AllMattersMenstrual Cup (Formerly OrganiCup) Mini-Sized, for Teens or Those Who Need a Smaller Size. Award Winning Period Cups

I had been considering trying a menstrual cup for years but for kept putting doing research into brands, sizes etc off. This popped up on offer on amazon and fairly spontaneously I decided to go for it. I followed the guidelines on sizing and went for the second size, even though I was a bit hesitant as even after childbirth I still have a fairly narrow vagina. I have only been using it for a day or two but so far the instructions were really easy to follow, easy to insert and completely comfortable - I don’t notice it at all. Excellent value and feel good on many levels - sustainability, supporting a smaller business,(probably) better for body and long term savings. Like a lot of people said, regret that I didn’t make the switch years ago.

I’m glad I purchased this. I did try one a few years back but gave up with it as I was a bit squeamish about inserting it/taking it out and thought it was a bit arduous but I’m glad I bought this & gave it another go and I much prefer this one. I love that this is organic and I feel like I’m doing something good for my body when I’m using it, no more irritation down there or smell. I sometimes can’t believe I even used tampons and pads for so long. I also love the little bag it comes in, it’s really handy - it’s all natural too. The packaging it comes in is very eco friendly too and contains all the info you need to use it and some about the company.The cup itself seems very sturdy and durable without being uncomfortable to use.If you’re new to menstrual cups and are undecided I’ll put a bit more detail that may help you. Putting this in will take some getting used to but I found after the third time of doing it I had it down, it will take some practice if you’re used to pads and/or tampons. The practicality and benefit to your vaginal health far outweigh any negatives of using this cup. I just do the C fold squeeze as I find it the easiest, it just comes naturally.. then I insert it at an angle, you will sort of naturally know which way to insert it for your body. The key is to relax, easier said than done but try to take a few deep breaths and relax your muscles. Once the angled side of the folded lip of the cup is in the rest will naturally follow and you can just gently push it in and you will feel it has opened up and is in place, sometimes you’ll hear a kind of suction, other times not. You’ll get to know when it’s in properly but if you’re unsure and want to check, just feel for the base and you’ll feel you can sort of squeeze it and feel the roundness of it and that it has opened up. The first time using it you may doubt that you’ve put it in correctly but it just opens up and settles naturally, don’t overthink it too much. If you’re having any trouble inserting it, I recommend using some Coconut oil on it (I use the Lucy Bee Extra Virgin Organic Raw brand) I find Coconut oil good to use as a moisturiser down there and it can be used as lube so as long as you’re not sensitive/allergic to it, I highly recommend it. Be careful though as it can make the cup super slippy and prone to flying out of your fingers. (I found this out the hard way 🤦‍♀️😭).Once it is in, you don’t have to worry all day & you don’t get that yucky feeling after a while like you do with tampons and especially pads. You can leave it in for considerably longer (12 hours!!) as well so you can just go about your day, it’s great. You’ll need to set aside a couple more minutes in the morning or whenever you’re putting it in than your would with a pad or tampon, but it gets easier & quicker each time you do it & the more you get used to it. Once it’s in, no more having to go to the toilet and change anything and I have only had a problem with leakage once when I had a really heavy flow day. How often you’ll need to change this will depend on your flow. But for me most of the time I keep it in for the full 12 hours which is so helpful especially if you have a busy day or are feeling like having a lazy day. I have noticed if I go for a wee & wipe I do see a slight bit of blood on the tissue but it’s no amount that is of any concern. In fact, if it wasn’t for cramps I could totally forget I was even on my period with this.I’ve also been swimming with this in numerous times with no issues, in fact it’s a god send for swimming/sauna/gym etc.Also there’s no issues with this when passing stools. You will feel a bit of pressure but imo this is much more preferable to blood gushing everywhere as you’re going and creating more of a mess to clean.Taking it out will also take some getting used to, you have to get the hang of it but there is a knack to it. I didn’t trim the stem & I’m glad I didn’t as I find it sits quite high up inside me so I would recommend trying it out before you decide to snip it. I locate the stem with my fingers and gently pull on it until I can feel the base of the cup. Sometimes I use both hands; one to pull the stem then one to squeeze the base so I can pull it out as your body will naturally keep it pretty suctioned in there. It can help to use your vaginal muscles to push it out, this makes it so much easier to get to & remove. Do this gently to avoid spills, it will take a few times to get used to the sensation of the lip part being pulled out as it is obviously considerably bigger than a tampon but once you get used to this it’s fine. Again I kind of pull this out gently at an angle and wiggle it out slowly. I find once I’ve pulled on the stem and I can feel the base nearer to the opening of my vagina I squeeze it gently and pull it out while squeezing as that way you can pull it out so the lip part is sort of folded like how it is when you insert it. If you just pull it straight out it’s going to be uncomfortable as it’s completely open and doing it this way will also control it so it doesn’t spill.Blood will get on your hands and spill over a little if it’s a particularly heavy flow day but after using this for a few cycles you’ll get to know what works for you and what to expect when you’re removing it. It will become like second nature, like riding a bike or driving a car.Once it’s out I recommend carrying some baby wipes and/or a bottle of water to rinse it if you’re out and about. Or even one of those portable bidets would be good. There is obviously a bit more prep that goes into using this, for example making sure your hands are really clean as they’re going inside you which obviously doesn’t happen with most tampons and pads & the taking out and rinsing part can get a little bit messy and may make some people who are squeamish a bit uncomfortable but you’ll get over that. And I promise the benefits will outweigh this. You can go all day without the annoying task of changing and disposing of pads and tampons, you’re reducing waste and doing something great for your health and peace of mind.All in all I’m so happy I bought this, it has made my period so much less of a hassle and I highly recommend it.Hope this helped 💖

Could not live without this product and wish I had started using it years ago - Especially when I was in school. Was recommended by a friend and have never looked back since. Saves me so much money each month as no need to stock up on other sanitary products. Saves the planet! And I have never felt so confident and comfortable whilst its the time of the month. Takes a little while to get used too but once you have got the hang of it you will be fully converted. The best product for periods. Also one of the best most convenient things I took travelling with me. No more unnecessary plastic or packaging.

So ive just finished using it for the first time. Ive had a child and im 29 so got cup B. It looks huge but fit ok.I think its a really good idea and it works very well i had no leaks and found it easy to put in.I did struggle to get it out though... the suction is so strong (not that its a terrible thing) and tiny little bit to pull on made it a bit harder.I did feel it there when i was led down and was uncomfortable but once i was up it was ok. Sometimes felt it rubbing when i walked.I did find it super messy! Taking it out, emptying it and cleaning it was a bit gory and yucky!And the smell of the cup its self. Even after sterlising it and washing it with soapy water it has a vile plasticity smell.It didnt make my cramps any less painful like some have claimed.I will use it next month as its way better than tampons and cheaper! Would recommend if your thinking about converting to the cup! I was having trouble with tampons and not putting them in right etc.This is much better alternative.

I decided to buy a menstrual cup primarily because I wanted to eliminate my use of wasteful single use period products that are laden with plastic, bad for the environment and often end up in the ocean (Plastic tampon applicators). Also unbeknownst to many women, tampons can contain nasty chemicals that can disrupt the body's endocrine system and should not be put in your body. Ladies, if you think your tampons are only cotton, think again and if you think you're safe because you use organic tampons, also think again. Do some research and you'll be shocked.This menstrual cup is the first one I tried and I am very happy with it, so I don't need to try any others. Does what it is supposed to do and is very comfortable to wear.Not only have I ceased to contribute to the single use period product waste which is great but I have also saved loads of money from not having to buy products every month.