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# 12-hour leak protection medical-grade silicone, BPA-free reusable, up to 10 years lifespan Lena Menstrual Cup - Soft Reusable Period Cups for Women - Large, Purple

**Brand:** lena
**Price:** $59.60
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## Summary

> ♻️ Period care that’s smart, sustainable, and seriously comfortable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lena Menstrual Cup - Soft Reusable Period Cups for Women - Large, Purple by lena
- **How much does it cost?** $59.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- lena enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lena brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Discreet & Travel-Ready:** Compact, lightweight, and comes with a stylish 100% cotton storage bag for on-the-go convenience.
- • **Eco-Chic Sustainability:** Replace hundreds of disposables with one reusable cup, reducing waste and your carbon footprint.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Design:** Step-by-step instructions and a flexible, ergonomic shape make insertion and removal effortless.
- • **All-Day Leak-Free Confidence:** Secure patented seal keeps you protected for up to 12 hours—even on heavy flow days.
- • **Premium Medical-Grade Silicone:** Soft, BPA-free, and hypoallergenic material ensures comfort and safety for sensitive skin.

## Overview

The Lena Menstrual Cup is a large, soft, medical-grade silicone cup designed for heavy flow with up to 12 hours of leak-free protection. Its patented shape offers natural comfort and a secure seal, making it ideal for beginners and experienced users alike. BPA-free and reusable for up to 10 years, it’s an eco-friendly alternative to disposable period products, complete with easy cleaning and a portable cotton storage bag.

## Description

Buy Lena Menstrual Cup - Soft Reusable Period Cups for Women - Large, Purple | Medical-Grade Silicone, Heavy Flow, 12-Hour Comfort, Leak-Free Protection, Beginner-Friendly Feminine Care, Original on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders

