When you start using a cup instead of tampons and suddenly your period is actually kinda exciting lol

When it comes to the whole “changing your cup in public” dilemma, I’ve found that bringing a water bottle into the stall with me is super helpful. I just rinse it over the toilet and I’m good

I’ve had my period for over 20 years and I switched to a cup 3 months ago and it always feels like 2 middle fingers to tampons - the cup is sooooo much better. Never once thought of looking back.

here in the EU, noone uses tampons with applicators, so sticking my fingers inside myself to place a tampon (or cup) never really was a concern for me. I actually noticed that, while tampons ALWAYS gave me a weird, stinging pain when I inserted them, I haven't had that problem with menstrual cups. I also don't have to stick my fingers inside as far as I did with tampons, so that also relieved some of the pain I used to go through. Before I used a cup for the first time, I haven't slept with a man for over a year and while having sex was usually extremely painful for me (even after the 20th or 30th time), I got used to my cup very quickly and don't even feel it anymore once it's placed correctly. I personally would recommend using cups ESPECIALLY when you're struggling with tampons. My menstrual cup has made my life much less painful and I never want to go back to using tampons.

Switching to a cup was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! The thought of going back to tampons just makes me sad. No thank you!

I switch to menstrual cup 4 periods ago and I could not have done it without your videos. They are so good and so helpful. First time I tried it was a fiasco and thought "OMG I can't. This is impossible" But then I found your channel and after a few of your videos and voila! The one that explains of the folding techniques it's a must for everyone who is going to use a cup for the first time.

We have a huge issue at my workplace due to employees flushing tampons in a building that has really old plumbing. Even though I have never worn a tampon I have always known not to flush them. IDK why so many people think you can just flush them and have it be fine.

When I first tried a cup, I was in a way forced to do it, lol. I was heading onto a winter skiing trip and got my period (I bleed like hell when I do get one). There was no way I could survive long hours of intense outdor activites such as skiing or hiking, traveling on crowded buses, with a chance to go to a (usually awful) public restroom once in may hours, while bearing with tampons, not to mention pads. My only options were either not getting my period at all or not going on the trip all together. And since the shark week came at the exact time of the trip, I was doomed. But I wanted to go so much! I thought intensly about a way out this situation. And then I remembered, that a thing called menstrual cups existed. Till then, I knew about them only a little, from some fancy fashion magazines or blogs. In Poland cups are so rare, that being unfamiliar with them I saw them as something for weirdos, a rather disgusting funny trend. But... At that time, I become curious. I googled the topic and found out about the amazing copacity of cups and how they can be changed less often then tampons. So, even tho I really didn't want to use a cup never ever, it was my only last option. I went to a drugstore in the city (in the countryside, where I live, none of the markets sells cups...) and feeling uncertain and shamefull (lol, it's sad I had this mentality) bought the heaper cup out of TWO available in the whole store. Funny thing is that the next day our car got broken and we didn't go on the ski vacation whatsoever... But I don't have much to regret, as this event forced me to try a menstrual cup and this has been my best decision of 2019. Now, after almost a year being a cup user, I can say that despite months of deep struggle, I love the cup. On my way through the learning curve I bought myself a new Lunette one in place of the cheap, old one and now it's even better. I am so happy channels like yours exist to help and educate people. Keep up the good work, imagine how many people are there missing out this amazing invention!

i used to have a cup and had a really hard time using it. it constantly flipped on me and emptied into my pants or bed. and it was also kinda painful to insert. i stopped using it for a couple of years. but i recently have come off the pill, so my flow increased. so i did some research and bought a completely differently shaped cup and i'm honestly so happy now

I started using a cup a few days ago (this is the first period I’m using it) and it’s sooo easy I got used to it right away and I’m also a teen. Definitely not going back to using anything else for my period.

I had my first experience with a menstrual cup my last period, roughly a month ago. I switched because a colleague had such a great first experience and her testimony made me want to try it out. I absolutely will NEVER go back to tampons. The amount of tampons I would waste on light days and how dry tampons were so uncomfortable is now a thing of the past. I now follow this channel and am completely absorbed (no pun intended) in the cup culture. Thank you ladies soooo much for providing such an incredible platform for education, tips & tricks.

Today I used my cup and it was completely sealed and leak free for the first time. (This is my 3rd cycle using it) so glad ❤️

I changed to a cup a few months back (5 months or so I think) and though there was definitely a learning curve I still prefer it over tampons. I've talked about this with some of my closest friends (I don't really have anyone around me that uses them) and hopefully will get them to try one sometime. The two things I love the MOST of all the things I love about the menstrual cup are zero waste and money-saving!

