Menstrual Cup 101

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SckoonCup vs. Others

Another cup manufacturer says that their silicone cup needs to be replaced once a year. Is this also true for SckoonCup?

Unlike some menstrual cups which suggest you replace them after one year, SckoonCup is made of best possible quality medical grade silicone, and will last several years. There is no need to replace it every year. The FDA recommends replacing the cup every two years. If there is any change in the material of your SckoonCup (for example if it splits or becomes sticky), or there is any change in the shape of your SckoonCup, then it will need replacing. However, some women choose to replace their cup more often due to aesthetic reasons, since it is natural to have some staining over time (that’s another reason we use FDA approved colored silicone). Staining does not affect the hygiene or effectiveness of SckoonCup, though. You can prevent discoloring to some extent by always rinsing the cup with cold water before cleaning, and by using a mild, unscented soap.

Why does SckoonCup not have measuring marks?

Menstrual blood is measured for health reasons. Gynecologists, physicians, naturopaths and acupuncturists will ask about flow and change of menstrual flow to determine health and hormonal factors, fertility concerns, etc. A good site to refer to is www.endometriosis.org. Disposable tampons and pads and even washable pads are not a reliable or scientific method of determining flow, because they come in many absorbencies, contain surfactants and moisture control agents. Considering that, SckoonCup is more focused on easiness to clean. Without measurement marks, you can keep your SckoonCup always thoroghly clean.

Is the design of SckoonCup patented?

Yes, SckoonCup is patent pending in US, Europe, Asia, Australia and other major countries.

Menstrual Cup Comparison

The figures on this chart have been provided direct from the menstrual cup manufacturers.

Brands	Size	Capacity	Diameter	Cup Length	Total length	Softness
MeLuna	Small	15ml	40 mm	40 mm	46 mm	Hard
Ladycup	Small	21.2ml	40 mm	46 mm	65 mm	Soft
MeLuna	Medium	21ml	45 mm	45 mm	52 mm	Hard
Fleurcup	Small	25ml	41 mm	47 mm	70 mm	Hard
SckoonCup	Size 1	23ml	40 mm	40 mm	70 mm	Soft
Yuuki	Size 1	25 ml	42 mm	48 mm	67 mm	Soft
Divacup	Size 1	30ml	43 mm	57 mm	70 mm	Medium
Divacup	Size 2	30ml	46 mm	57 mm	70 mm	Medium
Femmecup	One Size	30ml	45 mm	50 mm	75 mm	Soft
SckoonCup	Size 2	30ml	45 mm	50 mm	70 mm	Soft
Mooncup	Size A	30ml	43 mm	50 mm	71 mm	Medium
Mooncup	Size B	30ml	46-45mm	50 mm	71 mm	Medium
MeLuna	Large	32ml	45 mm	52 mm	62 mm	Hard
Ladycup	Large	34.3ml	46 mm	53 mm	66 mm	Medium
Fleurcup	Large	35ml	46 mm	52 mm	70 mm	Hard
Yuuki	Size 2	37ml	47 mm	53 mm	75 mm	Soft

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