2024 the best diva cup review

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 3.07 x 2.91 inches; 3.53 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SC0009
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ saalt
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08H4PB7NF

Reusable - Break up with the tampon aisle- forever. One Saalt Cup lasts for up to 10 years. That's more than 120 periods and replaces over 3,000 tampons and tons of waste. You don't have to work on Wall Street to recognize a great deal. Save your wallet, and your environment.
Reliable - The OG of Cups - Wear your Saalt Cup for to 12 hours at a time, even while you're sleeping, or running a marathon, or flying to London. No matching your flow to different absorbencies or emergency tampon runs. This little menstrual cup collects as much as 3-4 tampons and never dries you out so you can have a worry free period.
Comfortable - Saalt Cup is impossibly soft and flexible. The proprietary bulb shape makes it the easiest cup to insert and open, ensuring a seal so comfortable that you forget it's there. It also means you have a consistent leak free and odor free period. The indented stem is the most flexible and comfortable on the market. No abrasive ridges to irritate your skin.
Natural and Safe- Made in the USA with 100% medical-grade silicone, the Saalt Cup is affordable premium period care. Our cup is naturally hypoallergenic, non-toxic and BPA and latex free. Unlike tampons it maintains your unique pH and will never dry you out, leave fibrous residue or cause micro tearing which can increase the risk of infection and TSS.
Saalt Gives - For every purchase, Saalt helps provide improved period care and educational opportunities to women and girls in need. So your Saalt Cup is good for you and for her.
Reviewer: 茉莉花
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Period Cup-Small Size
Review: This is the first time I have worn a cup. I didn't know which brand to buy but I knew I wanted a flexible one. I watched an informative youtube video first so I was aware of the need to "break the seal" before removal, I'm happy I watched it first because the video said if you don't break the seal it is painful. Even watching the video, removing was not super easy although not super hard either. I don't think I would want to remove it in a public bathroom although I'm sure after a year of practice, it won't be so weird. I made sure to get a very flexible one which this one is. I like it, it's much more comfortable than a tampon because it doesn't dry you out. I think I did leak some, I probably should have purchased the larger one because I think that one would leak less but I have light periods and am a baby about new things. Unfortunately it didn't arrive before my period started so I only got to try it out about 2.5 days in which is when my period begins to lighten quickly. I wore it for probably 8 hours before I took it out and it was about a quarter full. I can't imagine removing it full but I guess we'lll see how that goes in the future. It's weird to be 34 and learn new ways to take care of menstruation. I'm almost like what's the point, but I probably still have 10 more years of periods. I also bought thinx underwear which was much more expensive than this cup but also, come on, who wants to sleep with anything inside of you if they don't have to? It's so great that women now have so many options to choose from, so much better from the days of tampons vs. pads. The only thing I have to say is I wanted a black one to keep it from staining and like who cares if it's a pretty color lol but I have a pretty green one.Edit: I have finally used my cup during heavy menustration. I skipped using it on vacation because I didn't want to deal with something I'm not comfortable with while hiking and stuff. It's definitely necessary to be very comfortable with yourself. I find I have a little bit of trouble getting the cup to pop open after insertion but it after some maneuvering it does. Even on heavy days it doesn't really leak much but I pop it open and kind of pull down on it some to make a seal. I think the leaking is just the blood that is under the cup after insertion but it's a pink color and doesn't go through my panties or anything (I always wear black panties on my period).Removal requires two hands. It very much could be a very messy accident. I am a housewife and I do not go to a job so I do this in the bathroom naked. When I start working again I will probably buy the bigger cup but we'll see if this can hold a full first day of menustration. After a few hours on the first day I removed it mostly out of curiosity and it spilled on the floor so I still don't know if the small size is all I need.I am very happy with the comfort, I did not remove the stem and I use it to locate it inside of me. I am not worried about it getting lost. It does not cause me any discomfort and it is much less gross than a tampon when you need to go to the bathroom for other reasons than your period. I really hate when I have to go to the bathoom with a tampon in because the string hangs down and when you wipe, it goes up your butt. I usually remove my tampon every time I go to the bathoom but with this thing in, it doesn't get in the way. I heard pooping was difficult but I just found that I don't push quite as hard and it's not that weird. When I'm on my period, I don't need to push anyways.Edit 2: I decided to go ahead and purchase the larger one so I can wear it longer and maybe hike with it. It was a little annoying to wear the small one because I did have to change it every few hours on a heavy period but after my period is done being heavy, I almost don't need to wear anything. I wish I had just purchased the big one to begin with because it's not like I can give it away but oh well. I have a low cervix on my period so I wasn't sure but I think the bigger one will be fine because it's so soft. I will probably update after use.Edit 3: I am now happy I have both the big and small. I wear the small on that day when you think you will start your period, but you're not sure. Especially if I'm out. It's small enough it's not too bothersome on that day. I also wear it on light days and at night, although the bigger one could probably work on these days as well. I have gotten better at dealing with leaks. Cups work differently than tampons and they don't soak up blood so you have to take some extra precautions to prevent leaks (although the leaking isn't like a tampon leak unless your cup isn't big enough, even when I was leaking I could just wipe it away and not worry much). So I have found that if you wear a cup all the time, you will leak less. This means at night while sleeping. If not, you can put the cup in and then take a half bath for 15 minutes or so. This removes a lot of the excess blood. If you are short on time, you can wet your fingers with water and then rotate your fingers around the cup to remove any blood that may be around it, do it a few times. Leaking is pretty much only a problem on your heavy days, on light days, it's not an issue.Removal: I'm a lot better at removal. I can now get it every time in under a minute and I have little hands, although I am a bit limber which helped a lot at first lol but now it doesn't matter that much. I actually use a different technique for the big and small. So for both I hike up one leg on the bathtub or toilet with the lid down. I break the seal. I use the pointy part to locate and perhaps move it. For the small, I can reach the top of the cup and I pull it out from the top. It is easier to remove. Now, the large is more difficult to remove because I cannot reach the top of the cup when it is in place. Instead, I grip it from the bottom and pull it out from the bottom. Pressing down can help. When I first started using it, removal was kind of stressful and once I did fail and have to wait 10 minutes before trying again. But now I can remove it in a minute. I have never removed it in a public place but with the big one, I probably won't have to. If I anticipate I cannot make it home in less than 12 hours (and you might be able to get more than 12 hours out if it in a pinch depending on how heavy you are), I would wear thinx underwear and just wait until I got home, myself. Or maybe try removing it halfway in the day before it is very full because removing these things is messy and in a stall, I just can't imagine.One last precaution, these are very comfortable and you may forget you are wearing them. Especially near the end of your period when it is lighter. I didn't die but now my cup has a weird smell. I did a lot of things to the cup to make the smell better like washing it a lot, airing it out, and I soaked it in water that had a little bit of essential lavender oil in it (the only thing that worked), and then boiled it again. It still has a smell but it's an improvement. I'm sure the manufacturer would not suggest the essential oil thing but it still works and didn't irritate my body. I don't suggest doing this often to the cup, I'm not someone who tries to use scented things or anything. I was just desperate. I read some people set alarms to let them know when they need to change it, because you just don't feel like you're on your period and it's easy to forget.

