Saalt Menstrual Disc - Soft, Flexible, Reusable Medical-Grade - Removal Notch - Tampon Alternative - Made in USA - Lasts 10 Years (Coral, Regular)

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.

5 stars all the way! I cannot express how game-changing this disc is. Here’s an overwhelmingly positive review from a certified internet-researching skeptic! I am finally FREE from period worries & stress! Within 24 hours of using this product, I KNEW my period life was forever changed. I’m now on period number 3 of using it and I can’t find the words to express how life-changing this disc has been for me. No more worrying about bleeding through tampons or having to time my bathroom breaks every 1-2 hours to make sure I would be ok while I’m at work. No more uncomfortable cramping from tampons or worrying about if I have enough tampons on me when my period decides to show up on its irregular schedule. No more spending $1,000+ a year on dumb period products because being a woman is a scam and these necessary materials aren’t provided to women for free like they should be. This is literally a “set it and forget it” kind of situation. It’s also true to the claim this product makes: this is truly a mess-free period sex solution! I am beyond amazed at how little mess there is, and it’s still easy to remove afterward to clean and replace. Definitely wash and replace after sex! I will note the following things to be mindful of: - I do feel like I need to pee more often, but not overwhelmingly so or a worrisome amount more. I think it’s more that the disc is filling up, so I feel like I need to go more often. There’s a *very* slight pressure, but everyone is different and I barely notice it at all especially compared to how noticeable tampons are for me. You can auto-dump (empty the disc without removal by bearing down) very easily throughout the day when you use the bathroom (the first time I did it I didn’t even mean to, but now that I know how easy it is it’s such a relief and has no mess afterward). It’s also kind of interesting to visually see and know how much is in the disc as my period progresses so I know in the future if anything seems abnormal. - It is very easy to remove and replace the disc. I wear it all day for 12 hours and then overnight for the same. In the morning it can be a little more difficult to remove, but if you sit up/stand and walk around for 5-10 minutes and loosen up your muscles it becomes much easier to remove. I usually get out of bed and get ready for my day or read a chapter of a book (~10 minutes of not lying down), then remove and wash/replace it and it’s a breeze. - I’ve found that if you break the seal the disc makes throughout the day when removing it by pinching the lip of the disc between two fingers to pull it out it’s pretty easy to remove. Just stay calm and breathe deeply; it will never get lost inside and can always be removed. Pro-tip: Wash your hands with the pH soap and leave your fingers wet for removal and replacement! It makes everything so, so much easier to do. Side-notes on other Saalt purchases: - I’ll be picking up the smaller (Coral) version of this disc for use during the last half of my period, as I don’t feel I need the larger size past the first 2-3 days and think it will alleviate the feeling of having to pee as much. - I purchased the pH-balanced soap that Saalt sells, and it’s amazing. I am insanely sensitive/allergic to almost every kind of soap on the market, and this doesn’t bother me at all. I’m allergic to fragrance and sulfates, so I was initially worried about the scent it has but it doesn’t cause me any allergies and actually smells really nice and is incredibly faint. Highly recommend this wash! A little goes a long way so the value is great too. - I also purchased the Saalt steamer because I am very lazy and don’t want to boil the disc before and after my cycle. The first one I bought was broken, but my quick and easy replacement has worked wonders since. Highly recommend picking it up! - I’ll be picking up the compact travel sanitizer case to carry my disc with me on days I’m expecting my period to maybe start and for the just-in-case situations where I need to clean it on the go but don’t have an easily accessible private bathroom. It took a little getting used to for learning how to remove the disc easily (1-2 days), and it can be kind of messy the first 2-3 days. It definitely wasn’t nearly as difficult to learn to use as my internet researching lead me to believe, so definitely try it out if you’re interested and don’t be hesitant if you’re afraid of a learning curve. I do wish there was a slightly better lip for removal on the disc but it’s pretty decent and if there was more to grab on to I think it might make wearing it less comfortable during the day so they’ve struck a pretty perfect balance here. I remove mine over the toilet and it’s really not bad at all! I really can’t recommend this product enough! I’ve told all my female friends about it and now they’ve all switched to using it and can’t stop raving about how it’s changed their life and thanking me for the recommendation! :) I don’t write many reviews - I’m a 10-hours of research on the internet and reddit for any purchase I make and highly skeptical of reviews kind of gal. I’m here writing this with the hope that I can ease the minds of anyone who has done the internet research and is still on the fence from the handful of reviews that say menstrual discs are difficult to use and require a long learning curve. It took me less than 48 hours to master how to use this disc and I will never ever ever go back to using any other period product for the rest of my life. Good luck & happy periods ladies!! :)

