There is no definitive answer when it comes to whether menstrual cups are safer than tampons. Some people argue that cups are a more natural option and thus pose fewer risks than tampons. Others argue that tampons are more regulated by the FDA and thus are subject to stricter safety standards. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide which option is best for them.
There is no risk of a menstrual cup getting stuck inside the body. The cup is made of soft silicone and has a smooth surface. There is a small hole at the bottom of the cup that allows the menstrual fluid to drain. The cup can be removed by gently pulling on the stem. If the cup is inserted correctly, it will not get stuck.
Yes, you can swim with a menstrual cup. There are no health risks associated with swimming while wearing a menstrual cup. In fact, some people find that their menstrual cup actually helps them to swim more comfortably and with less worry about leaks.
No, menstrual cups do not give pleasure. However, they can be used during sex if your partner doesn't mind.
4.5/5
The long stem design makes it easy to remove, grab, and position. Only available with Pixie.
Easy to follow detailed instructions with images and graphs for simplicity.
Made with one hundred percent flexible medical-grade silicone. FDA approved silicone; Pixie Cups are reusable for years.
Healthy, clean, and easy to use. Designed to fit women of all sizes while providing the most comfortable protection up to 12 hours at a time.
Environmentally friendly. It replaces tampons, pads and it is made from body safe dyes and recyclable materials.
$234
I wished I had acquired one earlier. I'll try to be as thorough as possible without becoming too personal.Menstrual cups have been a topic of my research for approximately a month. I was a little intimidated because I am a big female (250 ). Would it function, would I misplace it, and could I position it correctly? Years ago, I tried the softcups, but it was a placement nightmare, and I didn't really want to go through that again. Thank goodness that didn't happen again. These have helped to make that period less repulsive.Placement: Although I never heard a "pop" when it was in the appropriate place, it can be a little unnerving. I inserted it, gave the stem a little twist, and gently pulled down. I assumed I had a decent seal in place up there if I felt resistance, and I must have because leakage wasn't a big problem.Leaks: While they still occasionally occur, I would advise using a liner until you are an expert at placement. But it wasn't anything like what I go through with pads or tampons. I managed to go an entire period without needing to throw my dirty clothing right into the washer.I currently have a really heavy flow, and this handled it reasonably well. Even with the huge cup, on days with high flow rates, I had to replace it every 4 hours, yet it handled nighttime use beautifully. In fact, the moment I woke up on a day with a high volume of traffic definitely convinced me to get these. You understand what I'm talking about if you struggle to get out of bed in the morning on busy days. Girls, get up with confidence because this has you covered.Removal: It never went lost when the cup sits up in there and you get friendly with your girlie bits. Although the stem on these is rather tough, you shouldn't actually use it entirely for removal. Some folks cut theirs off, but I was fine with it staying in place. Using it, I would use the cup to slowly (GENTLY) wiggle down until I could firmly grasp the base and pull the cup out the rest of the way.Ick Factor: This time of the month will always have an element of ick to it. Although you will have to deal with it less frequently, these won't accomplish that. Since the tampon controlled my flow so effectively, there was no mess on my clothes, underwear, or trash. Yes, I did get some blood on my hands, but it was really no more than when I had to hunt down the string of a recalcitrant tampon.I utilized the small in the combo pack on my first and last days. It has a harder texture and opens more readily. (At least made it easier to tell it did). The huge cup was nevertheless very functional. Although they do provide an extra large cup, it was unavailable when I attempted to ultimately place my order. I would most likely purchase and try that if it were made available.Whether you're considering trying a cup, I believe these are grade A for the price and would help you decide if this is the correct choice for you before spending more money on one of the other brands. All in all, this is excellent quality for the price.
4.4/5
Diva International Inc is an ISO 13485:2016 certified medical device manufacturer, and DivaCup products are deemed safe for use by all major international and state-level regulatory approvals including Health Canada, US FDA, TGA (Australia), COFEPRIS (Mexico), DIGEMID (Peru), the KFDA (Korea) and the state of California.
No harsh chemicals, no single-use plastics. Look after your body and the planet.
Between the ages of 19 and 30 and have a medium menstrual flow? Meet the Model 1.
Enjoy secure, comfortable, leak-free protection for up to 12 hours.
No more monthly spending on period products. Buy the DivaCup once, use for up to a year.
Low maintenance. Simply remove, wash, and reuse.
