This article will look-see the best brands, types and sizes of Menstrual cups available in India.
Boondh cup
Boondh cup which is a very popular menstrual cup brand in India. It is available in only one standard size which suits for all women. The standard dimensions are 53 mm in length excluding the stem length, and the stem length is about 5.5 mm so it is pretty comfortable for all women. It is highly recommended not to cut the stem. This menstrual cup has some room for very minute airholes which allow air to pass through the cup and negates the suction. This simple yet significant feature adds greater comfort to a woman who is on her periods. The capacity of the air holes is 12ml. The stem style is knob type as you can see it here. Boondh Cup is made of medical grade silicone, which is delicately soft by the way, so you don't have to worry about the skin. The rim diameter of the Boondh Cup is 45 mm.
Diva Cup
Diva Cup - available in two sizes as Model 1 and 2. Both the model share the same length of 57 mm and the stem length is 13 mm. If you feel that the stem is pretty big then you can cut the stem as you like. But make sure you don't end up cutting a hole in the cup. Diva cup also accommodates the room for air holes having a capacity of 20 ml for model 1 and 25 ml for model 2. The stem type is hollow for both the models. These cups are also made of medical grade silicone. The material is a little bit soft and medium. The Rim diameter is 41 mm for Model 1 and 45 mm for Model 2. The capacity of the rim is 30 ml.
Rustic Art
Rustic art menstrual cup - available in 2 sizes S and L. The size S is 55 mm in length and L is 60 mm in length. Both the sizes have the same stem size which is 10 mm. You can cut the stem if you wish to. The size S has the air holes with a capacity of 25 ml and L has the capacity of 30 ml. The stem style of both sizes is the solid tube. Rustic art menstrual cups are made of Medical grade silicone which is soft in nature. The rim diameter of size S and L is 40 mm and 45 mm respectively.
Shecup
Shecup - No.1 Menstrual cup Brand in India. Shecup is available in 2 types - C and L. Both the types C and L is of 54 mm in length without the stem. However, the stem length is not the same for these 2 types. Type C's stem is of 5.5 mm in length and type L's stem is of 11 mm length. C type users can cut the stem if they wish to. However, L type users don't get the benefit to do so. Both the types have the airholes and its capacity is 16 ml. The capacity to the rim is up to 28 ml. The stem style for C type is Knob type and for L type is Flat tab. Shecups are made of medical grade Silicone. It is softer in nature. The rim diameter for both types is 44 mm.
Everteen
Everteen Menstrual cups also have two sizes - S and L. The size S is of 47 mm length and L is of 52 mm without the stem. The stem length for S is 22 mm and for L 27 mm. The stems can be cut if the users feel its quite large. But make sure that you don't end up making holes in the cup. The size S has the airhole capacity of 23 ml with the capacity to rim 20 ml and size L has the airholes of 30 ml with the capacity to rim 30 ml. The stem style for both the sizes is Solid tube. Everteen menstrual cups are made of medical grade silicone which is medium soft in nature. The rim diameter of size S is 41 mm and size L is 46 mm.
StoneSoup
StoneSoup menstrual cup - an Indian Brand. However, these menstrual cups are categorized based on the nature of the material as Soft, Extra soft, Medium and Soft-medium. With that being said, the dimensions of these types are all same with the length of the entire cup is 50 mm. StoneSoup has the room for airholes of 23 ml with the capacity to the rim is up to 30 ml. These cups are not designed to have a stem. StoneSoup menstrual cups are made of medical grade Silicone. The rim diameter is 45 mm for all types.
With the range of choices availble in India for the available type of menstrual cups, read reviews, find their specifications, choose the best one and buy menstrual cup that suits you the most.
