For those who hate tampons... Diva Cup. Also saves money. Read the reviews if in doubt.

OP, don't shove that up your ass.

Are you sure? I really don't mind! :)

And this is the one I use:

Lunette Menstrual Cup
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054SQ02K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_97sbBb3EVATYP

I seriously love this thing. I can't believe how easy it is.

cheap cups on amazon

I use these and have no problem, don't need an expensive one to get the job done

Every cup I've ever used has leaked a tiny bit. I just wear a cloth pad along with it, and it's still way less messy/annoying than just the pads. The least leaky one I've found is the FemmyCycle - only a small amount the first few days. It does make my cramps worse, though (possibly because of the crazy suction), and it takes a few cycles to get used to (it doesn't pop open, just shove it up there!). I have a low cervix/heavy flow so I like the shortness and large capacity. I've also tried the DivaCup (do not recommend) and Meluna (capacity too small, but comfortable). Here's a good comparison chart. PM me if you need more advice!

ETA: Basic idea is, if you have a heavy flow, get one with high capacity; light flow, smaller cup (for comfort). Low cervix, get a short cup; high cervix, get one with a long stem so you can grab it. Ignore the "before/after childbirth" stuff. Everyone's vagina is different and elastic and the size difference is miniscule, anyway.

if you already know a lot about your vag, something like this might be helpful: https://putacupinit.com/chart/

otherwise, I recommend one of the really cheap ones to start, something like: 1, 2, or 3. The first one was the first one I tried, it was shaped slightly wrong for me and made me feel like I needed to pee constantly, but after trying it I knew I preferred it to tampons and pads. Using a chart like the one above I found the (much more expensive, sadly) cup that fit me.

don't try and do a dry run, it's different and a lot easier to put in when you're on your period than when you're not.

A friend of mine introduced me to the Femmy cycle cup after numerous failed attempts I had with other cups... leaking, discomfort, etc


She has a low cervix,
( or inverted something.. idk, but her vagina is weird. ......she is more like an acquaintance actually so we didnt really get that deep into a discussion about her vag)
She said that the femmy cup not only accommodates a low cervix, but also has this amazing “lid” that basically prevents leaking.

i was skeptical at first... But after using it the first time and NOT ruining any garments i have to say: this is the BMW of cups.




FemmyCycle Menstrual Cup LOW CERVIX Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHDLN0S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZZsKBb4J181N6

First, you need to know how high your cervix is. If it is super high, some cups won't work for you (you won't be able to reach them to break the seal, so you can pull them out) , the same is true if it's super low (they maybe sticking out and feel uncomfortable). It's easy: insert a finger and check how much of it is inside until you reach what some describe as the tip of a nose - that' s your cervix. Measure how much of your finger went in against measurement of various cups.

Second, you need to know your width (not precise width, just if you are too tight for a large cup -most brands offer various sizes, the larger, the wider, unfortunately.

To get you going, if your cervix is very high, you'd need the Lily cup or the Ultu cup or similar elongated shape.

If your cervix is neither high nor super low, you could try the Saalt - Target sells his one in stores, not sure about the retailers you listed,or similar shapes.

If your cervix is very low, you could either get away with cutting the stem of a Saalt or similarly shaped and sized cups or you may need something like a Femmycycle low cervix or a Meluna shorty (not available on Amazon - would take a while to get here)

Of the cups mentioned, I think I've only ever seen the Saalt in a store, in Target. If you have Prime, you can get cups in a day or two and you have more choices, I would urge you not to limit yourself to what you can find at retail stores, as the fit and comfort can make or break the experience. The ever present Diva is NOT a good choice for quite a few people -yet for a long time that was the only one available in stores. BTW, you can totally practice when you are not on your period.

I don't have experience with any of the above mentioned cups except the Meluna, and this is by no means a complete list. There is a putacupinit quiz that you can google, and there are lists, but they don't list all the cups and people miss out on great brands by using those tools, and the quiz is also off for me, so I assume for others as well. My very favorite set is completely unknown (Unicup from amazon), for instance and the quiz came back with a cup so wide it would NEVER fit me.

