Lena Sensitive Menstrual Cup - Small - Ultra-Soft Reusable Silicone Period Cup for Sensitive Anatomy, 12-Hour Comfort, Gentle and Leak-Free Protection (LENA-COR-S)

This is my second month trying out a menstrual cup, but this has been my first month using the Lena Sensitive cup, and so far I’m so happy with it! I tried a different cup the month before since others online said it was a good “first-timer” cup and was good for if you had a lower cervix. That other cup was harder to insert and remove, and it was fairly uncomfortable. It always seemed to leak for me, and I assumed it was first-timer user error. I was still determined to try a menstrual cup because I hate bleeding into pads and hate having to change a tampon at least every 4 hours. I decided to try the small Lena sensitive cup (I have given birth before, but my daughter was a micro-preemie, so I wanted to try a small size first. My cervix is usually low to medium height during my period as well, and I assumed a smaller size would be a better fit). The actual texture of the cup is great. The other brand I used the month before was almost “sticky” and hard to insert. Not sure how to describe this material, but it’s easier to grip for insertion and removal. The cup is much more flexible, so doing the folds to insert and breaking the seal to remove is also much easier. I know some users say it can be harder to push the cup up because it’s more flexible, but I haven’t had a problem with that. So far, I’ve had NO LEAKS! I feel so much better knowing I AM able to wear a menstrual cup and that the other brand’s cup just wasn’t for me. The cup is surprisingly comfortable. It doesn’t give me any stronger cramps than I normally have the first or second day into my cycle. I actually find it much more comfortable than tampons. Overall, I think this is a great cup, especially for beginners. I’m very glad I didn’t give up on trying a cup and ordered the Lena sensitive cup this month!

I’ll try to not be too TMI about this, but it’s a menstrual cup so I’m not sure that’s even possible. I’ve been using cups for years; my first was a Diva Cup (size 2) about 8 or 9 years ago, after having my first baby. It wasn’t the best fit for me, always felt a bit too wide and too long (even with the stem cut off), and the material was more stiff than I preferred which made insertion and removal a challenge and made it just not that comfortable overall. Although the learning curve was steep I eventually got used to it and preferred it over pads/tampons, and I was hesitant to try anything else so I stuck with it for several years. After my second baby, I decided it was time to replace the Diva Cup, so instead of ordering another one I decided to go with something new. I ordered the Lily Cup Compact, because it was smaller, softer, and I loved the idea of being able to fold it up for storage in that cute little case. The ability to fold ended up being its downfall for me though, because every time I would try to remove it, it would start to collapse and make a huge mess. Size-wise it was good though, so I decided to look for something else that was closer to the size and softness of that cup. After a good amount of research, I came upon the Lena Sensitive. I was hesitant, because it says it’s a beginner cup, and many cups have larger sizes for women who have had babies (I’ve had 3 vaginal births). But, it sounded similar in size to the Lily Compact (except more bulb shaped so it holds more- bonus!), and I knew I wanted something smaller, softer and more flexible than the Diva Cup, so I decided to go for it anyway. Let me tell you, I think I’ve found my perfect cup! It’s flexible, making it much more comfortable for me than the Diva Cup was, but it has enough bounce-back to pop open just fine when inserting. My cervix sits very low during my period, so I did trim most of the stem off, but the smaller size of the cup is perfect in that regard. The stem is extremely soft and flexible, so the little bit that I left does not irritate me. With my Diva Cup, which is wider, I always felt a pressure on my bladder/bowels (it was like a constant low-key feeling that I needed to use the bathroom). I don’t have that issue at all with the Lena Sensitive. The fact that I’ve had 3 babies does not seem to cause any issue with the cup staying in place. The smaller size does mean that it holds a bit less, so on my heaviest day I’ll need to empty it every 5-6 hours. The first day that I used it (heaviest flow), we went to a baseball game and I needed to empty it while we were there. The reviewer who said to use baby wipes if you need to empty your cup in a public restroom was spot-on! Remove cup, dump in toilet, wipe cup with a baby wipe, reinsert, put baby wipe in the little tampon garbage, wipe hands with another baby wipe. It took about 30 seconds so very comparable to changing a tampon. Overall, the Lena Sensitive has addressed all of the issues I had with previous cups, and I really think it’s the perfect cup for my needs.

