The Sunny Cup + Applicator is a reusable period cup that inserts like a tampon using the reusable applicator! The Sunny Cup has the benefits of other period cups with the familiarity of a tampon.

The Sunny Cup + Applicator can be purchased for pre-order on our Shop page!

We anticipate shipping the Sunny Cup + Applicator pre-orders in 2023 and will send email updates on manufacturing, shipping, and tracking as we have them. Thank you for your patience as we manufacture. Thanks for supporting our small business!

​​- Inserts like a tampon with the help of the Sunny Applicator. The applicator helps the cup be positioned correctly and pop open, making it less hands on than traditional menstrual cups.
- Can be worn for up to 12 hours
- Holds 25 ml of period blood (that’s 2-5x more than a tampon!)
- Can be reused for about one year (replacing about 528 tampons!)
- Saves you up to $4,000 in your lifetime
- Saves up to 14,000 tampons/pads from landfills in your lifetime

The Sunny Cup Size 1 holds 25 ml of period blood. This is the only size available for pre-order.

This size is best for people who are new to period cups, particularly if you have experience using tampons, are a young adult or older, and have not given birth. However, all anatomy is unique and although you may fit (or not fit) these parameters, this cup may or may not be the right size for you.

-Cup Height (rim to end of stem) - 70mm (about 2.5-3 inches)
-Rim Diameter - 47mm (about 1.5-2 inches)
-Stem Length - 15mm (about 0.5 inches)

The Sunny Applicator is about 1 inch in diameter and should be inserted about 1-1.5 inches to insert the cup (the green tip portion). You can use water or water based lubricant on the applicator tip to help with insertion.

Remember, every person’s anatomy, preferences, and experiences are different! If this size isn’t working for you, be on the lookout for other sizes in the future!

The Sunny Cup can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time. After 12 hours you can empty, wash, then immediately reinsert for another 12 hours! Never use your Sunny Cup for more than 12 hours continuously at a time without emptying and washing. Your Sunny Applicator should only be used for insertion and removed right after.

We recommend using the cup with the applicator since this is what Sunny has tested. There are many benefits to using the Applicator, like help with insertion and positioning!

The Sunny Cup was designed with strategic thin and thick walled sections that allow it to fold small enough to fit inside the applicator while being structured enough to pop open with the help of the applicator.

Most other menstrual cups don’t fit inside the applicator because they are too big, thick, or not soft/flexible enough, and any that do were not specifically made to be paired with the Sunny Applicator. This may cause issues such as leakage, an unsealed cup, or improper use.

We do not recommend you use the Sunny Cup with any other applicators; and we do not recommend you use the Sunny Applicator with any other cups. 

The Sunny Cup will be made from medical grade silicone and the Sunny Applicator will be made from the medical grade nylon and Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). They are made without BPA or latex.

Follow all care instructions and replace your Sunny Cup + Applicator after 1 year of use or if you notice any discoloration, puncturing, tearing, or malformation (whichever comes first). 

There is no official age requirement, but we recommend you have tried and like using a tampon first or are used to inserting things into your vagina. The applicator is bigger than a tampon, so it depends on your personal preference and comfort level. Please remember to use this product under your own/your parent’s discretion and at your own risk; and don’t forget to read all instructions. Be on the lookout for other sizes in the future!

The Sunny Cup + Applicator is currently available in one color combination, but be on the lookout for others in the future ;)

Give us a follow on our social media @sunnyperiod for more info, watch our instructional videos, or reach out to us at hello@sunnyperiod.com with any questions!

Please watch this instructional video on how to insert the Sunny Cup or refer to the instructions that came with your Sunny Cup + Applicator.

The Sunny Cup is positioned below your cervix in your vaginal canal. Position your Sunny Cup so that it feels comfortable to you. While the cup may be noticeable at first, when it is properly positioned, you should not feel any pain or discomfort. If you feel any pain or discomfort after inserting, remove your cup and reinsert it per the instructions. It may take some getting used to (similar to a tampon), but you should get the hang of it!

If you feel symptoms of general pain, burning, irritation, inflammation in the genital area, or discomfort during urination, remove your Sunny Cup + Applicator and contact a doctor right away.

