Merula Menstrual Cup Midnight (Black) "one Size" – Made of Medical-Grade Silicone

New to menstrual cups, I spent hours researching them, trawling the internet for articles, reviews, videos etc before deciding on the nicely rounded shape and 38ml capacity of Merula OS. It seemed less pointy, proddy and therefore less scary than the ‘V’ and ‘Bell’ shaped designs.I ordered it at 10.40am on a Monday and it arrived at 3.20pm the next day. Not the Saturday like I’d been expecting. Free delivery too. Top marks for Amazon!After following the cleaning instructions, i inserted it for the first time (punch down fold - smooth edge up) surprisingly well. I felt a gentle pop and used a finger to help with positioning and check if it had opened fully and encircled my cervix, which it had. A little twist on the ladder suggested it had sealed too. No discomfort. I walked around, sat down a few times to see how comfortable it was and I could barely feel it. Unlike dry rigid tampons!I took it out without problems too; hooked a finger in the ladder, inserted a finger underneath to collapse the cup/break the seal and folded it a little as I zigzagged it out.There’s only one real snag with the Merula cup. I can’t pee sometimes whilst wearing it!! It does sit very low though. I’ve found that if I insert a finger between my pubic bone (upper wall) and cup, I can pee! The seal is not affected. It isn’t ideal but I’m going to get blood on my hand anyway so what’s a little pee to boot. Number twos are fine. A bubbling sensation alerts me to when it needs to be emptied. No leaks though on my backup pad, removal is easy too, emptying and rinsing is simple and reinsertion swift. Every time!All in all I’m pretty impressed with the Merula OS cup! Checking it encircles my cervix after insertion, I think, is key to making sure there are no leaks. I understand that women with a higher cervix may not be able to check in such a way but for women with a lower cervix, they probably will. Also, if you fold it quite loosely to insert, and only push it in as far as the first rung of the ladder, it opens easily. If it needs a little encouragement to open, I just massage the bottom. The assisted peeing is my only bug bear! Sometimes I can go, other times I need to assist! The more full by bladder is, the more I need to help. Once I got my head around that, I’ve been ok though. I also emptied a few times, without the use of a sink to rinse upon removal. Just used loo roll/feminine wipes to clean the cup (and me) before reinserting it. No problems. I’ll definitely continue using the Merula. I’ll still wear a backup pad whilst using it. It’s also very convenient to have in preparation for starting my next period rather than wasting various disposables. For now though, even with keeping using the backup pads/liners, I reckon the Merula has bought itself after 6 cycles. It’s made my period more comfortable too. I don’t experience any pains on days 1-3 while I use it (just very very mild cramping). There has been very little tenderness and swelling around my cervix. That’s what I disliked about tampons the most, the pushing against and dragging past my cervix on those days. Quite uncomfortable.I’d definitely recommend the Merula OS to women with a low tilted cervix and heavy periods. I would’ve liked to try the XL for my heaviest days but I’m not sure how I’d get on with it. Maybe my cervix is too low for that one. The OS was definitely the right beginner choice! Getting 3 hours between changes on my heaviest day has been fantastic. I feel I can get things done without popping off to the loo all the time.On a side note, during my research, I came across some info on menstrual cups and thrush. Basically, menstrual cups cling to the Candida fungus that causes thrush, and can’t be boiled/disinfected away. So, do not use your cup if you suspect you have thrush as you’ll need to throw your cup away, so as not to keep reinfecting yourself with thrush at every usage. Could get expensive!

I love the Merula cup! I had previsouly been using a mooncup and although I had initial success with it, I had started to have some leakages each month on my heavier days or whilst at the gym. The Merula just works for me, no leaks at all on my first period with this cup, it just seems to collect all the blood no matter what. I think the 'cauldron' shape vs. the longer bell shape of the Mooncup seems to be a winner for my vagina, it sits in there rather well :) love it! You don't even have to get the cup to fully 'pop open' it works even when still collapsed due to the sdhape and suction..?!.. The ring and cup seems to form a great seal inside and I just love how confomfortable and secure this cup makes me feel. Very much recommended especially if you have had some leaking with previous bell shaped cups, maybe this rounder cauldron shape will be the best option for you too :) Go for it!

