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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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