Watch this instructional video on how to do the Sunny Fold or refer to the instructions that came with your Sunny Cup + Applicator.

To ensure your cup is fully open, you can pinch and/or twist the base. you can also run your finger along the base or very gently grab the stem

The Sunny Cup fits comfortably in your vaginal canal under your cervix and is held in place when the cup is fully popped open and the seal is properly formed with the rim. When inserted correctly, you shouldn't even notice it’s there.

Yes! But remember to only use water-based lubricants, as other types of lubricants can degrade the materials of the Sunny Cup + Applicator.

Silicone is porous and can absorb oils or cleansers if exposed for longer periods of time; these substances may irritate your vagina or cause the silicone to deteriorate. If you notice any discoloration, puncturing, tearing, or malformation (whichever comes first), replace your Sunny Cup + Applicator.

The Sunny Cup is positioned below your cervix in your vaginal canal. Position your Sunny Cup so that it feels comfortable to you. When it is properly positioned, you should not feel any pain or discomfort. If you feel any pain or discomfort after inserting, remove your cup and reinsert it per the instructions. It may take some getting used to (similar to a tampon), but you should get the hang of it!

The stem may be completely inside your vaginal canal or may stick out a bit, and that’s okay, but the rest of your cup should be inside your vaginal canal. You can always trim your stem if you have a lower cervix (when you’re not wearing it of course, and make sure not to cut the base of the cup).

To ensure your cup is fully open, you can pinch and/or twist the base. you can also run your finger along the base or very gently grab the stem

Before removing your cup, wash your hands with water and fragrance-free, mild soap.

Now it’s go time! Relax your muscles and locate the base of your cup. If you cannot reach it, gently push like you’re having a bowel movement and use the stem as a guide until you can reach the base of your cup.

Pinch the base of your cup to break the seal. With the base pinched, gently pull down to remove your cup. Do not pull hard on the stem to remove, it is not a pull tab.

Empty your cup into the toilet, shower, or sink. Finally, wash your cup and applicator as instructed and reinsert or wash it and let it air dry before putting it in your carrying pouch.

The average person bleeds about 20-90 mL of period blood during the entire week of their period. The Sunny Cup holds 25 mL of period blood. This means that the average person will not fill up the Sunny Cup in just 12 hours and it will likely not be overflowing when you go to take it out.

However, as with any period product, it’s possible to get blood on your hands. This is totally normal! Just be sure you’re over the toilet or in the shower to dump your cup immediately after taking it out!

The Sunny Cup can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time. After 12 hours you can empty, wash, then immediately reinsert for another 12 hours! Never use your Sunny Cup for more than 12 hours continuously at a time without emptying and washing. Your Sunny Applicator should only be used for insertion and removed right after.

If you have a super heavy flow, be sure to check/empty your cup more often.

Only use water-based, fragrance-free, silicone-free, and alcohol-free mild soap to wash your Sunny Cup + Applicator.

Never wash your Sunny Cup + Applicator with anything that may irritate your vagina. Avoid soaking your Sunny Cup + Applicator in anything other than water (i.e. vinegar, bleach, scented cleansers, etc.).

Between uses (every 12 hours or less) wash your cup and applicator with warm water and fragrance free, mild soap. Ensure the air holes on your cup are cleaned and cleared before + after each use 

Between every cycle, boil your cup in water for 5-7 minutes and make sure to let it cool before touching it. Your applicator should be washed with warm water and fragrance free, mild soap. Do NOT boil your applicator.

You need to wash and air dry your Sunny Cup + Applicator before you store it in the reusable carrying pouch.

Don’t forget to wash your carrying pouch before using + regularly with your laundry to keep it clean. Avoid any harsh cleansers or oil based soaps that may leak into your Sunny Cup and degrade it or irritate your vagina. 

The best method is to clean your cup + applicator in a sink like you would at home. However, if you don’t have access to a sink, no worries! You could carry a small water bottle or squirt bottle in your bag and use a clean paper towel. Make sure to clean properly with warm water and fragrance-free, mild soap when you return home. Just be sure to always have clean hands when handling your cup and applicator (for both insertion and removal). 