Review: come on over, come on in (and sit in my vagina and catch my menstrual blood) - A little background: I'm a 26 year old woman who has never given birth. I am an advocate for women's health, and I worked in gynecology for several years. Outside of where I live (rural Texas!), I'm probably the second type of woman that pops into your head when you think of someone who uses a menstrual cup -- the first being the crunchy granola hippie who turns her placenta into pills. (I'm not judging, do you.) (Okay I'm judging a little, but that's mostly because of my own prejudices.) I have long loved the idea of reducing waste w/r/t menstrual products. For the last 6 years, I've used OB tampons because the idea of throwing applicators in the trash every month is appalling to me. I'm not a hippie or a tree-huger by any means, but I don't want to create more waste than I need. I also liked how little space the OB tampons took in my purse. Because I was already familiar with my lady parts, trying a cup seemed like the natural progression. Many of my friends use, love, and have recommended menstrual cups. So I said LET'S GET ON BOARD. The first time I tried was in 2013, and it was a disaster. I have a cervix that changes heights throughout my cycle and I have tried the Diva Cup, the Lunette Cup, and the Lily Cup at various points over the last four years with no success. I couldn't get a seal that worked or the cup would not work with my cervix. For one reason or another, I am not even sure what (shape? positioning of holes? my vagina not being a welcoming environment?), they just didn't work for me. I'm not exactly sure what caused me to bite the bullet this time, but I'm so glad that I did. After doing loads of research on menstrual cups (checking out Bryony (aka Bree aka Precious Stars Pads), the Put A Cup In It ladies, and the livejournal community on menstrual cups), I decided that a cup that was more bell/tulip shaped that was rather firm would be my best bet. I received my cup on Saturday morning, realized I'd started my period early in the afternoon, and after a few experimental folds, decided the punch-down fold would work best for me. The first day of my period was great! I left it in for about 11 1/2 hours with no leaks, I peed multiple times, had a BM, could not feel the cup at all. Which I thought was a good thing....until it was time for removal. I had some issues getting the seal to break, and my cervix is much higher than it generally is. I couldn't reach the stem of the cup with my fingers at all. I later figured out that most of the problem was the stem getting caught right above my pubic bone. The following is a (slightly censored) series of text messages I sent to one of my best friends (herself a diva cup user): "Okay so I just spent the last 45 minutes trying to remove my cup" "I literally couldn't get it out. I couldn't break the seal at all" "I ended up pushing like I was pooping but before I got the cup out I got a massive s*** and all of the residual (SUPER POTENT) urine out" "(It was at the top of my vagina which is VERY LONG rn bc my cervix is VERY HIGH today)" "at that point it got down to a place where i could tug on the stem" "and then I couldn't get it at all" "I got the stem outside of my body, relaxed, AND MY EFFING VAGINA ATE IT AGAIN" "So then I cried a little, took some giant breaths, and pushed down a gain. Got to where I could pull on the stem and it was so slippery I couldn't get a grip on it" "I beared (bore?) down while I was pulling on the stem and then the base and it popped out NO effing problem" "aaaand the single movement poured into the toilet before I could see how much blood was in it." Her only response? "Omfg friend, I'm so sorry." So. I took the overnight off my cup and used a tampon. And look, I have been using tampons for the last 15 years, exclusively for the last 13 or so. I have never felt a tampon the way that I did after I used my cup for just a single day. I could feel it. The same type of tampon I'd been using and inserting since I was in college. The menstrual product I had previously touted as perfect and unobtrusive! I COULD FEEL IT. It was one of the weirdest sensations I've experienced in a long time. In the morning, I took out the tampon, and it was mostly dry. It HURT to remove. You know the feeling? I don't need to describe it to you. At that point, I decided that my poor vagina was going to be miserable no matter what I did, so it might as well not be as dry as my West Texas plains. I put some water-based lube on the cup, on account of my vagina being so dry, and inserted it. ...and then it popped open before it was all the way inserted, because it was TOO LUBEY. Think that episode of New Girl when Schmidt uses too much lube and falls off the top bunk of a bunk bed. That is basically what happened, only the cup was schmidt and the bunk bed was the inside of my vagina? This is not a perfect metaphor. Anyway, it didn't hurt but it was uncomfortable as I was removing it. I adjusted the lubrication factor on the cup to a manageable amount, and inserted. Now, I will say this about my experience that I'm guessing most of you won't have: The one thing that's been tricky for me from transitioning from the digital tampons to the cup is the angle of insertion. With the digital tampons (digital as in "use your fingers" not "data expressed by 0s and 1s and transmitted"), you flare out the base and insert in the general upwards but slightly backwards direction. With the cup, you insert generally backwards and slightly upwards. Any issues I have had with inserting the cup have been with getting that angle right. I've found myself standing with one foot on the tub or the toilet, like Captain Morgan, starting to insert up and thinking, "NOPE THIS IS NOT RIGHT, abort abort BEFORE IT POPS OPEN TOO SOO-crap." If you're not used to inserting things into your vagina at a specific angle, this will not apply to you. My flow picked up on Sunday to the point where I filled up roughly half of the small cup (so probably between 8-15mL) each time I've emptied it between Sunday and Tuesday. I would say I have a normal - normal-heavy flow, though my periods last around 8-10 days, though they do get considerably lighter after day 5 and sometimes skip a day or two in the middle. (I have talked to my gyne about this, she says my endometrium is just finicky. She also said I have a cute uterus.) I