Lunette

Progressive Feminine Care

Let’s start with the obvious question: What is this thing? Lunette is a menstrual cup, a reusable alternative to tampons and pads that collects the menstrual flow rather than absorbs it. The cup can be worn continuously for up to 12 hours, including overnight, before emptying it.

There’s a learning curve, for sure. But there’s also a payoff. Lunette is comfortable, convenient and lets you do everything you normally do – go to work, take a swim, work out at the gym – without relying on a bulky pad or tampons (often made with cotton that’s grown with pesticides and bleached with chlorine). In the big picture, using a menstrual cup is better for the environment since it reduces the number of disposable feminine care products that wind up in landfills. It also saves money, since a Lunette cup can last for several years with proper care.

Heli Kurjanen is the founder of Lunette, a Finnish company. Heli liked using menstrual cups (which have been around since the 1930s), but she wanted to create one that’s more comfortable and easier to use than earlier models. Lunette’s cup is soft and flexible, made of medical-grade silicone that’s latex-free.

Liz is a believer. “I had to try this product out of necessity. I was in the Peace Corps preparing to leave for Africa, where I would have no access to traditional feminine products. I came back converted,” Liz says. “It is such a better solution and I encourage women to try it.”

— Ann

This Grommet cannot be returned or exchanged. All sales are final.

The cup is held in position by a seal formed with the walls of the vagina and pressure from the vaginal muscles. The menstrual cup, unlike a tampon, is seated low in the vagina but not so low so that the tab is uncomfortable, particularly when seated. In case of discomfort due to the device stem, remove your Lunette and trim the stem with sharp scissors.

• Made of 100% medical grade silicone
• Hypoallergenic and latex-free
• Cost-effective, with proper care can last for several years
• Doesn’t change the natural moisture level of the vagina
• Environmentally friendly
• Can be worn continuously for up to 12 hours, including overnight
• Rinse carefully with soap and water ( or Lunette wash)
• If you have had gynecological problems, discuss using Lunette with your physician

• Model 1
  • Diameter: 1.6 inches by 1.9 inches
  • Stem: 1 inch
  • Volume: 0.85 fl oz.
  • Made from softer and more pliable silicone than Model 2

• Model 2
  • Diameter:1.8 inches by 2 inches
  • Stem: 0.8 inch
  • Volume: 1.0 fl oz.
  • Made from silicone firmer than Model 1

• Model Selection Chart:

  

Click here for a pdf with tips and insertion information.