$234
1) Be at ease touching yourself; 2) Be at ease getting a little filthy; 3) Have a sink handy; 4) Relax!It can be difficult to become comfortable if you are dry. The cup can be folded in a few different ways to fit it in and make it pop up, but not all of them will always work. The cup wouldn't open, so I had to insert and reinsert this a few times.In an effort to create enough room for the cup to pop open, I will press the walls of my vagina out with my fingers. This method is around 50% effective.To prevent leaking and to avoid a vacuum seal that will make removal challenging, I will rotate the cup to make sure nothing is still pinched in.At home, where I have a squatty potty, I insert and remove. This, I've discovered, greatly aids everything! I've tried inserting in the tub while standing with my foot up, sitting on a conventional toilet in a public restroom, and crouching. The tub is next in ease of use, then the squatty potty.Public restrooms are the worst because of worries about germs, dropping things, access to sinks, etc. But no one should be deterred by this! I've used tampons for less than a year, despite my extensive experience with them. There is a learning curve, but once you figure it out and master it, practice is all you need.Advice: Do not leak; if you do, your container is either not in place properly or is the incorrect size. I use Cup 1 and am 32 years old; nevertheless, I recently bought Cup 2 to compare the two. There are many brands as well; depending on the depth of your cervix, a different style may be more effective if Diva doesn't work.These cups won't be overly large because the vagina opens up like an umbrella to accommodate the "girth." You absolutely shouldn't feel this (unless you kegel). Because the vagina itself lacks nerve endings, you may occasionally feel a tampon because it is lengthy or is poking something in an odd angle and dries you out. However, if you feel uncomfortable, the stem may be too long, your cervix may be too shallow, or it may be sticking in at an awkward angle. If so, remove it and re-insert it.To insert this, fold it first!2. Clean yourself up first, then insert it and clean yourself up once more. This will allow you to determine whether you are indeed leaking or just have blood that has gotten caught around the cup after insertion.3. Know your flow! I once overloaded this cup; I detected the leak and took the cup away to find it full.As you remove the cup, any mucous flow will "fall out" if it is present. Get ready!After your cycle, sanitize with hot water. You should have this for years!COMPARISON:My first menstruation cup was a DivaCup Size 1, which I bought. I washed it and placed it on the sink before inserting it, but my cat—who previously had a rubber and now a silicone fetish—then proceeded to run off with it.I reasoned that since DivaCup is on the pricey side, I should get some of the "generic" or less expensive choices, check them out, and compare.DivaCup around $28Anigan EvaCup Dual Pack 2 for $35Athena $20Blossom $18With the exception of my original Diva cup, I selected the LARGE or Size 2.As you can see in the picture with the yard stick, all of the cups are the same height (approximately 2.5" high). I used each cup for a few days of my cycle, using it for both light and heavier/mucusy flow. Everything was flawless, and there were no leaks.DivaCup Size 1 is for newborns and anyone under 30. Size 2 refers to postpartum/over 30. The difference is small and affects the cup's total breadth throughout.DivaCup is by far my favorite, however the open stem gathers blood and other fluids and is challenging to clean. The broader stem does, but not always, make removal easier. It only comes in transparent, and because blood stains, it will ultimately turn discolored.DivaCup features a thin edge and a medium degree of firmness. Most of the time, opening is not a problem because it is simple to fold and insert (suction is to blame the times it is difficult)I like Blossom Cup in second place. It has a similar aesthetic as Diva and comes in unusual colors, which is advantageous for staining. I should have chosen lime green instead of the red, which is actually a salmon color. Like Diva, it is moderately hard and has a thin edge. Opening is not a problem and is simple to fold and insert. Because the body is a little softer than Diva's, removal can be challenging. To remove, I usually grip the base right above the stem.For various reasons, Athena Cup and Eva Cup are a tie for my least favorite.The Athena Cup's edge and body pinch far too readily and feel woefully inadequate. It is SOFT and very flimsy. The cup's suppleness makes it difficult for the edges to suddenly break open inside of you. The cups I found the most challenging were these ones.These just would not open without extensive internal manipulation (pushing the vaginal walls out to give the cup room to expand). Because the cups are so soft, it was difficult for me to gain a strong hold on the body of the cup when I tried to remove them. They do come in unique hues, and the black and teal are my favorites.The issue with EvaCup is that they are FIRM. In terms of length down the cup rather than width, Eva's edge is thicker than Diva and the rest. This edge is incredibly firm, far firmer than the body and Diva combined. This makes insertion and folding the cup much more challenging. However, I discovered that if I didn't have a really good, firm grip on the cup, it would open before I had it raised high enough. It does help with popping the cup open. I had to withdraw and re-insert the cup a few times before it was high and in the proper place to do its function. I could feel the cup. Eva is available in a variety of vibrant hues; the two that were included in the dual pack were pink and purple.OVERALL:Any of these will do, but it's best to choose one and assess your preferences. Hard to remove, too firm, or not firm enough?If you're firmer, choose Eva; if you're softer, choose Athena; if you're in the middle, choose Blossom Colors; anything but Diva.
4.4/5
AS NATURE INTENDED. Abnormal pap smears, rashes and yeast infections have been linked to the use of pads and tampons. Choose a healthier period – Lena Menstrual Cup only collects your blood without drying out your vagina.
STAY ACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE. Dance, run, swim and sleep with your Lena Cup – think of all the times your period held you back! Easy to insert and remove, Lena is ideal for menstruating users of all ages – wear your cup for up to 12 consecutive hours.
A BETTER PERIOD. Lena is a reusable menstrual cup that collects your monthly blood flow. Inserted like a tampon, Lena Cup offers a complete protection and an odorless and sensation-free period. Join thousands of first-time menstruation cup users who say they will never go back to using pads and tampons.
ECO-CONSCIOUS. Reduce the environmental impact of your period by switching to a reusable cup. With proper care, the same Lena Cup can be reused for many years. Our 100% recycled packaging is chlorine-free and printed using vegetable-based inks.
MADE IN USA and FDA-REGISTERED. Lena is the most affordable USA-made and FDA-registered feminine hygiene cup on the market. Lena uses US medical grade silicone and dyes to ensure complete safety so you can trust your body is getting the best.
$234
A truly remarkable cup. It's one of the nicest things I've tried so far, and I adore it.Even smoother than the original, the silicone is. It is simple to insert, and there is little resistance. Although it is softer than the original Lena, it feels strong and is finished off perfectly with no seams or ridges to contend with.Although expected, it is a little less springy than the original. I still found it to be quite easy to remove and to open (I like the 7 fold with this one). Although it keeps its shape effectively throughout activities, it doesn't put any pressure on the urethra, bladder, or bowls (at least not in my experience). Although I haven't tried sleeping with it, I think it would be okay.- The shape is distinctive and popular with cup users. Although I generally favor V-shaped cups, I thought that the Sensitive version was more appropriate. The other Lena cup I own is typically visible to me, but I could go all day without noticing this one.I personally find that the lack of color options is a drawback. In order to reduce stains, I prefer colored cups. However, as this is purely a matter of taste and has no bearing on functionality, I won't deduct points for it. I also realize that many women are against the idea of dyes, and that it probably fits with the "Sensitive"/"Simplicity" theme for this cup. So I understand why they left it white (and the white pouch with polka dots matches adorably with the cup itself).A special mention should also go to Lena's customer service! The best firm I have ever dealt with during my cup adventure is without a doubt this one. As recommended for people who have given birth vaginally, I previously (months ago) ordered a large Lena. However, it was unpleasant, so they gave me a free tiny cup (both original). Since then, I have no hesitation in recommending Lena to anyone who would benefit from the amazing cups! I again got the small in the Sensitive version despite my better judgment. (I felt it necessary to say this.)Anyway, wonderful company and lovely cups. lots of love
4.4/5
âœ”ï¸ POPULAR - 700.000+ already chose to improve their periods by changing to the award-winning OrganiCup menstrual cup.