had an Incident on Tuesday afternoon after work, where, instead of pulling the cup out and slightly up, I got a bit...overzealous in my movement and ended up spilling on myself and the floor. Thankfully, I was about to get into the shower and was not wearing clothes, though I did have to lysol the floor and pray no crime scene investigator comes to the house and luminols the floor any time soon. I chalk this up to my own clumsiness and inexperience, as well as my over-zealousness, rather than a shortfall of the cup. There was just a bit of clear fluid in the cup when I emptied it on Wednesday morning. Figuring I'd hit one of my mid-period lulls, I put the cup in its adorable bag and took it with me to work. I figured that if I needed it, I could insert it at work. Well, after my morning meeting, I Felt It Coming Back. So I went to one of the bathroom stalls, took a few deep breaths, squatted a smidge, and put the cup in. First try: no popping it open and hitting me at the entrance of my vagina, no lube, in a public place! I would generally have to change a super tampon at least once over my workday or a regular tampon 2-3 times. NOTHING. It was just SET IT AND FORGET IT, like those Ron-co cookers that used to have infomercials running constantly in the early 2000s. I have been able to remove and insert it on the first or second try after the first day or so. I will say that there is a steep learning curve to using a cup, but I would say that's not different than switching from pads to tampons for the first time -- an experience I haven't had since middle school. There is a possibility that I could have made another cup work if I tried harder, but I had leaks galore with those cups. This one? NADA. Even on the first day. The customer service at Lena is FANTASTIC. After my Saturday Night Vagina Fight, I used the contact form on the Lena website to ask if maybe I needed the larger size because of my migration issue and inability to remove the cup. I sent it around 10:30p my time and received an in-depth reply from Amanda at 2:04a. ON A SATURDAY GOING INTO SUNDAY. That's literally unheard of. Like, I worked at a bar and stopped giving a care about our drunk patrons after about 1:30a. She was kind, very reassuring, and gave me a lot of suggestions. I took them into account and haven't had an issue with removal since. I would recommend this product to anyone across the board, with the following exceptions: -people who do not have vaginas -people who no longer menstruate due to hormonal birth control, menopause, hysterectomy, or endometrial ablation -people who are not comfortable getting up close and personal with their genitals, including measuring their cervix -people who are not comfortable with the viscous and weirdly textured menstrual blood -people who embarrass easily Menstrual cups in general and the Lena Cup specifically are good for: -individuals who care about their carbon footprint and creating less waste -people who travel a lot and don't want to worry about carrying around menstrual products -people who are forgetful and have to buy a new box of tampons every month because they forget theirs at work -individuals who work long shifts with not a lot of time for restroom breaks (nurses, servers, teachers, etc.) I can't count the number of times I left a tampon in for what I know is too long because I didn't want to lose a table during a shift at the bar. -people who want to be cool-- menstrual cup sales have gone up almost 200% since 2015! If you've read this far into the review, you're clearly interested in this product, and I cannot recommend it enough. I hope you enjoyed it, learned from my mistakes, and laughed with me at myself.
Review: Believe the hype! - Okay, believe the hype, these are seriously life changing. Before I purchased, I read a ton of reviews for many menstrual cups, and decided to purchase the Lena cup (large). I'm not squeamish, and I'm very comfortable with my body, so I was very excited for my first period (WHAT?). The Lena cup made for a very pleasant experience. I typically have an extremely heavy flow on D2 and D3, and I found myself only needing to dump it every 4-6 hours, which is huge! I previously could only use those massive, uncomfortable overnight pads on those days, and would still have leaks. Those pads are terribly uncomfortable, and my flow would not allow for even the Ultra Plus tampons. Needless to say, on D2 and D3 of my period, my lifestyle was diminished because I had to constantly be in granny panties and black sweats around the house, dreading every sneeze, not sleeping soundly out of fear of having a leak in bed. Enter the Lena Cup! This baby has changed the way I think about my period, and I feel like I'm more in tune with my body and my cycle because of it. I'm happy to have less stress during my period, and no odor! All these years (I'm in my mid-30s), I thought that my period caused me to smell, but it's actually because of the pads and tampons that there is an odor. It's disgusting to think that I would sit in my own funk all this time. Thanks to the Lena Cup, I have regained a week back in my month! I no longer have to live as a prisoner to my period. The initiation process is quick, easy, and painless. The company sends numerous marketing emails (maybe too many, but I'm glad they care) explaining the process and what to expect, tips for insertion and removal, etc. I was well-prepared for the process. I had to figure out which insertion method worked best for me (punch fold FTW), but after that, insertion was a breeze. I had ZERO issues with leaks or the product not opening and sealing properly. They really know what they did when they designed this baby. Removal is a bit tougher because it's REALLY vacuum sealed in there, but once I figured out how great my anatomy is at PUSHING something out of it (funny how that works, huh?), it became really easy too! So there's a small learning curve, but it's totally worth it and you'll get the hang of it quickly. I'm seriously never going back to disposable products. Give it a try, you'll see. And if you don't like it, hey, you aren't out that much money. But I will gladly recommend menstrual cups to the masses. One day, if I have a teenage girl, I will be glad to awkwardly explain how to use it. She'll probably be super embarrassed, but whatever. She won't ever have to know the terrible ways of pads and tampons!