Follow all care instructions and replace your Sunny Cup + Applicator after 1 year of use or if you notice any discoloration, puncturing, tearing, or malformation (whichever comes first). 

Yes! Physical activity is an important part of life, especially when we’re on our periods. Because the cup moves with your body and holds more period blood than your average tampon, you’re free to run, jump, swim, and even go upside down without worrying so much about discomfort or leakage! No more bulky pads or tampon strings.

Yes, you can sleep with your cup in. Just make sure you don’t wear it for longer than 12 hours at a time, are following all care instructions, and don’t feel any pain or discomfort.

Yes, you can use the bathroom with the cup in. If you’re having trouble or are afraid of pushing the cup out while pooping, feel free to take it out and put it back in. Just make sure to have clean hands of course!

Yes! The Sunny Cup pops open and forms a seal that creates a barrier between you and the water and prevents leakage. 

Unfortunately, no. You’ll need to remove your cup before having penetrative, vaginal intercourse. The Sunny Cup sits inside the vagina, so that wouldn’t be comfortable anyway! Don’t forget there are other forms of pleasure!

Also please note, the Sunny Cup + Applicator will not prevent pregnancy or protect against STI’s and must be removed before intercourse. 

No, the Sunny Cup + Applicator is a period product and will not prevent pregnancy or protect against STI’s and must be removed before [penetrative, vaginal] intercourse. 

No, the Sunny Cup + Applicator is a period product. Never use the Sunny Cup + Applicator for any purpose or in any way that is not explicitly indicated in the Instruction sheet

Before removing your cup, wash your hands with water and fragrance-free, mild soap.

Get in position by squatting, sitting, or putting your leg up on the toilet. If you’re having trouble reaching the cup in these positions, consider straddling the toilet or removing your cup in the shower.

Now relax your muscles and locate the base of your cup. If you cannot reach it, gently push like you’re having a bowel movement and use the stem as a guide until you can reach the base of your cup. Pinch the base of your cup to break the seal. With the base pinched, gently pull down to remove your cup. Do not pull hard on the stem to remove, it is not a pull tab.

Helpful tips:

-Always break the seal before removing your cup. You can do this by pinching the base or higher up on the cup. You can even reach up and grab the rim if you need to.
-Never pull on the stem by itself.
-Wiggle the cup back and forth with the seal broken, pulling downward. Keep the cup upright to avoid spilling.
-If you can’t reach your cup after you insert it, take a deep breath! Your cup can’t get lost inside your vagina or up inside your body. Gently bear down like you’re having a bowel movement (but do not strain) and use the stem as a guide to find the base of your cup.
-If you’re still having trouble, try removing your cup again in 30 minutes after taking a break.
-Seek medical assistance if you still cannot remove the cup after trying these steps

For most people, only the green tip portion of the applicator needs to be inserted. Make sure this green tip portion is fully inside your vaginal canal. Try using a bit of water or water based lubricant on the green tip to help things go smoothly. You should not feel any pain, non period-related bleeding, or discomfort. 

Ensure your Sunny Cup is positioned properly, fully popped open, and that the seal is fully formed. While your cup can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time, be sure to check it more often if you have a super heavy flow to help mitigate unwanted leakage. 

It may take a couple period cycles to be comfortable using a period cup. However, we recommend practicing folding and inserting your Sunny Cup + Applicator before you start your period to get comfortable!

If your cup doesn’t open right away even after using the applicator, you can pinch and/or twist the base. you can also run your finger along the base or very gently grab the stem. If that doesn’t work, gently take your cup out and try reinserting the cup using the applicator. You can try reinserting it higher up in the vaginal canal or at a different angle. The most important thing is that it feels comfortable and the seal is formed properly.

If you notice uncomfortable pressure on your bladder or the feeling of having to urinate more frequently, try repositioning your cup more at a slant toward your tailbone.

Period cups (like tampons and other vaginally inserted products) have been associated with toxic shock syndrome (TSS); which is a rare but serious occurrence that may cause death. Minimize your risk by following all care and precaution instructions in your instruction booklet and always keep your hands and cup cleaned properly. Consult your healthcare provider before trying a period cup if you have previously been diagnosed with TSS.  

