Official Announcement: Mooncup® acquired by &SISTERS
We’re thrilled to reveal that Mooncup has joined the &SISTERS family! Here’s our official announcement.
Mooncup x WUKA are #UnitedAgainstWaste
In another first, we’re proud to be teaming up with WUKA to fight period waste. Launching just in time for International Women’s Day, we bring you the limited edition Mooncup® x WUKA® reusable period pads. Available in three absorbencies (medium,…
Guide to reusable period products: menstrual cups, discs, period pants and reusable pads compared
Are you looking to make the switch to a more planet-friendly period product? Reusable period products are becoming more and more popular. But how to choose the right product for you and your flow? In this guide, we compare menstrual…
Cheap or free Christmas presents that don’t cost the earth either!
Many of us are feeling the pinch this Christmas so we wanted to share our team’s favourite ideas for cheap or free Christmas presents. Many of these gifts are just as thoughtful as expensive treats, and (as always) we haven’t…
Hormone imbalances and the menstrual cycle – natural ways to balance your hormones
While fluctuations in your hormone levels are normal, sometimes they can go out of balance. This imbalance can have a whole host of wide-reaching, and sometimes surprising, effects. In this article, our Mooncup® Advisor Sophia will explain how to spot…
8 reasons to make a switch to the Mooncup menstrual cup
Why use a menstrual cup – 8 reasons Are you curious about the Mooncup®? Heard your friends say it’s been a game changer? It’s natural to have questions before making a switch. After all, many of us are using period…
10 times Mooncup users made us laugh, cry and go aawww
On our 20th birthday, we remember 10 funny, sweet & real moments with Mooncup users 20 years ago we created Mooncup® – the world’s first silicone period cup. Since then, the Mooncup secret has spread like wildfire. Today, over 2…
How to talk to your child about periods: parents’ guide
Tips for parents: how to talk to your sons and daughters about menstruation While the average age for the first period is around 12 in the UK, they can start as early as 8. Whatever the age, it can be…
Mooncup education pack brings period education into 21st century
Mooncup creates an inclusive and stigma-busting free resource for primary and secondary school teachers in the UK Education about periods only became a compulsory part of the school curriculum in England in 2020. This is a step in the right…
The four seasons of your menstrual cycle & how to make the most of them
The menstrual cycle – understanding your four ‘inner seasons’, how they affect you, and how to navigate them The four phases of the menstrual cycle are often likened to seasons of the year. Although metaphorical, you might find the nod…
How to be true to yourself & celebrate your uniqueness – top tips from Mika Simmons
When it comes to the taboo-ridden topics of bodies, vaginas, periods, sex, and relationships, Mika Simmons is well acquainted. As well as being an actress and filmmaker, Mika is the founder of gynae cancer charity, the Lady Garden foundation, and host…
Why do we have pubic hair and what the fuzz should we do with it?
Pubes – what they are, why we have them and how to care for them Bush. Carpet. Short and curlies. Muff. Fluff. Fuzz. No matter what you call them, pubes (otherwise known as pubic hair) are a furry point of…
Top tips on coping with your period in a summer heatwave
How to best manage your period in a heatwave Sun is shining, the weather is sweet, right? But with the temperatures soaring during the summer months, those days on your period may feel even more of a struggle. Hormonal changes,…
Meet City to Sea – our charity partner on a mission to make periods plastic free
Plastic free periods are better for your body and better for the planet Menstrual products are the fifth most common item found on Europe’s beaches. That means they are more widespread than single-use coffee cups, cutlery, straws, or even plastic bags. …
Olympian Lauren Smith: we need to break the taboo around periods and sport & her tips for training around your cycle
Team GB Olympian and #RealMooncupUser Lauren Smith on training around your menstrual cycle and why we need to change the conversation around periods in sport The period taboo is still putting many of us, young and old, off sport and…
What to pack for festivals this summer – our eco-friendly, tried & tested list
Your summer festival packing list essentials and our top tips for how to party plastic free The tickets are paid for, lifts have been shared and your backpack is dusted off for another summer at least. Festival season is here…
What are fibroids? Causes, signs & treatments
Learn the signs of fibroids, the causes, and how to manage them Fibroids are the most common gynaecological condition in the UK, with many of us developing them during our menstruating years. But what are fibroids exactly, and given…
How to spot greenwashing and woke-washing in fashion
