EVO Menstrual Cups - Period Cup for Menstruation - Soft Flexible Medical Grade Silicone for Comfort and Fit - Sanitary Pad and Tampon Alternative (Small Size 2 Pack)

These menstrual cups are good value translucent silicon with the right amount of flex to be able to fold for insertion and let it unfold to make a perfect seal. I've had some bad experiences (avoid tulip cup / floweret like the plague, as they don't flex properly and are very hard to fit right and uncomfortable to wear - and their customer service sucks) but these are just like more expensive brands I have bought previously, and do the job perfectly, so I am happy to recommend!Menstrual cups are a life changer. If you haven't tried one, you should. They reduce dryness, discomfort and even period pains, and they prevent leaks much more reliably than any other option. I have variable and sometimes very heavy periods and they've improved my life significantly. You can leave it in overnight or for up to 8 hours, and I can feel when it is full. Once you get the knack to insert them - fold in half, then half again, and push up inside you as far as you can before waiting for it to unfold or encouraging it to do so with your finger - you'll wonder why you ever used tampons or towels. The cup opens to catch up to an egg-cup full of blood (much more than a tampon) and yet is much less uncomfortable than the dry lump of a tampon inside you. When you want to remove it you reach up and pull the little ridged stalk and/or push the side of the cup to break the seal, and you can pull it out and pour the contents down the loo, wipe or wash the cup out and put it back in. I find that sometimes I don't get the fold and insert move right and the cup will open at an awkward angle and need removing/reinserting to get comfortable. This seems to happen more on the first use in any period so I tend to use a bit of cream or lubricant the first time. It would be uncomfortable to put the cup in ahead of my period starting, but I used to feel the same about tampons.Because there is a bit of a knack to inserting it might take a bit of practise at first - but is definitely worth persisting with. You want it to sit high enough inside you that the stalk doesn't poke out or irritate you, and then you forget you are wearing it - at least to the same degree as a tampon. I prefer to empty it where there is a sink available to wash my hands and the cup as it can be a bit messy (so you might want to use a disabled loo if out and about). I'm not sure I'd want to do so in a cubicle at a school/workplace/public toilet unless I had a wet wipe in my bag. Once a month, after I'm done with it I either clean it with soap and then boiling water or pop it through the dishwasher. It does eventually discolour a little, but they stay hygienic and last for ages.

So, this was my first time using a menstrual cup. I have to say, I resisted for a long time. I kept seeing them recommended and advertised, but thought they sounded uncomfortable and a lot of hassle. I finally caved when a pharmacist suggested to me that switching from typical disposable sanitary products could solve my problems with recurrent UTIs/thrush.I found it a lot easier to put in than I was expecting, and it seems the more you do it, the easier it gets. Once you've got the angles for it, and you've basically learned the knack of wrapping the thing up, it doesn't take long at all to get it into place. I would say it can be difficult to work out if it's actually opened out properly, but that hasn't caused me any discomfort or leaks as of yet. Removing it is harder, because it really does seem to hold some suction, but once you've broken the seal, it comes out pain-free and as long as you keep the angle steady - without leaks (my first attempt wasn't so lucky, but I learned from my mistake). I am going to continue using it, because it's been lovely not having any problems with leaks - something that I cannot say for tampons. Plus, you can leave it in for up to 12 hours, so it makes it much less hassle at work.My advice; try putting it in/removing it for the first time in the shower. That way you won't make a mess if you get it wrong!

This is the first time I have used a menstrual cup and I did not think I would love it this much. I was abit apprehensive at first as it looked quite big but once you get the hang of it, it is hands down changed my life. Doesn't leek, super comfortable -you can leave it in for 12 hours (put in the morning and then change it before bed). Doesn't have any odor like when using bars, no wedgies, no uncomfortable pain that you sometimes get with tampons which can dry you out. Works even if you're on a light period. Only tip I have would be to take it out slowly as it is quite stretchy material so don't want it ending up in the toilet but even if it does (like my first time) you have another one as a back up. Sterilise in hot water after your period has finished and wash in between uses. Price is the best compared to other brands and get a cute little bag.

For the price, this product is excellent. I wanted to complete a full cycle before I wrote a review. It is comfortable easy to insert and fits well... only downside is the very small stem making it difficult to take out and pinching the base doesn't seem to break the seal... it does come out but takes a little work.... it is also a little.. umm.. slippery when taken out. Be careful... I accidentally emptied mine into my pyjama bottoms!

Ohhhh I wished I tried menstrual cup earlier . Easy , comfy , environmental friendly . I was very sceptical to try this but since it was £10 pound I said why not ??? I never used tampons because I found them very uncomfortable and they hurt , maybe I was not inserting them correctly anyway that is why I was concern about trying this one . I received after 2 days from the order . I chose size S because I am under 20 and never gave birth naturally . I managed to test it pretty much straight away after arrival because my period was due . I read the instruction and although I found a bit odd to insert it the first time at the second attempt following the direction included I managed to do it and guess what ? 12 hours hold and no leaks what’s so ever !!!! And the thing that amazed me even more is that it did not hurt at all or felt uncomfortable in any shape or form I forgot I was wearing it . If you stand over the loo as an extra safety measure and pull it out is so easy to extract the cup and clean it no leaked there either !!!! Not to mean room the fact that you can clean it easily and reuse it times and times again nothing is gonna happen to your genitals no stretching to infection no lost cup inside you . All super safe and it is gonna save you money buying tampons and it is helping the planet !!!!