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âœ”ï¸ NO DRYNESS, NO INFECTIONS - OrganiCup is made of 100% soft medical-grade silicone that doesn’t mess with your body. Furthermore, OrganiCup​ menstrual cup ​is​ ​certified​ ​hypoallergenic​ ​and​ ​toxin-free with​ ​Allergy​ ​CertifiedTM, certified​ ​vegan​ ​with​ ​the​ ​Vegan​ ​Society and approved by the FDA.
âœ”ï¸ WINNER OF ALLERGY AWARD 2019 - AllergyCertified products are not allowed to contain any known allergens and a toxicologist carefully examines every ingredient before products are allowed to use their logo. In 2019 we won the AllergyAward for category "Best skin friendly product for Body".
âœ”ï¸ NO LEAKS, NO WORRIES - OrganiCup holds 3 tampons worth and can be worn for up to 12 hours = Forget about your period. While pads and tampons absorb, OrganiCup collects! This eliminates irritation and dryness while ensuring the natural pH balance is kept intact.
$234
My second menstrual cup, which I use with a lot of modifications, works great for me. I used to use the Saalt Cup, which is bigger and stiffer, but I converted to this one. Because the Saalt cup's rigidity caused me to experience even worse menstrual pains than I had experienced, I switched to the OrganiCup because it is marketed as a soft cup. I'm not in any pain or discomfort as a result of it.In fact, the OrganiCup is so soft that when I insert it, it doesn't automatically pop up. The base needs to be inserted higher and touched and felt for a minute before it can pop up. It could be challenging for you if you are unfamiliar with your vagina and how a cup should be correctly inserted or positioned.The cup (I have the "A" size), which is smaller than my saalt cup, might not be suitable for you if you have a heavier flow. Your blood flow will typically be lower than you anticipate compared to using a tampon or pad, but every woman's period is unique, and a heavier flow will undoubtedly necessitate frequent cup emptying or leaks.
4.3/5
STAY ACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE. Dance, run, swim and sleep with your Lena Cup – think of all the times your period held you back! Easy to insert and remove, Lena is ideal for menstruating users of all ages – wear your cup for up to 12 consecutive hours.
MADE IN USA and FDA-REGISTERED. Lena is the most affordable USA-made and FDA-registered feminine hygiene cup on the market. Lena uses US medical grade silicone and dyes to ensure complete safety so you can trust your body is getting the best.
A BETTER PERIOD. Lena is a reusable menstrual cup that collects your monthly blood flow. Inserted like a tampon, Lena Cup offers a complete protection and an odorless and sensation-free period. Join thousands of first-time menstruation cup users who say they will never go back to using pads and tampons.
ECO-CONSCIOUS. Reduce the environmental impact of your period by switching to a reusable cup. With proper care, the same Lena Cup can be reused for many years. Our 100% recycled packaging is chlorine-free and printed using vegetable-based inks.
AS NATURE INTENDED. Abnormal pap smears, rashes and yeast infections have been linked to the use of pads and tampons. Choose a healthier period – Lena Menstrual Cup only collects your blood without drying out your vagina.
$234
Let me offer you some background information: I'm a 26-year-old woman who has never given birth. I have always been a supporter of women's health and have experience practicing gynecology. I'm probably the second kind of woman who comes to mind when you think of someone who uses a menstrual cup, after the crunchy granola hippie who turns her placenta into pills, outside of where I reside (rural Texas!). (I promise not to judge.) (Okay, so I do a little bit of judging, but that's primarily due to my own prejudices.)I've always cherished the notion of minimizing waste with regard to menstrual products. I've been using OB tampons for the past six years since I find it abhorrent to think of tossing applicators in the garbage each month. By no means am I a hippie or a tree hugger, but I do not want to produce more waste than is necessary. Also to my liking, the OB tampons took up very little room in my purse. I was already comfortable with my lady bits, so using a cup felt like the next logical step.Menstrual cups are widely used, adored, and advocated by many of my friends. I therefore yelled, "Let's board." I made my first attempt in 2013, and it was a complete failure. I've tried the Diva Cup, the Lunette Cup, and the Lily Cup for the past four years without success because of my fluctuating cervix height during my cycle. The cup wouldn't fit my cervix or I couldn't get a seal that functioned. I'm not even sure why (the shape, the placement of the holes, something else? They just didn't work for me (maybe due to my vagina not being a friendly environment?).I don't know what made me take the risk this time, but I'm so grateful that I did. I determined that a cup that was more bell/tulip shaped and was fairly firm would be my best chance after doing a ton of research on menstrual cups (checking out Bryony (aka Bree aka Precious Stars Pads), the Put A Cup In It ladies, and the livejournal community on menstrual cups).When I learned I had begun my period early in the afternoon after receiving my cup on Saturday morning, I decided the punch-down fold would be the most effective for me. My period started on a great note! I left it in for nearly 11 and a half hours without any leaks, peed several times, had a BM, and had no feeling at all of the cup. Which, up until it was ready for removal, I believed to be a wonderful thing. Due to the fact that my cervix is considerably higher than it usually is, I had some difficulty breaking the seal. I had no chance of getting my fingers near the cup's stem. Later, I discovered that the stem becoming caught just above my pubic bone was the main cause of the issue.Here is a (slightly edited) string of texts I sent to one of my closest friends, who also uses a diva cup:"Okay, so I just tried to take out my cup for the past 45 minutes and I couldn't do it. "I ended up pushing like I was pooping but before I got the cup out I got a massive s*** and all of the residual (SUPER POTENT) urine out" "(It was at the top of my vagina which is very long rn bc my cervix is very HIGH today)" "and then I couldn't get it at all" "I got the stem outside of my body, relaxed, AND MY EFFING VAGINA ATE IT AGAIN" When I finally reached the point where I could pull on the stem, it was so slippery that it was impossible for me to grasp it. "I bore (bore?) down while I was pulling on the stem and then the base and it popped out NO effing problem. "Aaaand the single movement poured into the toilet before I could see how