## Features

- EASY TO INSERT AND REMOVE: Experience the Lena Cup. Soft, medical-grade silicone with a patented design makes this reusable menstrual cup comfortable to insert and gentle to remove. Clear, step-by-step instructions help you feel confident, even if it's your first time using menstrual cups.
- LEAK PROTECTION, EVEN ON HEAVY DAYS: Enjoy up to 12 hours of comfortable protection. These period cups for women create a secure, reliable seal that helps prevent leaks during workouts, swimming, sleep, work and daily life. When it's time to remove your cup, our "quick release" technique makes removal fast and simple.
- PATENTED SHAPE FOR NATURAL-FEELING COMFORT: Lena Cup (US Patent D746,452) is designed to feel comfortable and subtle once properly positioned. Available in Small and Large, this silicone menstrual cup moves comfortably with your body for all-day and all-night wear. You may even forget you're on your period. Choose your cup size based on flow, anatomy and lifestyle.
- LESS WASTE, LESS HASSLE: Forget constant restocking and bathroom trash from disposable period products. Enjoy simple "rinse-and-go" cleanup with water and gentle soap. One reusable Lena Cup can replace hundreds of disposable pads and tampons over time, helping reduce the amount of period-product waste you throw away.
- SAFE AND GENTLE MEDICAL-GRADE SILICONE: Made in the USA from soft, medical-grade silicone, Lena Period Cups are BPA-free and latex-free. Designed for comfortable, long-term reusable menstrual care. With proper use and care, your Lena Cup can provide up to 10 years of reliable use, making it a smart long-term investment in your period care.
- CAREFULLY CALIBRATED FIRMNESS AND FLEXIBILITY: Soft enough for comfort and firm enough to reliably pop open. The Lena Menstrual Cup is designed to maintain its shape while flexibly adapting to your body. Non-porous silicone and an easy-clean design make care simple. Package includes 1x Lena Cup, step-by-step instructions, and 1x portable storage bag made from 100% cotton.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01JWMWSII |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,301 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #26 in Menstrual Cups |
| Brand | LENA |
| Brand Name | LENA |
| Color | Purple Original |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,871 Reviews |
| Item Diameter | 45 millimeters |
| Item Highlight | Medical-Grade Silicone, Heavy Flow, 12-Hour Comfort, Leak-Free Protection, Beginner-Friendly Feminine Care, Original |
| Item Weight | 13.61 g |
| Manufacturer | Lena Cup |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LC-LENA-P-L |
| Material | Silicone |
| Material Type | Silicone |
| Material Type Free | Bisphenol-A (BPA) Free, Chemical Free, Dioxin Free, Phthalate Free |
| Model Name | Lena |
| Model Number | No Model |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | Large |
| UPC | 019962506819 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LENA
- **Color:** Purple Original
- **Item Diameter:** 45 millimeters
- **Material:** Silicone
- **Size:** Large

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is a menstrual cup and how does it work?**
A: A menstrual cup is a reusable alternative to disposable products that sits inside your body to collect flow during your cycle. The cup creates a seal to prevent leakage and unlike absorbent products, it can be worn for up to 12 hours.

**Q: Do I need a Small or Large Lena Cup?**
A: The Small cup is ideal for regular flow and for first-time users. The Large cup is designed for super heavy flow and greater capacity. Many users switch between sizes during their cycle. If unsure, start with Small.

**Q: What's the difference between Lena Original and Sensitive?**
A: The Original cup offers reliable firmness for easy insertion, making it perfect for active users. The Sensitive cup features softer, more flexible silicone for those with sensitive bladder & anatomy. Many users use both, based on comfort needs.

**Q: Is a menstrual cup safe for teenagers and beginners?**
A: Yes. Menstrual cups are safe for teenagers and first-time users. While there's a learning curve, most people master insertion and removal within a few cycles with practice. Many teens find cups convenient for school, sports and daily activities.

**Q: Can I use a menstrual cup while swimming, exercising, or playing sports?**
A: Yes. When inserted correctly, a menstrual cup is secure and won't shift during workouts, running, sports, or swimming. Many athletes prefer cups because they're reliable and leak-proof in water. The cup stays in place during physical activity.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ come on over, come on in (and sit in my vagina and catch my menstrual blood)
*by A***R on July 27, 2017*

