups. However, it sits higher up, at the base of the cervix, rather than at the vaginal opening. This product, still not widely known in France, has many advantages: different sizes, absorbency, health benefits, and more.

Eco-friendly, zero waste, hygienic, and easy to use, the menstrual cup is designed for all women—teenagers and adults alike, including virgins, women who have given birth (always consult your gynecologist after childbirth and wait several weeks), and women who haven’t had children. The menstrual cup is perfect for athletes, travelers, and women with active lifestyles.

No matter the brand, it's a smart, inexpensive purchase that pays for itself quickly. The menstrual disc and cup are actually the two most affordable types of period protection on the market.

Finally, menstrual cups are products that can be used perfectly to manage light, normal, or even heavy menstrual flow.

The best menstrual cup should be…

• ultra soft for easy insertion and comfortable use;
• super firm so it stays securely in place for hours without slipping or leaking;
• Made in France for optimal quality;
• Easy to use and handle (easy to fold, insert, and remove thanks to the stem, etc.)
• clean, with a transparent, health-friendly composition (medical-grade silicone, organic, etc.),
• affordable, at a fair price.

Here’s a comparison of Louloucup’s two menstrual cup models. Sizes, health, benefits, capacity, leaks, quality—we cover it all! Have a question? Check out our super comprehensive menstrual cup guide to learn more.

Toxic shock, applicator, sterilizer, use, reviews, full cup—Louloucup tells you everything about menstrual cups, no taboos!

Sterilizing and cleaning your menstrual cup is very important. At the end of your period, remember to sterilize your menstrual protection to clean it thoroughly and remove all bacteria. You can boil it for several minutes in boiling water or use a menstrual cup sterilizer. To guarantee top hygiene and easy sterilization, Louloucup offers its own discreet (collapsible) and effective sterilizer model.

A full and overflowing menstrual cup is very unlikely, as its reservoir and capacity are large enough to collect menstrual flow (just like discs). If you empty your cup regularly (every 4 to 6 hours), there’s no need to worry: your cup will never be full.

Suction effect, vacuum, toxic shock, IUDs—there are a lot of myths, fears, and half-truths about using a menstrual cup.

The use of menstrual cups should of course be considered carefully. We strongly advise you to do your research, read the instructions carefully, and consult your gynecologist or midwife if you have an IUD.

Otherwise, no, the cup can’t suck anything up. The suction effect doesn’t exist. However, since it’s an internal protection, just like a tampon, you need to empty and clean it regularly to avoid any risk of TSS (toxic shock syndrome).

With Louloucup models, a menstrual cup applicator is unnecessary. It's very easy to insert the Loulou menstrual cup with just your fingertips. Fold it however you like (C-fold, 7-fold, or tulip fold) and follow our detailed instructions in the user guide.

At Louloucup, we recommend using a menstrual cup during the day only. Throughout your day, empty and clean your cup as often as you like. At night, for your comfort, safety, and health, we suggest wearing period underwear.

Period panties are high-quality protection with great absorbency (no leaks) and are very comfortable. Washable and reusable menstrual underwear is safe for your health (unlike tampons and pads), your flora, and your vagina. You’ll have a peaceful night.

Another tip: for a more stress-free experience with your menstrual cup, we recommend alternating between two cups so you always have a clean, ready-to-use one on hand. This is an important hygiene guarantee.