Reusable Menstrual Cup - Soft Silicone Period Cup, Reduces Cramping, No Leak Custom Flex Fit, Vegan-Friendly, 12 Hour Protection (Regular)

Some background: I am an experienced cup user who has tried several different cups (Lunette 2, lily cup compact B, Saalt cup regular, Lena large, and now femmycycle regular). I have had three natural births. I have a high cervix during my period. I never experienced much of a learning curve since I started using cups. My first cup was a lunette size 2 and I popped it in, it opened, and it did what it was meant to do. Same with the saalt cup and lily compact (although lily compact is harder to seal and get open bc it is a very soft cup). The Lena cup (the regular, not sensitive) caused some bladder and urethra pain. As soon as I’d put it in, I’d get a feeling I’d have to pee, bad, even though I just peed. Then I would try to relieve myself and nothing would come out, or very little. I like the idea of a cup that had a no spill rim (even though I didn’t find cups particularly any more messy than a pad or tampon), and I liked that it didn’t have to be open all the way! With that said... It had been delivered in a timely fashion before I expected it, which was nice considering my period came a whole 5 days early, the day after my cup came. YES!! I was on my toilet trying to insert this thing with my 18 month old screaming about Elmo bandaids. Not a good time. I started with the c fold (or U fold) and the cup literally stayed in that shape inside of me. I did what the instructions said and inserted the cup and as soon as the ring right inside the entrance to my vagina, I let it go. So I removed it and tried the punch down fold. I know the body of the cup doesn’t have to be opened all way to work, but the rim needs to be open. So I tried again and after some maneuvering, I thought it was open. I waited a couple of hours, took a shower and removed the femmycycle, literally nothing was in the cup and it all came pouring out of me after the cup was out. So it wasn’t working. Okay round 2. I usually insert my cups on the toilet, but figured I’d try with one leg on the tub since I was in the shower. Every freaking time the cup just stayed folded in whichever way I inserted it. Didn’t matter what fold, 7-fold, punch down, tulip, c fold. I watched video after video and I did everything that was recommended. Finally I felt the rim pop (or so I thought) and I sat on the couch and watched TV. I went to check for leaks and I didn’t see anything in my period underwear,l but when I wiped I saw some pink, I assumed it was just what was on the walls of my vagina, since that can happen. I went up to bed. I woke up at 12:30 am to a gush (4 hours after insertion) and again, no blood inside the cup at all, not a drop, and blood all over my hands from removal and it all poured out after the cup again (FYI if you have a cup that fits well, and creates a good seal, you should NOT get blood on your hands bc it is all contained in the cup). So I honestly washed the femmycycle, put it away, popped in my Lunette cup and went back to bed. I felt like a failure though. I have made every other cup I’ve tried work with minimal effort. What the heck was I doing wrong? Not to mention I was pissed that the femmycycle is a lot more expensive than other name brand cups. The next day I had the day off so I figured I’d give it another shot. After I dropped the kids off to school and daycare, I went home and watched videos and read and posted on a menstrual cup FB group. I got a lot of advice and tips but honestly, none worked. I tried lube, I tried squaring, I tried laying on the floor, I tried every fold I could think of and even made some up, I tried everything but doing a headstand and bathing in lube (although I was willing to try anything if someone told me it worked). One woman (bless her heart for she is the savior of my femmycycle) told me that she had the same problems and instead of inserting the cup just until it is right inside the vaginal opening, try pushing it up higher. So now I’m on try number 473 and am obviously expecting a failure again, bc obviously my vagina isn’t built for the femmycycle amirite? OMG!!!!! It worked!!! I popped open and I could feel it pop open! I know the body of the cup can be somewhat collapsed so I didn’t worry about that, but the rim was definitely open! I still didn’t trust it completely bc, like I said before, I had thought it was open before and no blood had gotten in the cup. I checked the cup every so often and no leaks! No pink on the paper! No blood on my hands! So I went to bed. When I woke up at 6am the following day my first thought was “I better not feel a gush when I stand” and I didn’t!!!! I skipped to the bathroom, washed my hands, inserted a finger, found the loop, pushed with my pelvic floor muscles (like pooping or giving birth), then when the cup was at the vaginal opening I squeezed the base and removed. Guys!!!! The cup was FULL! It worked!!!! It worked and it was so comfortable. I didn’t feel a thing, I didn’t feel like I had to pee all night and I know a lot of woman say the suction is super strong, but it came out fairly easily for me. I didn’t notice the suction was any stronger than my Lunette cup. So if your having the same issue as me, please try this!! - Punch down fold (use a little lube on the insertion point, I do this sometimes towards the end of my period when things aren’t as naturally lubricated). -Insert as you normally would and hold the cup until it is as high as you can get it. - grab a hold of the removal ring and pull down a little (this should get the rim open). - Push the cup back up. - Done!!! REMOVAL - use whatever position you are comfy with. Some woman like to squat. I highly suggest this if you are like me and have a higher cervix and the cup rides up over night and is difficult to reach. -insert a finger and get it around the loop. Gently walk the cup down while using your muscles to guide the cup down. -when low enough, pinch the base of the cup to break the seal and remove! -Rinse and repeat. I have a pretty average flow and can always go 10-12 hours with this cup, although that is normal for me with any cup. The removal ring is sooo convenient! If you are like me and have a high cervix, the rim is super convenient! The cup body is super soft and comfortable. I don’t feel a thing! Most cups I feel something, even if that something isn’t a big deal. It is awesome that I can insert the cup and not have to make sure it isn’t collapsed. Makes things much quicker in the bathroom. Since learning how to make the femmycycle work for me, I haven’t had any leaks at all and don’t need to use a pantyliner. I will say, even as someone who has experience with cups, this cup is very different and bad its own learning curve and can be a steep one. DON’T GIVE UP! Once you find what works for you, this cup is amazing and so easy to use!!! TL;DR- Femmycycle is amazing although it has its own learning curve. Was about to throw it away and so glad I didn’t!