I think I'm finally starting to figure out how to use my cup! It's my second cycle using one and I'm growing more and more comfortable and basically already loving it and wouldn't consider going back to tampons. BUT when my period is really heavy, sometimes I leak even though I felt the cup open up. It's not big leaks either. Just a bit spotting. And it's so annoying bc I know the cup has opened, but apparently not fully sealed. Idk, sometimes that's still super frustrating. But at least I know that IT CAN WORK properly. And when it does, a cup is literally the best things ever.

In Australia there aren't many tampons with applicators. When I was first starting out with periods I tried a tampon with a cardboard applicator (that's all that was available at the time), and it was horrible and uncomfortable! I ended up going back to regular tampons that had a "silky" or "smooth" coating on them. I have been using a cup for 7 years now, cups are so much better!

In Sweden tampons rarely cames with an applicator. Only tampax that I know of and they are small over here, not available in every store. I switched from disposable pads to cup, it was a learingcurve for a couple of periods but from the beginning i liked cup better than tampons.

I am 14 years old and have been using a cup for a year now and I have to say I am never going back

You guys have helped me not hate my period so much as I now use a cup instead of pads. Yes, I went from pads to cups. It was a big change and it took me a few cycles to get it down. If this is you, please don't get frustrated, the more you try, the easier using a cup will get. You just have to get to know your body more and be more involved. For me personally, SuperJennie all the way!

pros and cons I’ve noticed in my switch!! pros: - no more dryness or uncomfortable removal - no more smell due to disposables being in the trash - longer wear time - no anxiety about TSS, even when sleeping - easy to change in the shower - can use no matter how heavy or light the flow is, start to finish - saves money - mother nature is happy! cons: - easier to incorrectly insert, which can cause leakage, but not often - getting to know your body (eg. how long til I change? what angles of insertion? etc) takes one or two periods - harder to deal with out of home, BUT usually you can wait until you’re home again so that’s not too bad - that’s it!

I loved this video! I agreed with everything and have been so thankful to discovering the cup in 2011. Once you try a cup, you will never ever never go back to a tampon. Thank you so much for the PACII community.

Thank you for mentioning that Tampons are NOT flushable!! Learned this the hard way, luckily I married a plumber so it didn't cost a ton of money, but he showed me ALL the tampons that were in our pipes, and I never flushed them again.

Hardly ever used a tampon only used pads or my cup it was a struggle at first to find the right cup for me but I found my goldilocks cups the femmycycle and fun cup

To anyone who doesn't like tampons, neither do I. I thought I would dislike the cups because I used to wear pads but cups are honestly way more comfortable than either. Or atleast they make me feel more comfortable. My boyfriend noticed an immediate change in my mood/behavior after switching to cups from pads. I gave up on cups in the past but I gave it a lot of time and they're great. I also don't like all the disposable stuff getting thrown away.

i switched from tampons to a cup without any backup. Even though it wasn't a perfect cup for me it was still a 100 times better than anything i've tried before. Never ever going back.

My cramping drastically reduced switching to a cup. Changed my life. Even now, 15 years into using a cup, if for some strange reason I am surprised and unprepared and end up using a tampon...my cramping returns. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, my cup for this fact (and more).

I'm from Israel and I'm now using a Cap for 3 months. It is amassing and your channel and Quiz helped me a lot!!! thank you so much!

I'm so happy that I switched from using tampons to a menstrual cup. I'm able to last all day at my job that requires me to move vigorously with my menstrual cup.

Just ordered my first cup, I'm actually looking forward to my next period!

Videos over 10 minutes are definitely my favorite!! I was excited to see a longer video when I clicked on it..it made me laugh when I saw the last few seconds of content 🤣 I love you ladies!!

Just found your channel & I'm loving your content! I started using a cup about a year ago & would never go back. I also love that I cut out years of unnecessary waste. I joined the FB grouon & look forward to meeting the community.

I made the switch from tampons to cups in May 2016. I will never go back to tampons. I love my cups 💕

I have my cup for 2 months now and I think I’ve mastered it lol... I love ,love Love it most important I save money it’s sooo comfortable and no more trash!!!!

My period is due in about 3 days and will be my 3rd cycle using a cup. My first cycle I only used it for a couple of days last cycle I used it every day and night with the exception of one full night and a few hours another night. I used a tampon the first night because I am still new and wasn't sure I would be able to get my cup out cleaned and back in before work and I instantly had cramps. Then the next time I used a tampon for about 4 hours because I woke up leaking and didn't feel like dealing with the cup but again cramps immediately. I will never go back to tampons. I LOVE MY CUP!!!

