Picture this: you’re standing on a platform, waiting for your train, and you spot a poster and start reading — it’s a break-up letter from a vagina to a tampon. Yes, you read that right. “Dear tampon, there is no easy way to tell you this… it is over. I am breaking up with you.”  Say hello to our brand-new campaign on the iconic London Underground! That’s right, we’re spreading the Mooncup love through the tunnels and stations where millions hustle and bustle every day. This campaign has been inspired by your stories — yes, YOUR amazing testimonials — and we think they deserve the biggest ..read more

&SISTERS, a family-run sustainable period care brand specialising in compostable pads, tampons and liners has acquired Mooncup®,  the world’s first silicone menstrual cup, for an undisclosed amount. After a spate of acquisitions adding sustainable brands like TOM Organic, Thinx, Knix, Modibodi and This is L into existing mainstream plastic ridden portfolios (there are typically 5 plastic bags in a pack of mainstream plastic & bamboo pads), this acquisition represents the handing of the baton of Mooncup’s founding mission to end single use plastic rather than watering down the bran ..read more

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, heavy and liner), the soft, reusable pads are lovingly made using offcuts from WUKA period pants. Because we believe that long-lasting, positive change will come from collaborating rather than competing. We met with WUKA’s founder Ruby Raut, a powerhouse of a woman, to talk about her inspiration behind the brand and what our shared mission #UnitedAgai ..read more

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 cups, discs, period pants and reusable pads: pros and cons, cost, comfort, convenience and environmental impact. Which are the best period products for the environment? Menstrual cups are by far the most environmentally friendly product to use for your period. In one year of usage, the environmental impact of a reusable period cup is only 1.5% of the impact of disp ..read more

Many of us are feeling the pinch this Christmas, so we got our heads together to share 16 of 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 forgotten Mother Earth either. After all, sustainability isn’t just for life… it’s for Christmas too! 16 ideas for eco-friendly Christmas presents that don’t cost (much) money 1. A jar of homemade treats You can upcycle old glass jars and fill them up with homemade treats, like granola, biscuits, fudge or cacao nibs. If you’ve got time and energy, y ..read more

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 the signs of a hormonal imbalance and some natural ways that can help. Hormones and your cycle: signs of an imbalance and some natural ways to help Mention the word hormones, and you’ll often be met with a groan or look of despair. Yet hormones are essential to life, health and happiness- and we’d be pretty lost without them! They can make you fe ..read more

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 products we got introduced to as teens! If your current product isn’t quite up to the job, or you’re keen to reduce the impact of your periods on our planet, you’ve come to the right place. In this menstrual cup guide, we list 8 powerful reasons to make the switch to the Mooncup. 1. Menstrual cups are the most environmentally friendly period product Each one of us will use around 11 ..read more

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 a tricky subject. How you broach the subject might depend on the actual age of the child, but also their personal maturity and outlook. Does it help to cast our minds back to our own experiences? Or should we think forward and consider a new approach? Join our Mooncup Advisors, Sophia and Nicky, to get their top tips on how to talk your daughter or son about periods. Our top 10 tips on how to tal ..read more

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 2020. This is a step in the right direction, but it’s only the start. Feedback from teachers, parents and pupils has been clear: there are many gaps in existing menstrual health education. So, we at Mooncup reached out to Terri Harris and Lily Hatcher, experts in inclusive menstrual and sexual health, with a big task: to develop a fresh, engaging and relevant curriculum-related resource for teachers t ..read more

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 to the seasons and the similarities within the menstrual cycle surprisingly tangible. Those of us who menstruate will have on average around 450 periods in a lifetime. The complex circle of events can also impact your mind, mood, emotions, and general well-being. None of us wants to constantly be reminded about our menstrual cycle. However, trying to understand ..read more