Mooncup is the original, soft, medical-grade silicone menstrual cup
Designed by women as the convenient, safe and eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads. Tried and trusted since 2002 by users around the world, the Mooncup menstrual cup offers an end to the waste, discomfort and expense of disposable sanitary protection.
The Mooncup is designed to last for many years and is a simple way which can dramatically reduce the waste you produce. Just one of us will usemore than 11,000 disposable sanitary productsin a lifetime. Every year, over 45 billion feminine hygiene products are disposed of globally. Ocean Conservancy volunteers collected 27,938 used tampons and applicators on our world’s beaches on a single day (International Coastal Cleanup, 2013). The Mooncup is reusable: you only need one.
Benefits for you, your family and the environment:
Comfortable
Made from soft, medical-grade silicone, it’s so comfortable you can’t feel it’s there. While tampons absorb 35% vaginal moisture, the Mooncup menstrual cup won’t dry you out or leave fibres behind.
Convenient
Your Mooncup is always there, ready. No last minute dash to the shops, no stockpiling different absorbency pads or tampons. The Mooncup frees you from having to throw away used products or carry bulky spares (whether smuggled up your sleeve as you head to the toilet or taking up backpack space on your travels).
Reliable
Holding 3 x more than a regular tampon, the Mooncup gives you longer lasting protection on heavier days. And because it’s non-absorbent, it won’t cause dryness when your period’s light.
Money-saving
You only need one Mooncup that pays for itself after 6-8 months – you’re then saving that monthly spend on sanitary protection.
Gentle
Latex-free,hypoallergenic and containing no dyes, perfumes, BPA, phthalates, plastic, bleaches or toxins, the Mooncup menstrual cup is ideal if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
Eco-friendly
Reusable with no waste makes it very environmentally friendly
Frequently Asked Questions:
I’VE JUST GOT A MOONCUP – WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST?
Congratulations on taking the leap!
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve just started your periods or you’ve been menstruating for years, the Mooncup – like anything new – may take a little time to get used to. But once you’ve got the hang of it you won’t want to be without it.
If you use tampons, cast your mind back to the first time – it may have taken a few attempts to get the position right, to feel comfortable with it in, and to know when to take it out. The same goes for the Mooncup.
Here’s our step-by-step guide to getting started with the Mooncup menstrual cup:
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
There are only 2 sizes to choose from with only 3mm between them (A is the biggest, B is the smallest) but it can make all the difference for a good, secure, leak-free fit:
Choose size A if you are30 and over or have given birth vaginally whatever your age.
Choose size B if you are under 30 & have not given birth vaginally.
GET YOUR MOONCUP READY TO USE
Before you first use your Mooncup, you can boil or clean it thoroughly with sterilising solution or tablets. Read more about cleaning your Mooncup.
TAKE YOUR TIME
Your Mooncup menstrual cup will last for years so there’s no rush to get it right. Try it first when you’re relaxed and at home.
Some prefer to practice inserting and removing it when they’re not on their period.
You may get the knack first time but on average it can takeup to 3 periods to get used to it. If you’re feeling frustrated or tense just put it away and come back to it another time.
While you gain confidence, you can wear a back-up pad. You might get some leaking at the beginning while you’re practicing.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY MOONCUP?
If you look after your Mooncup and clean it well, it should last for years and years.
FIRST USE AND BETWEEN PERIODS
Before you use your Mooncup menstrual cup for the first time and after you’ve finished your period, we recommend giving it a thorough clean. To do this you can boil it immersed in water for 5 to 7 minutes (in a pan you use just for this purpose) or use sterilising solution or tablets. These are commonly used to sterilise baby equipment. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for dilution and soak for the minimum recommended time. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
CLEANING YOUR MOONCUP DURING YOUR PERIOD
When a sink is at hand - wash your Mooncup with water or mild, non-perfumed soap. Always rinse it well with water after using soap as any traces left on the Mooncup may cause irritation.
In public toiletsor at work - wash your hands at the sink and then either take asmall bottle of water into the toilet cubicle with you, empty your Mooncup into the toilet bowl, rinse with a small amount of water and re-insert; or wipe the Mooncup with toilet paper and re-insert. Remember, because the Mooncup tends to hold more menstrual blood than tampons or pads you may not need to empty and reinsert it as often as you would change your conventional sanitary protection.
There are answers to many more questions you may have on the Mooncup website here
Order by 2pm for next day delivery
Place your order with us before 2pm and we will pick and pack your order the same day for next day delivery with DPD nationwide.
FREE DELIVERY in the Republic of Ireland on orders over €75!!!
We use the following providers to get your order to you as quickly and cheaply as possible:
DPD Couriers: €4.99 for next working day delivery up to 21kgs within Ireland.
Most orders will arrive with you the following day. Sometimes deliveries may take 2 days depending on what time you place your order. 2pm is our cut off for next day delivery but sometimes we can still add your order to the collection after this time. On rare occasions orders may take more than 2 days to deliver and we will let you know what the hold up is if this is the case.
Packaging:
We aim to use the least amount of packaging possible so we reuse the boxes and packaging we receive from suppliers so don't be alarmed if your new bubble bath arrives in a baby wipes box!
Click and Collect Orders:
Your click and collect orders are usually ready to collect within minutes of placing your order. We're open for click and collect from 9:30-5 Monday to Friday and 10-4 on Saturday. (If you need urgent breastfeeding items etc outside of these hours, please get in touch with siobhan@earthmother.ie and we'll try our best to get them to you).
1. At the sliding gates entrance to 49 Grange Avenue, turn left into the parking spaces nearest the back building. Follow the pedestrian walkway behind the yellow rail. If you've a little one in the car or want to maintain more social distance, give us a ring on 01-8397637 and we'll bring your order to your car.
2. On foot, please stay left behind the yellow lines on the pedestrian walkway and don't cross the working forklift yard.
Please do not drive or walk into the working yard/forklift area.
Directions:
Turn into the industrial estate from Grange Road.
Take a left at the first T junction
Number 49 is the last building on the right hand side (Brown building with sign for Heterochem at the front). Turn left at the gated entrance and around the corner for our parking spots.
Northern Ireland
We do ship to Northern Ireland with DPD at a cost of €4.99. We do not offer free shipping to NI.
Europe Deliveries:
Shipping to Europe costs from €7.50 and takes 2+ days depending on your location - we ship through DPD Couriers & An Post.
UK Deliveries:
Unfortunately since Brexit we cant ship to you in the UK without setting up a UK VAT number and as a small business its not an option for us, so we can’t ship anything unfortunately.
Worldwide deliveries:
We can use An Post Registered Post to ship around the world. Get in touch to discuss prices.
Returns Policy:
You may return new, unopened items within 14 days of delivery for a full refund.
We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within one week of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (2 to 4 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (1 to 2 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
You may return unworn garments like Modi Bodi Period Underwear or Boba baby wraps only in original unopened packaging for a credit or refund within 30 days of your purchase.
If you need to return an item, simply send us an email telling us what the item is and why you wish to return it. We will then email you instructions on how to return it to us to get your refund. Alternatively call us on +353 1 839 7637.
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