A little background: I'm a 26 year old woman who has never given birth. I am an advocate for women's health, and I worked in gynecology for several years. Outside of where I live (rural Texas!), I'm probably the second type of woman that pops into your head when you think of someone who uses a menstrual cup -- the first being the crunchy granola hippie who turns her placenta into pills. (I'm not judging, do you.) (Okay I'm judging a little, but that's mostly because of my own prejudices.) I have long loved the idea of reducing waste w/r/t menstrual products. For the last 6 years, I've used OB tampons because the idea of throwing applicators in the trash every month is appalling to me. I'm not a hippie or a tree-huger by any means, but I don't want to create more waste than I need. I also liked how little space the OB tampons took in my purse. Because I was already familiar with my lady parts, trying a cup seemed like the natural progression. Many of my friends use, love, and have recommended menstrual cups. So I said LET'S GET ON BOARD. The first time I tried was in 2013, and it was a disaster. I have a cervix that changes heights throughout my cycle and I have tried the Diva Cup, the Lunette Cup, and the Lily Cup at various points over the last four years with no success. I couldn't get a seal that worked or the cup would not work with my cervix. For one reason or another, I am not even sure what (shape? positioning of holes? my vagina not being a welcoming environment?), they just didn't work for me. I'm not exactly sure what caused me to bite the bullet this time, but I'm so glad that I did. After doing loads of research on menstrual cups (checking out Bryony (aka Bree aka Precious Stars Pads), the Put A Cup In It ladies, and the livejournal community on menstrual cups), I decided that a cup that was more bell/tulip shaped that was rather firm would be my best bet. I received my cup on Saturday morning, realized I'd started my period early in the afternoon, and after a few experimental folds, decided the punch-down fold would work best for me. The first day of my period was great! I left it in for about 11 1/2 hours with no leaks, I peed multiple times, had a BM, could not feel the cup at all. Which I thought was a good thing....until it was time for removal. I had some issues getting the seal to break, and my cervix is much higher than it generally is. I couldn't reach the stem of the cup with my fingers at all. I later figured out that most of the problem was the stem getting caught right above my pubic bone. The following is a (slightly censored) series of text messages I sent to one of my best friends (herself a diva cup user): "Okay so I just spent the last 45 minutes trying to remove my cup" "I literally couldn't get it out. I couldn't break the seal at all" "I ended up pushing like I was pooping but before I got the cup out I got a massive s*** and all of the residual (SUPER POTENT) urine out" "(It was at the top of my vagina which is VERY LONG rn bc my cervix is VERY HIGH today)" "at that point it got down to a place where i could tug on the stem" "and then I couldn't get it at all" "I got the stem outside of my body, relaxed, AND MY EFFING VAGINA ATE IT AGAIN" "So then I cried a little, took some giant breaths, and pushed down a gain. Got to where I could pull on the stem and it was so slippery I couldn't get a grip on it" "I beared (bore?) down while I was pulling on the stem and then the base and it popped out NO effing problem" "aaaand the single movement poured into the toilet before I could see how much blood was in it." Her only response? "Omfg friend, I'm so sorry." So. I took the overnight off my cup and used a tampon. And look, I have been using tampons for the last 15 years, exclusively for the last 13 or so. I have never felt a tampon the way that I did after I used my cup for just a single day. I could feel it. The same type of tampon I'd been using and inserting since I was in college. The menstrual product I had previously touted as perfect and unobtrusive! I COULD FEEL IT. It was one of the weirdest sensations I've experienced in a long time. In the morning, I took out the tampon, and it was mostly dry. It HURT to remove. You know the feeling? I don't need to describe it to you. At that point, I decided that my poor vagina was going to be miserable no matter what I did, so it might as well not be as dry as my West Texas plains. I put some water-based lube on the cup, on account of my vagina being so dry, and inserted it. ...and then it popped open before it was all the way inserted, because it was TOO LUBEY. Think that episode of New Girl when Schmidt uses too much lube and falls off the top bunk of a bunk bed. That is basically what happened, only the cup was schmidt and the bunk bed was the inside of my vagina? This is not a perfect metaphor. Anyway, it didn't hurt but it was uncomfortable as I was removing it. I adjusted the lubrication factor on the cup to a manageable amount, and inserted. Now, I will say this about my experience that I'm guessing most of you won't have: The one thing that's been tricky for me from transitioning from the digital tampons to the cup is the angle of insertion. With the digital tampons (digital as in "use your fingers" not "data expressed by 0s and 1s and transmitted"), you flare out the base and insert in the general upwards but slightly backwards direction. With the cup, you insert generally backwards and slightly upwards. Any issues I have had with inserting the cup have been with getting that angle right. I've found myself standing with one foot on the tub or the toilet, like Captain Morgan, starting to insert up and thinking, "NOPE THIS IS NOT RIGHT, abort abort BEFORE IT POPS OPEN TOO SOO-crap." If you're not used to inserting things into your vagina at a specific angle, this will not apply to you. My flow picked up on Sunday to the point where I filled up roughly half of the small cup (so probably between 8-15mL) each time I've emptied it between Sunday and Tuesday. I would say I have a normal - normal-heavy flow, though my periods last around 8-10 days, though they do get considerably lighter after day 5 and sometimes skip a day or two in the middle. (I have talked to my gyne about this, she says my endometrium is just finicky. She also said I have a cute uterus.) I had an Incident on Tuesday afternoon after work, where, instead of pulling the cup out and slightly up, I got a bit...overzealous in my movement and ended up spilling on myself and the floor. Thankfully, I was about to get into the shower and was not wearing clothes, though I did have to lysol the floor and pray no crime scene investigator comes to the house and luminols the floor any time soon. I chalk this up to my own clumsiness and inexperience, as well as my over-zealousness, rather than a shortfall of the cup. There was just a bit of clear fluid in the cup when I emptied it on Wednesday morning. Figuring I'd hit one of my mid-period lulls, I put the cup in its adorable bag and took it with me to work. I figured that if I needed it, I could insert it at work. Well, after my morning meeting, I Felt It Coming Back. So I went to one of the bathroom stalls, took a few deep breaths, squatted a smidge, and put the cup in. First try: no popping it open and hitting me at the entrance of my vagina, no lube, in a public place! I would generally have to change a super tampon at least once over my workday or a regular tampon 2-3 times. NOTHING. It was just SET IT AND FORGET IT, like those Ron-co cookers that used to have infomercials running constantly in the early 2000s. I have been able to remove and insert it on the first or second try after the first day or so. I will say that there is a steep learning curve to using a cup, but I would say that's not different than switching from pads to tampons for the first time -- an experience I haven't had since middle school. There is a possibility that I could have made another cup work if I tried harder, but I had leaks galore with those cups. This one? NADA. Even on the first day. The customer service at Lena is FANTASTIC. After my Saturday Night Vagina Fight, I used the contact form on the Lena website to ask if maybe I needed the larger size because of my migration issue and inability to remove the cup. I sent it around 10:30p my time and received an in-depth reply from Amanda at 2:04a. ON A SATURDAY GOING INTO SUNDAY. That's literally unheard of. Like, I worked at a bar and stopped giving a care about our drunk patrons after about 1:30a. She was kind, very reassuring, and gave me a lot of suggestions. I took them into account and haven't had an issue with removal since. I would recommend this product to anyone across the board, with the following exceptions: -people who do not have vaginas -people who no longer menstruate due to hormonal birth control, menopause, hysterectomy, or endometrial ablation -people who are not comfortable getting up close and personal with their genitals, including measuring their cervix -people who are not comfortable with the viscous and weirdly textured menstrual blood -people who embarrass easily Menstrual cups in general and the Lena Cup specifically are good for: -individuals who care about their carbon footprint and creating less waste -people who travel a lot and don't want to worry about carrying around menstrual products -people who are forgetful and have to buy a new box of tampons every month because they forget theirs at work -individuals who work long shifts with not a lot of time for restroom breaks (nurses, servers, teachers, etc.) I can't count the number of times I left a tampon in for what I know is too long because I didn't want to lose a table during a shift at the bar. -people who want to be cool-- menstrual cup sales have gone up almost 200% since 2015! If you've read this far into the review, you're clearly interested in this product, and I cannot recommend it enough. I hope you enjoyed it, learned from my mistakes, and laughed with me at myself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Believe the hype!
*by J***Y on November 27, 2017*

