Lena Menstrual Cups, Reusable Period Cup, Tampons,Period Underwear and Menstrual Pads Alternative, Feminine Care, Silicone Menstrual Cup, Made in USA, Super Heavy Flow, Large, Pink

We all have different body types, flows and fits so I would recommend using a survey putacupinit.com which is how I found this brand. I was using a diva cup and they tell you if you leak there is a problem with your body... not true... Lena fits perfectly and no leaks. Diva cup was very hard, complicated to fit and did not stay in place. This is softer but stays in place. Love it! The survey really helped!

This is the best menstrual cup I’ve had. It NEVER leaks - I’ve had a mooncup in the past and no matter how it is worn, it would leak at the heaviest part of my cycle - this one does not budge once in place until you remove it. 100% worth it.

This is much better than my previous one, I wish I’d switched years ago. Would recommend

Love this cup. I am 25 and have had two kids, so I bought this cup because I heard it was pretty firm and easy to pop open - which is absolutely true. So easy to put in, pops open with absolute ease and comfort and sits really nicely inside. The length is good, I didn’t have to trim the stem. Love the colour and the material is very smooth, the bag it comes with is also really nice. I would deffo recommend this cup to a beginner or someone who has had children like myself. The only thing I could find as a down side is the amount of liquid it holds - the first 2 days of my period I was having to empty it more often, but to be honest I would have been changing a tampon the same amount of times. The rest of my period I only needed to empty it twice a day. Overall it’s a fabulous cup, I would totally recommend and I’m very happy with my purchase!

Wish I knew about this when I was younger!! This is such a life saver!! Worth the money!!

To firm and was causing pain.

Bought this to shift from sanitary pads to a menstrual cup. This one didn't disappoint me. I got a post vaginal birth size. Still, you might have to change it 3 to 4 times on a heavy flow day or it leaks. Rest of the days, changing twice is enough. Strong silicon, good quality. At first I had a little struggle as I was a first time user, later I got it. Easy to clean the valves as well. Consider the size before buying it.

I think that in general menstrual cups are difficult to review meaningfully because personal anatomy quirks are such a factor, so I'm going to try to give some information that hopefully will make it easier to evaluate whether or not my experience will match up with yours. I'm also going to do my best to avoid TMI whenever possible, but let's be realistic: this is a review of a menstrual cup. There is some amount of TMI that is just part of the process. I am a long-time menstrual cup user (both the Diva Cup and the Lunette), but I have always preferred to sometimes use other feminine hygiene products under some circumstances - sometimes it's just easier to use tampons, and I prefer to not use anything internal at night if I can get away with it. I prefer menstrual cups specifically (1) when I wake up with cramps but haven't actually gotten my period yet, and (2) on my one or two really heavy flow days, when I would have to change a super absorbency tampon every hour or so but could get away with four to six hours on a menstrual cup. I have always had to trim the stem of menstrual cups (the little piece that sticks out below the cup) because I find them uncomfortable and I don't think they make removing them any easier. In terms of which brands I've used, I started with the Diva Cup, switched to the Lunette because I had some discomfort with the Diva Cup (the smaller one), but found the Diva Cup a lot easier to pop open than the Lunette, so I switched back. I am in my thirties, but because the smaller Diva Cup was already a little uncomfortable (I am a delicate flower), I didn't ever switch to the larger one. I haven't ever been pregnant. Given that context... I chose to try the larger Lena Cup specifically because of the shape. I'd had some problems with leaks on the smaller Diva Cup, but I was pretty sure it was because of the heaviness of my flow and not the diameter of the cup, so I didn't want to switch to the larger one (as I'd mentioned, the smaller one was already a little uncomfortable). The Diva Cup gets wider when you go to the larger cup. The Lena Cup gets taller. The Lena Cup is also less flared - from pictures, I could tell that it was a more consistent width from top to bottom, which just seemed like it'd work better for me, since I felt like it was really a width issue with the Diva Cup that was causing my discomfort. As it turns out, the Lena Cup is a LOT more comfortable than the Diva Cup for me, personally - as in, the larger Lena Cup is more comfortable than the smaller Diva Cup. Because it's less flared, the pressure (all three of the menstrual cups I have tried exert some outward pressure) is more distributed, and that makes it a lot less uncomfortable for me. It's not totally unnoticeable, but it's more like wearing a tampon than having something pushing at me in a really localized area and in a really intrusive way. (It is, however, more noticeable than a tampon, and it seems to sort of... take up valuable bladder space, so I do have to pee more frequently. See? TMI.) I'm not sure if it's the shape or what, but something about the design of the Lena Cup also makes it a lot easier than either the Diva Cup or the Lunette to change tidily, particularly in public restrooms. The blood collects at the bottom, not on the sides (which was a HUGE problem for me with the Diva Cup), and it seems like it's easier to remove it without spilling. [My feeling on the public restrooms is that if you can't change it in a public restroom it's a total nonstarter as a feminine hygiene product, so here's a tip about emptying menstrual cups in public restrooms in general: wash your hands and wet down a paper towel before you go into the stall, empty the cup into the toilet, wipe it out with toilet paper, and then use the wet paper towel to wipe the sides and inside of the cup before reinserting it. Paper towel gets folded up and goes in the trash receptacle (NOT the toilet), like a tampon or a pad. Everything else gets flushed. This requires a few tries before you get the hang of doing it without setting that wet but clean paper towel down on the knee of your jeans and no, it's not ideal, obviously, or a long-term solution, but it'll get the job done in a pinch.] The real place where the Lena Cup excels for me, though, is that I have had absolutely no problems with leaks. None. Not even overnight on my really heavy flow days on a weekend when I'm sleeping in. None. It's a real godsend, not to have to wear a pantiliner or backup pad or get up in the night to empty it, and to know that I can actually get some work done during the day without setting an alarm to interrupt me every couple of hours just to make sure everything is still copacetic. I haven't gone longer than ten hours without changing it, even when I do sleep with it in, or longer than about six hours during the day, but emptying it three or four times a day without incident is a vast, *vast* improvement over either the Diva Cup (which was fine as long as I was wearing a pantiliner to deal with leaks but still kind of nerve-wracking) or tampons (which I had to change literally every hour, and woe unto me if I forgot). A few other notes. The material on the Lena Cup is very firm and it pops open easily after being folded for insertion: I can't do a tri-fold with it (which I had to do with the Lunette and didn't like), but a bifold works just fine (it was sort of hit or miss on the Diva Cup). The air holes are really easy to keep clean (this was really, *really* not true on the Diva Cup). The downside (and isn't there always one) is that I do think it's a little bit harder to remove than the Diva Cup. I did trim the stem, as I mentioned before, and I always remove menstrual cups by pinching the base, but it seemed like the Lena Cup was just a lot more firmly seated, the first couple times I tried. This is possibly related to why it doesn't leak, so I'll take it. I've used it a fair few times now and I've got the hang of it at this point, so we're good. I still do not use it exclusively in preference to tampons or pads.