UPDATE 03/2016 ----- Almost two years in, using this little gem monthly, and I still love it. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to any woman who has a heavy flow, a clotty flow, etc. It has changed my outlook on my 'feminine life' for the better and I am so happy that I found this!!! I just wish it hadn't taken so long to find. Refer to my original review below for more info. UPDATE 06/2015 ------ Roughly six cycles in, I still love this thing! I am pretty close to ordering another just to have on hand. If anyone ever asks me my opinion on menstruation I will wholeheartedly recommend this. See my original review below. ORIGINAL REVIEW 2014 ----- It actually works for me! I am 32. Over the years, since age 13, I've tried pads, tampons, the DivaCup, Instead Softcups, and now this FemmyCycle. For most of my menstruating life, I was happy with tampons. Pads remind me of diapers and cause irritation on my skin and I hate how they feel wet and heavy during use. Tampons were great for a long time until I started taking a look at my overall health, since I've had some issues the past few years. I used to get away with thin regular level tampons, but the past 5 years, my period has become heavier, longer, and more painful. I kept increasing the level of tampon I was using, regardless of brand, so that I now need super plus and more. Even those were at risk of leaking after a couple hours. A stress inducing way to live, let me tell you! Anyone who knows anything about TSS knows your risk of getting a staph infection beginning in your vag increases as your tampon level increases. Scary. I heard about someone my age who died within 2 days after contracting TSS during her period recently. Not to mention all the chemicals used in the production of tampons, etc. I think I absorb, inhale, and consume plenty of man-made chemicals in my daily life without continuing with tampons as another source. I have chronic digestive health struggles that haven't been figured out yet, despite EVERY invasive test on the planet conducted on my guinea pig body over several years. Also the traditional debilitating migraines starting with my period at 13 years old, etc. Now I have endometrial polyps, thickened uterine lining for no discernible reason... Auuughhh! Does it ever end? Thus, I've been experimenting with other menstrual methods. I happened upon menstrual cups and was initially disgusted. However, my adventurous husband thought it would be a hoot to try one out. So I went and bought the only locally available cup I could find: The Diva Cup. I find the name embarrassing, first off. I am the least 'diva' woman to ever walk the planet. I read hundreds of reviews and instructions and tips prior to using, and gave it a go eventually. I thought I did everything correctly, seemed to seal, seemed like a heck of suction when I pulled that thing out, yet it always leaked after 1/4 of the way full. So I guess, despite having to yank with 300 pounds of downward force at removal, that I never did get that elusive seal. I tried that one out for about 4 cycles before deciding it wasn't for me. I actually felt huge relief going back to fairly foolproof and easy tampons. Also, every time I removed it, it hurt because the rigid rim would pull out popping open. I know you can fit a baby through the vaginal canal, but I never have, and I don't often stretch mine out, so this was painful to me every time. Next, while at Walgreens, came across Instead Softcups. I actually do like these, however I can't stand the blood bath mystery murder scene at removal time. These sit up under your cervix and catch the blood as it falls. I didn't have leaks with these and they seemed pretty simple to use. What I didn't like is having to stick my digits so far up my canal to pull them out. I don't know about anyone else, but my entire vagina seems to be sensitive and bruises easily from fingers digging around up there. I don't like it. Even after getting my finger under the rim and pulling the cup out, which is painless, the blood would SHOOT forth instantaneously and splatter all over my hand and the front of the toilet bowl, sometimes onto the seat in front of me. I never did figure out how to gracefully remove those. Eventually I began carrying non latex disposable gloves around in my purse to use while removing, and that helps a TON! Avoid messy hands altogether. One thing that is a shocker, though, is the smell of your reproductive waste. A cup of blood sitting around has a smell, no matter what anyone says. And no, I have been tested and do not have BV or a yeast infection. Blood itself... smells. And the people who go into the confined bathroom after you can smell it lingering on occasion, too. Oddly, I only experienced the "It smells like blood in here" scent with the Instead cups... So my latest endeavor has been with the FemmyCycle. I was interested in this one because it said it was leak-proof and other reviewers said it was softer than the Diva Cup, so maybe it would be less harsh to remove for me. This is my first cycle using it. My period is very heavy the first 2 days. Like a couple ounces a day, easily. Then it nearly drops off completely with a small trickle now and then for the next 3 days. I have LOVED this so far. It doesn't form a seal and pop open inside your body like the Diva Cup needs to... instead the design causes the reproductive shed-off to get sucked into it. This has worked surprisingly well! No leaks at all, used it all night and despite it being extremely full in the morning, it did not leak. It is a bit of a mess pulling a cup of blood out of your vag, but it's bearable. I use a finger covered in toilet paper to open the ridge and dump it in the toilet, then clean it off in the sink before reinserting it. Insertion has been been very simple, much easier than the Diva, and removal is easier, too. I LOVE the ring pull on the bottom of this cup. It makes it so much easier for me to get it down low enough to grab. It does have a tendency to try to pop open once it's exiting the vaginal canal, but the material is not as stiff as the Diva so it hurts me less when that happens. So, over all - the capacity of the regular size seems quite large, it is a softer material than some other cups, it is leak proof, it does not require hemming and hawing over a 'seal,' and I can wear it 5+ hours before emptying, even on my heavy days. I do still use a panty liner just in case. To put it simply, in order of my favorite for reasons varying between ease of use, overall effectiveness, and paranoid health concerns, I rank them this way (1 is the best.): 1) FemmyCycle 2) Instead Softcup 3) Tampons 4) Pads and Diva Cup tie

