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DivaCup
The safe first cup for most people, mainly because the sizing takes the guesswork out. Model 0 is aimed at teens and first-time users, Model 1 is the most popular size for adults, and Model 2 is pitched at people over 35, after childbirth or anyone needing a wider fit.
It is a classic bell shape in medical-grade silicone with no added dyes, latex or plastics, so there is nothing unusual to learn beyond the fold and the seal. The maker rates it for up to 12 hours between emptying. If a Model 1 fills before then on heavy days, the brand's own advice is to move up to Model 2 rather than put up with leaks.
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Mooncup
A long-established cup that keeps choice simple: the Original comes in just two sizes, A and B, with a separate Beginner cup for first-timers. Size B is for people under 30 who have not given birth vaginally; Size A, a few millimeters wider, is for everyone else.
Fewer sizes than some rivals means less fine-tuning for unusual anatomy, such as a very high or very low cervix. For an average fit, though, it is a straightforward choice from a company that has been making cups for over 20 years, and the Original's pack states it holds about three tampons' worth.
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Saalt Soft Cup
Saalt Soft Cup
The cup to try if firmer cups have left you with cramping, bladder pressure or general awareness that something is in there. Saalt made the Soft version from extra-soft silicone for exactly those complaints, and it comes in Small, around 25 ml for lighter flow or a low cervix, and Regular, around 30 ml for heavier flow or a higher cervix.
The trade-off is honest: softer silicone can be slower to spring open, so expect a little more twisting or running a finger around the rim on your first few cycles. Once it seals, it is rated for up to 12 hours.
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Intimina Lily Cup Compact
The answer to the most practical objection to cups: where do you keep it at work or on a trip? This one collapses flat into a protective case about the size of a lip balm, so it slips into a bag or pocket without fuss.
It is a small cup, holding around 18 ml in Size A and 23 ml in Size B, which suits light to medium flow; on heavy days you will be emptying it sooner than the 8 hours the maker quotes. Size B is meant for anyone who has given birth or has a weaker pelvic floor.
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Saalt Disc
Saalt Disc
A good first disc because it fixes the part most people dread: getting it out. A finger notch on the rim gives you something to hook, so removal is more controlled and less of a fishing trip than with a plain-rimmed disc.
It comes in Small and Regular, so check Saalt's size chart against your flow and cervix height before choosing. Like any disc, it rests under the cervix rather than relying on suction, which can suit people with a sensitive bladder or a cup that kept slipping. Saalt rates it for up to 12 hours. Budget a messy cycle or two while you learn to keep it level on the way out.
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Intimina Ziggy Cup 2
The disc to choose if period sex is part of the decision. Intimina designed its flat fit for comfortable, mess-free wear during sex, and it is reusable silicone rather than a throwaway disc.
The sizing is clearer than most: Size A for a low cervix, light to medium flow or easing into discs; Size B for a higher cervix and heavier flow. A ribbed tab helps your finger grip on removal. The maker rates it for up to 8 hours, shorter than many cups, so plan on emptying it during a long day.
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Nixit Menstrual Disc
The high-capacity option for heavy flow. Nixit quotes up to 70 ml, more than twice what most cups hold, so it is the disc to look at if you are emptying a cup every few hours on your heaviest days.
It comes in one size, made from medical-grade silicone with no stem, and it sits in the vaginal fornix without suction, which appeals to anyone wary of pulling against a seal, including people with an IUD (the maker still advises checking with your doctor first). Nixit rates it for up to 12 hours. The catch is that one size will not suit every body, and a wide, stemless disc takes practice to remove cleanly, so budget a few cycles of learning.
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Thinx Period Underwear
Thinx period underwear
The best-known name in period underwear, with a range wide enough to cover a whole cycle, from light styles to high-absorbency pairs. The everyday Hiphugger is rated moderate, around three tampons' worth, with a generous, comfortable cut.
It is pricier than most rivals, but pairs are made to last for years of cold machine washes. If chemical safety worries you, Thinx settled a US class action over PFAS claims in 2023 without admitting wrongdoing and committed to keeping PFAS from being intentionally added to its underwear.
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Modibodi Period Underwear
Modibodi period underwear
A sensible pick if you want absorbency spelled out in tampon terms rather than vague flow labels. Its period range comes in Light, around 4 tampons' worth, Moderate, around 6, and Super, around 10, so you can match pairs to each day of your cycle rather than buying one level for everything.
Care is simple but specific: a gentle machine wash at 30°C (86°F) and no dryer, since heat damages the fabric and elastic. Factor in line-drying time when you work out how many pairs you need.
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Knix Leakproof Underwear
Knix leakproof underwear
A clear absorbency ladder that makes it easy to build a set covering a whole cycle. Light pairs absorb around 1 to 3 regular tampons, Moderate 2 to 4 super tampons, Heavy 4 to 7, and Ultra 7 to 11 super tampons, which is the level to look at for overnight or a heavy first day.
Knix also makes boxer and sleep-short styles for anyone who leaks at the back overnight or simply wants more coverage than a brief. Labeling in tampon equivalents makes it straightforward to work out which pairs could replace what you use now.
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WUKA Period Pants
WUKA period pants
The one to look at if sizing has put you off period underwear, or your size changes through the month. WUKA's Stretch styles are designed so one pair fits four sizes.
Absorbency runs from light, around 5 to 10 ml, up to super heavy, around 60 ml or 12 tampons' worth, a level WUKA pitches at postpartum bleeding and long shifts. It rates its underwear for up to 12 hours. Rinse, wash cold and line dry; the brand also advises pre-washing new pairs three or four times before first use so the absorbent fibers work properly, so do not wear a new pair straight out of the package on a heavy day.
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M&S Heavy Absorbency Period Knickers
M&S Heavy Absorbency Period High Leg Knickers
The low-risk way to find out whether period underwear works for you before paying specialist prices. In the UK, Marks & Spencer sells these as a three-pack for £16, less than a single pair from some premium brands. They are made in soft cotton-rich fabric for heavy days, with a three-layer gusset.
Care is easy: a 40°C (104°F) machine wash with everything else, though not the dryer, so buy enough pairs to cover drying time. Most M&S reviewers say they fit true to size, though a few found them a little large or small, so check the size guide before ordering a full set.
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Aisle Reusable Pads
Aisle reusable pads
The closest swap if you like disposable pads and simply want to stop throwing them away. Aisle started in Canada in 1993 making washable cotton cloth pads under the name Lunapads, renamed itself Aisle in 2020, and still sells pads alongside period underwear.
Cloth pads snap around your everyday underwear, so there is nothing to insert and no learning curve, which also makes them a good choice for postpartum bleeding, sensitive skin or anyone who cannot or would rather not use internal products. The adjustment is practical rather than physical: you need a small wet bag for changes away from home.
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GladRags Cloth Pads
GladRags cloth pads
The adjustable cloth pad. GladRags Day and Night Pads are a cotton holder with two inserts, so you add or remove layers as your flow changes rather than buying a separate pad for every day of your period. The fabric is all cotton, soft flannel outside and absorbent terrycloth inside.
With proper care GladRags says they last at least five years, which is where the savings over disposables pile up. As a rough guide to how many you need, match the number of disposable pads and liners you get through in a cycle, or buy fewer and wash midway.
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