Despite a high pain tolerance and having 3 kids, I have always been squeamish about tampons and used pads most of my life. About 4 months ago I started using tampons but I have heavy periods and the cost of a couple boxes or non toxic ones every month, plus nighttime pads, was breaking the bank, so i decided to give this a try - the gold standard for non tox, sustainability, and budget. I was expecting it to be really hard to remove but it was actually quite easy. It’s comfortable, holds a lot (I was bleeding through a super plus tampon on 4 hours on heavy days, and this lasted me about 8 and was only 3/4 full). Here are my highlights: -it made my periods LESS PAINFUL. I have had 5 periods postpartum with my third child. They make me wish for pregnancy again. They have been so heavy, so painful, just agonizingly miserable from start to finish. And I have a downward and outward pushing sensation the entire time, like my uterus is trying to crawl out of my body. Probably a sign my pelvic floor is weaker this time around. But when I wear this cup, that feeling is GONE. I was comfortable and even forgot I had a period for most of the week, and lest you think it’s my hormones balancing (like I also suspected), on the last day I wore a panty liner with no cup, and the sensation was back. It’s like the cup offered me some mild splinting and support. So if you have this feeling during you periods, see a pelvic floor therapist. But also buy this cup. You will be rejoicing. -it can shift and leak during workouts, especially if it’s very full. I started emptying it before workouts with no issue. But other than that, I didn’t experience leakage. -a few times it didn’t expand all the way when I inserted it, and few minutes later it popped all the way open on its own. This is good news and bad news: it’s a sharp and sudden sensation for a split second when it fully opens. But it’s reassuring to know that at least in my experience, it’s never had a faulty seal that caused leaking (other than when working out). I have a retroflexed uterus, which can make using a cup more challenging for some. But this cup is plenty soft enough for me, and I find that the easiest angle for inserting is while on the toilet rather than in the shower as some recommend. It holds so much. Like I mentioned, I have very heavy periods lately and using disposable products was getting too expensive, I just went through a ridiculous amount. I am convinced that I could wear this cup for close to a full 12 hours even on my heaviest days, and—one of the best parts—it’s safe to wear all night long.

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.

I waited to write this until after three-four months of use, but I knew after the first use, that this was a game changer. I’m going to share my experience below as well. I’m at an advantage knowing pelvic anatomy, but knowing where your pubic bone is and what it feels like is the name of the game. The disc tucks up right underneath your pubic bone and then stays in by sitting on top of it. Just as in the instructions. (Videos and diagrams can help you orient yourself.) This is what keeps the disc right in place. Once you can identify how surprisingly “shallow” your pubic bone is to your V, it should slip right into place. I inserted it for the first time completely distracted and it went perfectly into place. I didn't struggle at all. I highly recommend a water-based lube, or my fav, coconut oil, to make the insertion a little easier. After inserting it for the first time (has never happened since), I experienced the mildest form of light headedness, similar to what I experienced during an IUD insertion. This can be normal and it’s called a vasovagal reaction. I just sat and waited until it passed and I was all set to go for 12 hours. Again, it hasn’t happened since the first time, I attribute part of it to jitters. Wearing it during the day was luxurious, I feel it less than a tampon. Genuinely, I don’t feel it at all. There’s no string that can cause irritation, and I was never worried about leakage. No odor. No concerns in a bathing suit. Admittedly, Ive forgotten it was even in and was late for draining. The only time i even think about it is when I'm putting it in or taking it out. By far the best, most comfortable, and most reliable period product I've tried. I still experience the same amount of cramping as I did before, but I’ve heard of others saying it helped theirs. That’s not my experience unfortunately. Removal….. this can absolutely be scary, and I even got worried myself the first time. It’s best to do it in the shower. The self emptying on the toilet works, I just prefer avoiding the mess entirely and time my showers. In my experience, there is some suctioning. The best advice I can give during removal is to remain relaxed and not tense up your body. If you can’t get it out the first few tries, do some breathing and go at it once you get your body relaxed and your confidence back up. It’s designed to come out and it will. Finding the lip on the disc may require some spinning. For me, the best way I have found to remove is getting down in a half squat position, feeling the lip of the disc, hooking it with your finger, and BEARING DOWN. I used all caps because mine does not come out without bearing down. Finding your pubic bone is helpful for this step as well because you won’t get the disc out by forcing against your bone, it has to glide around it. Once it’s out I rinse in the hot shower water and put it back in. I boil it prior to each period. There’s a technique with this product and every body is different, but I hope my experience can help someone else. There’s a learning curve to it, but I promise it’s worth the investment of your time and money. I haven’t picked up a tampon since using this product, and I’ve put a couple of my coworkers on it as well (they also love it). Other thoughts: - From an infection standpoint, this product seems much better to use than something that can harbor bacteria more easily, like tampons. - The disc may offer some help in women with mild urinary incontinence. I have occasional bladder spasms and I haven’t had one since using the disc. - I am not a doctor, and if you do have other inquiries, it’s always best to consult YOUR doctor. All in all, this is BY FAR my favorite period product and I will not be going back to anything else.