I owned the Femme Cup for over 5 years (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Femmecup-FEM001-Menstrual-Reusable-Cup/dp/B00198771W) which I purchased from Amazon.co.uk because at the time I was living in Greece and the Femme Cup was the only menstrual cup that would ship to Greece, so that's how I decided which menstrual cup to buy. Recently the Femme Cup has been leaking, so I knew we'd come to the end of our great, 5 year run. Super sad face! Sob!! Best £16 I ever spent!!!! Jumping online to buy a replacement I fell down the rabbit hole of menstrual cups--although I straight away ruled out the Kickstarter "smart" menstrual cup that sends you text alerts about your flow and what have you--only "dumb" old fashioned menstrual cups for me. Nonetheless the market for analog cups is pretty huge, but the FemmyCycle cup stood out with its leakproof lip and its high price (and also the fact that it's sold in 2 packs--wth?!?). So now for my review, in light of the fact that I've only ever used one other type of menstrual cup: The ring to extract the Femmy cup is awesome. I don't think I would be able to remove the Femmy cup without this feature. The leakproof lip is pretty handy, but I guess I hadn't realized I had a good technique for removing the Femme cup, meaning that I don't think the Femmy cup is sooooo much cleaner and less messy than using an open menstrual cup that it's worth paying $40 for a leakproof cup. The material of the Femmy cup is noticeably thinner and more flexible, but the thickness of the lip makes the Femmy cup definitely LESS comfortable to insert/remove than the Femme cup, once I had broken in the Femme cup (after the first week of use). Another negative: With the Femme cup, as the cup would fill it would migrate downwards, so I had a good idea of when it was full. With the Femmy cup, it stays up there, so I have to make an effort to check up on it. Also, let me repeat, the Femmy cup is flat out more uncomfortable to insert and remove. I should add that I've had 0 leaks with the Femmy cup, which of course is fantastic. Thanks to my Femme cup I've become accustomed to wearing white pants at any time, and I have no intention of changing my style habits now, so I'm glad Femmy cup is offering me this support too. Basically if you are comfortable using menstrual cups, then this puppy isn't really worth paying the extra $$ for. Don't get me wrong; it does a good job, but it's not spectacular (maybe I should have gotten the "smart" cup...gah). I am totally interested to see if the Femmy cup lasts for 5 years like my Femme Cup. If it does, I will update this review in 2020, so stand by. *****update: 1 year later****** I've knocked this down to 3 stars. Gosh darn it, I'm buying my old Femme cup again. The FemmyCycle will leak a tad bit (having said that, I do feel comfortable wearing white linen pants even on my period), I don't like how the FemmyCycle cup stays deep up there even if it's full, cause I have to dig around to get it, it is still super uncomfortable to remove, when you open the lid to pour out the cup, it kind of splashes (gahhh), and, well, here's the worst part: it...uh...has a smell that I never experienced with the Femme cup. I have scrupulously checked my vaginal health, if you know what I mean, and it just seems to be a smell of the cup while it is inside me for a week. Which of course is embarrassing and disconcerting. Oh, and cleaning this thing is annoying because of the interior folds. I use hydrogen peroxide and water, and you really have to get in there and clean it with your fingernails in of the creases. I've given the full 12 month test. I don't like it, and want my Femme Cup back!

I want to start off with this: I am a firm believer in menstrual cups, I am always telling my lady friends to try and I have made a few converts, so if you are thinking about this lifestyle change I recommend going for it and finding someone you feel comfortable talking to for support if you need it in the first few months getting used to it. It s the most freeing thing you can do for yourself when it comes to your dreaded period. Using a cup means you can go all day with out even a thought about blood, most days. I empty in the morning shower and night shower and NOTHING in between!!!! ( with the exception of my one heavy day- day 2, but that's the only day I have to have a mid day empty) The Femmycycle may or may not be for you so do LOTS of research and don't be afraid to spend a couple extra bucks trying out a few styles/brands. I have a very low cervix, and I have been using a menstrual cup(LadyCup from Czech Republic) for about 4 years now. One of my problems has been with the fact that while on my period, my cervix is so damn low that the cup sometimes has a hard time staying all the way in. This is quite uncomfortable at times, rubbing me in all the wrong places. I have naturally birthed 2 eight-and-a-half-pound babies which tore me up.. and down, literally- so I don't have a tight little... well you know where I am going here. This low cervix model of the FemmyCycle is very comfortable and stays where it belongs, inside of me. I will say that getting used to this shape and size does take some getting used to and I have had a couple of times where I couldn't seem to place it correctly, then it either leaked or nearly popped out.. Both times, I could tell it wasn't placed properly. I am only on day 2 of my first cycle using this but I can tell that this cup is the solution to my problems. Today is my heaviest day and while it did get full halfway through the day and I had to empty it, it did not leak at all( I could just "feel" how heavy it was so I checked and, sure enough, it was full) Once it is in properly, I do not feel it at all until it gets quite full. I don't feel like the "no-spill" feature is all that necessary- using my other cup all these years I never had a problem with leaking unless it was placed wrong. And I feel that this feature might make the cup susceptible to more wear and tear and therefore not last as long. Other cups will last a lifetime made of sturdy and dependable food-grade silicone, without any moveable parts to break down. so this is the reason I would not give 5 stars, I don't want to have to buy a cup every 1-2 years when others last much, much longer with proper care. Some have complained about this cup not having suction release holes and in my experience the difference while pulling it out is negligible, really and truly- even the other style with the holes creates a suction and either way its really not that bad- just be aware of yourself! Think about it: those tiny holes are completely engulfed by the fluffy vaginal walls and they are not letting any air in anyways! Ok, I am tired of writing now so I will close with this: the low loop is awesome, the squat shape works great for me.. no more peek-a-boo games from my cup- YAY! Happy Vag.