I had a DivaCup, like most cup users, because I could go buy it at a store, and that was easy!

It worked just fine, and didn't leak, but I eventually decided to get a new one (years of sub-optimal treatment left it... yucky.)
I went on Amazon and got a random off-brand one, and I love it. It's an Iris Cup, apparently.

My issues with the DivaCup were that it was too big, and that when I put it in and I folded it over, it took a minute before it would go "SPROOOING!" and whack me in the side of the vagina wall, and it HURT! Especially since I was already on my period and cramping.
The new cup I have is much softer silicone and still sproings, but less painfully.

I also didn't like that the DivaCup was clear, and discolored quickly, over the course of my period. Also, the holes were teeny and so hard to clean out. My new one has larger holes, and is pink, which is cute, and also less likely to discolor.

As a note, my new cup suctions like a BEAST! Which is a good thing and a bad thing, sometimes.

Here is the mobile version of your link

you can try a different cup maybe? something like the organicup maybe also try different folding methods as well? cramps i feel like are there with me regardless of what i use (tampon/cup etc) also aim it at the small of your back and not “up”

OrganiCup by OrganiCup and made with soft medical grade silocone.

The size A is the equivalent of $23.73 plus shipping @ the home site, but the size B and both sizes on Amazon (shipping free with Prime) are just over the $25 USD per cup limit I specified in the post, so I won't put them in the main post sadly (for some, just a few dollars can make a big difference).

But here's the links!

I wouldn't advise getting a used cup. Duchess cups are 2 for $18 on Amazon. I've never used them but a friend of mine approves. Here's a link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PBJFA3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ogLMybFPKE9MC

The Pixie cup is another good deal at $15. It comes with sanitizing wipes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197T6IEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zhLMyb8Z8EK28

Just search Amazon for "menstrual cup" and you'll see plenty of affordable options

I haven't used the Diva specifically, but I've used Lunette, and this generic one. The lunette is definitely a little nicer/softer material, but if you just want to try the concept, the cheap one might be a good entry point.

I LOVE THEM. I can't feel that it's in. On heavy days I may have to change it 3 times, but most of the time I change it once in the morning and once in the evening, and the other 23.75 hrs/day, its like I don't have a period.

It definitely took an adjustment period (hah) of 2-3 cycles for me to get used to the "ick factor". There was an adjustment of "holy shit look at all that coming out of me", and of getting ungrossed out by the process of inserting, removing, cleaning, etc.

But now? I can't imagine ever going back to pads or tampons, and tbh the idea of keeping used menstrual products just sitting in my trash now seems WAY grosser than emptying my cup and flushing away the content.

It's nearly thirty bucks on Amazon, but maybe the Cora cup? The body is soft (except for the base where the stem attaches, which is helpful if you need to push the cup up further once it pops open) so it feels comfortable, but the rim is firmer so it wants to pop open. You get the best of both worlds, essentially.

Closer to your price range, but still a good soft cup, is the Lena sensitive. It's about $25 on Amazon.

If budget is your main motivator and you're willing to struggle for a bit to get used to it, the Lily Cup compact (in size A, the smaller size) is now about $16 on Amazon. The silicone is really nice, but because it's a collapsible cup, it can be challenging to position.

I had real issues getting any but the firmest cups to work with my body. I really like my current everyday cup, the Yuuki. Amazon sells two packs of the Yuuki brand that comes with both of their firmness levels (a high-medium firm call 'soft', and very firm called 'classic '). Here's a link to both the small size & large size.