I am new to menstrual cups, and it took me a few tries to figure out what would work for me. This cup (Lena Sensitive - size Large) has been GREAT for my extra heavy days and overnight! Really, it has just been wonderful overall. I finally got through a whole period using just a menstrual cup, and it was so freeing! I am now a full convert and cannot see ever going back to to tampons. The problems I had with other larger capacity cups: they either leaked or were hard to get out or both; there was an uncomfortable "pop" action when putting in or taking out; when I would lay down to go to bed, I felt like I had to pee. I was nervous about getting a "softer" cup, since I thought it might be a leaking concern. Also, because I don't really have technique down, I did not want to have an issue with placing it and getting in open. Turns out, this cup is just the perfect one for me! I have no trouble placing it and getting it open OR taking it out, it has not leaked at all (overnight or during my 8-hour workday on my very heavy days), and I have not once had that phantom feeling of needing to urinate. I have found this to be a comfortable, reliable, easy to use cup. Since I believe, as many have said, that getting to the right cup is based on a lot of personal factors, I am (over)sharing some here: - high cervix that may drop a bit at the start of my period - adult woman who has not given birth - one medium day (previously used regular-super tampons), two very heavy days (super plus), two lighter days (regular, pantyliners, or combo)- - not athletic in a general sense, but rather strong pelvic floor muscles

This is my first menstrual cup purchase ever, and I am quite impressed. I researched frequently before buying Lena, and it turned out to be the best bang for my buck. With that being said, while it is great, I am still learning to love it. I am in my early 20's, no kids, with a medium(sometimes heavy) flow. I debated between the small and large cup for a while, but ultimately decided on the small. For me, inserting the cup was the easiest in the shower. I did not boil my cup in a pan, but I did soak it in boiling water in a separate bowl, while rotating it. For me, the 7 fold turned out to be the easiest, but the C fold was good to use starting out. The hardest thing was getting the cup to suction. I probably had trouble because I was new, but I had to insert the cup to it's "sweet spot", then pull it down for it suction, THEN push it back up again. My cervix sits low so the tail of the cup sat right in my vaginal opening. This made removal easier for me, and it was also not uncomfortable. With that being said, I do have some precautions that has come with the learning curve: IT GETS MESSY! I really recommend to do insertion and removal in the shower, or at home if possible. I had to change the cup while in a public single person bathroom, while it is not THAT hard, you have to be extremely careful. It is also takes much longer (in my opinion) to change, versus using a tampon. Also, I have not yet benefited from the full 12 hour protection. I was able to do 8 hours max with small leakage, but I could also need to go a size up. However, I hate there are no medium size cups in this brand. I think the large will be too big and uncomfortable for me. The small fit just right, and I hardly felt it. However when the cup was getting full, or if I had to pee, I was able to feel that. With all of that being said, on day 3, I opted for a super tampon instead of my cup. I did not want to worry about leaking, and having to change it during an 8 hour workday. Maybe if I switch to the large size I could be much happier. Nonetheless, the product is made well, and the material is great for us sensitive girls. I'm glad this was my first menstrual cup buy. Not too sure if I will try another brand just yet, but adding an "in between size" would really be beneficial.

I consider myself somewhat of a cup nerd/ cup expert as I’ve been using cups since I was 13 and now I’m almost 20. In my opinion, they are the best menstrual product. Unfortunately, I’ve been having severe chronic pelvic pain recently due to problems with a hypertonic pelvic floor, and my previous Goldilocks cup (DivaCup) made my pain worse. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to use cups anymore... until I found the Put A Cup In It (PACII) quiz! I can’t believe in all my years of using and trying new cups I’d overlooked this quiz. I seriously recommend that anyone who is in the market for a cup take the quiz whether you’re looking for your first cup, you’re a cup expert looking for something new to try, and especially if you are having issues with the cup(s) you’ve been using. The PACII site also has a guide explaining the different firmnesses of cups. The DivaCup is listed as having average firmness, while the normal Lena cup is listed as firm-average and the Lena Sensitive was listed as being soft-average. A firmer cup can put more pressure on the bladder, so if you’re having issues with that I’d recommend checking out that guide in addition to taking the quiz. One of the cups recommended to me by the quiz was the Lena Sensitive Large. Since it is specifically made for people with bad cramps and pelvic floor issues I decided to try it and I’m so glad I did! The cup comes in small cardboard box with really nice storage pouch that has a nice pattern on it, which I personally prefer over the pink DivaCup storage bag. The bag isn’t the biggest deal, but I still appreciate it. It also comes with a user guide which is easy to read and understand. What I love about the user guide is that unlike some with other cups, it is inclusive and never mentions “women” as the only ones who menstruate, which I really appreciate as I am non-binary. I checked out Lena’s website as well and I didn’t see anything about the word “women” being used to describe people who menstruate. That’s a huge deal to me and really appreciate it. I hope other brands can learn from this and make the language in their advertising more inclusive and accurate as well. Onto the actual cup itself: It is made of nice high quality silicone (it is the actual Lena brand, this cup is not a fake or knockoff like some cups on Amazon) Insertion was easy and smooth, and it popped open easily. (I was a little worried about that since some softer cups sometimes don’t pop open easily) It usually pops all the way open upon insertion, if it doesn’t open all the way all I had to do was press on the base of the cup to get it to open up completely. The suction isn’t the strongest compared to other cups I’ve used but I didn’t really have issues with leaks so it worked out fine. Removal was also smooth and easy. I simply pinched the cup at the base, and folded it to get it out as I would with any other cup. Like I mentioned before, I’ve been using cups for a long time and I’ve tried a lot of them, so most of them are really easy for me to use, but this cup went in extremely smoothly for me, more so than any other cup I’ve tried, so I think this cup would also be a good choice for a beginner. This cup has a capacity of 30 ml, which is comparable to most other large size cups, and is way more capacity than the average menstruator would need. My flow is pretty light so I can’t fully attest to that, but it probably would be good for someone with a very heavy flow. Best of all, I had no issues with this cup making my pain worse! Overall, I’d really recommend this cup to someone with pelvic floor issues, or even someone who just has issues with cups irritating their bladder. I’d still recommend that everyone take the PACII quiz before buying though!

