The most important thing to know is that once your cup is inserted correctly, you shouldn't be able to feel it. Again, you're going to need to get super up close and personal with your vagina. Any cup you buy will come with lots of instructions about insertion and removal, the care and washing of your cup, and ways to troubleshoot common issues you're definitely gonna want to read those.
She explains that cups are folded and inserted into your vagina, where they seal themselves against the vaginal walls and collect your blood, ideally without any leakage. So far, so good, right? Parapurath says to reach into your vagina, pull on the stem of the cup, grip its base, and keep pulling downward to break the suction keeping it in place. Once it slides out, dump the blood right into the toilet, rinse the cup off in the sink, and pop it back in. Parapurath, who adds that the soap should be free of fragrances.
Other things to consider: It's important to check in with your doctor if you have an IUD or a history of toxic shock syndrome, per the Mayo Clinic. All set? The Diva Cup comes in two versions: Model 1 and Model 2. Model 1 is recommended for women under the age of 30 who have never given birth, while Model 2 is recommended for women over 30 or who have given birth. And, for the record, women seem to love it. Model 2 is for everyone else.
Lunette is made of medical-grade silicone and is safe to wear for up to 12 hours. Worth pointing out: A few reviewers had trouble getting it out. Lena gives you two cups in one package: one small, one large. According to LenaCup. These menstrual cups from Nixit can provide you hour protection and hold up to four!! Their soft silicone material were made to conform to your body and offer a one-size-fits-all shape.
One reviewer wrote, "Great experience from ordering to using my Nixit! And I never leak! Love it so much I recommend it to everyone! You may know the Honey Pot for some of their washes and wipes, but they also make a latex-free silicone menstrual cup approved for overnight wear. It also comes in two sizes for women with different flows and in different life stages ages and age 30 or post-baby. A recent reviewer wrote, "I have tried so many different ones, and I couldn't tell if it was the cup or just me, but with this cup right here its perfect!
A thin panty liner is all i wear just in case but it's not needed. I really have nothing negative to say. Reviewers on Amazon say the Pixie Cup creates a pretty decent leak-proof seal and stays in place during physical activity, just like all the others. Not everyone loves the stem, FYI, but there is one thing about the Pixie that pretty much every user can love: the fact that for every cup purchased, the company donates a cup to a woman in need.
Want to stick to a brand you know and love? Tampax makes a line of menstrual cups. And the boxed set comes with a reusable compact carry case. I love the added features of the air holes and grip rings makes removal much easier," one reviewer wrote. I also love the fact that it comes with a case for discrete storage. Love being able to go out and not worry about leakage or changing : bye bye tampons!
Another size-specific brand option, these Femly cups offer both size medium and large. The mediums are designed with women 25 and under in mind who have not had vaginal births. And the large cups are for ladies 25 and up who've delivered vaginally. One reviewer said the cups required a bit of a learning curve, but were a "game changer" once they got used to them. To avoid the mess I take it out in the shower Blossom is a lot cheaper than other menstrual cup options, and people rave about how soft it is.
With over 5, reviews on Amazon, women are loving the Athena menstrual cups. Reviewers have praised it for its durability, especially during outdoor activities or super busy days.
Because it has been life changing! No kidding! I was worried what my 2 heaviest days would be like and it was amazing, almost like I wasn't on my period," one reviewer wrote. This set from Talisi comes with two foldable menstrual cups and a sterilizing holder to make cleaning and carrying your product that much easier. Reviewers love the Talisi for its thickness and size, compared to other brands. It takes time to learn how to maneuver, but once that was figured out, users loved the product.
If you're trying to decide if a menstrual cup is right for you, Mbaye recommended asking yourself a few questions, including:. How do you do that at school, at work? What if you live in a refugee camp? On the streets? Menstrual cups are considered a Class II medical device by the Food and Drug Administration FDA , meaning that rather than the agency testing each cup individually, manufacturers must assert that their products have the same design and function as those already cleared for sale by the FDA.
Most menstrual cups have a pull tab or a stem that you can use to get them out. Catch up on Select's in-depth coverage of personal finance , tech and tools , wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Follow Select. By Mili Godio. What are menstrual cups? Shopping How period underwear works. Shopping Experts recommend anti-frizz hair care products. I did. I decided to go ahead and see what was out there as I know there have been lots of new cups introduced to the market since I first started using them. I stumbled across reviews for this cup and decided to try it.
This cup is perfect! I thought my first cup was comfortable, but this one? I literally forgot I was wearing it. I feel like that is a crazy thing to say about a menstrual cup, but it really is a good looking cup. Available in Sensitive recommended for first-time cup users or those with a sensitive anatomy. What people are saying about it: After a while of hesitating, I decided to give cups a try, and this was my first cup. I was apprehensive about insertion and removal, but found the whole process easier than expected.
I find the seal is created very easily once the cup is in place. Do not simply tug on the stem without breaking the seal! I also found out that cups carry a much lower risk of TSS. Of course, being reusable, it is also better for the environment, as well as saving you money. I am kicking myself for not trying it sooner. I started using the cup towards the end of my period, when it was lighter. I think this helped me get used to using it with less risk of mess, so would recommend this to any others just trying it out for the first time.
OrganiCup supports a number of environmental, cultural and social causes around the world. Its partnered with Freedom4Girls, which fights period poverty in Kenya; City to Sea on a Rethink Periods education program in England; and WoMena on a project working to donate period cups to sex workers in Copenhagen.
I used to use pads, but at some point in my life I realized how uncomfortable they were—so I switched to tampons. They were so comfortable, but the ones I used had a plastic applicator, which was not very eco-friendly. So I started looking for alternatives, and ta-da! I found the most amazing product a woman can use during her cycle. Do not think this one more second. Buy it. What people are saying about it: If I could give it 10 stars, I would.
By the end of my first cycle, I was a pro at using this thing! I also barely filled the cup to the first line, even on my heaviest days. When I used tampons, I would go through about 25 tampons per cycle—most of which were super size and they always leaked.
They were so uncomfortable and wasteful and I feel amazing not needing them anymore! What people are saying about it: So After much research and debate I decided upon the Pixie Cup!
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