I would also recommend taking a quiz to see what is recommended for you. I like this one - https://menstrualcupreviews.net/quiz/
There is a quiz on the PACII website, but be warned they usually recommend the Saalt brand they helped develop - https://putacupinit.com/quiz/

I love the cup, but I have a slightly different recommendation. I recently found myself with an incoming period, and no idea where my cup was (i was mid-move), so I amazon prime'd myself this $10 version. I was hesitant it might have downsides, being 1/4th the price, but it doesn't! Just as good as the name-brand cup!

I haven't tried the one you linked or any cup with a drain but i do have a Super Jennie that I absolutely love https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2YZUBC/ref=twister_B0146AI05G?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 its a rounder cup with a shorter stem best cup iv'e tried so far :)

I'm with you on this. I LOVE the cup vs tampons, pads, etc. but I have a low cervix and it pokes out my business all day! >_< I found the FemmyCycle Menstrual Cup Low Cervix Size with decent reviews so I'll be trying that next.

Diva Cup didn't really fit great for me after my second (biological) baby. I eventually did some research and settled on a LENA Cup. It's softer and more pliable than the Diva Cup, and it worked better. I've never had the pinching issue, but you might try /r/menstrualcups for more help - they know this stuff backwards and forwards.

I would suggest menstrual cups! You can get them at Target or Walmart or other stores like that in your area (or order from online). They’re usually around $20-$30, which can be expensive I know, but they were a total lifesaver for me. I know the Diva Cup brand even makes a smaller teen size now, which may work well for you. They can be left in longer than tampons, there’s a lot less risk of leaking, and they’re small and reusable. They’re made of silicon and I’ve sometimes even carried mine bunched up in my waistband to hide it. They can be a little daunting to learn how to use at first but once you get the hang of it it’s a breeze!

Also if I might make a suggestion: see an ob/gyn doctor soon if you haven’t already. They’ll be able to tell you if your cramps and bleeding are or aren’t normal, and maybe offer more advice or prescription medicine to help.

I just finished my second month of using the Luna cup https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015OXQDJO since I wasn't sure on the size I got the one that comes with both and I absolutely love it. I am considering though buying a different type that is firmer since I sometimes will have an issue with getting this one to pop open fully and think I need one that isn't as soft. It took me a couple of days of trial and error and getting used to it before I was totally sold on the idea of it.

https://www.amazon.com/Dioxin-Free-Silicone-Menstrual-Pre-Birth/dp/B00NUVBR3U/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1486326299&sr=1-11&keywords=menstrual%2Bcup&refinements=p_36%3A1253518011&th=1
Not sure if this link will work, it's $7.99, Anderson Global Trading co.

Btw they have very cheap cups with good reviews like this one so you should try to find more info on the uterus thing there are some under $15 as well, maybe there will be info on the reviews. Sorry if all of this is too much information 😅

Amazon has many good options! If you tell us a bit more about your anatomy and needs we can make better recommendations. Here are the well known FDA approved brands under $40 on Amazon:
Diva
Lena
SuperJennie

There are a few more but these are some of the favorite brands that you can find lots of reviews and info for.

I've gotten these Bodybay ones in size large a few times
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMF2H4V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Size L: 46mm(diameter), 50mm(length), 30ml(capacity)

I believe the smaller size was a little too small, so you may want to opt for bigger size. I roll the skin forward and I guess it covers mostly just the head.

There's a bunch of different options, those ones are just cheap (2 for $10). I'm probably gonna try another shapes soon , more bell shaped ones like

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GN6PMQQ/?coliid=I1FQDPWKBJT90H&colid=5D5XGUHG59QC&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

soap n water to clean, sometime ill use a tiny bit of lavender oil to keep it smelling fresh

You can get it online from Amazon.

On that note.... menstrual cups. This is the one I use and my life has changed forever. $16 for ten years of use and all I have to do is boil it in some water once a month at the end of my cycle. I change it when I wake up and before bed, though I'll admit there was a bit of a learning curve.

Ladies, why use disposable tampons and maxi pads when you can use a reusable menstrual cup?

I didn't know about them until my 30's and now I love them.

They only need to be emptied 1-2 times per day and with some brands, you can have it in overnight.