This is my third menstrual cup. I've tried out a Diva and a Moon cup so far. I ended up buying the Lena after my other two cups met an unfortunate fate (always store your menstrual cups in very high or inaccessible places if you have dogs). I was attracted to Lena's high reviews (especially those who mention it to be comfortable) and the great price here. So far, it seems to be pretty great. Hands down, it is the most comfortable of all the three cups. It is short like the Moon cup so it doesn't sometimes feel like it's sticking out (like the Diva), but seems wider and the flared bell shape seems to keep it from slipping around like the Moon was notorious for. This saves me time having to adjust it. It appears pretty easy to clean—much more than the Moon Cup (which has a gazillion big ridges and it stained like crazy). The Lena feels softer/more pliable than the Moon cup, but it's firmer than the Diva (I still think Diva has the nicest texture—as its walls are thinnest). So far, the LENA has not leaked yet, and I have a feeling it won't as it seems to stay put and have a nice wide opening. It's almost perfect! However, I removed a star as I would like it better if it was actually clear. I knew it was tinted purchasing it, but the pink color is even more opaque than it looks in the picture. I just can't feel completely comfortable putting something inside me (for hours at a time) that has dyes in it. I have a lot of sensitivities (latex, spermicide, sugar-based lubes) and worry about obtaining more. It claims to be medical grade silicone, but how many heart replacement valves and other surgical implants are actually dyed pink? Also having it colored makes it harder to see if it's actually *clean* or being able to see what your flow is doing (I had some irregular periods so this is important to me). So despite how comfortable the Lena is, I'm probably going to still end up going back to Diva as my main menstrual cup. I will keep the Lena in my purse for emergencies. If the company ever made it in clear, I'd be happy to give them 5 stars, though.