Very finnicky menstrual cup user here. Very sensitive (have vulvodynia). I've used cups over the course of a couple years once my cycles came back postpartum. I've used S**oon Cup and Blos**m Cup, and now this Lena sensitive one. S**oon Cup was very stiff, uncomfortable for me, could only wear for a couple of the first days of a period without irritation. I found Blos**m Cup after that and it was much more flexible and comfortable. I tossed it when I got pregnant because I had used it quite a while and then it would be sitting there for like 18 months unused and I wanted to start out fresh when I got period again. Well, I finally had a chance to use this Lena Sensitive. My last baby was huge so I figured even though I'm petite, I should go with the Size 2 as I imagine things got relaxed internally. It was a good choice for me. I steam sterilize it with Pixie Cup Sterilizer. PROS: - unbelievably soft and flexible, even the rim - silicone is smoother, not as matte finish as others, which makes it easier to clean and rinse - has three prominent rings at the base to get a grip with fingers when removing (the ridges you don't feel at all) - has excellent suction - easy to clean, no had to wash areas (stem area is solid if you snip it off so nothing collects in there) - the size 2 has good capacity, no leaks or overflows on heavy days CONS: - the stem (this is a problem for me with all cups, so I snipped it off right away because it felt not good; however, technically the stem is very flexible if you don't have sensitivity problems, don't worry the rings give you enough grip to easily remove without the stem) - the cup does have some length, but not excessively, but I seem to have a higher cervix Highly recommend this cup! Make sure you just relax when you insert it because I had not good luck getting it to open if I wasn't relaxed. Great success just starting over and relaxing, quite good seal. I can't feel it at all when it is in.