I’m addicted to watching these vids right now even though I don’t have my period. I’m a swimmer so pads are not an option. Tbh tampons kinda trigger me a little. It seems so disgusting to me. The idea of Pulling out a totally bloody, soaked tampon just really grosses me out, and for some reason, the cup seems a lot less *disgusting*. It just collects blood, and then you get rid of it. Idk, but something about a soaked bloody cotton thing just really me uncomfortable. I’m kinda scared honestly.

I got a mooncup about 2 months back. My first cycle with it I didn’t really use it because I found it awkward to insert it. This is my 2nd cycle now to try it and so far so good, I found videos on different ways to insert it and how you showed worked best for me. So far so good I haven’t had any issues (touch wood) and it was difficult at first to remove it but the squat position helped and a bit of pull, squeeze and twist worked haha, let’s hope it will be the new thing for me

I've used pads till i was 25, then switched to reusable pads now i have a beautiful lena cup and i feel great about though it had a long learning curve.

I first used a menstrual cup about a year ago and it did not work for me at all, I quit after about 3 or 4 months of trying. Skip a year, I decided to try it again with a different cup and I love it. I honestly regret not sticking with it the first time because I feel so much more comfortable with it.

I'd say that if you have a very heavy for, then you do need to consider that as a priority. I didn't know exactly how much I was bleeding at first. I knew that it was heavy. I filled up my cup in 4 hours. However it was still better than tampons or pads. I had fewer odors, less leaks or accidents, less cramps, less bloating. It's so much more comfortable! Then as I've gotten further into perimenopause, my periods got far worse. I filled my size 2 cup in 1.5 hours! That was during the worst 2 days of my period. This happened for the next 3-4 periods. I also had months with no period. I got the Jenny cup after taking your quiz. It's better for me than my regular size 2 Diva cup. I still get all the benefits over tampons and am able to go longer between changes/emptying the cup.

I want a rainbow cup! It’s so cute!!

I’ve never seen tampons with applicators here in Sweden, it just seems so wasteful and unnecessarily complicated.

I recently "like last week" switched from an applicator free tampon to a cup because my brand was sold out at Target and I was like eh fuck it. This channel made it really easy for me and I'm glad I'm not as wasteful ❤️

I’m really scared about trying a cup as my cervix is so so low when I’m on my period! When I did the test I was actually shocked at how low it goes! It’s weirdly nice getting to know your body more though!

I just order a lunette cup and I'm so happy

I love my cup! Best switch ever.

I’ve watched PACII for a few months now and two periods ago I opted to get the SAALT cup. I LOVE IT! Never will I go back to tampons or pads. The big thing for me prior to cups was the smell of blood in the pad or tampon and then the after of an unbalanced PH. That is gone now!!! This brings me to my question:) at the end of my cycle last two days, I cannot for the life of me get it in comfortable or where it should be placed. I have found the C fold works fine but once I’m ending I can’t get it in. Suggestions on if I should get a smaller cup for my lighter days? Such as a small? Thanks! Over 30 and given birth currently saltt regular...

Well i watched the video religiously and it gave me so much of knowledge and i can say these are the best heplful/harmless and useful innovations made for women but not thinking to use anyone of them as i have been happy with my sanitary pads😃 But yes i have to agree tampons and cups might be better than pads but it also depends on preferences, So gonna use the pads for the rest...Peace ✌️

I started using a cup when I was 25, after almost 13 years of menstuating, and I wish that I would have switched sooner. Doesn’t dry out my vagina, and I have to empty it a lot less than changing tampons.

3rd generation of not using anything BUT pads. No female in my family was told how to use anything insertable. I’ve tried those two and I was never successful. Both always never created a barrier and always leaked. I wish I could have though, but I found them painful to insert. I’m sure I did it wrong and always went with the pad. But having PCOS, using a cup would have made a money saver for me. But thank goodness menopause is coming soon so I won’t need to deal with this anymore! 😅

I just ordered my first cup last night! I am excited and nervous. I ordered the Saalt Soft cup in the Mist Grey. They have a new color in a pink shade. I am looking forward in having freedom with my period each much. I have known about the cup for some time, but was not ready to switch. I finally decided to make the plunge. Eek!! I have used tampons and pads. The tampons became more uncomfortable after I had my son and felt like they were falling out. I switched back to using pads, but they are all sorts of annoying. They irritate me and I don't always get the protection I need. My son calls them a diaper after I tried to explain what I was wearing. All in all, I am looking forward to something better!! ❤

This video was great!