You read an awful lot about cervix height and uterus tip and yadda yadda which can make you scared to try something new. Go check out Period Nirvana's website for comparative measurements and firmness ratings on a ton of cups an discs. They have a youtube that is extremely informative as well. I learned so much. Of course there will be some initial trial-and-error figuring out what works for your body and life. Having said that, here's my personal take and experience with Saalt coral. Summary: Medium firmness is too firm for me, but the design and small size were great despite having a heavy flow. Details: Size: The small size ended up being just right for me, despite being a heavy bleeder. I'm perimenopausal and have stage 4 endometriosis so I anticipated making frequent trips to empty. Think, every 1-3 hours to empty sometimes, but I bleed A LOT on the first couple days. Day 3 and on, the small cup lasted well over 6 hours despite me being on the very far end of heavy bleeder. I would expect most folks to get 6-10 hours with an average bleed using this small disc. Design: I had zero issues with the placement despite having a uterus completely migrated to one side and internally adhered to my pelvis (endometriosis fun), and had no issue inserting and removing the disc after a couple experimental tries. Auto-dumping was easy to learn and a little squeeze in the bathroom before removal made emptying the disc a lot less messy. It never auto-dumped when I didn't want it to. No worries there. I experimented with sneezing, coughing, laughing so hard I cried. The coughing was the only iffy thing, but still no mess. I did need to readjust the placement a little after a super hard fake coughing fit, though. Firmness: HOWEVER, endo means I'm very sensitive and prone to swelling and bladder issues so this disc - despite being middle of the road firmness - was just too much for me. I could feel it. Every minute. I ended up with bladder irritation by the second day and by the third I knew I was in for a UTI. After hours of research (thank you, Period Nirvana), it seems that might be due to the disc being a little too firm for me. I'll be trying the Cora Soft Fit (which is also a finger-groove model, a tiny bit larger but much softer than Saalt, and has a pin-hole in the rim to prevent any sort of accidental suction with shifting.) Things I wish I knew (because we just don't talk about bodies and that doesn't help anyone): 1. Pinch the disc into a figure 8 with the finger groove at the bottom so it enters last when inserting. Don't worry about the cup portion, it will squash down while inserting and pop right back when in place. You can press on the rim with one finger to help it settle once it's far enough inside and under your cervix. 2. Insert while sitting or standing one-leg-up, just like a tampon. Push the groove-end with your finger once you get it mostly inserted. (That's why the figure 8 pinch.) 3. Yes, you may need to reach inside yourself to fit it under your cervix. Use your index finger and thumb around the rim (think like making the "just a little bit" hand gesture) to angle the disc until you can feel the upper rim "pop" into place behind your cervix. Feel around if you're not sure and can reach. Your finger pressure on the rim will keep any suction from happening, so don't be scared. 4. If you DO get any suction, just press on the soft cup of the disc with your thumb and then slide a finger up over the rim to immediately release it. This is how finger-groove free discs work too. 5. Auto-dumping your disc before removal (or just any time you use the bathroom to get more time out of it) makes full removal a lot less messy. It gives you a little lubrication and, ironically, better grip since the cup isn't so full. Just push like you're doing a really lazy job of having a baby and the disc will empty a bit. The disc will resettle into place after the push. This is a different contraction than sneezing, but might accidentally happen if you have a really bad cough. (If you have a cough, go with a panty liner or period panty backup that day just in case of tips.) 6. You can use a gentle soap free of conditioners (think clear liquid ones with no milky color) to clean the disc, just be sure to rinse really really well. I use Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree liquid castile because it's anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. Rinse rinse rinse, though. Seriously. Boil the sucker before shark week to sterilize it. I hope this helps. Periods suck.

