The Best Menstrual Cups of 2026

Like AllMatters, the silicone Lunette cup has a mid-range firmness level that makes it relatively easy to fold yet it pops nicely into place. It comes in two sizes, Model 1 (for a “light to normal” flow) and Model 2 (for a “normal to heavy” flow), and a range of colors (including undyed). Each tester found it effective for different activities, including walking and running around, sitting, and sleeping, and experienced no significant leaking. Most testers also thought it felt more durable than others—though, surprisingly, Lunette recommends replacing its cup every one or two years (a lot shorter than others) or when it has any tears, holes, or “just isn’t in good condition anymore.”

The cup itself is a little shorter and wider than others, which most testers found comfortable. However, its ridged stem is longer than other cups, possibly because the Lunette is slightly more squat. This may make it useful for grabbing, but the majority of our testers found it irritating and had to trim it.

After 90 days of use, you can request a refund or new size for up to six months after your original purchase—so you have about three months total to figure out a new size or get a refund.

The Lena Cup is a suction-based menstrual cup, but it has more of a tulip shape than the typical bell one, with an upper lip that curves slightly outward. It comes in two sizes, small (for people with a “normal” flow and a low-to-medium cervix depth) and large (for people with a “heavy” flow) and also offers a “sensitive” cup that’s made of slightly softer silicone. Each of its standard cups are tinted four different colors, but you can get the sensitive cup in two colors, untinted and coral.

Lena claims its shape makes it easier for beginners to use. And, for the most part, staffers who tried it—cup newbies and experienced users alike—liked it. It comes in a box made of recycled paper that includes an instruction manual with everything you might need to know: different kinds of folds and ways to insert it, how you may want to position it based on your cervix height, how to trim the stem if needed, and how to remove the cup for emptying. The outturned lip seemed to help prevent leaks and keep it in place throughout the day. The standard cup is also on the firmer side of ones we tested, but it wasn’t inflexible, so it popped open easily and kept its shape throughout the day.

However, its shape may not work for everyone and could make it a little more difficult to remove. One tester found that the lip made it more noticeable during the day, and when it was time to take it out it was tough to get a good grip on the base to break the seal, even though it has a relatively long stem with ridges. It was easier on the next try, but this may be something to consider if you’re thinking of getting a Lena Cup.

Lena Cup doesn’t specify exactly how long you can keep the cup but says it will last for “years” with proper upkeep. If you don’t like your Lena Cup, you can take advantage of the brand’s Satisfaction Guarantee policy and request a refund or size exchange by emailing the company. The brand does not specify the time frame required for doing this.

For most people, DivaCup is the first brand that comes to mind when they think of menstrual cups. And, for the most part, the DivaCup lives up to its good reputation. It comes in three sizes: Model 0 (for ages 18 and under), Model 1 (for ages 18 to 30 with medium flow), and Model 3 (for ages 30 and up and/or heavy flow). The cup comes in undyed silicone only. DivaCup has a longer, narrower shape and shorter stem than most menstrual cups, which makes it ideal for some and not for others.

The longer, narrower shape made it easier than others to insert but it didn’t agree with every tester’s body or flow, and some experienced leaks. The stem also caused some issues—because it’s so much shorter than other brands, looking more like a stub than a full-length stem, testers didn’t complain about it poking as much but some found it harder to grasp for removal. Instead, they found they had to grasp the base of the cup to ease it out.

The DivaCup includes a pamphlet with thorough instructions on how to fold, insert, remove, and clean the cup. Like others, you should boil it before you first use it, but unlike many others, it says you don’t have to boil it between every use as long as you clean it with soap and water. Its silicone material is easy to fold yet is firm enough to pop open once inserted, and all testers said it felt durable and long-lasting.

DivaCup says its cup can last for “several years” with proper care and to replace it if you notice an odor, severe staining, white powdery residue or flaking on the cup, tears or cracks, a texture change, or sudden leaking. All DivaCup sales are final but the company points shoppers toward its customer support staff and Facebook groups for insertion and sizing help.

Saalt is a suction-based menstrual cup with a ridged stem handle that comes in three sizes: “Teen” (for users under 18 years old or with a petite physique and a light/moderate period and low cervix); “Small” (for users with a light/moderate period and/or low cervix); and “Regular” (for users with a moderate/heavy flow and/or high cervix). The Small and Regular cups are also available in two firmness levels—standard and a softer texture intended for users who have tried cups before and experienced sensitivity, cramping, and/or difficulty going to the bathroom with the cup. Like many cups, it comes in several colors and has a quiz to figure out the size and cup type that’s best for you.

All testers tried the standard cup and most liked it. The instructions that came with the cup were helpful and straightforward and the cup was a mid-range level of firmness that made it easy to fold up, insert, and remove. However, all testers experienced trouble creating a seal, which caused some leaking. For most, the leaking was minimal, but one tester wrote that it “continually” leaked, no matter what she did. The Saalt cup’s stem is also a little longer and more spindly than most, so users may have to trim it.