I think the statement about not choosing a cup based on flow is not completely accurate, but I can see why you had said that, since you are comparing them to tampons. Flow is one of the considerations in regards to choosing a cup size, but not the only one-- as you said, your own anatomy is a big factor. I started using cups when I was in my 20s. I've never had kids, and have always used a larger cup-- I have a history of heavy periods and larger cups are better for that.

I just want to know where you got the “tie dye” menstrual cup 😩

oh, you pinch the bottom of the cup when you need to remove it. this explains a lot.

You can come with a spray bottle inside the stall and spray the cup to get it clean

This vid should be played in every sex-ed class around the world!!

Its funny it took me more time figuring out how to comfortably use a tampon than figuring out a cup. I have a low cervix so tampons hurt/are crampy to put in. But my saalt soft is so easy to use and very comfortable. Tampons take more time to insert than the cup. I even waste tampons to try and insert it comfortably. Anyone else have this issue?

Very well explained. I think I am getting a Lily Cup by Intimina. I made my choice finally :) Your videos helped me a lot!

That’s why I switched to a cup because I was so worried about changing a tampon

My first cup was shaped like the lunette with the bullet shape and I had issues with leaking and poking. I'm now using a lena cup large and love it but sometimes I feel like my cramps are a little worse when I use it my first few days and I have found on a few occasions I filled the cup and had some leaking that was like light pink "water" I'm wanting to find an alternate to the lena cause I do like it but need another to "tap in" at certain times of my period.

Tampons are everywhere because you have to keep on buying it

So I just used a cup for the first time the last month and I’m mad I didn’t try it before lol. I’m over 30, and have had two babies and the cup I’m using is a Diva cup, size 2. My best friend uses it and she actually bought me one for Christmas lol. However Even though I had a pretty good experience, I do feel the stem in the cup is too long for me. After the first day I started to feel it and I know that I need something else, but I just am not sure what to go with so I’m hoping to find some answers on your other videos. 💋

Never used one before. Can't wait to bleed again.

Does anybody have an issue with using too much toilet paper with menstrual cups? I end up using 2-3x the normal amount because I need to pee before I bear down to remove and then need more to wipe clean after insertion.

Thanks for the video! So funny because I used to learn about cloth diapers from you!

hi can you make a video voor teens? i find it hard to insert my cup, eventho i have size Mini. (like where do my fingers go to)

I have a question. Is it a problem if the cup fills up over the air holes? Is it going to leak?

Meant to add in the last comment I went with the diva size 1

I’m considering switching to a menstrual cup. But do I have to insert my fingers deeper for a cup than for a tampon? After having my first period after giving birth I realized tampons don’t cut it anymore because my period is heavier. I’ve changed every 2-3 hours and I’ve leaked onto my clothes. So yes I’m considering using one of these cute things

I never used a lot of tampons, maybe 2 or 3 times at best, I used pads instead. This is actually my first cycle using a cup and I'm on day 3 of cup using, day 4 of my period and I used a pad last night because I didn't feel good about removing it in the morning under pressure but I just removed it and I did it first try! So I just put it back in because I feel better about getting it out tomorrow morning and because using a pad after only 2 days of cup already felt like the worst thing ever. So we'll see how that goes but I'm not going back to pads.

Tampons>>>Cup I have a VERY heavy flow. Cups are very inconvenient outside of the house. Taking the cup out and emptying it then reinserting in a public bathroom is terrible. God forbid the cup leaks.😑 If I'm home, I use the cup. Anywhere else, I'll take a tampon.

I’m a pad user but I want to switch to a cup. I tried finding my cervix but I’m not sure what I’m looking for? But it kinda hurt to try and find it.

I think that the reason people don't switch is the cost. I can't imagine paying that much upfront just to find out it doesn't work for my body. Then on top of that if it doesn't work then you'd have to wear pads or tampons for the rest of the period while waiting for a new cup to get there. So as good as they are it isn't worth it for me.

Is there some kind of plastic tweezers to help pulling it out?

There's another option: menstrual discs! Insertion is similar to a tampon, you just kind of shove It in. It doesn't form a "seal" in your vaginal canal so I find the Lumma more comfortable than a cup. Though it's really up to personal preference

What if you have to change it in school how do you know if it’s full?

People might think I'm weird and I under stand if you do so but I wish (Like it has to be blured of course) someone could use there actual you know what or at least an animation of a charter naked and stuff not just using models it like doesn't help I just feel more confused

What is that rainbow cup? So pretty lol

I was just wondering what you do with the cups you don't use I had some trail and error finding the right cup so the ones that didnt work are just sitting in a draw in the pouch

Anyone got water leaked into the cup after swimming? Is using a cup without holes going to fix this?

I would love to use a cup but the thought of touching inside of me just doesn’t sit well

can I swim with the cup?