much blood was in it."Her only reaction was?Oh my god, I'm so sorry, pal.So. I removed my overnight tampon from my cup and used it instead.Furthermore, I have been using tampons for the past 15 years, 13 of them exclusively. The first day I used my cup, I felt like I had never used a tampon before. I experienced it. I used and inserted the same kind of tampon that I had been doing since I was in college. The period product I had previously praised as ideal and discrete! I KNEW IT WAS THERE. One of the strangest feelings I've felt in a while, for sure.When I took the tampon out in the morning, it was mostly dry. Taking it out PAINTED. You can relate, right? You don't need me to tell you what it is.My poor vagina was going to suffer no matter what I did from that point on, so I figured it might as well not be as dry as my West Texas plains. Due to how dry my vagina was, I lubricated the cup with some water-based lubrication before inserting it....and because it was TOO LUBEY, it sprang open before being fully placed. Consider the New Girl episode where Schmidt falls off the top bunk of a bunk bed after using too much lube. In essence, that's what happened, but the cup was a schmidt, and the bunk bed was my vagina? This analogy is not entirely accurate. Anyway, while I was taking it off, it wasn't painful but it was unpleasant. I inserted after lowering the lubrication factor on the cup to a manageable level.I will now share a fact about my experience that I assume the majority of you won't know: The angle of insertion has been the one aspect of switching from digital tampons to the cup that I've found challenging. You flare out the base of the digital tampons and insert them generally upwards but somewhat rearward (i.e., "use your fingers" rather than "data expressed by 0s and 1s and communicated"). When inserting the cup, you typically do so backwards and somewhat upwards. I've never had trouble inserting the cup, however I have had trouble getting that angle just right. I've had the experience of inserting up while standing with one foot on the toilet or bathtub and thinking, "NOPE THIS IS NOT RIGHT, abort abort BEFORE IT POPS OPEN TOO SO-CRAP." This won't apply to you if you're not used to inserting objects into your vagina at a particular angle.My flow increased on Sunday to the point that, between Sunday and Tuesday, I filled up nearly half of the tiny cup (or between 8 and 15 mL). My cycles typically last 8 to 10 days, however they do get significantly lighter after day 5 and occasionally skip a day or two in the middle. I would describe my flow as regular to normal-heavy. (I've discussed this with my gynecologist, who claims that my endometrium is just picky. She also said that my uterus is cute.)On Tuesday after work, I had an incident where I spilled coffee on the floor and myself because I didn't pull the cup out and slightly up as I should have. Fortunately, I was about to enter the shower and was not dressed, but I still had to lysol the floor and hoped no crime scene investigator would visit the house soon and luminol the floor. Instead of blaming the cup, I attribute this to my own awkwardness, inexperience, and overzealousness.When I emptied the cup on Wednesday morning, there was merely a small amount of clear liquid inside. I placed the cup in its cute bag and brought it to work, anticipating one of my mid-period slumps. I reasoned that I could insert it at work if I needed to. Well, I felt it returning after my morning meeting. I thus entered a restroom stall, inhaled deeply, squatted slightly, and placed the cup inside. First attempt: sans lubricant, in a public location, popping it open and hitting me at the opening of my vagina! I would typically need to change a super tampon or a regular tampon 2-3 times throughout my workday. NOTHING. Like those Ron-co cookers that used to have infomercials running nonstop in the early 2000s, it was just SET IT AND FORGET IT.After the first day or so, I've been able to take it out and put it back in on the first or second try. Although using a cup has a high learning curve, I would compare it to the experience of moving from pads to tampons for the first time, which I haven't had since middle school. If I had worked harder, I might have been able to get another cup to work, but those cups were rife with leaks. which one? NADA. in spite of the first day.At Lena, the customer service is AMAZING. I contacted Lena via their website's contact form following my Saturday Night Vagina Fight to inquire if perhaps I required the larger size because to my migration issue and difficulty to remove the cup. I emailed it around 10:30 p.m. my time, and at 2:04 a.m. on a Saturday night into Sunday morning, I got a thorough response from Amanda. That is utterly unprecedented. Like when I worked at a bar and stopped caring about our inebriated customers after 1:30 a.m. She was friendly, reassuring, and generous with her advice. I considered them and haven't experienced a removal problem since.All in all, I would suggest this product to anyone, with the following caveats:-those who lack vaginas -those who no longer menstruate as a result of hormonal birth control, menopause, hysterectomy, or endometrial ablation -those who don't feel comfortable having their genitalia examined closely, including having their cervix measured -those who find menstrual blood to be viscous and oddly textured -those who are easily embarrassedPeople who care about their carbon footprint and producing less waste, as well as those who travel frequently and don't want to bother about transporting menstruation products, benefit from menstrual cups in general and the Lena Cup in particular.-people who forget their tampons at work and need to buy a fresh box every month -people who work long shifts with little opportunity for bathroom breaks (nurses, servers, teachers, etc.) I lost track of the number of times I worked a shift at the bar and didn't want to lose a table, so I left a tampon in for an amount of time I know is excessive.
4.3/5
LASTS FOR YEARS - Save Money & Care for the environment and make the economical and eco friendly choice. 100% Waterproof
100% BODY-SAFE Super Soft Medical Grade Silicone as used in Infant Pacifiers. Phlalate Free, Latex Free, Dioxin Free, BPA free.
SET OF 2 Re-usable Menstrual Cups - Pink and Purple. Carry one in the Handbag, keep one for Home. Best Feminine Alternative Protection for Cloth Sanitary Napkins.
EASY grip stem for ease of removal and ridge-less body so its simple and easy to clean.
DON'T BE FOOLED by cheap imitation cups. Choose the Authentic Original Dutchess Cups. Small Size B - Suitable for petite framed women who have not given birth, or who have had a c-section, or under 25 years old. FDA Registered.