There is a learning curve with all cups. This one took me to school. I tried multiple folds, twisting, and squeezing. It took me some time to get a proper combination to get this sucker to pop open. Even if I run my finger around this cup it doesn't do the trick. For the first time ever I had to use lube to help. Thank God for a free sample of water based lubrication gel from Pixie Cup. If I do not have lube, I have found that stretching two fingers out near the space where the cup is creased will help it open. Once the cup is in properly it really works. On a heavy day, i can get a few hours out of this cup. That is, as long as I do not have any huge clots. I have kept the cups stem intact. It works for my heavy flow and fits well even with my high cervix.

As a first time cup user I decided to order both a ‘traditional’ style cup (one that was suggested would suit me through a quiz!) and this one to see if either worked for me.I started with the more traditional one and after a few frustrating attempts to get it to open up properly and make a ‘seal’ I gave up and tried this one instead and I’m SO glad that I did. So much simpler to use and worked perfectly on second attempt and not had one leak. I have been using for 2 cycles now and I’m sure I’ll never go back to tampons again.For those thinking of trying I say go for it! It’s much less messy than I imagined too, very pleasantly surprised.I’m sure with much more work I could get used to the more traditional style cup But I can’t see that I’ll bother with the effort as this one just works and does the job brilliantly.

I have been a menstrual cup user for 5 years now. Bought my Merula cup 7 months back - the reviews said it was good for a low cervix and it was indeed - fits nicely. But I don't think it is as efficient as my previous Diva cup - the suction on this cup is way too strong for me and causes a lot of pain. Plus it pushes against my bladder a lot. It is also much harder to open it up after inserting it - have to try inserting it at least thrice every time - never had this issue with other menstrual cups before. It might be the shape of it or the material? It has ended up making my parts very sore after use. Hence, I have now switched to another cup. It is a shame as it was expensive and did fit my low cervix.

This cup checks all the boxes to be the best mentrual cup out there! At first I was intimidated by the size and shape when compared to my previous cup, but the design is flawless. Don’t be discouraged, it took me a few tries to get the right fit, even though I’ve been using mentrual cups for almost 2yrs exclusively. Once you ensure that it fully expands (a tiny pop that seems strange to say but is a welcome thought to ensure no leaks) then it’s completely secure and there’s not a single leak or concern. The loop(s) is an ingenious idea to help retrieve the cup, especially after sleeping so now trying to grab the bottom of the cup is no longer a struggle - just tug on the loop slightly and deflate the suction.If you’re familiar with mentrual cups you will not be disappointed by this one, if you’re new be prepared for a little discomfort and leaking at the start until you get the hang of things.

I needed a larger cup after giving birth since the anatomy changes afterwards. Didn't get my first period back until 8.5 months postpartum, and I got a disc to try out but it did not work. I need something more firm and discs are too flimsy for me. I tried my old cup but my cervix is also now lower than before, so it was uncomfortable. This one checked all my boxes. Low cervix, firm firmness, wide mouth, stem that can be removed. It didn't leak at all. The only bad thing I'll say about it is that the suction can be a little scary. I've been using cups for 12 years, and this one is definitely not a beginners cup. A couple times putting it in, the initial suction on my cervix gave me instant cramps - they went away after a few minutes, but if this was the first cup I ever used it would have terrified me into never trying other cups.

This cup is the perfect fit for my body— be sure to take the menstrual cup quiz to see which is best for your body! I started with the XL size and loved it! Saved up to buy this one for my light days! I couldn’t be happier with how this cup works for me!

After giving birth, none of my cups fit me anymore. I purchased many new ones, and they were all too long and leaked. This is the one! Great fit, amazing suction, cute colors. I finally can't tell it's there. Highly recommend after giving birth.

I absolutely love this cup. I have a very low cervix and had had issues with other cups. I saw a gal on YouTube who had the same issues and she recommended this cup. No regrets! 5/5 recommend!

I got the smaller size of this cup after discovering most period cups on the market are longer than the depth to my cervix during my menstrual cycle. I was having intense cramping and thought maybe it was because the previous cups I had were too long for me. So far, I have had much decreased cramping so very comfortable.Another added benefit is that the shape allows the cup to hold more than my others. It is not completely leak free, but I will say in daily life I have seen a big decrease in leaks compared to my previous cups. Also, the main time it has leaked when not because it was completely full, was because I was wrestling so you know, as long as you’re not doing that level of movement, a panty liner is plenty to catch any small leaks.It’s a little funky to insert and get to open, but I messed around with it and figured out something that works for me. Worth it for the benefits it does have.TLDR: Shorter cup than most, probably leading to less cramping. Leaks mainly only if doing extreme movement.