After years of misery I finally decided to give period discs and cups a try. After two babies I can’t tolerate a tampon, they feel like they are stabbing me, and I leak around them; and pads leave my skin feeling raw by the end of my period week. And I leak around them half the time anyway, even wearing extra long overnight pads during the day. And I don’t even have an overly heavy flow. I tried flex discs first. They were very comfortable and I had noticeably less cramping, but I kept having leaks, and they would need adjusting all the time during the day. When they were in place, I couldn’t tell they were there- but I knew immediately if they migrated. And my God, I could never find a way to take them out without it being a bloodbath. And they were disposable, so I had to keep shelling out money, and then I was putting more plastic in landfills. AND I still needed to wear a liner or pad anyway. I gave it five months, but then I called the experiment a bust. I resigned myself to pads thinking that I f tampons were too uncomfortable then a menstrual cup would be, too. But friends kept telling me to try one. There’s a website www.putacupinit.com that goes over like every product out there and the quiz they have to help suggest the right product pointed me to the Saalt Soft Cup. So far, I REALLY like it. I got through a day at home, a day at work (12 hour shift as a nurse in a busy ER), and two sleeps -and between the Saalt and Bambody period underwear (HIGHLY. RECOMMEND.)- NO LEAKS on my clothes or sheets, and no raw skin from pads. -I can feel the cup, but it is infinitely more comfortable than a tampon. I’m aware it’s there but I can tune the sensation of it being there out easily. It doesn’t feel like it’s stabbing me the way a tampon does. I have had to adjust it a bit a couple of times, but it’s mush easier to do with the cup than the disc, and MUCH less messy when it happens. -It was easy to insert correctly from the start. The instructions are clear, and I got it right the first try. -I have had scant leaking around it, unlike the flex disc that leaked all the time. I would almost be willing to wear it with regular underwear, but the thought of an accident doesn’t seem worth it when the Bambody underwear are so comfy. -When it is time to remove and reinsert the cup, it is SO MUCH LESS MESSY than the disc. I never once managed to remove a disc without getting blood all over myself. And the toilet. And occasionally the floor. It was insane. Twice I’ve been mess free with the cup, and the other times the amount of blood spillage was minimal. -The only area the flex disc beats the Saalt is that you can still have sex while wearing the disc, but not while wearing the cup. For me, this isn’t a deal breaker. And you can always keep a stock of discs just for period sex if you want. -So far I’ve only worn the larger of the two cups, since I’m just starting my cycle. If for some reason the lighter cup is a problem I will update, but worst case, I wear only the large and spent a little more on the two pack than necessary. I’m saving a ton over the life of the cup by not buying disposable products. I’m nearly 40, and the website estimates I will save nearly $1300 by switching. Imagine if I had started younger!

Okay I have been using this for almost a full week now and I have some thoughts- First, I like it! It gives me a secure almost freeing feeling. Like I could not wear a panty liner and I’d be fine (probably) and I don’t need to empty it every single time I use the bathroom like I would a pad or tampon. I love that. I can just stick it up there and forgot about it until I get home. I recently started getting a sensitivity to regular pads/tampons and i wanted to find something that would help that. This 100% solved that problem for me! Plus with this I don’t need to buy products every month which is great! I do love this, but I have a super heavy flow 2-3 days out of my regular 8. So for the days that aren’t my heavy days this was perfect, but for my heavy days it didn’t quite cut it. I had to empty every few hours which wouldn’t be a big deal except for this thing is MESSY! And it will get all over your hand or at least a finger or two so it’s a bit difficult to do this at work when the only bathroom is public with multiple stalls. Also side note- I have not figured out this whole auto empty thing so that might change things but I’m convinced that’s not real- what I’ve been doing is just sticking a single finger over the rim to let some out and then give a little push to empty as much as I can without taking it out. I’m hesitant to try the larger size, but to be honest it’s just because I just bought this product and I can’t justify spending money on the other one immediately after but I’m sure it would work great. I did leak once or twice on my heavy days but luckily I was wearing a liner and it wasn’t too bad. Insertion was wayyy easier than I thought it would be. The was pretty nervous since this was my first disc but it wasnt a problem. I just followed the directions that were in the box exactly and it was great! I recommend reading the instructions and maybe doing some additional research/getting familiar with your anatomy if you aren’t already. For me the firmness and soft silicone work great. No pain while inserting even if it unfolds to early. It’s not too firm or anything. I also can’t feel it while it’s in, it’s almost too comfortable I’m worried I’ll forget about it lol. Luckily that hasn’t happened but that does bring me to the worst part of this product- removing it… This thing sits up really high so you have to dig. I also had long nails at the beginning of the week and it just happened to work out that that came off halfway through and it was way easier to remove without nails but still hard. It has a notch to grab onto and pull but it does NOT work. It’s too slippery and it turns once it’s inside you so it doesn’t matter anyways because you can’t reach or find it. I have just been finding the rim and grabbing that to pull it out and it has been working for me. This was is quite messy but as long as I’m in my own bathroom it’s really not too bad. There have been a few times where I’m digging for it for a while but I learned that if you push a few times and sometimes at the same time it will push it down so it’s easier to grip. I was pretty worried about this based on other reviews but it really wasn’t too bad. For me, for now, the positives out weight the negatives and if you think this is something you’d like, I think you should give it a try! A few additional details for anyone- I do have an IUD so I was looking for something without suction- this will suction a little but not enough to bother my IUD and by grabbing the rim it breaks any suction anyways. I have checked my strings since I was worried and they are just fine and in the same place they were before. Lastly I did have sex while wearing this and my husband said he couldn’t feel it at all. It was totally clean, no leaking during or after. However, it was the hardest to remove after that since it was pushed so far up, but still reachable.