$234
To make sure none of my anxieties that had prevented me from purchasing these for so long came true, I waited three cycles before writing a review on them. I have incredibly heavy cycles (like changing Super Tampax tampons every hour OR LESS for roughly 48 hours!) and am a mother of four. I detest having my period since I have to use both tampons and pads simultaneously.Fear number one is, "Will it leak everywhere and I'll be embarrassed if it happens in public or at night all over my bed?!?" I only experienced this leak once, on my first cycle, and I'm not sure I put it in properly. There is a learning curve, so I advise wearing a thin pad until you are confident in your ability to insert it.Second-to-last phobia: "Will it get stuck inside and I have to go to the hospital or anything to get it out?!" NO, NO, NO It doesn't go in there that far at all, and you can simply pull the tab to get it out while seated on the toilet. I had to sort of refold it to get it out, so it doesn't hurt.Is it going to stink? Until I got adventurous on my second cycle and decided to skip a change for around 10 hours at night, I had no problems about odor at all. I won't lie: It smelt like a dead fish that had been left to rot! The scent vanished after I cooked it in vinegar and let it soak in lemon juice. One of them should not be worn for longer than 7 or 8 hours TOPS. On light days, I swap mine out every 4-5 hours, and on heavier days, every 2- 3.Fear number four is "What will occur in a public restroom?" No matter what brand you choose to buy, having TWO is essential. Both are always available to you. Keep the second handy in a drawer or wherever you are if you are at home. Keep the second in your bag or purse when you're out and about. Remove your used one, throw as much of it away as you can, wrap it in toilet paper, and then place your fresh one from your bag into the stall. Take your used one covertly to the sink, wash it with soap, and place it in your bag for when you need to change it again. The greatest choice is to locate the large stall with the sink inside of it. I wait until my period is finished before boiling mine. (Except if I leave it in too long and it starts to smell!)I sincerely hope this review aids you in achieving period freedom! I know I regret waiting so long to purchase these since they have definitely transformed my life. I am able to maintain them for extended periods of time (pun intended). Unlike with tampons, I don't live in constant terror of a leak. And I really get a better night's sleep now that I know I won't wake up to what appears to be a murder scene. Buy them right away!
4.3/5
LASTS FOR YEARS - Save Money & Care for the environment and make the economical and eco friendly choice. 100% Waterproof
100% BODY-SAFE Super Soft Medical Grade Silicone as used in Infant Pacifiers. Phlalate Free, Latex Free, Dioxin Free, BPA free.
SET OF 2 Re-usable Menstrual Cups - Pink and Purple. Carry one in the Handbag, keep one for Home. Best Feminine Alternative Protection for Cloth Sanitary Napkins.
EASY grip stem for ease of removal and ridge-less body so its simple and easy to clean.
DON'T BE FOOLED by cheap imitation cups. Choose the Authentic Original Dutchess Cups. Small Size B - Suitable for petite framed women who have not given birth, or who have had a c-section, or under 25 years old. FDA Registered.
$234
I had been hesitating about which cup to buy for a while (for anyone looking to make the cup jump - I highly suggest looking through youtube videos from Put A Cup In It). I chose Saalt cups in the end because I was glad to see that they had this softer choice. Since I have tampon sensitivity, I was concerned about how firm a standard cup would be. Overall, I am ecstatic about the cup! I went with a small size soft cup when I could have picked a regular size... It was difficult for me to remove the cup (cervix may be higher than I thought). It can just be a learning curve, too. I did observe that everything went more smoothly the third and fourth times I took my cup out. Although I didn't have any leaks, I did test out my cup for the first time near the end of my period just in case. I was VERY SURPRISE at how comfy this cup was for me in terms of feeling it at all (but I know everyone is going to be different in terms of sensitivity to feeling their cup). Saalt's attractive packaging and pouch, as well as the company's admirable aim, are added benefits. Next month, I can't wait to try it out for a whole cycle!
4.3/5
ECO-CONSCIOUS. Reduce the environmental impact of your period by switching to a reusable cup. With proper care, the same Lena Cup can be reused for many years. Our 100% recycled packaging is chlorine-free and printed using vegetable-based inks.
STAY ACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE. Dance, run, swim and sleep with your Lena Cup – think of all the times your period held you back! Easy to insert and remove, Lena is ideal for menstruating users of all ages – wear your cup for up to 12 consecutive hours.
AS NATURE INTENDED. Abnormal pap smears, rashes and yeast infections have been linked to the use of pads and tampons. Choose a healthier period – Lena Menstrual Cup only collects your blood without drying out your vagina.
A BETTER PERIOD. Lena is a reusable menstrual cup that collects your monthly blood flow. Inserted like a tampon, Lena Cup offers a complete protection and an odorless and sensation-free period. Join thousands of first-time menstruation cup users who say they will never go back to using pads and tampons.
MADE IN USA and FDA-REGISTERED. Lena is the most affordable USA-made and FDA-registered feminine hygiene cup on the market. Lena uses US medical grade silicone and dyes to ensure complete safety so you can trust your body is getting the best.