How is the fashion industry using greenwashing and woke-washing and how you can take action Earth Day 2022 is upon us, and the world wide web is alive with messaging in support of environmental protection. But how much of this…
How to sleep better when on your period
Everything you need to know about how to sleep better when on your period Sleep – that fabulous restorative downtime we all strive for each night. But also the one thing that can be elusive to a lot of us,…
How is the Mooncup® menstrual cup environmentally friendly? 10 reasons
Did you know that each one of us will use around 11,000 disposable period products in our menstruating life? Multiply that by the global menstruating population of 1,8 billion. The result? An unfathomably huge environmental impact. But your period doesn’t…
8 mums share their experience with the Mooncup menstrual cup
How does becoming a mum change your relationship with your periods? Pregnancy or having a baby can change our relationships with our bodies – and our periods. Some are grateful for the pregnancy related pause from their periods, while others…
My vulva and I – learning to love your body through body casting
Talk about smashing taboos and changing the conversation around our bodies, Brighton-based artist Lydia Reeves has made that her whole mission, and we are HERE. FOR. IT! From battling a bad relationship with her body growing up, to becoming a…
How to keep your vagina and vulva happy & healthy
Top 10 tips on how to take care of your vagina & vulva Lady garden, minnie, vajayjay and muff are just a few of the affectionate names we may use. But do we all know which ‘bits’ we’re actually talking…
What you can do to champion films by women and non-binary people
British film charity Bird’s Eye View (BEV) have been carving a path towards gender equality and diversity in the film industry since 2003. Their mission is to bring bigger audiences to films created by women and non-binary people. Spreading word…
Period sex: pros, cons & pregnancy
Tips for having sex on your period, or not – depending on what tickles your fancy! We all know taboos around periods are still widespread. The whole world and its mother want to get their opinions all up in our…
Why am I dry? Vaginal dryness explained
Vaginal dryness: causes, symptoms and how to handle it If you mention vaginal dryness, chances are people will tell you it is just something women have to deal with as they age, often as a result of the menopause. However,…
Charity gift ideas 2022 – give a meaningful present this Christmas
Last minute Christmas gifts for the person “who has everything” This year, more than ever, charities need your support. Charity gifts are environmentally friendly and they’re great last-minute Christmas presents too! They are genuinely better and more planet friendly gifts…
What causes spotting? Learn the signs and what is normal
The term ‘spotting’ has been bandied around for some decades now, certainly as far back as we can remember. But what is spotting exactly? What causes it? And is it normal? Suffice to say, as with most of our bodies’…
The world after COP26 – is there still hope?
As the dust settles on Glasgow, how do we keep the COP26 momentum alive and provide hope for our future? In the weeks running up to and during the event, our phones were endlessly buzzing with COP26 news. Day after…
What young climate activists expect from COP26
Youth climate activist Noga Levy-Rapoport shares their vision for the future and why COP26 is our last chance to make it happen Noga Levy-Rapoport, 19, is a youth climate activist and campaigner. They organised the global school climate strikes and…
Post-pregnancy periods
What to expect with post-pregnancy periods You’ve spent months of your life growing another human being. You’ve gone through the intensity of birth and now you find another spectre looming over you; the ghost of periods past! Some people will…
Woman on a mission to make period products free in Scotland
Meet MSP Monica Lennon, the powerhouse woman who successfully campaigned to end period poverty in Scotland Shortly after becoming Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland at the age of 35 , Monica Lennon set about working on plans to rid…
The notorious V.A.G – in films, TV and pop culture
Anna Lou Walker’s latest book, ‘The Little Book of Vaginas: Everything You Need to Know’, cliterally offers you just that. This pocket-sized vagina guide delves deep into the wonders of the va-jay-jay and its functions throughout our menstruating lives, as…
Early signs of PCOS and what to look out for
What is PCOS and its symptoms? As more and more individuals are speaking up about their PCOS, this may be an acronym you are familiar with. But what exactly is PCOS ? Well, read on as our Mooncup® Advisor Cathy…
Sounding an alarm for Scottish marine wildlife
In May 2021 I set off to stand up paddleboard around Scotland: a 1200km ocean voyage. I started my trip on the river Clyde, beginning at the SEC in Glasgow – the site of this year’s COP26 international climate talks….
