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Hello!
I’m so happy I stumbled upon this! I’ve used a small Lunette cup for the past several years and always been more or less happy with it, until I had my first child. I had quite a bit of internal tearing during my delivery. Now that my periods have resumed, I find the Lunette to be too small for my heavier flow and more uncomfortable than before. I think my vagina is actually narrower than before, due to repair/scar tissue. The cup sits very low, and the bottom tends to tilt backward into my vagina. Previously I had needed the entire stem; now I’ve trimmed it off entirely. The cup is also filled to capacity in two hours or less.
Here are my answers to your typical questions:
-Cervix Height: medium to high
-Physical Activities: some walking/jogging
-Bladder Sensitivity: average – I’ve never noticed that the the cup affects that at all.
-Light or Heavy Flow: heavy flow
I’m looking forward to hearing what you recommend! Thanks!
Hi Anna,
I’m wondering when inserting the cup, you place it high and the it starts to migrated down?
A more bell shaped cup with a regular style rim might feel more comfy and stay in place. A bell shaped cup tends to ride up and sit higher for most people. I have found (with speaking with others) that the regular style rim doesn’t move as high as the ones with a flared rim.
Some cups to consider would be the LaliCup (medium or large) and the Ruby Cup (medium).
In turn, a bell shaped cup with a flared rim might work just as well. I would probably go with one with a longer length since you have a medium to high cervix, such as: Lena and Fleur.
The LaliCup large would have the most capacity in the cups that I’ve mentioned. The Ruby Cup would have the least.
Did you have any cups in mind already? Check out these cups and let me know if you have any questions about them or any other cup. 😀
Good Luck!
hi I currently have used JuJu No 2 for my past 2 cycles. Only trouble I have is the cup coming out. I have been wearing it without leaking. Whenever I walk or pick up a child it comes out…. Not all the way generally a little sometimes a lot. I have removed the stem completely.
1. Cervix is low
2. Flow medium
3. Physical activity…. Yoga, running, personal training
4. Haven’t noticed my bladder while wearing JuJu cup
5. 42 yo 3 children.
What would you recommend?
Thanks for your help.
Hi Sarah!
I’m sorry that you’re having an uncomfortable experience with your Juju cup 🙁 The Juju might be too long for you and getting pushed out when you bear down/tense up.
You can try turning the cup inside out and see if that “fits” better. For a lot of people, this does the trick. If not, you might have better luck with a cup that’s bell shaped with a flared rim, or a cup that’s shorter.
Some cups that might work with your low cervix – Lena small or large, LaliCup medium, Fleur or A Zen Cup (same design) small or large, Super Jennie small or large, Ruby Cup medium, and Sckoon large.
The Lena original version would be the firmest of the bunch (in body). The softest would probably be the Super Jennie. If you decide on the Super Jennie, the small has a good capacity even for a small sized cup. It may be enough for your medium flow. The dark blue colored Super Jennie has been confirmed by the company to be the only color that’s slightly more firm than the rest. If you’re worried about getting a softer cup to open, get the dark blue.
I would suggest trying your cup inside out first. One to save you some money if it’s comfy and works. Two, you’ll have a better idea if you need to go shorter.
If you need me to elaborate on any of the cups I mentioned, don’t hesitate to ask 🙂
Good Luck!
PS…did you know that Juju recently came out with a low cervix cup? It’s short, wide and they added beefier grips!
Which would you recommend? –My biggest issue is that I have Such a difficult time removing my cup (like afraid it won’t come out several times, seriously)!! I don’t use it often because of this. I have a Large Luna Cup (user for few months). Heavy flow (remove every 2 hours+ so don’t leak). High cervix I think. Semi sensitive bladder. My current cup feels fine, but the stem and cup is Hard to grip and remove. Thanks for the help!
I literally reach in with three fingers and refold it inside the canal and then gently pull it out at an angel similar to the insertion angle. I can’t pull it out without refolding it. It hurts that way. Now that I’ve done it a few times, it’s so much easier.
Hi, hoping you can help recommend a cup for me. I’ve only ever tried the small diva cup, have had it for years, tried before and after having kids and find inserting and removing soooo painful!!! Find it hard to get it to open, Leaks big time, and is very uncomfortable! I have an extremely heavy period but only for 2 days, then just spot for a week lol. No idea about the length of my cervix???
Hi Melissa!
I’m sorry that you’re having troubles with the Diva Cup 🙁 It just might not be the cup for you. I would suggest trying to locate your cervix if you can. It might give you some insight to which size or shape of cup you want.
How to Locate & Measure your Cervix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNoiRIMAhY0
Here’s a walk-through of “How to Insert & Remove your Menstrual Cup” with some tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2YtfxUMeV4
This video also covers what might be happening when you “leak”.
How is the cup uncomfortable? Does it feel too long? Too firm? Does it press on your bladder making you feel like you need to urinate or when you do urinate do you feel like you can’t empty your bladder all the way?
Some extra info will be helpful in suggesting a few cups that might work for you better. 🙂
I had the Lunette cup (smaller version) and it was too firm for me. It was leaking all the time but it was still better than tampons and pads (I was wearing the thin daily pads). It also got a brownish colour very quickly. Now I got a different one, it is the same size but softer, and it doesn’t leak anymore. But it is only available in EU.
Which one did you get? I live in Europe as well 🙂
Hi Poli!
You can actually soak most of your cups in Hydrogen Peroxide overnight to get rid of stains. Rinsing with cold water, at least at first will help with setting in stains. After you rinse all the blood off with cold water, you can use hot water for a good wash.