When your about to be 17 but your mom wont let you have a cup no matter how much better it is to tampons...😞

Is there a size 4 or 5

Ive been using the DivaCup for my last few cycles. Its been great, but i have had trouble getting the cup to pop open. I feel like my muscles are just squeezing down on it and not allowing the cup to fully open. I usually use the triangle fold (I think? Squeeze it flat, then fold one corner all the way down to the base so the insertion point is very narrow). That fold does give me a point to push up on, and I’ve tried twisting the cup around, running my finger around the rim to make sure it is fully surrounding my cervix. If you have any recommendations, or similar experiences or tips it would greatly help. I miss the ease of just sliding a tampon in within 10 seconds and going about my day lol. The cup is great but I’m so tired of fumbling around with it trying to make sure it fully opens.

I think its just weird to have something constantly inside your body. especially the no no square I'm only 13, and it just sounds wrong at a young age. and I'm scared to even try tampons ;-; hopefully there's other people around my age here that feel the same way. (I'm using my moms iPad)

My cervix is about 38mm (1.5 inches) from my opening. I have had a baby and sometimes pee a little when i sneeze. I have the small and large pixie cup and the stem sticks out, i clipped that off and i still feel the bottom of it. I have looked at the chart on yalls website and it doesnt look like i have a solid suggestion. What would you recommend?

I have fine through 2 different cups now. I love the cup but the smell. It doesn't matter how often I change it and clean it it still smells. Is there a cup that won't smell

Hey your videos have been extremely helpful. Got a question. Just bought a diva cup. I’ve been using the punch down fold and am fairly certain it’s been opening. But I still am having leaks! I think I went to the bathroom almost every hour yesterday to check and make sure that I wasn’t going to bleed through and I can’t live like that all the time! Is it possible I need a different cup? I don’t know how high or low my cervix is. I have a very heavy flow however, as I have to change a super plus tampon every 2 hours on my heavy days. 27 but never had kids. Thoughts?

I can hardly pee with a tampon in so does that mean I'll need a soft cup ?

Can you git toxic shock from a cup

I’m a 26 year old virgin and I have a Cora size 1. I tried using it for the first time today on a dry run using lube, using both the punch down fold and the triangle fold but it didn’t work, it felt like there was something blocking it from going further. I have a low cervix, maybe that’s the problem? But wouldn’t that hurt if I hit it? I consulted a doctor online but they told me to use pads or tampons 😑 Please help, my period is starting soon!

I'd get a cup but pretty much all of them are too long, they hurt like hell. Only thing that works for me is when i cut tampons in half 😅

I'm considering a cup because I have I hormonal imbalance and more often than not I wear 4-6 Always maxi extra heavy overnight pads together and wear supper plus tampons with a pad and wearing pads like this during 3 days of my period and bleeding a total of 7-9 days isn't fun or fair many women ask why I don't look for other brands which isn't fun not finding something to wear during the first 3 days that can wear for more than 30 minutes to an hour . I've heard lots of great things about the Tampax menstrual cups but I've had a bad reaction to the tampons . Would you recommend I stay away from Tampax cups ?

Hello Everyone! I have a dilemma question. So my last period it was three days late and the day it was suppose to come and after my research on the cup I measured my cervix and it was located to be the length of my middle knuckle. This time my period starts and three days before my period started I measured my cervix and it was located at the first knuckle. My quiz suggested for me to do the saalt soft cup and I purchased it between now and my last period. Does the cervix positions different every period? Should I worry and purchase another cup? Help please !?!

Can someone with a prolapsed uterus use them?

I need help. I’m trying to buy my first cup but I dont know what to get. And the longer I wait, the more brands and versions come out! I’m 34, never had kids and I think I have a low cervix but I’m not sure. I put my finger to measure, but each time I measured, it was different! I measured as low as 30mm and as high as 45mm! Do I measure while standing or squatting? Most times I measure, it came around 35-38mm. Is that low? What cup should I get? I wish you could get fitted for a cup like you get fitted for a bra haha. Also I don’t want to spend that much money because if it doesn’t fit or I don’t like it, I can’t keep spending $30 on cup after cup trying to find one that works for me.

Using a cup makes me look forward to my period no shit

So I thought cups wouldn't cause TSS.

What about hymen? Will i lose it?

I picked up a Saalt a while back, and each time I tried it just ended in frustration. The cup consistently lodged behind/above my pubic bone, and I could just barely reach the stem while bearing down and crouching in the shower. I understand that cups are better for the environment, but in my experience they aren't an improvement. I'm glad that they work for so many people, but they don't seem to work for me.