Menstrual Myths
Product facts guide

A product fact is useful. A product fact stretched too far becomes a myth.

Dimensions, capacity, material listing, included items, and instructions are product facts when documented. Fit, comfort, and health suitability are more individual and should not be promised from a product page alone.

DocumentedNormal: 43 mm diameter, 55 mm cup length, 65 mm total length.
DocumentedCapacity listed as 22 ml up to the holes.
Not assumedNo guaranteed fit or personal outcome is claimed here.

What MonthlyCup’s documented product information supports.

The following details are manufacturer information. They are useful for comparison, but they are not independent clinical evidence and should not be expanded into promises.

ModelDiameterCup lengthTotal lengthCapacity to holes
Mini37 mm45 mm55 mm15 ml
Normal43 mm55 mm65 mm22 ml
Plus47 mm55 mm65 mm43 ml
1

Material and origin listing

The MonthlyCup Normal Pink product information lists medical-grade silicone and manufacture in Sweden. This site does not add unsupported certifications or medical promises beyond that listing.

2

Included items

The same product information states that the product is supplied with a fabric storage pouch and an instruction manual.

3

Choice is personal

The NHS includes pads, tampons, cups, and period underwear as options, and notes that cups and tampons can take practice. No specific brand is recommended by that NHS information.

4

Use and care are instructions, not hacks

MonthlyCup’s guide says to follow supplied instructions, boil before first use and between periods as instructed, dry fully, store with air circulation, and replace silicone that is damaged, sticky, or noticeably changed.

How to read “eco”, “comfort”, and “leak” wording carefully.

Some words are common in period-product marketing. They may point to a real feature, but they still need a clear source and careful limits.

Reusable

Supported as a product category

The NHS says cups collect menstrual flow and can be washed and reused. This site does not quantify environmental impact without a documented calculation.

Comfort

Personal experience varies

A product page can list dimensions and material. It cannot prove how every body will experience fit or comfort.

Leaks

Avoid guaranteed outcomes

Without approved evidence for a guarantee, this site does not claim that any cup prevents leaks for everyone.

Current product page

Check the live MonthlyCup Normal product information.

Prices, availability, and shop details can change, so current product and shopping information should be read on the live MonthlyCup page.