I've wanted to try using a menstrual cup for the longest time but I have a tipped/low cervix and I wasn't entirely sure I could make it work for my particular situation...I did a huge amount of research on the subject. (If I had done as much research on stocks and investing as I did menstrual cups - I would probably be a millionaire by now!) I chose the Lena Cup because I really liked the company and also the fact that Bree from Precious Stars Pads was consulted on the design of the cup made it even cooler. (Her YouTube videos about menstrual cups are pretty darn informative). The price was also a little more compatible with what I was willing to spend in consideration of the fact that I wasn’t entirely sure I would be able to use a cup at all. To begin with – I have to tell you that the Lena company itself is fantastic. Once I received my Lena Cup in the mail I also received an email from the Lena Company asking me how I liked it, along with tips about using a menstrual cup. (Great customer service so far!) So here's my experience with the LARGE size Lena Cup: I purchased the large Lena since I've had two children and I'm over 30 years old with a really heavy flow. After using it for an entire cycle I noticed several things: 1. These things are pretty awesome... 2. I had NO LEAKS (pretty amazing since when I use tampons, I have to use ULTRA Tampax WITH a pad and I ALWAYS leak.) 3. Although I was thrilled with the quality and function of the Lena Cup, I found that it started to slip down to the point where I could actually feel it at the opening of my vagina and it wasn't entirely comfortable. SO – I hit “reply” to the email I received from the Lena Company explaining my issue and asking whether I was doing something wrong… I got a reply almost right away letting me know that no one should be uncomfortable while wearing a menstrual cup and that perhaps I should be using the smaller sized cup they sell; therefore, they were sending me a new cup in the small size…for FREE!!! YES. FREE. Now let me tell you something - I am not someone who goes around trying to work the system or get free stuff. I did not expect this response AT ALL…in this day and age, it’s extremely rare to encounter a company who just does something like this no questions asked…but LENA DID! This made me an immediate fan for life. This cycle using the smaller Lena Cup I am having an enormous amount of success. It’s snuggled up where it should be, still no leaks AND it doesn’t feel like it’s sliding out and it’s not at all uncomfortable. 1.These things are definitely awesome… 2. STILL NO LEAKS (Yep, even using the smaller size) 3. Now I have no slipping and the cup isn’t noticeable at ALL. How friggin’ COOL is this company?! Super cool I tell ya. The customer service alone made me a fan and the fact that the small cup actually works for my low cervix and heavy flow has also made me a menstrual cup lover. As far as a review on the cup itself – it’s made of a nice silky silicone, is on the firmer side (the small cup feels a bit firmer than the large one) and the holes are very easy to clean. There are easy grip ridges on the bottom of the cup. The cup does come with a stem which is really easy to grasp but I ended up (like so many do) cutting my stem off. It also comes with a little drawstring pouch for storage/carrying. All in all: Sizes: A+ (because the small works beautifully BUT if my cervix wasn’t so darn low I would be using the larger cup for more capacity and less emptying but hey – that’s not the cups fault) Material: A+ Ease of Cleaning: A+ Storage Bag: A+ Company: A+++ (The Lena Company is number one in my book) Lena Cup: A+++ (I’m such a happy menstrual cup user it’s almost silly!) After my customer service experience, I also came back to Amazon and purchased another Lena Cup for my son’s girlfriend, who cannot use tampons and desperately wanted to try using a cup instead of pads. (we're close like that) I will ALWAYS recommend the Lena Cup to anyone who asks (hell – I’ve been recommending the Lena Cup to everyone who DOESN’T ask! I just launch into the fact that I’m using a cup, how awesome it is and how this particular brand is phenomenal…but that’s just how I am.) THANK YOU LENA CUP!!! XOXO ***FYI*** I just reread this review and it gushes so much that I almost sound like some kind of goofy customer rep trying to boost the reviews – but I swear I’m not. I don’t work for Lena Cup or know anyone who works for Lena Cup…I’m honestly just a really happy and satisfied customer who got amazing customer service from a great company and I’m just someone who really loves her cup!