The Saalt cup can last up to 10 years with proper care. All sales are final but Saalt encourages users who are struggling with their cup to email the company or message the brand on Instagram and Saalt will share “every tip and trick” in their book to help you get to “period bliss.”

Pixie Cup is a bell-shaped cup with a ball grip. It comes in three sizes: small (for light flows and/or first time cup users), large (for heavy flows), and XL (for very heavy flows and/or experienced cup users). You can also get a softer cup in the small and large sizes. Like many brands, Pixie offers a quiz to find your cup size, though you have to provide your email to see your results, which some testers objected to. The cups come in a range of colors, but you don’t get to pick—certain colors are designated to each size. The brand also has a “buy one, give one” policy and says it has donated more than 100,000 cups to women in need.

Most testers liked using the Pixie Cup. It comes with thorough, easy-to-follow instructions and, as a bonus, four flushable cleaning wipes—not the most eco-friendly touch, but a nice one if you have to change your cup in a public restroom. The standard Pixie Cup is also on the firmer side, which worked for some and not for others. Some users had trouble inserting the cup—likely due to its firmness—and the seal felt secure once it was created but it was difficult to get it to that point.

The Pixie Cup can last for up to 10 years with proper care. The brand says to replace it if you notice tears or a tacky feeling on the outside. Pixie Cup also is one of the few brands with a 100% money-back guarantee. It isn’t clear on the time frame for requesting a refund but you can start the process on the brand’s contact page.

The June Cup is usually $30 but it’s currently priced "at cost" for just $6 in response to customers' financial hardships related to COVID-19. It comes in three sizes, mini (for petite or teen users), small (for users who have not given birth vaginally), and large (for users who have given birth vaginally and/or have a heavy flow).

The June Cup is made of undyed silicone. Its stem has a ball at the end of it—as opposed to ridges, which most cups we tested have—which could make it easier for some people to grab and remove.

One thing that’s lacking with the June Cup: detailed instructions. The directions that come with the cup have standard details on insertion, but nothing on removal. This is something that can be found elsewhere, but if you’re a first-time cup user and you bring the pamphlet into the bathroom with you to help you guide it out, you’ll be out of luck.

One tester said with her June Cup, it was sometimes hard to tell if it fully unfolded. “One time, I don't think it did, which resulted in some leakage,” she wrote. Another tester said it was great for sleeping, but largely ineffective when she was moving around during the day.

With proper care, the June Cup can be used for up to five years, though you should replace it if it starts to crack. You can also get your money back if you really don’t like it. June Cup offers “no-questions-asked” refunds or will send you a new cup (for the cost of shipping), if it seems you don’t have the right size. To start a refund or return, send them an email.

The Cora cup is suction-based with a ridged pull tab at the base. It’s made of undyed silicone and comes in two sizes: Size 1 (intended for first-time cup users, people with light to medium flows, who do not experience bladder leaks, and/or have not given vaginal birth) and Size 2 (for people with heavier flows, who have given vaginal birth, and/or experience light bladder leaks). Its key distinguishing factor, however, is a thumb-size indentation on its side, which is intended to make it easier to fold.

For all testers, this notch made a difference. It made folding feel more intuitive—that is, it didn’t require bringing the pamphlet into the bathroom, though the instructions are clear and helpful—and prevented the cup from flipping open prematurely during insertion. It also has a raised criss-cross on the base, which some testers found helpful for grasping during removal.

All testers experienced some leaks, however—nothing too terrible, “just a tiny bit, about the same amount as a tampon would during [a moderate flow] day,” one tester wrote. The finger tab also diminishes its liquid capacity somewhat when compared to other cups—both cups retain a few milliliters less than their counterpart sizes in AllMatters, per our tests and the brands’ specs. So if you have a very heavy flow and want to wear a cup for its max 12-hour time limit, you may want to go with another brand.

The Cora cup can last up to 10 years, though you should replace it if you see any tears or holes. The brand offers a “perfect fit” guarantee. If you are dissatisfied with your cup, contact Cora on its support page and Cora will “make it right.”

If you know of the Flex brand, you may be familiar with its disposable menstrual disc. But it also sells a menstrual cup. The cup comes in two sizes, “Slim Fit” (for people who haven’t had kids and/or with a lighter flow) and “Full Fit” (for people who have had 2+ vaginal births and/or a heavier flow) and one color (black). Its main distinction is the pull tab it has in place of a stem, which allows the cup to be removed more like a tampon.

The Flex cup comes with a thorough pamphlet that includes helpful insertion, removal, and cleaning instructions and two complimentary disposable menstrual discs. When you order the cup, you’ll also receive an email with a video that walks you through each of the steps.

As for the pull tab: It works as Flex claims. To remove the cup, gently tug on the tab, which breaks the seal. This requires less maneuvering than reaching inside and trying to find a stem and pinch the base of a cup. For this reason, it may be easier for people with dexterity limitations. However, because it breaks the seal suddenly, it may not be the best option for people with IUDs. The pull tab can make removal a little messier and, ahem, noisier, but once you get used to it, it’s simple to do.