Everyone is different and a cup that works for one person, might not work for the next. It’s kind of trail and error. I’m happy to hear that you found something that works for you 😀 What cup was it?
So i’ve just started looking into menstrual cups and i was wondering which brand you would recommend for me.
I am in my early twenties.
Cervix Height- I don’t know how to measure this I have short fingers so its hard for me to tell
Physical Activities- I do go to the gym regularly
Bladder Sensitivity- I would say I have a sensitive bladder
Light or Heavy Flow- Heavy Flow
Cervix Height – unknown = average size cup
….Can you feel your cervix at all? You can make a mental note as to how far you were able to insert a finger and measure the length of your finger in mm’s.
Physical Activities – gym = I suggest something a little more firm
Bladder Sensitivity – Sensitive = …medium/firm to medium/soft (taking into account the gym)
Flow – Heavy = Larger size or High Capacity
The cups that I would suggest looking into are:
LaliCup Medium (bell shape with regular rim)
EvaCup Large (V shape)
Fleur Cup Large (bell shape with flared rim)
Yuuki Rainbow or Soft Large (V shape)
MeLuna Classic (Standard Size) Large or XLarge
Ruby Cup Medium (bell shape)
Check those out and see if any interest you 🙂
I just purchased my first menstral cup and I decided on the disposable Flex cup. I haven’t tried it yet because I am worried that a light flow will make it uncomfortable. Anyone have any advice or tips for a beginner? Is it harder to remove the flex since it doesn’t have the tail or stem?
Flex and soft cups are quite different that the other style of “Menstrual Cups” on the market. However, both are safe to use while you have a light or heavy flow or no flow at all. A lot of people tend to use their cup when they’re expecting their period so they don’t get caught empty handed if it happens while they’re out and about.
These disk type cups get “tucked” behind your pubic bone when inserted. To remove them, you insert a finger and “hook” your finger around the rim to move it back over your pubic bone. I find that if I squat or even bear down in any way; sneeze, cough, laugh etc, the Flex/Soft Cup becomes “un-tucked” on it’s own 🙁 That’s never good, but that’s just me. Your body might do perfectly fine with it.
I know these are meant to be disposable, but I have heard many people wash them and reuse them. Some for the day and others for an entire period. I might suggest practicing inserting and remove prior to having your period just to get the hang of them. If you need to, use a water based lube to help ease the cup in. Some times for trying one too many times, you get dried out 🙁
Good luck!! <3
I’ve been using diva for years, first size 1 then switched to size 2 because late 30’s, no children. Always have leakage problems. It’s real leakage, not just residual. I make sure it pops open every time, but it’s often a struggle. Yet, I can’t completely empty my bladder unless I take the cup out. I always feel like I have to go. Any Rec’s for alternatives?
-Cervix Height = high
-Physical Activities = hiking
-Bladder Sensitivity = yes
-Light or Heavy Flow = heavy
Perhaps a different shape all together? The LaliCup medium or large might be nice. It has a softer body with “channels” to help it fold up smaller, but also pop open easier. It is bell shaped, but has a regular rim that helps it not migrate so much like bell shaped cups with a flared rim. Capacity: medium – 36ml and large 40ml.
Maybe the different shape with help keep the pressure off of your sensitive areas.
Maybe you can try with a softer one? It worked for me. I kept the same size just less firm.
Everyone’s gonna hate me for this, but. I’ve actually got a really LIGHT flow that only lasts a few days. My periods are very irregular and sometimes just consist of just spotting. I’ve got a Small Blossom cup now — which I love! But I was wondering; is there anything smaller, brand wise?
Hi hon!
LOL I long time ago, I probably would have cursed you for having a really light flow! My periods have died down since, but I still have very irregular, unpredictable, light and/or heavy periods that may or may not last for a couple to a few weeks!
Now, I’m just happy to have menstrual cups in my life. They make it all SO much better; heavy or not!
As for the small Blossom Cup, there are many that are smaller.
A few that come to mind are (all small size): AmyCup “Crystal”, Casco Cup Mini, FemmeCup, Korui, Lady Cup, LaliCup, Lena, Lumma, Lunette, Ruby Cup, Sckoon Cup….and more! These aren’t even include the “cheapie” types.
I think it boils down to, what shape as well. You can narrow down the selection using that. Some of these are bell shaped cups and may not be what you’re looking for.
Hi there! I currently use a diva cup, but I find that the suction breaks every few hours on the first two days, and a little bit leaks out. The suction breaks even when I’m not doing anything strenuous, and that often the cup isn’t very full. Otherwise, the cup works perfectly on my lighter days. I’m not sure how high or low my cervix is, so I’m not sure if this is the problem or not. Thank you!
Hi Sharon!
Are you sure the seal breaking is what’s causing your leaks? When someone tells me they’re experiencing leaks/spotting and that their cup isn’t full, I wonder if it isn’t just “residual slobber”.
Residual slobber is the blood that’s coating the walls of your vagina even after you insert your cup. This blood pools down and ends up on your undies. Many people think that they’re leaking or spotting out of their cup when this happens.
See if this doesn’t clear it up for you:
After you insert your cup, squat down and bear down with your muscles.
Wipe the grip rings and the stem (if it’s intact) with a wet wipe or cloth.
Doing this will get rid of some of the excess blood and hopefully eliminate any “leaking” that you’re experiencing.
Good Luck!
Thank you for your response! I’m sure it’s actually leaking, at random times I can feel the air escaping (sort of a gurgling feeling, like flatus), and when I go to check my cup, the suction is gone.