I've been using a menstrual cup for over a year. I'm comfortable with insertion and removal, and I know my body pretty well. My first cup was the Diva Cup size 2. I went with Diva because the brand is well known and easy to purchase. I didn't realize this when I purchased the Diva Cup, but it also happens to be one of the largest cups on the market. It turned out to be just too long for me, even with the stem cut completely off. When I saw Femmy Cycle's Low Cervix option, I was so excited! This must be the answer to my low cervix problems, right? WRONG. The no-leak design is a good idea in theory, but it's not worth what this cup will do to your body. Pros: No leaks, as long as it's properly in place. Cons: Material is too thin, causing this cup to collapse or just not open up properly. This cup feels like a giant bubble inside my vagina. It is shallow, but very wide. (and I have a wide vagina anyway at 30 years old with 2 kids.) Sometimes this cup would even press on my urethra, making it hard to urinate. Hard to position correctly. Hard to clean, because you can't just dump it like other cups. You have to pop the no-spill lip out first. This requires either putting your fingers inside the (full) cup and pulling the folded lip out. OR you can do more of a pinch and roll approach, and risk flipping blood everywhere when that little flap "pops" out. When you're actually cleaning this cup, the ring is nice. It makes it easy to hold onto while you're lathering up whatever soap you use. Just slip the ring over your finger and clean away. No dropping it on the shower floor. The WORST con for this cup is what it does to my cervix. This cup latches onto my cervix and maintains constant suction, causing increased flow and cramping, but even more alarming is how it changes my cervix's shape and position. During my most recent Femmy Cup cycle, I was very careful, in case my problems may have been caused by user error during my previous attempts. I inserted the Femmy Cycle cup, and I was careful to make sure that it opened, sitting gently against my cervix. (There isn't room in my vagina for the Femmy Cup to sit any lower than that, which may be part of the problem, although I've heard similar reviews from women with a high cervix. This cup will somehow find your cervix and grab on, no matter where it sits when you first insert it.) When I took the cup out a couple hours later, making sure to gently break suction first, I was horrified to feel that my cervix was almost sticking out of my vagina, and it had a mushroom-like shape from where the Femmy Cycle's no-spill opening had latched on. The changes that I've just described were drastic. My cervix was completely different after just a couple hours contact with Femmy Cycle. The first time this happened was very scary, as I wasn't sure if the damage would be permanent. It wasn't, and my cervix was fine after a day or two, but I am never using the Femmy Cycle again. Repetitive deformation of your cervix can't be healthy. Here are the other cups I've tried... Diva size 2: This cup works, and I still keep it as a backup. No leaks, but this cup is a bit stiff, and the length is too long for me, even with the stem cut off. That, along with the tapered (pointed) shape, means that sometimes when I sit down, I can feel the tip of this cup poking and pinching me. Also, the clear silicone will stain, even with regular cleaning. Mine looks pretty gross after several months. Sckoon size Large: I LOVE this cup. It is so soft, but still springs back into shape. The color options are lovely, and will mask any staining that may occur, though mine isn't stained at all as of yet. The shape is perfect. It widens slightly at the opening (like a bell), ensuring a leak free fit. The tip is easy to grasp (even with the stem cut completely off), and it is nice and round, which is much more comfortable for me than the pointy tip of the Diva cup. LENA Cup size Large and Small: This cup is very similar to the Sckoon, maybe just the tiniest bit more firm, and the holes around the rim are angled differently. The nice thing about this cup is that it is a bit cheaper than the Sckoon, and right now on Amazon, you can order a 2 pack for a great price, so you can try out both their sizes to see which fits better. I plan on trying out the smaller size for lighter flow days. Me Luna Shorty Sport size Large: Sport material is VERY stiff. (Stiffer than the Diva.) I've never felt their "classic" firmness, but Me Luna cups are made from TPE instead of silicone, so they feel more "dry" and plasticky, rather than soft and supple like silicon. Me Luna used to offer a "soft" firmness, but they don't anymore, because the soft cups were too hard to position and kept collapsing. Me Luna's Pointed tip is a down side for me. Also, this "shorty" cup is VERY short. This is the only cup I've used that gave me leaking problems, because it just doesn't hold enough. My cervix usually sits just inside the opening of my menstrual cups, so this one just didn't have room to hold hardly any liquid I think the hard material also caused leaks. This cup did not form to my body at all. If I were to try again with Me Luna, I would get a classic size Large (not shorty, and not sport firmness), but I won't be trying this, because ordering is a pain, and I've found that I really like the feel of silicone. As far as ordering goes, you have to order Me Luna straight from their website, which means paying for shipping and waiting about a week for delivery. No thanks. I only tried it to begin with because they are the only cup with a shorter length option, but it turns out the shorty line is just too small for my flow. Even the shorty XL has a very small capacity of 16 ml. (Most cups hold 25-30 ml.) After discovering menstrual cups, I will never go back to pads or tampons. Yes there is a learning curve, but once you figure out what works for you, it is so worth the effort. Just protect your cervix and stay away from FemmyCycle.

