Lunette · Menstrual Cups
[For Beginners - When in Doubt, Choose This] Lunette Cup 25-40ml For light to heavy flows Medical-grade silicone Balanced design for softness and easy
Lower PFAS concern, medical-grade silicone does not typically require PFAS, but brand offers no explicit assurance.
Lunette's menstrual cup is made from medical-grade silicone, a material category with low inherent PFAS risk since it doesn't need water-resistance or non-stick coatings. However, the brand makes no public statement about PFAS testing or avoidance.
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Medical-grade silicone
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
period care is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Lunette Cup is constructed from medical-grade silicone, a synthetic elastomer engineered for biocompatibility and repeated vaginal contact. Medical-grade silicone does not typically require PFAS coatings or flame retardants to meet safety standards. The material is non-porous, resistant to bacterial colonization, and does not leach plasticizers (like BPA or phthalates) common in lower-grade plastics.
The brand's record and disclosure
Lunette has not published explicit PFAS-avoidance statements or third-party testing certifications on their website or marketing. The brand does claim FDA and TGA registration for the cup itself, indicating regulatory clearance for vaginal contact, but does not disclose supply chain audits or material verification testing. No product recalls or contamination incidents are documented in public records for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Menstrual cups are inherently lower-risk than disposable pads or tampons because they avoid bleach residues, dioxins, and microplastic shedding. Medical-grade silicone cups (Lunette, Diva, Saalt) are chemically equivalent; Lunette is mid-range in price and design softness. The main category risk (bacterial overgrowth) depends on user cleaning discipline, not brand chemistry.
If you buy it
Boil the cup in plain water for 5-10 minutes before first use and after each cycle to eliminate microbial buildup; do not use bleach or harsh soaps that degrade silicone. Replace the cup every 5 years or if the silicone becomes sticky, cracked, or discolored. Store in a breathable cotton pouch, never in an airtight plastic bag. Inspect the stem and air-release holes regularly for debris.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Bacterial growth and biofilm
Any reusable vaginal device carries low-level risk if not cleaned thoroughly between uses. Risk is user-behavior dependent, not product-defect dependent; proper boiling mitigates it entirely.
Silicone degradation and leachables
Medical-grade silicone does not release BPA, phthalates, or other endocrine disruptors under normal body temperature or vaginal pH. No published cases of Lunette cup degradation-related contamination exist.
Allergen response (silicone sensitivity)
True silicone allergy is extremely rare; Lunette is used by millions with no documented allergy cluster. Irritation is typically due to insertion technique or underlying vulvovaginal infection, not silicone toxicity.
Dyes and colorants in product material
Medical-grade silicone cups contain only pigments approved for medical devices (typically iron oxides). Lunette does not use azo dyes or heavy-metal-based colorants; no contamination reports exist.
Fragrance or chemical residues from manufacturing
Medical-grade silicone is manufactured at high heat under sterile conditions, which eliminates volatile organic residues. Lunette does not add fragrances or antimicrobials to the cup itself.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Menstrual Cups
Aisle
DIVA Cup Model 2
Medical-grade silicone (body); no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating coatings
Lower-concern menstrual cup; silicone construction and PFAS-free commitment make it a reasonable choice.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Ruby Cup
Steriliser
Stainless steel heating chamber with silicone/plastic components
Lower-concern menstrual cup sterilizer; stainless core typical for appliances, but silicone/plastic parts unspecified, contact brand for material detail.
⚠Risky category by default
Ruby Cup
Steriliser Purple
stainless steel steriliser/heating element
Lower PFAS concern; no high-risk coatings typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
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