(Part 2) Top products from r/menstrualcups

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.

The only time I had leakage with cloth pads was in the first two months learning what size I needed for my flows. Other than that I love them! I have loads of recommendations.

Pink Daisy by Blueberry Diapers
https://blueberrydiapers.com/collections/pink-daisy?sort_by=title-ascending

I use the ones biggest ones on my heavy days and overnight. Never had a problem with leaking.

Charlie Banana
These are super soft.
https://www.charliebanana.com/collections/women-1/feminine-pad

Charcoal Period Pads
This type does a good job if you are worried about smells.
Heart Felt Bamboo Reusable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VJNPOTE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Just be sure to wash them before you use them. Otherwise they won’t absorb the way they were designed.

If you have any questions about how to wash them let me know. I’ve been using cloth pads for over 10 years now and love them.

You can search in amazon for some cloth pads as well. I just have the issue of one bad buy. The pads were made with very wide wings so the bad spins around in my underwear. I can send you a link of those ones so you can see how their are designed so as to avoid buy that shape. Otherwise if I double check the shape of the pads before buying I haven’t had any problems.

Etsy can also be a good place to buy some as well.

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 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 found it on Amazon UK too, maybe that would be cheaper shipping wise? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Irisana-Iriscup-Menstrual-Cup-transparent/dp/B00CMNGFS4

Also I found the US site (which makes sense since I'm in the US) but the buy button takes me to a site in a different language and the price is in Euros. Maybe that might work better for you? https://irisana.com/categorias/514-copa-menstrual-iriscup-l-rosa-8463721302402.html

Anyway, hopefully whatever you decide to replace it with works out!

The original Lily Cup or the new Lily Cup One for beginners ? I have never managed to get a seal at all with the original ergonomically shaped Lily Cup so I gave up on it. Haven’t had the chance to use my new Lily Cup One yet as my periods are often three months apart. Sorry I can’t be more helpful!

What about the gloves the stylists use when dying hair? I am pretty sure those are latex but reusable.

edit: Something like these maybe

You might want a cup that holds a larger capacity. The XL Merula cup has a a 50ml capacity which is like 20-30mls more than the diva cup. If the shape seems intimidating or you want something cheaper there's the Super Jennie cup which I think holds like 40mls?

Hope this helps :)

Is the hand soap ok to use? Amazon

i've had this one on amazon for over a year, and i love it!

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

Might try Blossom Cup ! It’s the one I use. It’s very soft and the small is a good size. I used it both as a virgin and while sexually active and didn’t notice a difference. The packaging is pink but I don’t think it references pronouns. It also comes in any number of colors. Mine is black and I’ve had it for a few years.

I've had that sort of problem when I woke up, but after I was up a while, the cup shifted down a bit.

Tongs didn't work? Do you have a friend with bigger hands that might go that extra mile?

Look up forceps.

Lena cup in Pink, Large, on sale on Amazon at 16.90!

Additional discount using these (non-stackable) coupon codes:

LENAMOON (20% off 1)

LENA2016 (20% off 1)

LENALOVE (5 USD off 1)

I use the specific 'feminine' wipes that you find in the drugstore.

If you are going to use a water bottle - just buy a peri-bottle or a personal bidet...so that you can have a little more control of the water.

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