Here at Mooncup Ltd, it’s been our mission since 2002 to turn the tide on period plastic. Nothing has made us happier than seeing a new generation of eco-activists rise up and join the fight against single use plastic. They…
Now more than ever, it’s time for schools to grab this opportunity to address the issue of youth period poverty. Eradicating period poverty doesn’t have to cost the earth either. The Mooncup® menstrual cup is available free of charge in…
A while ago, we were contacted by a woman thanking us for the Mooncup®️ “saving her sister Jo’s life” by helping with early detection of her ovarian cancer. Here’s Jo’s inspiring story, which she hopes will empower others with the…
There are five different types of gynae cancers that start in the reproductive system: cervical, ovarian, vaginal, vulval and womb (often called uterine or endometrial). Every day approximately 58 of us are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer in the UK….
Camping is a great way to have a local planet-friendly holiday. Swapping the Costa del Sol to a local campsite will obviously dramatically reduce your carbon footprint, but there are many other easy swaps you can make to have an…
Plastic free July is a reminder for all of us that there are little steps we could be taking to cut down on plastic in our homes – especially as a lot of us are spending more time in them…
Most affairs come with some strings attached, but our relationship with period tends to come with pain, shame and occasional stain. In this guest post #RealMooncupUser, Comedian, Podcaster and The Pink Protest campaigner Grace Campbell looks back on her menstrual…
How Covid-19 has impacted the war on plastic We’re calling on the government, big businesses and each and every one of us to hold on to our commitments to reduce single-use plastic. The war against plastic pollution is far from…
The Green Futures field, at the top, not far from the Stone Circle in Glastonbury festival….that’s where Su Hardy first set out a small pitch to share information about the impact of disposable sanitary products on our seas and waterways,…
When we started, Mooncup® was the first silicone menstrual cup in the world, and this was a question we often heard. That was 18 years ago and oh, how things have changed! We know that there is no such thing…
An orgasm will help you sleep and keep you looking younger; it doesn’t cost money and isn’t a scarce resource. So why is it that, like the pay gap, there is an ‘orgasm gap’ between women and men? The Hotbed…
In the midst of another COVID-19 lockdown, we’re getting creative in finding new things to do in lockdown to maintain our sanity and fight off boredom and loneliness. We all miss our friends and at the same time are trying…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left most of us feeling like our worlds have been somewhat overturned, clinging on to any sort of routine. We reached out to surfer, #RealMooncupUser and all-round outdoorsy inspiration, Sophie Hellyer, to get her top…
Are you considering a sustainable swap to the Mooncup? Using something new can be a bit of a challenge, so we’ve put together these simple menstrual cup tips to help you on your way: • Learning to use the Mooncup®…
The government has announced that the 5% rate of VAT on sanitary products in the UK – often called the “tampon tax” – will be scrapped from January 2021. The term ‘tampon tax’ can be confusing. Thankfully, this change will…
As someone who waited 17 years for a diagnosis of endometriosis (or “endo” as sometimes referred to by fellow sufferers), I am all too familiar with this difficult and challenging condition. “It’s normal to have heavy, painful periods”. “It’s just…
It’s not easy being a teenage feminist. You know, like a suffragette but with a smartphone. You have menstrual cups, pores, boyfriends and sneaky unfeminist thoughts to deal with. In this guest blog, the former stand-up comedian and author Kate…
At Mooncup Ltd, one of our intentions from the outset has been to help make our experience of periods as positive as possible. However, there can of course be challenges and even risks associated with our menstrual cycle. In fact,…
Often ominously referred to as “The change”, it feels as though the menopause has been shrouded in mystery and spoken about in hushed tones for far too long. With half the population likely to experience this transitional phase of life,…
This week saw another historic moment for us at Mooncup Ltd with the Mooncup® menstrual cup becoming available free-of-charge in schools in England for the first time, as part of a new Department for Education scheme. We’re proud to have…
Apart from ditching the tampons and switching to the Mooncup®, what other small conscientious changes can we make in our lives that save us pennies and are good for the environment too? We spoke to Zoe Morrison, blogger and author…
Which menstrual product should I start with? Choosing the menstrual product that’s right for you can be a bit of an adventure, trying out different products to see what works best for you – there’s also likely to be a…
Minimalism over consumerism With Christmas fast approaching, we’re thinking about how we can combat the culture of consumerism and create a more ethical experience this year. (Because, y’know we really do like to think about these things here at Mooncup…
With the world’s first Vagina Museum opening in London this month and Pussy Power bags spotted on the catwalks, it feels like vaginas are clearly having a moment. At Mooncup ltd. we of course couldn’t be happier about this –…
We are proud to announce a partnership with the wonderful City to Sea for the launch of their period education programme for schools. Six hundred schools in the UK will receive relevant teacher training and product demonstration packs which will include…
