Saalt Soft Menstrual Cup – Reusable Period Cup – Made for Comfortable, Leak-Free Protection Up to 12 Hours – BPA & Latex Free – Includes Cup & Carry Bag (Small, Desert Blush)

I’m 17 and have a pretty heavy flow, and this cup has made such a difference. I got the larger size and it fits really well. Inserting it was way easier than I expected (I usually do it in the shower), and once it’s in, I honestly can’t feel it. At first I was lwk paranoid and emptied it every hour, but now I go 3–6 hours, and I’ve even slept with it in for 7–8 hours (no leaks).It holds up during running, swimming, and everything else I do. I haven’t bought pads since getting it, which is amazing because they’re expensive and I’m heading to college soon. Also love the little storage bag it comes with makes it easy to keep discreet.I’ve already been recommending it to friends. If you’re thinking about it, seriously just try it. It’s made my period so much easier to deal with. <3

Out of all the menstrual cups, I’ve tried this one has worked the best for me. I’m glad I got the set of two so I could try the smaller size and confirm that it was not the correct size for me, because for the longest time I was convinced that that’s why they weren’t working.I switched to menstrual cups after reading the article from Berkeley about how tampons are full of lead in arsenic.My main concern was about being able to use the menstrual cup in a public restroom, but that isn’t really an issue since you can leave it in for 12 hours. I just empty mine in the morning and as soon as I get home in the evening.

Talk about an absolute game changer. Wow, and I truly mean wow. Saalt, thank you. I bought the two pack of the regular and small cup. Given my flow is as heavy as it is I was really uncertain as to whether this was going to be my finally switching out from using tampons. I couldn't do it anymore due to the internal physical pain that the cotton fabric was causing me since I was in need of ultra tampons for the majority of my cycle. With that in mind, I was going through an ultra tampon every two-four hours depending on how much my uterus hated me that particular month. I had originally considered going with a different brand with a larger cup size for that reason.Turns out it wasn't even necessary. I've been using the large cup for twenty-four hours now and I haven't had a single issue that any of the negative reviews state. In fact, all I have to say is positive. For starters, I can go for up to about six hours before I feel like I have to empty the cup. It definitely takes some getting used to as far as insertion and removal, but once you get the hang of it, you're golden! I played cards against humanity last night with my nephew and laughed so hard I felt the cup flex a lot like it was breathing and thought I might blow it right out (which had me laughing harder and no, I didn't share that with him lol), but it stayed in place and worked perfectly.Last night was my first night using the cup and while, yes, I should have probably emptied prior to going to bed I didn't and had zero issues. We're talking TEN hours with a flow that typically uses ultra absorbency tampons (granted I was stationary), and no leaks at all. I'm totally in awe of what this product has done for me.I haven't used the small cup yet, but as for the regular you know it's there. It isn't like you insert and forget which is a good thing. Since TSS is an issue you WANT to know it's there. At first, I noticed that I felt like I needed to urinate after it was in, but after a few hours of wear that feeling stopped. The sensation takes a little bit to get used to, but it doesn't have that abrasive friction and constant irritation that I was getting from tampons. Nobody needs that. Why do we still make them?If you're having trouble with insertion and removal there's plenty of helpful videos on YouTube and QandA's on Google. If you're new to the cup or considering, this is worth the investment. I'm twenty-four hours in and refuse to go back to tampons. Saalt makes a wonderful product and I'll be singing their praises to whomever is willing to listen. Do yourself a favor and get it. It's worth the investment and money you'll save as well as cutting back on unnecessary pain associated with tampon use.Update: I switched to the small cup later on in the evening of day two. It was harder to insert the cup and as it turns out, I wasn't bleeding as heavy (keep this in mind for later). Easier time overall using the small cup and also didn't have leaking issues.Emptied each time I went to the bathroom so say... Every four to six hours or so. I was about 60 hours or so into my cycle or about two and a half days when I noticed there wasn't really anything to empty. I figured hey, probably due to gravity and the fact that I had been lying down using a heating pad (again, back problems *cough, cough, old*) and nothing really moved down that way. I even wiped and noticed nothing. Ok, weird. It happens. Roughly another six or more hours later and I use the bathroom again (it's hot as hell, I'm drinking a lot of water, don't judge me) and I reach in, break the suction and go to empty... Nothing. There's nothing at all to empty. Confused now, and assuming what I was hoping to be true had just happened, I went on the internet and discovered a few blerbs on Google and then came across an entire article by Vice. There's an entire website dedicated to cups called Put A Cup In It. I'm stating these things because there's a physical effect to using a cup. Not only did I just have the least painful period of my life, but I also just had the shortest. I just had a period that lasted about two and a half days. This happens to 53% of women that switch to using the cup. It's a completely understudied phenomenon and it's a shame it isn't more widely known for all of woman kind. It takes getting used to, but it's so worth it. If I had known I'd be in less pain every month and bleed for WAY fewer days I would have switch such a long time ago. Make the switch and liberate yourself.

So far so good for this Saalt brand Menstrual Cup. The color of the cup and overall packaging is cute, material is thick, feels well-made (including the carry bag), and instructions are easy to understand. I was worried about the size of the mouth even when the cup is rolled up but the female body is amazing and can withstand a lot. I’m a first time cup user so my biggest challenge is more mental than physical. I birthed two children naturally and went with a regular size. You feel a slight pressure in the beginning very similar to when you first put on a tampon. Once the cup has properly adjusted to your body, the pressure subsides and it’s so comfortable you can’t even feel it. You can squat, walk, lay down, and the suction remains in place undisturbed. I wore this overnight for the first time, emptied and cleaned it in the morning, and continued to wear it for an 8-hour work day. No issues and no spotting whatsoever. The cup comes with a tail on the bottom so it’s easy to locate for removal but it’s instinctively difficult to not pull on as instructed. Even when using my pelvic muscles to push the cup out, the bottom of the cup is so thick that it’s hard to grip and pinch. I discovered that using a little toilet tissue to pinch the bottom will give you a better grip for removal versus using a clean, bare hand. Overall I’m pleased with the cup’s performance and think it’s worth the price if the item lasts as intended. It would be a good idea to own at least 2-4 simply for convenience. I’d give this product five stars if Saalt redesigned the bottom to have a durable, flat pull feature like a thick tab or finger indents with sensory dots.