$234
I believe that menstruation cups are often difficult to review effectively due to individual anatomy oddities, so I'll try to provide some information that should help you determine whether or not my experience will be similar to yours. Additionally, I'll try to stay away from TMI wherever I can, but let's face it: this is a review of a menstrual cup. There is some TMI that is unavoidable during the process.I have used menstruation cups for a very long time (both the Diva Cup and the Lunette), but I have also occasionally opted to use other feminine hygiene products. Sometimes using tampons is just more convenient, and if I can avoid it, I like to avoid using anything internal at night. I like menstrual cups specifically (1) when I wake up with cramps but haven't actually started my period yet, and (2) on my one or two really heavy flow days, when I could get away with four to six hours on a menstrual cup as opposed to having to change a super absorbency tampon every hour or so. Menstrual cups' stems, which are the short pieces that protrude beyond the cup, have always required trimming for me because I find them uncomfortable and don't believe they make removal any simpler. Regarding the brands I've used, I initially started with the Diva Cup, moved to the Lunette because the Diva Cup (the smaller one) caused me some discomfort, but discovered that the Diva Cup was much simpler to pop open than the Lunette, so I went back. I am in my forties, but I never upgraded to the larger Diva Cup because the smaller one was already a little unpleasant for me (I am a delicate flower). Never have I been pregnant.Given that situationI intentionally picked the larger Lena Cup because of its form. I experienced some leakage issues with the smaller Diva Cup, but I was very certain that they were caused by the intensity of my flow, not the cup's diameter, so I didn't want to convert to the larger one (the smaller one was already a touch uncomfortable, as I'd noted). When you move to the bigger cup, the Diva Cup becomes wider. The Lena Cup rises in height. The Lena Cup is also less flared; I could tell from images that it was a more even width from top to bottom, which just seemed like it'd work better for me since I felt like the Diva Cup's width was really what was bothering me.The Lena Cup turns out to be a LOT more comfortable for me than the Diva Cup — specifically, the larger Lena Cup is more comfortable than the smaller Diva Cup. Because it's less flared, the pressure—which is more evenly distributed because all three of the menstrual cups I've tried exert some outward pressure—is much less uncomfortable for me. Although it isn't completely undetectable, it's more like wearing a tampon than having anything pushing at me in a very specific and uncomfortable manner. (I do have to urinate more frequently, though, because it is more obvious than a tampon and tends to sort of... take up important bladder space. See? TMI.)I'm not sure if it's the shape, but the Lena Cup's design also makes it much simpler to change neatly than either the Diva Cup or the Lunette, especially in public facilities. It looks like it's simpler to remove the blood without spilling because it gathers at the bottom rather than the sides (which was a HUGE problem for me with the Diva Cup). [ Here's a hint about emptying menstrual cups in public restrooms generally: My opinion on public restrooms is that if you can't change it in a public lavatory, it's a total nonstarter as a feminine hygiene product. Before entering the restroom, wash your hands and dampen a paper towel. After emptying the cup into the toilet and wiping it out with toilet paper, use the wet paper towel to clean the cup's sides and interior before re-inserting it. Like a tampon or a pad, paper towels are folded and placed in the trash can, NOT the toilet. The remainder is flushed. No, it's obviously not ideal or a long-term solution, but it will work in a pinch. It takes a few tries until you get the knack of doing it without placing that wet but clean paper towel down on the knee of your pants.]But the true reason the Lena Cup shines for me is that I've had no issues at all with leakage. None. Not even on the weekends when I sleep in and have incredibly heavy flow days. None. Being able to work throughout the day without setting an alarm to interrupt me every couple of hours to make sure everything is still in order and without having to wear a pantiliner or backup pad or wake up in the middle of the night to empty it is truly a blessing. Even when I do sleep with it in, I haven't gone more than ten hours or more than six hours during the day without changing it, but emptying it three or four times a day without incident is a vast, *vast* improvement over either the Diva Cup (which was fine as long as I was wearing a pantiliner to deal with leaks but still kind of nerve-wracking) or tampons (which I had to change literally every hour, and woe unto me if I forgot).Several other points. I can't do a tri-fold with the Lena Cup (which I had to do with the Lunette and didn't like), but a bifold works just well. The material on the Lena Cup is really sturdy and it bursts open effortlessly after being folded for insertion (it was sort of hit or miss on the Diva Cup). When compared to the Diva Cup, the air holes are quite simple to maintain clean. I do believe it's a little bit trickier to remove than the Diva Cup, but isn't there always a drawback? As I previously indicated, I did shorten the stem, and I always remove menstruation cups by pinching the base, but the first few times I attempted, it seemed like the Lena Cup was just a lot more firmly entrenched. I'll take it because it may be connected to the reason why it doesn't leak. We're good because I've used it a considerable amount of times and am comfortable with it at this point. I still don't use it instead of pads or tampons exclusively.
4.3/5
A BETTER PERIOD. Lena is a reusable menstrual cup that collects your monthly blood flow. Inserted like a tampon, Lena Cup offers a complete protection and an odorless and sensation-free period. Join thousands of first-time menstruation cup users who say they will never go back to using pads and tampons.
STAY ACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE. Dance, run, swim and sleep with your Lena Cup – think of all the times your period held you back! Easy to insert and remove, Lena is ideal for menstruating users of all ages – wear your cup for up to 12 consecutive hours.
ECO-CONSCIOUS. Reduce the environmental impact of your period by switching to a reusable cup. With proper care, the same Lena Cup can be reused for many years. Our 100% recycled packaging is chlorine-free and printed using vegetable-based inks.
AS NATURE INTENDED. Abnormal pap smears, rashes and yeast infections have been linked to the use of pads and tampons. Choose a healthier period – Lena Menstrual Cup only collects your blood without drying out your vagina.
MADE IN USA and FDA-REGISTERED. Lena is the most affordable USA-made and FDA-registered feminine hygiene cup on the market. Lena uses US medical grade silicone and dyes to ensure complete safety so you can trust your body is getting the best.