The pull tab has some drawbacks, though. It can be threaded in and out of a small hole in the base, so you must make sure it’s fully tightened before you insert it. One tester experienced significant leaking issues and felt that the pull tab exacerbated them. The pull tab itself also takes up space, which makes it more difficult to fold—one tester said it “flopped” open multiple times when she was inserting it because the tab kept getting in the way. Finally, it’s a little more complicated to clean than most, first because the pull tab creates an extra element to wash and, second, because the cup is all black in color, it’s tough to tell if the whole thing is clean.

Flex says its cup can last for “years.” Flex does not have an explicit refund policy but says to reach out to its “Flexperts” using its contact form and promises to “work with you if it doesn't fit, and may replace it with the other size.”

Of all the cups we tested, MeLuna offers the most customization: It sells a standard cup in four sizes and a ”shorty” cup, for users with low cervixes, also in four sizes. It also lets you choose whether you want a stem, ring, or ball grip and offers standard or “sport” firmness in all cup sizes, with the “sport” being firmer for athletic users who ostensibly have stronger pelvic walls. It also comes in three colors—blue, purple, and untinted.

This range of options all but guarantees that the perfect size for you is somewhere in there, but it’s a little overwhelming to sort through everything. MeLuna offers a sizing quiz and a live chat to help figure it out, but just looking at the website can feel like a formidable task (especially if you aren’t familiar with your cervix depth, which MeLuna uses as a key deciding factor when determining which cup to get).

Ultimately, most testers felt “meh” about MeLuna. The suggested sizes based on the quizzes weren’t totally accurate and some testers experienced some leaking. One tester (a self-described fitness buff) said her standard-firmness cup came out “warped” and didn't pop fully back into shape after using it for the first time, and led to slight leakage.

MeLuna says its cup can last up to three years. It does not offer refunds but will provide help troubleshooting and a 40% discount on a new cup up to one year after your purchase if you aren’t happy with your cup. That athletic tester opted to give MeLuna another try in the Sport firmness, and found the reordering process to be a cinch, with a discount code provided after filling out a short form regarding the original purchase.

The Blossom cup comes in two sizes (small, for lighter flows, and large, for heavier flows), and a range of colors including undyed. It’s made of silicone and has a stem with ridges for removal.

One key thing to be aware of: The Blossom cup is very firm. This could be a plus, but it caused problems with testers for insertion and removal. Its firmness meant it tended to pop open before it was fully in place, which was annoying for some and straight-up painful for others. It also meant the stem and base had less give, so it didn’t respond to gentle tugging for removal. However, testers said it felt secure once it was fully inserted (though one tester was never able to get to that point) and did not experience any leaks.

With proper care, the Blossom cup can last for up to 10 years. The brand has a 100% customer satisfaction policy and says to email for a full refund if you are not satisfied. However, it is unclear whether this policy applies to cups bought on Amazon, and the brand did not respond to my emails asking (not a great sign for securing that refund).

The Dutchess is a standard suction-based menstrual cup. It comes in two sizes, A (which, somewhat confusingly, is the larger size and intended for people with heavier periods) and B (for users with a light to medium flow). It comes in a range of colors.

Testers liked this cup, even if no one was obsessed with it when they finished trying it. It’s on the softer side of cups we tested, which makes it easy to fold but was sometimes difficult to ensure it opened all the way and stayed in place throughout the day. The softness also made it feel a little flimsy, as though it may not last for as long as the brand claims—up to 10 years.

The brand does not offer any refund or support policy that we could find.

The Intimina Lily is a suction-based cup with a unique shape. It’s curvier than other cups and made of very soft silicone that the company claims helps it roll up as small as a tampon and align with most people’s anatomy once it’s inserted. It comes in two sizes: A (for those with a medium flow and/or have not given birth vaginally) and B (for those with a heavy flow and/or those who have given birth vaginally. It comes in one bubblegum-pink color.

Unfortunately, it didn’t work well for any of our testers. It comes with an instructional pamphlet, but the font is nearly illegible (and appears to be a standard pamphlet that comes with all Intimina products, not one that’s specific to the brand). You can access much better instructions on Intimina’s site, but if you didn’t know to look for it, you’d be lost. Our testers also found the shape confusing. The soft silicone helped it fold up into a compact roll, but it was difficult—and, for some testers, impossible—to get it to open all the way and oriented correctly to create an effective seal. “I think perhaps with a long learning curve, this cup could work and it’s nice how soft the silicone is, but for me it was too hard to figure out how to use,” one tester wrote.

Its smallest size is still pretty big, too, so people with light flows and/or shallower cervixes may want to try the Lily Cup One, an extra-small version aimed at beginners. The brand also recommends you wear it for up to eight hours—less than most other cups, which allow up to 12.

The Lily Cup lasts for up to 10 years. Intimina does not provide specific information about refunds but you can email “if you have any questions regarding an Intimina purchase, how we make our products, or intimate well-being in general.”