This is my first menstrual cup. I have a low cervix, do not have any children, and I’m in my mid 30s. I purchased the sensitive small because it seemed to be best for first time users. I like that the cup is soft, has good grips, and comfortable to wear. It shortened my period from 7 days (2 heavy 3 mod and 2 light) to 5 days (1 heavy 2 mods 1-2 light). In the end is more cost effective and better for the environment. I don’t like that it’s leaked every time I use it. (3 months now). It gave me cramps and headaches which I never get. The bell shape on the bottom makes it hard for new users to pinch and break the seal and it does not accommodate a moderate flow for 12 hours. Don’t be fooled. You can wear up to 12 hours but you will need to empty more than twice a day. I have a moderate flow with 1-2 heavy days. There is no way that anyone with a moderate flow wears this for 12 hours without emptying. I’m fortunate enough to have public but private bathrooms at work so I can empty and rinse at the sink without worrying that anyone will walk in. If I had to empty in a stalled bathroom I’m not sure how comfortable I’d be. On my heavy days I need to empty it around every 3-4 hours and on a moderate day every 6-8 hours. At times it’s not even full it just leaks around this time. I’ve adjusted and tugged and checked for a seal and it feels fine but somehow it leaks every time. This was a huge bummer because only emptying it out twice a day sure sounded great. I had to change it less than I would have to change a tampon on my heavy days so at least that is a plus. I switched because this was way more cost effective in the long run. I would wear a tampon and a pad for backup for my heavy days and liner as backup on all other days. I wore both because I can’t get away from my work area that often and sometimes My period was so heavy at times I would need to change my tampon every 2 hours and I wouldn’t feel any leaks until I stood up. It starts to add up especially having to pay for tampons pads and liners. The upfront cost is high but I figured in 3 months it will Pay for itself. In the 3 months I’ve had it leaks have occurred every time and I had to purchase reusable cloth pads and liners as back up for the cup and for my light days when I don’t need the cup. I had to purchase more than I was hoping because I now have to consider the cup leaking. I was hoping to finally be free from wearing a pad but I guess not. So my first month I felt like giving up. I struggled at first and it took a few tries before I got it right but I think I pushed it too far in while checking if it popped open. I started my period late in the day so my first experience was overnight and when I woke up It was too high that I couldn’t grab the stem. After struggling for a good half hour I got in the shower and beared down until I was finally able to grab the stem and get it out. Do not pull out by the stem only. It will not support the weight and it will spill everywhere. I was luckily in the shower. I went to work the next day hoping I would have to change it until I got home at least but I was so wrong. I wore it for about 6 hours before I felt like I was leaking. Thank goodness I wore a pad as back up because I struggled so much I literally emptied it rinsed it off and threw it in my purse. I didn’t want to just give up. I mean I had just spent 30 bucks on this darn thing I need to at least get my moneys worth so I tried again at home. I’m glad I did because it became easier to insert but the removal was the pain in my ass. The bell shape is great to hold more fluid but does not make it easy to remove. What I do it bear down while I pull the stem gently until I can grab the cup with my thumb and index finger. I break the seal and gently wiggle it out. It took until my 3rd month to really feel like I got that down. I watched a few YouTube videos. I highly recommend precious star pads channel. She is so young but very knowledgeable. You will need to be comfortable with your body and getting your fingers dirty when using a cup. It was a huge shocker to me. A good tip is to put tp in the toilet before you empty your cup so it easily flushes away. All in all I will continue to use menstrual cups but I just don’t think this one is right for me. I will continue to use it for a few more months until I decide which cup to purchase.

This is my first time trying out a menstrual cup and I really love it. (I've included a couple things that I have found work for me at the end of the review.) I wasn't sure which one to buy, so I took an online quiz and read hundreds of reviews and advice before settling on the Lena Sensitive Small. While I realize not every cup work for every person, I got really lucky and this one works really well for me. From the very start, I liked it. The packaging was cute and, even though it has no bearing on functionality, it was a nice first impression. The cup is a soft silicone but it's sturdy at the same time; it's a good balance. Since I'd never used a cup before, I was a little nervous about putting it in and having it leak. Like practically everyone else, it took some trial and error, but by the middle of my second cycle, I was able to get it inserted correctly every time. After figuring out what works for me, I can insert it quickly and correctly in about ten seconds or less. As much as I'd like to not have to cut the stem, I think I'm going to have to since the stem can be pretty uncomfortable for me sometimes. The stem is quite long and my cervix is about midway up, so sometimes it sticks out a little and can be irritating. The stem isn't absolutely necessary since you're not supposed to pull it for removal, but it's not a bad thing to have for grabbing the cup. I might try trimming it a little at a time until it's comfortable before just cutting off the whole thing. I love that you can wear this for up to twelve hours, which I've been able to do, especially being able to wear it through the night. It's so wonderful not having to worry about leaks or changing it after only a few hours, though on my heavier days, I've had to change it around the six-hour mark. It's still better than tampons. When inserted properly, I don't feel it (aside from the stem) and I often forget it's there. That's a big bonus. Like some reviews I've read on various sites, you can sometimes tell when it's "full" because you can sort of feel the weight of it, if that makes sense? That can be helpful so it doesn't get too full before you empty it. It can be messy, yes, but that's just the nature of the product. I have not had a problem with it spilling or anything upon removal, even when the cup gets pretty full. I always carry a travel-size pack of baby wipes with me, which has come in handy when I need to empty and re-insert it when I'm not at home. I strongly recommend that little tip as it helps make it less messy. Now that I have found the insertion method that works for me, I no longer worry about leaks, which makes this one of the best purchases I've ever made. While every woman's body is different, I definitely recommend this particular cup as a really great option to try. I'm in my late 30s, never had kids, am barely moderately active, I have a pretty heavy flow, and this works for me, if that helps anyone for reference. I am really happy I tried this and I wish I had tried this years and years ago. Here are some things that work for me: I use the punch down fold, which has been so much better than the C-fold. I insert it most of the way, leaving just the bottom outside before I let it go so it opens. Sometimes it doesn't open immediately, but I just push it up from the bottom, while it's open, into place and it's fine. If it doesn't immediately open, I squeeze the bottom third of the cup and rotate it a little and that will always open it for me. To check to ensure it's open, gently run your finger around the entire cup - you will be able to tell if it isn't open because you it won't be smooth and you will feel where it's folded of pinched together. It needs to be completely open for it to work. As gross as this is, once I get it inserted and it's open, I run my finger around the top to make sure the cup is around my cervix. This part is essential. If it isn't around your cervix to catch everything, you are going to leak. Once I make sure it's around my cervix, I grab the bottom and gently pinch it and give it a light tug to make sure it's secure. Don't pinch too hard or you risk breaking the suction. I've not had the fortune of being able to really feel the suction like some people claim, so as long as it doesn't move when I lightly tug on it, it's fine. Make sure the holes just under the top lip of the cup are clear before inserting to make sure a proper seal can be achieved. When removing it for the first time, don't panic. It's awkward and it can be pretty difficult the first time, but tensing your muscles will make removal that much harder. I have found that what works for me, with practically no mess, is to pinch the bottom of the cup and shimmy it down a little bit to break the seal, then keep slightly wiggling it back and forth until it's mostly outside, then grab the middle of the cup, without squeezing it, and gently and slowly pull it out and a little forward so that you bring it out almost upright. It's prevented any spills or splatter using that method, rather than pulling it downward. Then, dump it, rinse it (if you can) and reinsert it and you're good to go. Also, emptying and reinserting it in the shower is always a good option.