The Sunny Cup was designed so that people with high, low, and everywhere in between cervixes can wear it comfortably. If you have a higher cervix, the stem will be helpful in retrieving and positioning the cup. If you have a lower cervix, you can trim the stem so that it doesn’t stick out or is more comfortable for you.

If you choose to trim the stem, make sure you are not currently wearing the cup, you do not create a hole in the bottom of your cup, and that you can still retrieve and remove your cup.

If you have a tilted or retroverted cervix, take some time practicing inserting your cup to find a position that is suitable for you. 

Yes, this is possible! Just make sure to consult your health care provider before using a menstrual cup if you have an IUD or a ring contraceptive. Be sure to always fully break the seal before removing your cup. Also make sure your ring is not sitting inside your cup as it could make your contraceptive ineffective by not maintaining skin contact. 

You should not use the Sunny Cup + Applicator if you currently have or have experienced bladder or vaginal prolapse in the past. Please consult your health care provider with any additional concerns or questions. 

We anticipate shipping all Sunny Cup + Applicator pre-orders in 2023 and will send email updates on manufacturing, shipping, and tracking as we have them.

For all other orders, they can take on average about 2 weeks. This varies depending on our supplier’s demand for fulfilling orders. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Due to the nature of our product being a medical device, we cannot accept returns unless the seal on the shipping box is fully sealed and the box is unopened or the device itself has a defect. Please reach out to hello@sunnyperiod.com with any questions or concerns.

Please reach out to us at hello@sunnyperiod.com with any order issues. 

At this time, we only ship within the United States. We are hoping to expand our shipping internationally in the future!

We are working on ensuring FSA/HSA eligibility in the near future.

The Sunny Cup + Applicator packaging is recyclable and made from recyclable materials. We are working to implement programs that allow you to recycle your Sunny Cup with ease.

For merch items, we use packaging made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. PCR plastics are made from items people recycle every day, like plastic bags and bottles. Most of our PCR plastics are made from shopping bags and wrapping films.

Email us at hello@sunnyperiod.com!

Nearly 500 million people who menstruate lack access to menstrual products and hygiene facilities across the globe (Cardoso, 2021). For some, having access to affordable period products isn’t an issue. However, many menstruators across the globe, including the United States, don’t have that privilege. 1 in 5 American girls [menstruators] have either missed school or left school early due to lack of access to products (Abiodiun, 2020). Unfortunately, this statistic can be even higher in some countries across the globe, creating an even wider gap between non-menstruators and menstruators in education. And it’s not just students who face period poverty, it is people experiencing homelessness, living in remote areas, in prisons, and living in poverty. Help us End Period Poverty today.

We partnered with Period.org in order to use 20% of proceeds from End Period Poverty merch to give period products to those in need. There is also a $5 donation button at checkout that goes toward this partnership.

Sunny commits to environmentally friendly and sustainable practices by continuing to innovate on reusable period care products. Additionally, the packaging for the Sunny Cup + Applicator is made of recyclable and compostable materials.

We are working on implementing a period cup recycling program.

For merch items, we use packaging made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. PCR plastics are made from items people recycle every day, like plastic bags and bottles. Most of our PCR plastics are made from shopping bags and wrapping films.

It’s time to end the period stigma and give #PowerToThePeriod by talking openly about periods and educating people on reproductive health. In addition to our period graphic novel, we provide free content on our social platforms about periods, reproductive health, and more!

Menstrual cups are a sustainable alternative to disposable period products. They are typically bell-shaped, made of medical-grade silicone and placed in the vaginal canal. They typically can be reused for about a year, worn for up to 12 hours at a time and save you hundreds of dollars a year. There are dozens of options, and choosing the right one for you can be difficult.

However, the Sunny Cup is a menstrual cup that comes with the reusable Sunny Applicator to help with insertion. It’s a Size 1, which is a good starting point for many anatomies, and is a great option for beginners and experienced menstrual cup users alike!

The Sunny Cup + Applicator is manufactured in the United States using medical grade, reusable materials.

Sunny will be registered and listed with FDA and compliant to all the defined requirements included Good Manufacturing Processes. Sunny Menstrual Cup is a low-risk device that does not require an individual product approval from FDA.