I few years ago I saw the diva cup at my local co-op and immediately went home and started researching. There was definitely not as many reviews as there are now and I ended up getting spooked. No one I knew had tried one and I wasn't confident in my ability to handle seeing the "scaries". A few weeks ago I looked up the diva cup again and came across a brand comparison between the diva and the Lena cup. It sounds silly now but it didn't even occur to me that there were different brands. The diva cup seemed to be reviewed as a good starter cup but the fact that it discolored quickly and led to leaks made me think I was better off living the tampon life. I guess I will just admit that maybe I'm afraid of change. You use one thing for as long as you can remember and the idea of having an "incident" as a result of the change is pretty terrifying. As I read more about the Lena cup I felt more and more confident that this was something I could actually do.. Maybe. Then you get to the sizing options. Small for light to medium flow and large for medium to heavy flow. I'm the type of girl who has a pretty normal flow but when I buy tampons I always end up with super's because I am not about to risk a leak. Going with my tampon logic, I ordered the large size. I feel confident that it's not going to overflow but honestly, the small cup would have worked too and might have made learning insertion a bit easier and more comfortable esp for low flow days. I do want to talk a little bit about the stigma of menstrual cups. I told a few of my close friends about it and all of them seemed pretty grossed out. Having to see and dump out the blood and then clean the cup and put it back in? They were not having it. But seriously, why are we so afraid of our own bodies? This is our own blood and this is something that happens every. single. month. We shouldn't be grossed out or ashamed of ourselves. I don't expect all men to get it (my boyfriend sure doesn't) but come on ladies! After getting the cup I have got to say, I feel much more in touch with myself and my cycle. Also, this will probably sound gross, but I find it kind of fascinating. A few other benefits : 1.) no more tampon string hanging 'round. Break out that bikini girl! 2.) The environment, duh! If you were to make a pile of all the tampons and pads you've ever used in your life, how tall would it be? We need to start thinking about the impact we have on our landfills. We don't have to be wasteful creatures when it comes to our periods. And hey, now you never have to worry about having to ask a coworker if they've got a tampon to spare. 3.) No leaks. I can't say this for everyone but I am currently on my period and I haven't had any issues. You just have to insert it correctly and you're good to go for 12 HOURS. Since I'm still new to this and wanted to be on the safe side I have been wearing a pad but I have yet to have any use for it. 4.) No embarrassing additions to the trash can. There's nothing worse about being at someone else's house and having to leave behind a used tampon. Will someone see it? Will it smell? I am so happy those days are behind me. I can't believe I waited this long to get a menstrual cup and am never going back. A few words of caution... If you can't get your cup in and out on the first try, don't panic. It takes practice, just like tampons did. When I first put it in I tried the C fold and could not for the life of me get it in there. I started to worry maybe I should have gotten the small size but then I used the seven fold and it worked perfectly. My best words of advice are do not under any circumstances release the fold until the cup is all the way in or all the way out. Trust me, you will thank me later. Also, you might want to consider trimming your nails until you get the hang of it but it's not that necessary. Ok, well I think I will step down from my soap box and leave you with this: don't be me five years ago who got spooked and ran the opposite direction. It's 25 dollars, give it a chance. You will spend that money on tampons in no time. I guarantee your period will be more pleasant than any of the ones before you tried Lena.

UPDATED REVIEW: Alright, as promised I gave this product a shot and I am here to update my review. I have revised my review from 2 to 4 stars because as I have used the product, I've figured out how to properly use it on my own and I'm pretty satisfied with it. I have a VERY heavy flow, and it lasts me at least 4 hours which isn't the miracle working product I hoped for, but it is better than shelling out $20 every time I have my period because I have to go through several boxes of Super + tampons. It is still a difficult product to use if you are in public spaces (you need to carry a water bottle with you anytime you change it in a public bathroom, so you can clean both the cup and your hands off. Also, I've learned if it gets stuck on my cervix, I can flex my kegel muscles which lowers my cervix and allows me to get a better hold on the cup to remove it. I still use a panty liner with this cup since it can leak. ____________________________________________ Old Review: After spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars buying tampons and pads, I decided to say enough is enough. I have never used a menstrual cup, so I figured I would give LENA a shot. My first reaction that my "large" wouldn't be large enough, considering how crazy heavy my flow is, but I know there is limits to what can actually fit comfortably so I gave that a huge pass. It came with a cute little bag, so that was a plus. I reached to grab the instruction manual that was inside the box and was upset to find there was no manual in sight! I tore apart the whole box looking and still nothing. It clearly said instructions were supposed to be provided in the box. This was unfortunate for me being a first time user with no prior cup experience. I ended up having to go get my phone and looking online for some instructions. Insertion was relatively easy and I followed the "fold, insert and twist" method that everyone was recommending. It a messy process to get it in and I was glad I didn't try this in a public restroom. I went to bed (slept only 6 hours) and woke up in the morning to change the cup. This is where things went insanity-mode real fast. I noticed there was blood on the panty liner I was using. I decided to remove the cup to see how much of my flow it caught. Well, apparently it caught hardly anything. I reached to grab the handle and it was too slippery from blood to grasp. I fiddled around with that while squatted over the toilet for a good 5 minutes. I tried pinching the bottom of the cup, but only seemed to hurt myself in the process, even though I was keeping my muscles relaxed. I finally decided to hop in the shower to make another attempt. After another 5 minutes of struggling, I had to push my pointer finger until it could hook on the top of the cup and pinch it with my thumb until I could weasel it out. It didn't come out very gracefully even though I tried to fold and gentle remove it. Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I was in the shower because it was a mess. The cup looked like it barely caught any blood rather it let the blood just flow around it, which was extremely disappointing. I cleaned it out and later attempted to use it again, but after inserting it I found it felt much too irritating to wear it so soon after. I was able to remove it (probably because I just put it in) and now I am just waiting not to be irritated so I can try using it again. If results change in the next few times I used it, I will update my review, otherwise I am going to pass on this cup. Would all this hassle and pain been avoided if I actually got the instruction manual in the box? Maybe. I shouldn't have to do extensive research on how to use a product and that is exactly what I find myself having to do right now.