Okay, believe the hype, these are seriously life changing. Before I purchased, I read a ton of reviews for many menstrual cups, and decided to purchase the Lena cup (large). I'm not squeamish, and I'm very comfortable with my body, so I was very excited for my first period (WHAT?). The Lena cup made for a very pleasant experience. I typically have an extremely heavy flow on D2 and D3, and I found myself only needing to dump it every 4-6 hours, which is huge! I previously could only use those massive, uncomfortable overnight pads on those days, and would still have leaks. Those pads are terribly uncomfortable, and my flow would not allow for even the Ultra Plus tampons. Needless to say, on D2 and D3 of my period, my lifestyle was diminished because I had to constantly be in granny panties and black sweats around the house, dreading every sneeze, not sleeping soundly out of fear of having a leak in bed. Enter the Lena Cup! This baby has changed the way I think about my period, and I feel like I'm more in tune with my body and my cycle because of it. I'm happy to have less stress during my period, and no odor! All these years (I'm in my mid-30s), I thought that my period caused me to smell, but it's actually because of the pads and tampons that there is an odor. It's disgusting to think that I would sit in my own funk all this time. Thanks to the Lena Cup, I have regained a week back in my month! I no longer have to live as a prisoner to my period. The initiation process is quick, easy, and painless. The company sends numerous marketing emails (maybe too many, but I'm glad they care) explaining the process and what to expect, tips for insertion and removal, etc. I was well-prepared for the process. I had to figure out which insertion method worked best for me (punch fold FTW), but after that, insertion was a breeze. I had ZERO issues with leaks or the product not opening and sealing properly. They really know what they did when they designed this baby. Removal is a bit tougher because it's REALLY vacuum sealed in there, but once I figured out how great my anatomy is at PUSHING something out of it (funny how that works, huh?), it became really easy too! So there's a small learning curve, but it's totally worth it and you'll get the hang of it quickly. I'm seriously never going back to disposable products. Give it a try, you'll see. And if you don't like it, hey, you aren't out that much money. But I will gladly recommend menstrual cups to the masses. One day, if I have a teenage girl, I will be glad to awkwardly explain how to use it. She'll probably be super embarrassed, but whatever. She won't ever have to know the terrible ways of pads and tampons!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... a few months ago and I am absolutely in love now, so I will give you my thoughts ...
*by S***Y on October 21, 2018*