I will attempt to write the most helpful review I possibly can on this amazing cup.... one that will hopefully help someone looking to buy a cup, as well as someone who may already have it and is on the verge of giving up... because I was, at one point, both! When I first decided to switch from tampons and Instead Softcups to a menstrual cup, I began with a Lunette, based on it's reviews. I didn't really know anything about them or the wide variety of popular choices. Most cups look the same, so I chose one with good reviews, pretty colors (like THAT matters...lol), and decent price. I mean, they all must work the same, right? Having had 3 children vaginally, I chose the correct size. After 2 completely unsuccessful and uncomfortable cycles with the Lunette (mainly due to the stem always poking, even after trimming it off), I went back to strictly using the Instead Softcup. I was so disappointed, wanting to utilize a regular reusable cup. Back to Google. I learned that a big reason for why many cups seem to fail women, is due to the cervix position. My cervix isn't low, but it is quite tilted, maybe that's why it hadn't worked. When searching for a cup to accommodate a tilted cervix, I came across most of the same cups as before, as well as the FemmyCycle. It's different! The shape, the ring, the whole engineering concept of the cup was unlike any of the others. After a few questions to FemmyCycle (which were answered quite promptly!), I decided to order it and give this whole cup thing another try. I originally ordered the regular sized FemmyCycle, seeing no need for a low cervix cup. I liked how the sizes were Regular, Low Cervix, Teen. No needing to assess off of whether or not you have had children and where they exited the body from! Cycle 1: worked for a day. After that, a complete mess. I tried daily, different folds, using coconut oil, nothing seemed to work. Not only would it partially catch fluid, but much leaked out around the side of it and it never seemed to open enough. The specs state it's meant NOT to completely open, but surely it's not meant to remain folded shut?! I was meticulous with inserting, since the whole idea is for it to sit below the cervix, unlike other cups that sit right up at it. Cycle 2: same problem. Not once did it work correctly, nor did I ever feel confident enough to try it outside of the house. I stalked YouTube tutorials and reviews on this cup, hoping to catch a hint from other women. What was I doing wrong? I mean, there are only so any options for a bulbous object with one purpose to be positioned inside of a vagina! I wrote to the company's customer support from their website. I received an almost immediate response from the cup's creator himself, Dr. Alfred Shihata, inviting me to participate in a phone consultation directly with him! While describing the issues I have continuously had with all cups I had used, describing my personally anatomy (I have no problem discussing the inner workings of my lady parts with a total stranger over the phone apparently... LOL), he was very knowledgeable, professional, and respectful and seemed to be able to paint an exact picture of my troubles. He offered me a couple of suggestions to attempt, as well as the possibility of indeed needing the low cervix cup. This was his final suggestion, not wanting to tell a new customer that the answer to her problems was to spend MORE money and buy yet another product from him. He explained how a tilted cervix could very well be the reason that I was unsuccessful. With a tilted cervix, the rim of MOST cups is more than likely to sit alongside the cervix opening, rather than underneath it, causing leaking to flow down the side of the cup. With a normal sized cup, it would need to be placed lower, so as not to sit next to the cervix. Unfortunately, the regular size will then be too low, protruding the opening of the vulva, not sitting comfortably or securely. I attempted one last cycle. Cycle 3: Using the couple of suggestions given to me, to insert the cup with the fold facing the opposite directions and inserting at a different angle, still no luck. Frustrated, dismissing what the doctor told me as pure marketing, I was ready to give up and stick with the Instead Softcups. Not the most reliable on heavy flow days, needing to be replaced a time or two throughout my cycle, but at least I could insert it correctly and know it works for the most part (not to mention the option to have intercourse while on my period). The doctor's final suggestion of trying a low cervix cup still haunted me as a possible answer though. Fine. What's another $39?! Cycle 4: Ok, it's definitely shorter, the ring is more flat than it is round, the design is still the same (which I like), give it a shot. I positioned it lower, directed the angle back towards my cervix tilt with the fold facing back. Since it sat lower, I was able to better manipulate the rim and twist it til it opened enough, it did not remain folded shut. Day 1, not bad! Small leaking, but HUGE improvement! Practiced a couple more times during the day. Day 2, voila! IT WORKS!!!! HOLY S*** IT WORKS!!! Day 3 and 4, worked perfectly! NO leaking! By the night of day 3 I was brave enough to try it overnight. PERFECT! Everything the doctor suggested, worked! Now is where I will add, one of the BEST features of this cup: It's has the potential of reducing the length of your period. I was told when used correctly, it should shorten your period by a day. For me, this is true! My period lasts only 5 days as it is (sometimes 6 days, but so incredibly light, I don't know if such light spotting counts as a day). I have now used this short cervix cup for 2 successful cycles and it's over by day 4! I now truly believe in this cup and will NEVER go back to anything else! I was on the verge of throwing in the towel (or rag... pun intended) but am so grateful that so much time was taken to personally address my concerns and help me find the solution that no YouTube video or blog tutorial was gonna help me with. DO NOT GIVE UP, ladies with a tilted cervix. DO NOT let the title Low Cervix turn you away. You do not have a low cervix, but the low cervix option IS FOR YOU! What other standard designed cup can offer you such individual personalization and conformity? None. Where all other cups are meant to be used in one way, and one way only, this cup breaks the mold. It's affords you the wiggle room to manipulate it for your own body, unlike anyone else's. It's MEANT to sit lower. It's MEANT not to completely pop open (creating a natural suction which helps with the shortened period time). It's rim is MEANT to be softer to conform to your shape, yet rigid enough to open and hold in place. And it's design is MEANT to be narrow on top and wider at the base, opposite of all other cups. And when they say spill proof, it's just that... SPILL PROOF :) Even on the heaviest of days. I do not need to empty it out any more than on regular or light days. I have zero experience with the teen sized cup, my daughter is 10, yet to begin her periods. When she does, I won't think twice in getting her the teen FemmyCycle! Don't waste any more time experimenting with other cups, endless research comparing all the apples. Go for the orange :)

