Femmecup News
Femmecup appoint exclusive distributor in Russia
Added 22 July 2010
We are very pleased to announce that Femmecup Ltd have appointed an exclusive distributor of Femmecup Ltd products in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Read full article
FemmecupRus will distribute and provide technical support for all Femmecup products to new customers in the Federation of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine as well as handling all enquiries, sales, etc and providing services to the existing customers in these countries.
Femmecup Russia can be contacted via www.femmecup.ru
Buy one, give one: a Femmecup for every woman
Added 10 July 2010
Here at Femmecup Ltd we have launched the Femmecup; buy one, give one initiative that gives you the opportunity to purchase a Femmecup for yourself whilst at the same time purchasing a cup to be donated (via one of our charitable projects) to a woman in a developing country of the World. Read full article
Feel twice as good during your period; using your Femmecup gives you more freedom plus you have the satisfaction of knowing that thanks to your donation another needy woman is also being liberated from a lack of sanitary protection.
Femmecup Ltd currently sends donated cups to help needy women in Ghana, Kenya and Nepal. If you would like more information about this article please contact the Femmecup Ltd team.
Femmecup; how do you fold yours?!
Added 25 March 2010
Did you know there is more than one way to fold Femmecup for insertion? Read full article
We have put together a series of photographs which show the different ways you can fold it. Many women find one fold is much easier than another. This feature is now live on our website; click here to view now!
Julie Clarke of Femmecup Ltd wins Green Award at 2009 UK Enterprising Women Awards
Added 24 November 2009
On 24th November at a gala lunch held in Cambridge, UK for the 2009 Enterprising Women Awards our very own Julie Clarke won the green award category as a co-founder of Femmecup Ltd! Read full article
Julie Clarke explains what the win means to her: "My business partner, Kate Selby, and I are so excited to have received this recognition for Femmecup Ltd. The product provides a healthier and more eco-friendly alternative to tampons and we want as many women to know about it as possible. Femmecup Ltd allows women to make a really small change that will go a long way to improving the environment. Achievements like this make all our hard work worthwhile."
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Femmecup now available in over 5,000 pharmacies in the UK
Added 3 November 2009
Great news for women looking for Femmecup in their local High Street; Femmecup is now available to purchase in almost all independent pharmacies and chemists throughout the UK. Read full article
If you visit your local chemist and don't see Femmecup on the shelf then just ask your pharmacist to order it and most can arrange a delivery to their store for the very next day.
Pharmacists wishing to stock Femmecup can contact AAH, Enterprise or Link3 to place an order.
Femmecup Support Women In Developing Countries
Added 19 August 2009
Femmecup is pleased to announce that we are actively working to supply women in developing countries throughout the World with our product. An example of this is our association with the TYSGI (The Young Shall Grow International) a non-profit organisation providing opportunities for children and adults in rural areas in Ghana through education and basic skill training. As part of the TYSGI Ghana Project we are working together to supply needy women with Femmecup. .... Read full article
These women currently use rags, old clothing or grasses for their monthly sanitary protection; some have nothing at all. This not only prevents them from attending school or performing their usual tasks during their period but it causes bacterial infections and can be difficult to dispose of or wash. Following field visits there are now many Ghanaian women waiting for their Femmecup and with this in mind we now provide a donation facility for customers here on our website. Femmecup Ltd will match the amount generated by customer donations with their own contribution. Currently every penny will go directly to the supply of Femmecup to Ghanaian women.
Femmecup appoint exclusive distributor in France
Added 01 December 2008
We are very pleased to announce that from 1st December 2008, Femmecup Ltd will appoint La P'tite Sauterelle as the exclusive distributor of Femmecup Ltd products in France. .... Read full article
La P'tite Sauterelle will distribute and provide technical support for all Femmecup products to new customers in France as well as handling all enquiries, sales, etc and providing services to the existing customers in France
Femmecup France can be contacted via www.femmecup.fr
Is your choice of sanitary protection affecting your health?