Says its soft but its not, cannot even use it now

Uso le coppette saalt normali da qualche anno, sono facili da usare e si aprono facilmente, ma nell'ultimo periodo mi causavano la cistite a causa della durezza. Ho deciso di provare le soft e tutto si é risolto! Si apre facilmente anche se è più morbida! Consiglio a tutte. Mai più senza.

My wife is very happy with this cup. First cup was too firm and small for her, it was leaking. This cup doesn't leak, it is not too soft and not too firm. She said, It opens easily inside, and she doesn't feel it during the day. However she said it is very hard do choose your individual size, so she recommends to watch instruction on You Tube before you make your choice, there is one channel that helped her a lot, and explained all the things she had questions about. They also offer there a quiz (test) at the end of the test you will get recommendations, which cup to choose. All in all - very nice softness, shape and handle.

I love these salt cups, only I’ve purchased the set three times already and the smaller size always tears when I am pulling out after 3-6 months of having it. I am gentle of course however I haven’t had this issue with any other cup. I’ve moved on to a more durable one which works although I wish I could keep using the Saalt ones due to softness, shape and aesthetic. If they improved the end I would recommend to everyone.

This cup works for me, you need to know yourself as much as you can and understand cups a lot to get one that works really well. I have a high cervix and though this isn’t the longest cup I can reach it to remove in a certain position, which works for me. The stem is a soft kind, some review this as bad but it’s not bad for it’s intended purpose at all, it’s meant to be soft so you cannot feel it by your public bone or creating any friction, for this reason, if you need a firm large stem to grip and wiggle you will find it way too small and soft so this cup & saalt in general isn’t for you! It’s very bendy because the stem isn’t meant to be pulled straight down, you find it, pinch and slowly wiggle left then slowly wiggle right and repeat as you pinch further up the stem until you find the base, once there you reach in further to pinch the base and wait for the suction to release and then wiggle gently to remove the cup. It has 30ml capacity (I got the regular for high cervix) meaning I can have long gaps between changing on my heavy day, once sealed I don’t leak at all nor has it ever unsealed it’s self. I do lots of physical housework and exercise and yoga in my cup, I shower and bathe with it, bowel movements also don’t move it but this could be different for you. For reference I go 12 hours on a light day, and sleep between changes, and go 6-8 hours on a heavy day and sleep between changes (all white sheets but Im not afraid it’s genuinely never let me down once sealed) On the subject of me choosing the regular size, I don’t have a heavy period for more than one day, I’ve not had a baby, I’m 24, I have a high cervix. The small is only 5ml less capacity but the base of the cup sits higher in you so this is why the regular is recommended for higher cervix users. The cup is one of the better to insert as it’s soft and silky. Once in I wait for the pop (Proper seal created) instead of poking around up there, usually happens between 1m and 30m after insertion. Some people do reach up and try to make it happen but this is a softer cup meaning it may not instantly pop open and seal for you. But i find it’s fast enough with low effort from me to work well for me. This cup being soft is good for sensitive bladders or if you’ve had firmer before and felt it when you shouldn’t, mine figuratively disappears once the seal is made, I feel some fullness until it seals. The product itself is great quality silicone, cleans well and feels great, if cups were a thing to show off I would parade around with this grey beauty outside of my body rather than in it 😂. Packaging is all cardboard minus one disk of plastic which is easily removed for recycling.