$234
I believe that menstruation cups are often difficult to review effectively due to individual anatomy oddities, so I'll try to provide some information that should help you determine whether or not my experience will be similar to yours. Additionally, I'll try to stay away from TMI wherever I can, but let's face it: this is a review of a menstrual cup. There is some TMI that is unavoidable during the process.I have used menstruation cups for a very long time (both the Diva Cup and the Lunette), but I have also occasionally opted to use other feminine hygiene products. Sometimes using tampons is just more convenient, and if I can avoid it, I like to avoid using anything internal at night. I like menstrual cups specifically (1) when I wake up with cramps but haven't actually started my period yet, and (2) on my one or two really heavy flow days, when I could get away with four to six hours on a menstrual cup as opposed to having to change a super absorbency tampon every hour or so. Menstrual cups' stems, which are the short pieces that protrude beyond the cup, have always required trimming for me because I find them uncomfortable and don't believe they make removal any simpler. Regarding the brands I've used, I initially started with the Diva Cup, moved to the Lunette because the Diva Cup (the smaller one) caused me some discomfort, but discovered that the Diva Cup was much simpler to pop open than the Lunette, so I went back. I am in my forties, but I never upgraded to the larger Diva Cup because the smaller one was already a little unpleasant for me (I am a delicate flower). Never have I been pregnant.Given that situationI intentionally picked the larger Lena Cup because of its form. I experienced some leakage issues with the smaller Diva Cup, but I was very certain that they were caused by the intensity of my flow, not the cup's diameter, so I didn't want to convert to the larger one (the smaller one was already a touch uncomfortable, as I'd noted). When you move to the bigger cup, the Diva Cup becomes wider. The Lena Cup rises in height. The Lena Cup is also less flared; I could tell from images that it was a more even width from top to bottom, which just seemed like it'd work better for me since I felt like the Diva Cup's width was really what was bothering me.The Lena Cup turns out to be a LOT more comfortable for me than the Diva Cup — specifically, the larger Lena Cup is more comfortable than the smaller Diva Cup. Because it's less flared, the pressure—which is more evenly distributed because all three of the menstrual cups I've tried exert some outward pressure—is much less uncomfortable for me. Although it isn't completely undetectable, it's more like wearing a tampon than having anything pushing at me in a very specific and uncomfortable manner. (I do have to urinate more frequently, though, because it is more obvious than a tampon and tends to sort of... take up important bladder space. See? TMI.)I'm not sure if it's the shape, but the Lena Cup's design also makes it much simpler to change neatly than either the Diva Cup or the Lunette, especially in public facilities. It looks like it's simpler to remove the blood without spilling because it gathers at the bottom rather than the sides (which was a HUGE problem for me with the Diva Cup). [ Here's a hint about emptying menstrual cups in public restrooms generally: My opinion on public restrooms is that if you can't change it in a public lavatory, it's a total nonstarter as a feminine hygiene product. Before entering the restroom, wash your hands and dampen a paper towel. After emptying the cup into the toilet and wiping it out with toilet paper, use the wet paper towel to clean the cup's sides and interior before re-inserting it. Like a tampon or a pad, paper towels are folded and placed in the trash can, NOT the toilet. The remainder is flushed. No, it's obviously not ideal or a long-term solution, but it will work in a pinch. It takes a few tries until you get the knack of doing it without placing that wet but clean paper towel down on the knee of your pants.]But the true reason the Lena Cup shines for me is that I've had no issues at all with leakage. None. Not even on the weekends when I sleep in and have incredibly heavy flow days. None. Being able to work throughout the day without setting an alarm to interrupt me every couple of hours to make sure everything is still in order and without having to wear a pantiliner or backup pad or wake up in the middle of the night to empty it is truly a blessing. Even when I do sleep with it in, I haven't gone more than ten hours or more than six hours during the day without changing it, but emptying it three or four times a day without incident is a vast, *vast* improvement over either the Diva Cup (which was fine as long as I was wearing a pantiliner to deal with leaks but still kind of nerve-wracking) or tampons (which I had to change literally every hour, and woe unto me if I forgot).Several other points. I can't do a tri-fold with the Lena Cup (which I had to do with the Lunette and didn't like), but a bifold works just well. The material on the Lena Cup is really sturdy and it bursts open effortlessly after being folded for insertion (it was sort of hit or miss on the Diva Cup). When compared to the Diva Cup, the air holes are quite simple to maintain clean. I do believe it's a little bit trickier to remove than the Diva Cup, but isn't there always a drawback? As I previously indicated, I did shorten the stem, and I always remove menstruation cups by pinching the base, but the first few times I attempted, it seemed like the Lena Cup was just a lot more firmly entrenched. I'll take it because it may be connected to the reason why it doesn't leak. We're good because I've used it a considerable amount of times and am comfortable with it at this point. I still don't use it instead of pads or tampons exclusively.
4.3/5
STAY ACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE. Dance, run, swim and sleep with your Lena Cup – think of all the times your period held you back! Easy to insert and remove, Lena is ideal for menstruating users of all ages – wear your cup for up to 12 consecutive hours.
A BETTER PERIOD. Lena is a reusable menstrual cup that collects your monthly blood flow. Inserted like a tampon, Lena Cup offers a complete protection and an odorless and sensation-free period. Join thousands of first-time menstruation cup users who say they will never go back to using pads and tampons.
MADE IN USA and FDA-REGISTERED. Lena is the most affordable USA-made and FDA-registered feminine hygiene cup on the market. Lena uses US medical grade silicone and dyes to ensure complete safety so you can trust your body is getting the best.
AS NATURE INTENDED. Abnormal pap smears, rashes and yeast infections have been linked to the use of pads and tampons. Choose a healthier period – Lena Menstrual Cup only collects your blood without drying out your vagina.
ECO-CONSCIOUS. Reduce the environmental impact of your period by switching to a reusable cup. With proper care, the same Lena Cup can be reused for many years. Our 100% recycled packaging is chlorine-free and printed using vegetable-based inks.