You remove them, empty it in the toilet, rinse it off, and re-insert.

They won't dry you out, smell, or promote bacterial infection.

The good ones are made from medical-grade silicone.

To maintain them, you can simply:

1. Rinse them off with water and rub them down well with rubbing alcohol at the end of your 5-day menstruation and store it in the tiny silk storage bag that they come in until your next menstruation.
   
   OR
   
   
2. Rinse them off and boil them in water at the end of your 5-day menstruation.
   
   Some brands are rated more highly than others.
   
   The one I recommend is:
   
   Lunette Menstrual Cup - Violet - Reusable Model 2 Menstrual Cup for Heavy Flow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054SQ02K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RfBWDbQ74V20X

Here you go! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Softcup-00020-Reusable-Soft-Cup/dp/B007H63JWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410894251&sr=8-1&keywords=softcup

Makes sense! I recently saw that they're now making reusable ones.

Good ol' Amazon

I have the same problem you do on my heavier days, and I switched to the Yuuki cup. The large capacity one is just as tall (long?) as a Divacup, but a little bit wider/shaped differently (fuller? it doesn't taper off as much at the bottom) so it has a huuuuuge capacity. The small Yuuki cup is a little shorter, but still has the same capacity as the regular Divacup, so that's what I use on my "normal" days now. I keep my Divacup in the car as a backup.



Here's a link to the Yuuki cup on Amazon. You can get the Large and the Small for $25 (so $12 each).

I use the Lunette Cup and I'm happy with it, but the Diva Cup is more popular and a lot cheaper. They're both a little pricey, but they can last 10 years, so it ends up being way cheaper than buying disposable stuff in the long run! :D

If I found the right cup (google found me this: https://www.amazon.com/Irisana-Iriscup-Menstrual-Pink-Small/dp/B00NDQ2VEQ) it kinda makes me think of the Yuuki cup. Maybe Lybera?

I don't have any experience with the Iris cup so that's really all I got.

Think I found the iris one under irisana cup on amazon.de Irisana Iriscup Menstruationstasse S Rosa https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00NDQ2VEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2cOOCbG3G4ZB8 not sure how that price compares to the other ones you're looking at. I bought the latessa S but after seeing some of the videos of the iris cup , I think latessa will be quite firm? I've never tried another one though to compare.

Here are a couple cheap ones you could try out, which mimic some of the better ones. If you can get them to sit properly, without too much discomfort, without leaking, then you can buy the more expensive version of each. This one has a flat stem, and in other ways seems similar to the Lunette, while this one seems to have the round stem, and be more like the Lena one I just got.

Of course, they're both made more cheaply, so the name brands will have better materials and workmanship, but these can give you a basic idea of whether they will work, and which type you prefer.

Try out and get used to using a menstrual cup, instead of disposable pads and tampons. I have this one in my bag all the time, in case my period comes early.

Looks like a Lena cup.

Lena Menstrual Cup - Made in USA - Tampon and Pad Alternative - Active Lifestyle - Teens and Adults - Small - Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YNYH8F4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9ukYBbP08ZHJV

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Your sister will most likely be embarrassed to say so if her period is heavier, which it often is in the first year of menstruation (~100-300mL/period), so get her BOTH pads [Always brand with the wings or period underwear, like THINX (the thicker pads don't stay closely enough to your body to be leak-proof)] AND tampons or a menstrual cup (lots of people love the lunette, size 1 for young people who've never used one before). Except for the thinx underwear, you can get all of these things on Amazon.


The most important feature of pads is that they stick close to your body, which is why thinx underwear is fantastic as back-up.


The most important part of internal menstrual fluid collection is that there are no spaces around the collecting tool, which is why menstrual cups or the tampons I linked are so fantastic at preventing leaks, which is the biggest period concern if you notice she's having trouble not leaking on her clothes or bed.


