Mooncup
UK-based period care brand that pioneered the world's first medical-grade silicone menstrual cup in 2002 and now offers a full range of reusable and organic period products.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Mooncup is a UK-based period care brand. According to its official story page, it was founded in 2002 when Su Hardy, while travelling, discovered a reusable menstrual cup, redesigned it, and launched the world's first medical-grade silicone cup. The brand describes itself as having over 20 years of experience and as UK based, B Corp certified and Vegan certified. Its product range includes the Mooncup Original menstrual cup, period pants, pads with wings, panty liners, tampons, and a cleaning pot.
History
Mooncup states that in 2002, while travelling, Su Hardy discovered a reusable menstrual cup. After returning home she redesigned it from the inside out and launched the world's first medical-grade silicone cup, and Mooncup was born. The brand says that at the time reusable period care was niche, and that it has since grown into a full range of high-performance, health-first period care. It describes itself as having over 20 years of experience and as UK based, B Corp certified and Vegan certified.
Products and positioning
Health-first, transparent period care without petroleum plastics, synthetic dyes, fragrances or mystery ingredients; UK based, B Corp certified and Vegan certified.
Mooncup Original Menstrual Cup
The iconic menstrual cup offering up to 12 hours protection.
Period Pants
Leakproof period pants with up to 10 tampons worth of protection, built for heavy flows and overnight.
Pads with Wings
Pads with a 100% organic cotton topsheet and leakproof wing barrier, available in Medium/Day, Heavy/Night and Maxi/Night+ absorbencies.
Panty Liners
Panty liners offered as part of the period care range.
Tampons
Non-applicator and applicator tampons available in Light, Medium and Heavy absorbencies.
Mooncup Cleaning Pot
A cleaning pot for the Mooncup menstrual cup.
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