IrisCup reusable menstrual cup in medical-grade silicone

When you get out of the shower, you take your IrisCup menstrual cup and insert it — it’s as simple as that. Unlike disposable tampons and pads, this cup collects your flow without absorbing it, which means it doesn’t dry out your vaginal lining or disrupt your natural lubrication. I find that particularly important: you maintain your vaginal balance without the irritation that disposable products often cause.

Platinum-grade medical silicone: the material that changes everything

The IrisCup is made of 100% platinum-cured surgical silicone, the most biocompatible material that can come into intimate contact with our bodies. Zero allergic reactions, zero inflammation, zero risk. It’s a material choice I consider truly exceptional — compatibility isn’t something you can simply claim; it’s scientific. Medical silicone contains no phthalates, no BPA, and no toxic substances. In my opinion, this is the key factor that makes investing in a cup worthwhile instead of continuing to use disposable products.

Service life and environmental impact

Here’s what I really like about this model: it lasts around 10 years. Ten years. That means you buy one cup once and don’t have to think about tampons and pads for a decade. Financially, your investment pays for itself in barely 6 months. Environmentally, the impact is huge — around 45 billion pads and tampons end up in the trash worldwide every year. With a reusable cup, you eliminate this pollution. No chlorine is used in its manufacture, and no dioxins are released into the environment. It’s a genuinely thoughtful alternative for anyone who wants to reduce their environmental footprint.

Dimensions, use, and insertion

The cup is available in two sizes depending on your age and childbirth history. It fits the vaginal walls perfectly and is easy to insert — no leaks if you place it correctly. The included size L sterilization cup lets you clean your cup hygienically (you can boil it in the cup). The complimentary sterilization pouch lets you store your cup discreetly and hygienically when traveling or carrying it with you. Between us, it’s a really well-designed combo: you have everything you need to get started without buying additional accessories.

Who it’s really for

Ideal for: Anyone looking for a sustainable, eco-friendly, and economical long-term solution. Menstruating people who are sensitive to conventional tampons or want to take back control of their intimate hygiene. Those who travel frequently and want to lighten their bag. People concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases.

Things to consider first: If you’ve never felt comfortable with vaginal insertion or handling, a menstrual cup requires a learning curve. If you have recurrent vaginal infections, consult your gynecologist before switching products. For first periods or very young teenagers, I recommend reading our guide Postpartum well-being: taking care of yourself after childbirth or speaking with a healthcare professional.

You can explore our intimate wellness collection to discover other complementary products.

A friend’s advice — Give yourself 2–3 cycles to really master insertion. It’s normal for it to feel strange at first. After that, you forget you’re wearing it — and that’s precisely the point.