For pain: start with NSAIDs (e.g. Advil), because they are less dangerous (i.e. don't damage your liver, because they're not filtered by your liver), but make sure that she takes it with water, because if they get stuck in your throat they can ulcerate your esophagous, and then if her pain continues, she can take Acetomeniphen (e.g. Tylenol) at the same time, because it is filtered by the liver, which is what makes acetomeniphen more dangerous, so she should take it conservatively (i.e. less than the recommendation on the bottle, so 1 pill instead of 2).


Midol is just an NSAID with caffeine, which has no use unless she wants to get caffeine from a pill instead of coffee.


Also, if she wants to track her period (not necessary unless you're trying to predict fertility, or are just curious; PCOS and endometriosis have obvious symptoms like missed periods of very long mensturual cycles, and debilitatingly painful and heavy periods, respectively), she can use an app., like Clue.


And finally, toxic shock syndrome, associated with tampons, but can happen without tampons (i.e. it's a staph, or less commonly, a strep infection), is much rarer than it was (i.e. it's very rare), becaue the tampon material that often caused it was removed from tampons; but, the FDA recommends using less absorbant tamponts (i.e. not super absorpant tampons), changing tampons every 4-8 hours, and not using tampons if you've had a prior serious strep or staph infection (source)


TL,DR: Save your sister a shit ton of potential embarassment and stress and buy her DOUBLE collection tools (i.e. pads/period underwear AND tampons/menstrual cup); for pain, she should take advil and then and/or tylenol (which can be taken together (additional sources: 1; 2; 3)

Anyone who commands another to calm down is self projecting.

Here's a link to a $4 cup which amounts to about the same as a SINGLE box of tampons. "Get a clue"

https://www.amazon.com/Bodybay-Menstrual-Registered%EF%BC%8CBest-Alternative-Protection/dp/B07FMF2H4V/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=menstrual%2Bcup&qid=1562035337&s=gateway&sr=8-14&th=1

Here's a link stating soap and water will be sufficient. "Get a clue"

https://divacup.com/how-it-works/care-and-cleaning/

Here's another "Get a clue"

https://caringpanda.com/sterilize-menstrual-cup-without-boiling/

Here's a link to reusable pads that amount to a periods worth of tampons. "Get a clue"

https://www.amazon.com/Menstrual-Reusable-Washable-Charcoal-Simfamily/dp/B07B4TDJBM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=reusable+pads&qid=1562035689&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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The majority of homeless are clustered in urban areas where public restrooms with the necessary sanitary items are abound. "Get a clue".

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The SINGLE USE aspect is what is taxed. There. I used caps so your tiny eyes can see it. I'm assuming this because your tiny eyes must match your tiny one track brain.

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The three states I listed with a condom tax entirely debunks your own point about how condoms ARE NOT taxed and present the possibility for a condom tax to be present elsewhere. (Had to capitalize, tiny eyes, tiny brain.) and my points about sustainability are sound reasons, in my opinion, for the tax to continue. Additionally, you are right. Condoms aren't a necessity. Just like the single use convenience. You're also right about resources not being abundant, hence the REUSE of the materials and the subsequent SAVINGS for poor women to butter sustain themselves.

People are uncomfortable about new things. A few decades back people were uncomfortable about taking about menstruation, about sex, about wearing bikinis etc. And look at the the present, we are conversing openly about things which would not have been talked about a while back. Its all about perception, and that can change.

Tampons and cups are similar, in sense that one absorbs liquid and the other stores it. So how are cups more uncomfortable than tampons? If more people talked about them and explained to others about their experience, the stigma related to them vanishes.

Its sad that menstrual cups cost about 30$. They are basically silicone cups, similar to nipples used for babies.

If a lot more people order them, then their price is bound to decrease. Once you find the cup that fits you, its done, no more buying again right.

And that is why this has got to be introduced in schools. Where you can bulk order to get a low price. If the students don't like it after trying them, cant be helped. But if they do, they will be saving a lot of money for the rest of their lives.