Best menstrual cup I've tried - so comfortable and easy to get in and out! As with any cup it takes a few tries to get it perfect but this one is so easy to get in. My girlfriend (who has very heavy periods) loves it too because it's so soft and gentle. Leaks sometimes at night but I think that's because it is so soft, but it RARELY leaks during the day and when it does it's usually my fault.

I was a bit dubious at first as I tend to be really heavy the first few days and leak a lot. So I made sure I had extra protection but I need not have worried as I have not leaked since I bought this. It’s easy to fit and really you don’t notice it once it is in. I had a couple of issues with getting it out mostly because the suction was too good and I could not get a decent grip but just used a bit of tissue and it was fine. I really like this.

Leaked many times, ended up with a different one which worked much better and was too late to return this one so won’t recommend

Bought the Lena cup specifically as it was advertised as sensitive and its my first time using a cup again since having a baby and I must say that it is exactly as advertised. It's incredibly comfortable and easy to place and no leaks at all. Highly recommend!

I must admit that when my friend told me about these cups I was very sceptical at first. I haven't had any kids and I was usually a pad and tampon user so when my friend described the cups to me it sounded painful, odd and gross so I didn't buy into it at first. That is until I read similar reviews online about it saying that this was the best purchase that they had ever done. They also have other massive benefits compared to what I was using at the time such as; they are much better for the environment and your body and they save you a chunk of money as you can keep them for 10 years and don't have to keep on buying new ones after a few months. So after reading everything I had a change in heart and thought I would give it a go and WOW! Thank god I did. Yes the first try was very odd and at some point difficult/uncomfortable because it's a new experience and you are trying to adapt to it. You do have to find 'the right fold' for you - the box does come with it's own leaflet of diagrams but I actually found mine by having a look at some different ones on YouTube tutorial videos and trying them all out until one suited me. Yes sometimes leakage would happen which is to be expected - I made the smart decision to wear a pad until I did feel comfortable with how it was doing and I got it right, which I definitely I would advise first time users to do but once I got the hang of it I was very impressed with how it was doing and now no leakages happen- I have no worries with using it whilst going to the gym and doing all of my regular workouts and swimming. It is easy to clean and doesn't smell like certain tampons and pads do after a few hours and it comes in it's own little bag so you don't have to stuff loads of tampons or pads into your bag - especially on if you are going on holiday or whilst you're at work. However, it was removing part that concerned me deeply after hearing certain horror stories and reviews online - my advice, don't listen to them because that's them and not your body and it's all about practice. Yes at first scrambling around can feel uncomfortable and removing it feels horrible and at one point I thought 'that's it I'm going to A and E with the most embarrassing thing stuck' but I just took the advice of others online by relaxing, not forcing it and doing it my own way. Removing it still now and then can still feel like a struggle but it's bound to as it takes time getting used to it and I'm ok with knowing that as i just think of the benefits it has done for me. I have now turned into that friend who is recommending it to friends and family but I am glad that I changed my mind and made the switch as it's made life so much easier!!!!