Bear with me... this won't be short, but I hope it is helpful to others. This cup has absolutely changed the way I feel about my menstrual cycle. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it's true. I started using menstrual cups about 8 months ago. I first tried the Lunette cup, which was a good introduction to menstrual cups and helped me to get used to inserting and wearing them, and absolutely got me hooked on using menstrual cups. But I could still feel it occasionally and it was messy to empty. I switched to the FemmyCycle about 6 months ago, and could not be happier. This cup makes periods about as much of a "non-issue" as they can possibly be. For reference, I am 39 and have 3 kids, but all were c-sections. I also have a high cervix, which made the regular size right for me. My periods usually involve 1 VERY heavy day, 1 moderate day and the rest are light. The Pros: - When it arrived, I was honestly startled by the size of this cup. It really does look very large and intimidating. But then I felt it and realized how soft and thin it was! The Lunette (as I suspect most other cups) can not compare to the flexibility of this cup. It was easy to fold and insert and the thinness and slickness makes it incredibly comfortable. Another reason it is so comfortable is that it molds to the shape of your body. Unlike other cups, *** it does not pop open or stay open while you're wearing it***. Again, it is completely pliable. I truly CAN NOT feel it when it is in correctly. And if I am able to feel it at all, I know I need to reinsert it or reposition it, usually because it was not inserted high enough. I absolutely forget that I am wearing it and end up having to actually feel with my fingers to see if I have it in or not. I was always able to feel tampons. - When inserted correctly, it does not leak---at all. On my heaviest day, I would soak a super plus tampon in about 90 minutes, sometimes less. On my heaviest day, I fill this cup about half way in 12 (yes, TWELVE) hours. And the most it "leaks" during my heaviest days is only enough to leave the slightest pink on the tissue when wiping, and usually there is nothing at all. It is unreal. The Lunette leaked on me constantly, especially when it was starting to get full. - Back to the lack of need to empty it often. 1) It holds a TON. You will be astounded at how much it holds. Even when I expect it to be filled to the top, it has only been *maybe* 1/2 full. 2) There is no smell whatsoever. I don't know how this is, but there just isn't. 3) (And by far the most important) There is no risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. Even on my lightest days, I was still changing tampons often in fear of TSS. No more. On my heaviest days, I empty it in the shower in the morning, in the afternoon, and before bed. On my light days, only in my morning shower and before bed. -The FemmyCycle does not move like other cups did for me when I coughed, sneezed or had a bowel movement. It stays completely in place regardless of any of this or how active I am! - I can't tell you how liberating it is not to have to carry tampons or pads around, worry about going to the store because I am almost out of tampons or packing boxes of tampons and pads for vacations. There is also no more worry about having "supplies" on hand and wondering when you are going to start your cycle. I usually start wearing my FemmyCycle a day or two before I expect my period to start (which I don't mind doing, because I seriously can't feel when I'm wearing it). This has totally eliminated the accidents I used to have when my period would start earlier then expected. There is also no more worry about accidents from bleeding through a tampon or pad. I'm telling you--- aside from the cramps and no nookie --- there is almost no inconvenience involved in my periods anymore. -There are no more tampon or pad wrappers, applicators or used pads. I hate this stuff in my trash at home as a display that I'm on my period, or just waiting for my toddler to get into. - The Lunette cup caused me to cramp terribly, I believe due to the rigidity of the cup. I have had no pain at all from this cup. The Cons/ things that you do need to be aware of: - You do need to be comfortable with your body if you're going to use this or any menstrual cup. It does involve inserting it, emptying it and cleaning it. The design of this cup certainly eliminates almost all of the messiness with other cups, but you will still be inserting it into your body, there will still be blood on your fingers and there will still be some mess when emptying it and cleaning it (which is why I do all of this in the shower when possible). Is it worth it? OMG--YESSSSSSS!!!! I had never used tampons without applicators or Nuvaring-type birth control, so this was all new to me, and I got used to it very quickly. - In the 6 months or so that I have been using the FemmyCycle, it has leaked on me three times from being inserted "off kilter". This happened within minutes of inserting it, so it was quickly realized and easily solved by reinserting it. --There have been a couple of times that it was difficult to grasp the ring to remove it, which was pretty unnerving and caused me to panic a bit. This was either because it was so high up due to my high cervix or because the ring was way off to the side. This was solved by bearing down to bring the cup lower or grabbing the cup itself instead of the ring. It would have been much harder with other cups that have stems (that almost everyone ends up cutting off). -The only bit of discomfort that I have had with this cup is in the removal. It's more startling than painful, and I have gotten more used to it with each cycle. It is still FAR less uncomfortable than having to dig and claw to break the seal on other cups. -If you are new to menstrual cups, I would actually suggest starting with a Diva Cup or a Lunette to get used to inserting them before "graduating" to a FemmyCycle. The rigidity of these cups is good for learning to insert and remove them. But once you have that down, by all means, switch to a FemmyCycle and I don't think you will ever go back. Hints: - I insert it using a C-fold, which is basically just folding it in half. You really need to have a firm grip on it to keep it from popping open during insertion. -The key for me has been in keeping the cup firmly folded in half until it is past my pubic bone. Once it is past this point, there is sort of a suction that takes over and draws the cup up, where it is pulled into place. Like other users have said, a quick tug on the ring lets you know if the suction is working and it is in place. - When you think it is in place, try advancing it just a bit further up. For me, this made the difference between it just being comfortable and not feeling it at all. But my cervix is very high, so this may be different for other women. - All of the initial small leaks I had with the first few insertions were solved when I started making sure that the open end of the "C" fold was towards the BACK of my body. Hope this has been helpful! (There are also a bunch of really informative videos on YouTube about this and other menstrual cups.)