Added 30 Oct 2008
Whilst your period is an inevitable part of your life and not something you would choose to have each month, the sanitary protection you use is within your control. The unquestioned choice for the vast majority of women in the UK is to use either tampons or sanitary towels. In fact, we buy more than 3 billion disposable sanitary protection items each year, which are being flushed away adding to marine pollution or dumped in landfill sites. The environmental costs are clearly a concern, but have you considered how safe they are to use?... Read full article
The main areas of concern are:
Dioxin is a potentially harmful byproduct of the chlorine bleaching process used in the wood pulp industry, which includes the manufacture of sanitary towels and tampons. Evidence is growing that even low levels of dioxin may be linked to breast cancer, cancer, endometriosis and immune system suppression.
Surfactants (additives used in tampons to increase absorbency) and fragrances may pose additional unnecessary health risks in feminine hygiene products.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare bacterial condition with up to 20 confirmed cases in Britain each year. Tampons (particularly high absorbency ones) may facilitate the infection because their use may cause lacerations and ulcerations of the vaginal wall. In fact half of all cases occur in menstruating women who are using high absorbency tampons.
In contrast, Femmecup contains no harmful chemicals, bleaches, fibres or perfumes and does not cause dryness. One Femmecup lasts for years; produces no waste and saves you lots of money aswell.
Femmecup has never been linked with TSS and is discreet, comfortable and easy to use. It can be worn for up to 12 hours, overnight and whilst swimming and playing sports.
Take the healthy option and start using Femmecup today.
Femmecup® go Global!
Added 10 Mar 2008
Femmecup are delighted to announce that we are developing our brand and extending our reach to women all over the World. It is now possible to order Femmecup for delivery to any country via the Order Online page of our website... Read full article
Julie Clarke, co-founder of Femmecup says “This is a real achievement for Femmecup and brings us a step closer to our goals of raising awareness and usage of menstrual cups globally. We will continue to work tirelessly to inform women about this superior feminine hygiene option.”
Femmecup can also be supplied to international retailers, if you are interested in adding Femmecup to your existing range of products please submit your details via our Sell Femmecup page of the website.
Make 2008 the year of Femmecup®
Added 01 Jan 2008
We all make new years resolutions at some time in our lives; and top of our list here at Femmecup® is spreading the word to every woman in the UK so that we can all benefit from Femmecup®... Read full article
Menstrual cups have been around for years; since the 1930’s in fact. Thousands of women in the UK already use them and love them. Disposable products (tampons and pads) were the fashion and overshadowed cups for a long time but with the issues surrounding environmental changes, Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) and the high cost of living, this is starting to change.
So, don’t get left behind, get your Femmecup® today and say goodbye to expensive, wasteful, unhealthy periods!
Femmecup® exhibits at The Clothes Show Live!
Added 30 Nov 2007
NEC, Birmingham - 7-12 December 2007
We will be a part of the largest fashion and beauty show in the World. The Eve Style Show is striding into its second year by bringing the fabulous pages of Eve magazine to life... Read full article
This unmissable show features the best in fashion, beauty, accessories, celebrities and expert advice for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and fabulously beyond! See their website for more information www.evestyleshow.com
Femmecup® exhibits at Body Beautiful Show & Spa
Added 01 Nov 2007
London - 2-4 November 2007
Why not come and join us at the Body Beautiful Show to learn more about Femmecup™ and meet the founders. We will be raising awareness and exhibiting alongside other great brands and products... Read full article
This year's show offers the perfect opportunity for some pre-Christmas party pampering, with the widest ever range of exhibitors, bringing the UK's leading heath and beauty practitioners together.
The Future of Feminine Hygiene is here
Added 31 Oct 2007
Femmecup® Ltd was established by Kate Selby and Julie Clarke specifically to bring a new design and mass-market brand of reusable menstrual cup to the market. The company is based in Harlow, Essex. Product is manufactured in the Far East to strict standards, using silicone produced in the UK, approved by the FDA and of a grade suitable for temporary implantation... Read full article
Kate Selby says "This type of product has long proven performance yet all but disappeared from markets in the 1930s with the rise of disposable products. However, it has continued to evolve and has been sold in small quantities around the world.
Cups of this type have until now, only had a small niche market in the UK but we believe the current emphasis on personal wellbeing and the environment mean the time is now right for them to appeal to every woman."