How to manage PMS naturally
How to Manage PMS – 10 natural methods There are lots of methods to try to help alleviate your PMS symptoms and ride out this time. We often get asked how to manage PMS more naturally. We’re all different beings,…
Our tips on how to enjoy a plastic free summer
Longer days, balmy evenings, vitamin D, sea swims… There isn’t much about summer that we don’t love. But as crowds flock to the beaches, parks, and hills to enjoy the sun, it’s no real surprise that this time of year…
A Makeup Artist’s cruelty free & sustainable beauty tips
More and more of us are aware of the small changes we can make in our daily lives to greatly reduce our environmental impact. Plastic straws, bottles and cotton buds are well-known culprits, but beauty products are also major offenders….
Top tips for an eco-friendly kitchen
The kitchen is sometimes called the heart of the home. But kitchens are also big energy gluttons, and it’s the room where we’re likely to produce most of our household waste. From shopping, to cooking and cleaning, there are lots…
What are period poos and why do we have them?
It’s not just you, we’ve all had them! Period poo may not be the number one topic for dinner parties, but as we’re no strangers to taboo smashing here at Mooncup Ltd, let’s get it out in the open. Constipation,…
Birth control options and advice – everything you need to know
Preventing pregnancy can be a confusing business, even though most of us will choose some form of birth control at some point in our lives. If you’re looking into contraceptive methods but unsure which one to choose, you’ve come to…
Why is my period late?
We’ve all been there at some time or another. Your period is due… you wait for the tell-tale ‘signs’ that it’s hit… the day goes by and… nothing. You may think little of it, but as you head to bed…
Eco-friendly cleaning tips for a greener home
Clean your house whilst saving money and the planet too with our eco-friendly cleaning tips Backyard barbecues, dinner parties or just a few drinks with friends – we’re looking forward to hosting in our homes again soon. Is your home…
Period stigma is still deep rooted in workplaces
Bloody Good Employers tackles the period taboo at work In January 2021 we at Mooncup Ltd. ran a survey on how the pandemic had changed our period experience. While most said their experience had been worse, a significant 36,2% also…
What if the Mooncup was sold as something as sexy as Chanel lipstick?
Artist Lucy McKenzie on art, feminism and why she created a 9-metre tall Mooncup painting September 2020. Gwendoline Christie, the iconic actor (and #RealMooncupUser it seems!), best known for playing Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, tags @mooncupltd in…
The colour of your period: what does it mean?
Is the colour of your period ‘normal’? What your menstrual blood colour says about your health Your menstrual blood colour can often vary. Have you ever wondered why? Or what is considered normal? Well, wonder no more, our Mooncup Advisor,…
What are the different types of vaginal discharge and what do they mean?
Most of us will at some point have looked down at the discharge in their underwear and thought things like ‘why is it that colour?’, ‘why is there so much of it?’ and ‘is that normal?!’ Vaginal discharge is still…
Why we are taking part in Earth Hour 2023
The Earth Hour 2023, organised by the World Wildlife Foundation on Saturday 25th March, is one of the largest global movements for our planet. No one is a stranger to the news about global temperatures rising and biodiversity plummeting at…
Perimenopausal hot flushes – how do they feel and why do we get them?
Period powerhouse and women’s health expert Maisie Hill has gone and done it again. After the success of her debut book and bestseller, Period Power, Maisie’s latest insight into the menstrual world will be flying off the (virtual) shelves. Perimenopause…
International Women’s Day: why is feminism still needed today?
This International Women’s Day, we reached out to extraordinary feminists striving to challenge the structural and everyday sexism in our society. We asked them to share their thoughts on why feminism is still needed today, 110 years since the first…