Ok. So I've been using menstrual cups for about a year now and they've changed my life. The FemmyCycle is my favorite so far and I've tried Softcups and the Sckoon cup. This is the first cycle I've used the FemmyCycle with and I've figured out how to make it work swimmingly for me in just a day or so. If things change, I'll update this review. Here's more detail and my experience with the different menstrual cups in case there are others out there coming from the same "menstrual cup background". I found comparison reviews very useful myself in this case so yeah. I started with disposable Softcups as my introduction to cups, and they already changed my life compared to tampons, but I hated how messy they were. I used disposable gloves to mitigate this but it's so much to carry/travel with and it was not fun taking bloody gloves off. And the non-biodegradable waste made me sad. And I echo another reviewer's comment that it always smelled really bad on removal for some reason. I think it's the material of the cup, because I haven't had odor issues with other reusable menstrual cups that I wear for the same 12-hour periods. I also had really bad cramps and other uncomfortableness with them at times. The ring is actually quite big (and strong/firm) so my guess is it pressed too hard against me. For these reasons, I decided to try reusable cups. I first tried the Sckoon cup after reading a bunch of reviews. Definitely took me a few days to get insertion and removal right (it was my first traditionally shaped menstrual cup after all). I tried it for about 2 cycles. Removal was the hardest part. I have a high cervix and it's really hard for me to fit two fingers in to begin with to grab and squeeze the cup to un-suction it. Pulling the stem doesn't help at all with this, so I always had to resort to hooking one finger to latch onto the grips on the sides, and then try to bend the cup. This wasn't comfortable to say the least. And then there'd be a brief but sharp pain when the suction did break. It also leaked on me a number of times, I'm convinced it's because it was too small (and not erroneous insertion) because it wouldn't leak at all for the first few hours, but then it would after 4-5 hours. I have very heavy 2nd and 3rd day flows. I had the regular size. I did notice the lack of foul odor though (yay), and how much cleaner it was to remove and deal with compared to Softcup, so I wanted to find an easier to use reusable cup. After much research and deliberation, I decided to try the FemmyCycle. I was intrigued by the very different and seemingly more modern design. What made me take so long to buy it was the price and not knowing which size to get. I didn't want to spend something like $60 for the intro kit that comes with two sizes, especially if I was only going to use one of them. I ended up getting the regular size because of my heavy flow and high cervix. I considered getting the small/teen size after reading that grown women used them fine, but figured since I have a heavy flow, regular made more sense. Insertion was easy. Sure it looks big, but it's so soft and malleable you don't feel it. I use the 7 fold which works great. I've also tried the origami/tulip fold but it's not that much smaller compared to the 7 fold and is harder to keep folded during insertion. I love not having to make sure there's a seal. Just put it far enough in, make sure the ring's in the right place, and you're done. Removal is the easiest compared to any menstrual cup I've used thanks to the ring and how malleable the cup is. You don't need to break any seal to remove it, just pull. And the no-spill design ensures most if not all the blood stays in the cup once it's out of your body. This makes cleaning it easy. Yes, you'll need to insert your finger in the cup briefly to pop it open before rinsing, but your finger's already got discharge on it anyway so it's really not a big deal in my opinion. I do hear an audible "pop" on removal, so I think I just need to tilt it more downwards with the cup facing up to eliminate this and make that smoother. Not a huge deal for me either way. So yeah, I'm sticking with the FemmyCycle only now. Will update my review if anything comes up, but I've had no problems with it so far, and this is my third menstrual cup! Tips for using the FemmyCycle (and possibly other cups): - After you fold the cup, flip it upside down so the folds are facing the ground. This prevents leaks for me and is easier to insert. I highly suggest the 7 fold for it's small insertion radius and how easy it is to fold and keep folded. - When inserting, use your fingers to keep the cup folded until the whole thing is inside. Then let go and use your index finger to push it up more. You should feel the ring just inside the entrance of your vagina. 2025 (9 years later) UPDATE: I did continue loving this cup for a long time, however, unfortunately, after years of use the ring got pretty dirty, and I found it impossible to clean. The cup itself stayed fairly clean, it was just the ring part that eventually turned almost a dark brown to the point where I didn't feel comfortable using it anymore. My guess is because it's the part that is exposed to oxygen more. I ended up going with a different menstrual cup as a result (Flex cup, and now Saalt cup), but I did like the FemmyCycle for a very long time and perhaps I should have just replaced it back then with a new one. But I felt that I should let the people know lol

Fantastica! Avevo già provato altre 2 coppette di altri marchi e purtroppo ne rimanevo sempre delusa perché non adatte a chi come me ha un ciclo molto abbondante: perdevano sempre e non potevo utilizzarle né di notte né durante i primi giorni di ciclo più abbondanti. Avevo perso ormai la speranza ma spinta dalla curiosità per questa forma particolare ho provato a prenderla... E ho fatto benissimo! Questa è la prima coppetta che utilizzo che fa ciò che promette! NON CI SONO PERDITE! E sono già diversi mesi che la utilizzo... Posso tenerla su per diverse ore, fare sport, dormire, ecc... Nessuna perdita! Sembra quasi di non avere il ciclo! Finalmente! E aggiungo anche che è molto comoda e morbida e l’anello rende la rimozione facile.