‘The Change’, ‘that time of your life’, ‘Aunt Flo’s grand departure’… here at Mooncup Ltd we have heard the menopause called many things! Going through the menopause marks the transition from one phase of life to another, and while this…
Chants from Extinction Rebellion climate change activists (rather fitting) and stormy skies provided an atmospheric backdrop for the annual beach clean we organised on behalf of the Marine Conservation Society (MSC). Members of the Mooncup team, alongside dedicated volunteers, combed…
With the launch of our new look packaging, we’re celebrating 17 years of the Mooncup menstrual cup and its game-changing users worldwide #TurningTheTide Here are some of the 4 fronts on which Mooncup Ltd is dedicated to Turning the Tide…
We’re delighted to present our new look branding and packaging for the Mooncup menstrual cup. Set to roll out across all outlets over the next few months and here to stay – we really hope you like it! Firstly, it…
Are you the Face of Mooncup? If you’re a #RealMooncupUser, then yes, you are. The secret of the Mooncup® is out! From early day whispers to Whatsapp groups with sisters, it spread like wildfire… To your friends, your daughters, your mothers. In…
At Mooncup we’ve always been fascinated by periods. In the last few years, however, there has been an outpouring of interest from all quarters in what our periods can tell us (and perhaps more worryingly, tell others – more on…
It’s great that menstrual cups are being discussed across the media thanks to the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, publishing a comprehensive report collating studies and data about menstrual cup use from projects worldwide. At Mooncup Ltd, we’re proud to…
A few years back I found myself planning an eight month adventure around Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. As I smugly packed up my 40kg backpack I felt rather proud of myself for packing so light. There were all…
It’s true for many of us that our plans to visit the beach or swimming pool don’t exactly elicit squeals of glee when we realise that our period wants to come along too… But can you go swimming on your…
Heavy periods – if you experience them you’ll know they can be inconvenient, painful and get in the way of exercise and being out and about. But there’s no need to suffer in silence and you’re not alone. In fact,…
Mooncup are delighted to be supporting the Sexual Health & Wellbeing Charity, Brook with their latest project: “Let’s Talk. Period.” which intends to explore and tackle the problem of Period Poverty in the UK. In this guest post, Molly Sutton…
PMDD – symptoms, causes and where to get help PMDD is a serious but widely under-diagnosed condition. Because PMDD causes a range of emotional and physical symptoms in the days or weeks leading up to your period, it is sometimes…
Due to coverage highlighting the fact that ‘period poverty’ is being experienced in the UK, many supporters are contacting us, keen to explore whether Mooncup Ltd may be able to offer some kind of solution. Clearly, the ever-more established need…
Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. In celebration of International Women’s Day on the 8th March, we’ve been reflecting on the wisdom and strength of five women whom we…
In a world-first scheme, the Scottish Parliament recently made available £5.2 million to enable schools, colleges and universities to provide free sanitary products to students. They have also made £500,000 available to provide free sanitary products for women on low…
Are you thinking of using a menstrual cup? With the rising popularity of menstrual cups, it can be hard to separate the facts from the fiction, especially with so many misconceptions circulating online. In this post we’ll dispel some of…
We’ve created a poll to find out which name you prefer. But first a little background about how our galactic name came to be… The Mooncup® is of course our beloved brand name – the original medical-grade silicone menstrual cup….
This Autumn, as you’re trawling online for the cosiest of trench coats, jumpers and scarfs, you’ll find something a little different to wear for the season ahead… and many more for that matter. We’re very excited to announce that the…
The Mooncup Advice Team were lucky enough to attend an ‘Adore your Pelvic Floor’ course recently and realised how important (and neglected) the pelvic floor can be! Louise Field, a Women’s Health & Fitness Exercise Specialist, began researching and teaching…
The gender pay gap is back in the news here in the UK, with MPs calling for small businesses to publish their gender pay gap figures as well as the big companies. The UK Government recently introduced compulsory gender pay…
How To Give Up Plastic – Takeaways from a talk with Will McCallum Plastic waste is a pretty big topic here at Mooncup HQ. It’s only fitting then, that we were all keen to get to see Will McCallum, Head…
Mooncup Ltd is an employee owned business, run by women. Our principle has always been sustainable growth, rather than profit at all costs. It makes perfect sense to us that a pioneering company manufacturing a sustainable product should adopt a…
For many of us period pain and cramps are part of our normal monthly cycle, to varying degrees; some will experience a dull ache while others suffer severe pain and then; there are the lucky few who experience neither. Our…
It was a real honour for Mooncup to take part in ‘Under Her Eye: Women and Climate Change’, an international Summit and Arts Festival at the British Library. Being cast among such eminent players from a huge range of disciplines,…
We present the Objective #Rezero web-series, a European first where five households accept the challenge to go #ZeroWaste for 30 days Rezero is a Catalan not-for-profit organisation that have been working for over a decade to change production and consumption…