I started using the Lena cup a few months ago and I am absolutely in love now, so I will give you my thoughts as they changed throughout my time using it. To be quite honest, there was a steep learning curve for me with the Lena cup when it first arrived. I was used to the ease of plastic applicator tampons, so learning different folds for insertion and finding the one that worked for me was a challenge. Thankfully, the box comes with a pretty easy-to-read and informative manual that helps you figure out which fold is best for you. At least in my case, though, there was a bit of anxiety when first using this product, which did not make inserting it easy because the cup found a lot of resistance going in. In fact, I gave up on using the Lena cup the first time and had to put it away and try it again later. Once I was used to it, though, I was surprised at how easy it was to use. Some other reviews have mentioned leaking with this product but this has yet to happen to me. I have found that if you pull on it once inserted to ensure that a seal has formed and change it within a reasonable time frame (within 8-12 hrs) on the heaviest days of your period, you are unlikely to ruin your underwear. For the days that the menstrual flow is lighter, this product is a god send. One of the biggest reasons I was looking for something other than tampons was that tampons were very irritating to me if I was not on a heavy flow day because they simply dried me out to the point of discomfort. I can use this during the day, at night, on heavy days and really light days, and it works well at all times. For me, there are only two drawbacks using this product: the first is that you need to have access to a solo bathroom with ample space and a sink in order to use this without any mishaps. It is not easy to change the Lena cup in a bathroom stall, which can be a challenge if you are traveling or out for the whole day without access to a more private and clean bathroom. The second is that there are times when it is difficult to remove it, especially in the beginning. If you have been sleeping or lying down, the cup will ride up and it can be difficult to get it out without walking around so it displaces downward and bearing down while squatting in a place with ample space. There are a lot of tales about this on the internet, so head to YouTube for advice if this happens to you. That was all I needed and I rarely ever struggled again with this once I got the hang of it. For some people, like for me and my partner, getting a handle on removing it is the most challenging part. There are few things more painful than letting the cup flap open as you remove it, so this is definitely something to watch and learn to correct. Otherwise, this is a great product. It pays for itself in just a few times using it, does not require you to have extra stuff (like pads for night wear or tampons for lighter/heavier days), and it is much better for the environment than the other products on the market. It is hands down the best purchase I made for myself this year and I am never going back to the old feminine products they present as our only option.

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