$234
Let me offer you some background information: I'm a 26-year-old woman who has never given birth. I have always been a supporter of women's health and have experience practicing gynecology. I'm probably the second kind of woman who comes to mind when you think of someone who uses a menstrual cup, after the crunchy granola hippie who turns her placenta into pills, outside of where I reside (rural Texas!). (I promise not to judge.) (Okay, so I do a little bit of judging, but that's primarily due to my own prejudices.)I've always cherished the notion of minimizing waste with regard to menstrual products. I've been using OB tampons for the past six years since I find it abhorrent to think of tossing applicators in the garbage each month. By no means am I a hippie or a tree hugger, but I do not want to produce more waste than is necessary. Also to my liking, the OB tampons took up very little room in my purse. I was already comfortable with my lady bits, so using a cup felt like the next logical step.Menstrual cups are widely used, adored, and advocated by many of my friends. I therefore yelled, "Let's board." I made my first attempt in 2013, and it was a complete failure. I've tried the Diva Cup, the Lunette Cup, and the Lily Cup for the past four years without success because of my fluctuating cervix height during my cycle. The cup wouldn't fit my cervix or I couldn't get a seal that functioned. I'm not even sure why (the shape, the placement of the holes, something else? They just didn't work for me (maybe due to my vagina not being a friendly environment?).I don't know what made me take the risk this time, but I'm so grateful that I did. I determined that a cup that was more bell/tulip shaped and was fairly firm would be my best chance after doing a ton of research on menstrual cups (checking out Bryony (aka Bree aka Precious Stars Pads), the Put A Cup In It ladies, and the livejournal community on menstrual cups).When I learned I had begun my period early in the afternoon after receiving my cup on Saturday morning, I decided the punch-down fold would be the most effective for me. My period started on a great note! I left it in for nearly 11 and a half hours without any leaks, peed several times, had a BM, and had no feeling at all of the cup. Which, up until it was ready for removal, I believed to be a wonderful thing. Due to the fact that my cervix is considerably higher than it usually is, I had some difficulty breaking the seal. I had no chance of getting my fingers near the cup's stem. Later, I discovered that the stem becoming caught just above my pubic bone was the main cause of the issue.Here is a (slightly edited) string of texts I sent to one of my closest friends, who also uses a diva cup:"Okay, so I just tried to take out my cup for the past 45 minutes and I couldn't do it. "I ended up pushing like I was pooping but before I got the cup out I got a massive s*** and all of the residual (SUPER POTENT) urine out" "(It was at the top of my vagina which is very long rn bc my cervix is very HIGH today)" "and then I couldn't get it at all" "I got the stem outside of my body, relaxed, AND MY EFFING VAGINA ATE IT AGAIN" When I finally reached the point where I could pull on the stem, it was so slippery that it was impossible for me to grasp it. "I bore (bore?) down while I was pulling on the stem and then the base and it popped out NO effing problem. "Aaaand the single movement poured into the toilet before I could see how much blood was in it."Her only reaction was?Oh my god, I'm so sorry, pal.So. I removed my overnight tampon from my cup and used it instead.Furthermore, I have been using tampons for the past 15 years, 13 of them exclusively. The first day I used my cup, I felt like I had never used a tampon before. I experienced it. I used and inserted the same kind of tampon that I had been doing since I was in college. The period product I had previously praised as ideal and discrete! I KNEW IT WAS THERE. One of the strangest feelings I've felt in a while, for sure.When I took the tampon out in the morning, it was mostly dry. Taking it out PAINTED. You can relate, right? You don't need me to tell you what it is.My poor vagina was going to suffer no matter what I did from that point on, so I figured it might as well not be as dry as my West Texas plains. Due to how dry my vagina was, I lubricated the cup with some water-based lubrication before inserting it....and because it was TOO LUBEY, it sprang open before being fully placed. Consider the New Girl episode where Schmidt falls off the top bunk of a bunk bed after using too much lube. In essence, that's what happened, but the cup was a schmidt, and the bunk bed was my vagina? This analogy is not entirely accurate. Anyway, while I was taking it off, it wasn't painful but it was unpleasant. I inserted after lowering the lubrication factor on the cup to a manageable level.I will now share a fact about my experience that I assume the majority of you won't know: The angle of insertion has been the one aspect of switching from digital tampons to the cup that I've found challenging. You flare out the base of the digital tampons and insert them generally upwards but somewhat rearward (i.e., "use your fingers" rather than "data expressed by 0s and 1s and communicated"). When inserting the cup, you typically do so backwards and somewhat upwards. I've never had trouble inserting the cup, however I have had trouble getting that angle just right. I've had the experience of inserting up while standing with one foot on the toilet or bathtub and thinking, "NOPE THIS IS NOT RIGHT, abort abort BEFORE IT POPS OPEN TOO SO-CRAP." This won't apply to you if you're not used to inserting objects into your vagina at a particular angle.My flow increased on Sunday to the point that, between Sunday and Tuesday, I filled up nearly half of the tiny cup (or between 8 and 15 mL). My cycles typically last 8 to 10 days, however they do get significantly lighter after day 5 and occasionally skip a day or two in the middle. I would describe my flow as regular to normal-heavy. (I've discussed this with my gynecologist, who claims that my endometrium is just picky. She also said that my uterus is cute.)On Tuesday after work, I had an incident where I spilled coffee on the floor and myself because I didn't pull the cup out and slightly up as I should have. Fortunately, I was about to enter the shower and was not dressed, but I still had to lysol the floor and hoped no crime scene investigator would visit the house soon and luminol the floor. Instead of blaming the cup, I attribute this to my own awkwardness, inexperience, and overzealousness.When I emptied the cup on Wednesday morning, there was merely a small amount of clear liquid inside. I placed the cup in its cute bag and brought it to work, anticipating one of my mid-period slumps. I reasoned that I could insert it at work if I needed to. Well, I felt it returning after my morning meeting. I thus entered a restroom stall, inhaled deeply, squatted slightly, and placed the cup inside. First attempt: sans lubricant, in a public location, popping it open and hitting me at the opening of my vagina! NOTHING. NADA.
No, menstruation cups do not hurt. In fact, they can be quite comfortable to use. There are a few things to keep in mind when using a cup, such as making sure it is inserted properly and not too tightly, but overall they are a very user-friendly option for managing your period.
A menstrual cup is a bell-shaped device that is inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual fluid. It is made of silicone or latex and is worn during menstruation. The cup can be left in for up to 12 hours before it needs to be emptied. Some women worry that the cup will leak when it is full. However, menstrual cups are designed to prevent leaks. The cup will only leak if it is not inserted properly or if it is not the right size.
If your menstrual cup is full, you will likely feel a heavy, full feeling in your vagina. You may also notice that your menstrual cup leaks when it is full. To empty your menstrual cup, simply remove it and pour the contents into the toilet. You can then rinse your menstrual cup with water and reinsert it.
To insert a menstrual cup without pain, you will need to find a comfortable position. For most people, this is either standing with one leg raised, or squatting. Once you have found a comfortable position, you will need to fold the menstrual cup. There are a few different ways to do this, but the most common is to fold it in half so that it forms a c-shape. Once the cup is folded, you will need to insert it into the vagina. The best way to do this is to aim for the small of your back, and push the cup
To use a menstrual cup, you simply fold it, insert it like a tampon, and then let it open up once it's in place. To remove it, you just bear down and pull it out. Some people say it feels like they have to pee when they first insert a menstrual cup, but that's just because it's pressing against your urethra. If you give it a minute, the feeling will go away.
To remove a menstrual cup without pain, you will need to break the suction seal. To do this, you can either bear down with your pelvic floor muscles or grab the base of the cup and twist it. Once the suction is broken, you can simply pull the cup out.
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