J'ai 46 ans et plus 30 ans de tampons, regles de plus en plus abondantes avec les années, des fuites regulières... en bref un vrais cauchemard qui m'a fait franchir le pas sur la cup appelée barbarement coupelle menstruelle. Apres multiples recheches d'informations sur le web, j'ai choisis ce que je pensais etre le plus adapté et le meilleur pour moi. Visuellement il faut se faire a cette nouvelle objet, qui parait bien plus large meme plié qu'un tampons pour regle abondante avec applicateur. La notice est tres simple et clair, le nettoyer au savon et a l'eau puis il suffit de le plier au niveau du trait et de l'inserer , le confort est immediat , au depart je n'avais pas voulus le mettre trop profond de peur qu'il remonte, mais il ne faut pas hesiter a l'enfoncer, l'anneau permet de le retirer sans aucune difficultée, cette insertion et meme plus facile qu'un tampon avec applicateur. Sa forme retient le liquide sans aucune deperdition et fuite. Depuis son utilistion j'ai l'impression de ne pas etre en periode, je n'ai plus de douleur lie au gonflement du tampons, moins d'odeur au retrait, le sang dans la coupelle ne doit pas avoir les memes "fermentations" que sur un tampon.... Je n'ai pas encore essayé ce dispositif a la "plage", je suis regulièrement sur un bateau sans WC et toute la journée en maillot de bain pour mon job, donc pas le droit au moindre soucis, je pense rajouter dans ces moments a cette coupe une eponge naturel bébé en cas ou en securité. N'hesitez pas franchissez le pas !!!!!! Ce n'est pas dans mes habitudes de laisser des avis, mais la je n'avais pas d'autre choix que de partager cette experience :)))))

Mädels, diese Tasse lohnt sich! Ich habe sie mir aufgrund der vielen positiven Rezensionen besorgt und weil ich mit den herkömmlichen Tassen nicht so klarkam. Es dauerte länger, bis es geklappt hat, aber seitdem bin ich so zufrieden, dass ich keine andere Tasse mehr ausprobieren will! Lasst euch also nicht vom doofen Namen und der "Größe" (die Tasse muss nicht aufploppen) abschrecken. Am besten wendet ihr sie anfangs zuhause an. Es kann durchaus sein, dass man mehrere Zyklen lang üben muss. Ich brauchte 2-3 Zyklen. Wichtig ist, die Tasse seeehr langsam und nur bis hinter den Scheideneingang einzuführen (bei mir klappt die C-Faltung am besten, nach unten zeigend) und dann einfach abzuwarten. Ich laufe meist kurz herum und erledige andere Dinge. Wenn ich dann ein paar Minuten später nachprüfe, hat sich die Tasse selbst genügend entfaltet, so dass sie "festsitzt". Zum Entfernen einfach mit dem Mittelfinger am Ring leicht hin- und herruckeln, bis sie sich löst. Den Trichter öffne ich mit dem Ringfinger der gleichen Hand, brauche also nur eine Hand zum Entleeren. Vorteile: + schnelles Einführen wie beim Tampon + kein Abmühen, bis die Tasse "aufploppt" + kein/wenig unangenehmer Sog + Blut läuft nicht an der Tasse vorbei oder aus (bei rechtzeitigem Ausleeren), man bleibt also komplett trocken + weiches, merklich hochwertiges Material + farblos (für mich ein Plus, weil man bis heute nicht genau weiß, ob die bunten Färbungen negative Auswirkungen haben können) + mit 30 ml sehr hohes Fassungsvermögen + aufgrund des Trichters kein plötzliches Überlaufen durch Bauchmuskelbewegungen Nachteile: - ggf. längere Übungszeit nötig - höherer Preis (dafür längere Haltbarkeit als z.B. die Meluna) - Der Ring ist sehr elastisch, was das Entfernen erschwert, da er nachgibt. Es wäre besser, wenn er steifer wäre.

Dopo tre mesi si prova posso eprimere una relale opinione sulla coppetta. Parto con il dire che questa é la mia prima, ma mi sono trovata benissimo fin da subito. Comoda e pratica, non la senti nemmeno. Certo all'inizio devi stare un po' a capire come metterla e come funziona (soprattutto per chi, come me, non ne aveva mai usata una prima) ma, anche grazie alla sua forma particolare é molto intuitiva. Molto soddisfatta del prodotto ed é arrivato nei tempi previsti

Era para mi madre y ella dice que ha descubierto tarde tal maravilla. Es súper cómoda y muy fácil de usar si nunca te has metido en el mundo de las copas menstruales o las "normales" no te han funcionado esta es la tuya porque dice que nunca tendrás fugas aunque ni sepas ponértela. La primera vez que se la puso es verdad que estaba preocupanda porque no sabía cómo iba a ir, pero genial. Es como llevar un tampón pero sin la sequedad de luego. Y que no te dejas medió riñón ya que mi madre es de flujo abundante pero con esto se ha dado cuenta que no es taaan abundante. Ahora sí, hay desventajas como todo en la vida; La primera y más importante es lo del cervix, tienes que saber si lo tienes bajo o no, porque está copa te puede hacer daño si lo tienes (por lo del vacío total, ya que al sacarlo da un tironcito). La segunda es que si te da asco o reparo la sangre esto no es muy recomendable (evidentemente) pero como explican en algunos video está copa no se te caerá la sangre ya que es antigoteo ( o algo así) y si te da reparo tirar del embudo para sacar la sangre solo es llenarlo de agua hasta que se limpie y ni tendrás que preocuparte. La tercera que ella creé que aumenta un poco los dolores menstruales o al menos para ella es así. Y por último es que dice que es cierto que unas cuantas veces (sobretodo los primeros meses) se le "perdía" la copa y se agobiaba bastante, pero es solo relajarse y empujar si hiciera falta, cómo tiene la anilla pues puedes tirarla (cuando la encuentre) sin resbalones. Además esto le ocurrió cuando dejaba más de 4 o 6 horas la copa, que se le iba subiendo hasta 'perderse'. Poco más que decir, es bastante cara pero tiene funcionalidades que otras no así que la veo 'rentable'. Y no digo ventajas porque si hemos llegado hasta aquí todas sabemos las muuuuchas ventajas que tiene. Besos. P.D.:Hay algunos vídeos explicativos de está copa muy recomendable mirarlos y no es aconsejable hervir está copa porqué no sé qué de su material ojito con este dato vaya a ser que se te derrita la copa (que ya pasa con las de material más grueso).