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This is a review after using the menstrual cup for monthly period.
After hours of reading, i've decided to purchase my 1st menstrual cup which is made of medical grade silicone. The Cup can be worn up to a maximum of 10 - 12 hours consecutively before being emptied & washed. Of course it depends on heavy or light flow.
I like the cup because you don't feel the wetness so it feels cleaner
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| image from Google types of menstrual cups from various brands |
Compared the Diva Cup (most famous) & the Lunette (cheaper alternative).
Decided to purchase the Lunette because of it's cup size, colours, affordable pricing & most importantly, it's available in SG.
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| 2 authorised sellers in SG |
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| @liveloveluna on Carousell |
Well, i remembered he told me once that he had always wanted to buy sanitary pads for his gf
So he finally got a chance to purchase feminine intimate products for me. To make it less awkward for him, i told the seller that my husband is collecting it for me.
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| Lunette Menstrual Cup Model 2 |
The Model 1 is softer & suitable for light to moderate flow. I got the Model 2 as it's catered to normal or heavy flow. As softer cups might cause leakages to happen more easily so i got the Model 2 which is firmer.
Cleaning/Sanitising
Specially bought a pot & metal mash to sanitise the cup before & after the period (Day 1 & Day 7). You do not have to sanitize the cup everyday, just wash the cup with clear water & unscented soap between the days.
The metal mash is to prevent the cup from being burnt as it sinks to the bottom of the pot.
Insertion
The 1st time i'm so eager for my period to arrive
Before inserting, i've read tons of guides, reviews & watch YouTube videos whereby a girl (younger than me) inserting & removing the cup while videoing but without showing her lady parts of course.Initially, i needed many tries but now i only need 1
Methods of Folding the Cup
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| some of the many available methods |
The Triangle fold (0:43) is suitable for me compared to the 7 fold (0:22) as the insertion point is narrower. I use clear water as a lubricant to assist the insertion.
After inserting, you have to ensure the cup is open, in order to collect the contents & prevent leakages.
Removal of the Cup
After which, i tried to remove the cup immediately. By pushing it out & pinching the bottom of the cup to release the suction/vacuum & pour the contents away.
Don't worry, the cup will never be lost inside as gravity will always ensure the cup will be at the bottom of the canal.
I took a longer time to remove than inserting as it hurts when the rim is exiting
Bree's (Precious Stars Pads) YouTube videos are by far the most informative on menstrual cups. Viewed most of her videos to know more about it.
Stem of the Cup
I'm thinking of cutting the stem of the Cup as it kind of pokes me. I can't sit or even walk properly
However, if the stem is cut, i'm afraid i can't remove the cup easily
Overnight Verdict
This was the 1st time ever waking up on my period & feeling completely dry. No icky feeling of the wetness
The only concern i have is the removal & insertion of the cups at public washrooms. I definitely don't have the skills nor the experience to do it in public perfectly yet.
I've never liked LV's products but now i'm converted 