Reviewer: Aubree Hesley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I’m Sold, Never going back.
Review: I’ve used this my past two cycles, and I got to say I’m really glad I gave this a go and tried it. I did a lot of YouTubing how-tos and practiced using it not on my cycle. I was having a hard time getting the suction to work, and it wasn’t sealing. I was using the C fold method initially, and was having some leaks. I switched to the punch down method and got a seal immediately. It’s a little scary the first time because you gently tug on the stem and it’s IN THERE. Removing is a bit of a learning curve. I recommend having shorter nails during your cycle if you intend to use a cup, as removal can be painful. It takes a few times practicing removing it so it doesn’t spill (I recommend emptying and changing it at home or in a private single bathroom). I had a few spills! Nothing crazy but they do recommend first removing it in the shower to get comfortable with it.For staining, I always rinse in cold water first, to wash it out and then use hot water as it’s a little more comfortable reinserting it. (They also recommend you boil the cup to sterilize it *not touching the pot bottom* after each cycle to ensure that the cup is clean) I use an unscented soap to wash it in between changes if I feel the rinse isn’t enough.To get proper suction, you will see that there are tiny little holes around the lip of the cup, and when you go to reinsert it, make sure these holes are clear and don’t have any stuff in them. They are what creates the seal and prevents the cup shifting and leaking.What I’ve liked the most about this cup is the seal once you get it TO seal is strong. I’ve had no issues with leaks (just a little spotting from the remaining liquid). It isn’t as messy as a pad when sleeping and you don’t have to worry about changing a tampon in the middle of the night, so I really enjoy that part.As far as dryness,Towards the end of my cycle, when I would use a tampon I would get very dry. With the cup I don’t get dry. I’ve used the organic tampons my whole life so I’ve never had issues with tampons except swimming and dryness, and I prefer the cup to even the fancy tampons.Drawbacks; It isn’t virtually undetectable depending on your anatomy. I found that I needed to place my cup higher up for it to be comfortable. When it sealed too low it wouldn’t fully unfold. The stem is also a little long for my anatomy but I plan to trim it. With it being a little long it can rub in uncomfortable places. Depending on the angle of the cup, you can also tell that you have it in. It’s not painful, just a sensation that you know it is there.The cup is kind of a learning process so Im sure I’ll get better with time, but I really encourage you to try it out. There is a lot of good YouTube’s out there that will teach you how to insert, remove, clean, carry, and help you find a good cup for your anatomy.I personally really do like Saalt cups and I am considering purchasing a second one.I hope this review helps!!!Edit; Trouble in paradise!!!!!I had a particularly heavy day out and about and the small cup was not wide enough for my cervix that day! I recommend getting the TWIN PACK. I bought the regular cup just recently for my heavier days. The regular cup is a lot bigger and the stem is a lot shorter so beware! I now understand the crazy reviews of people getting the cup stuck inside them because the regular one is difficult to take out because of the short stem! I feel that the regular cup is a lot more secure for heavier days or days when the cervix has moved. Anatomy is so hard! I still love these cups and I really do hate tampons now.

Reviewer: Whitney
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Stays Put!
Review: I tried to Diva Cup before this and always had the issue of it creeping down throughout the day. I don’t have that issue with this product! Glad I decide to switch to a different menstrual cup brand.

Reviewer: nobody
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comfortable, but need extra time to get it out
Review: This was the second menstrual cup I tried, the first being Lena. I had initially found Lena somewhat uncomfortable to put in and remove, and tried Saalt because it was recommended to me from a quiz on Period Nirvana. So I was very surprised that Saalt made me like Lena more. (Turns out I probably just needed more time to get used to Lena, and period cups in general.)Saalt is very comfortable when it's in, and I really don't feel it at all. It's also quite easy to put in, being more flexible than Lena. The problem for me is that it was annoyingly difficult to get out. Partly this is because the suction is pretty strong, but the bigger issue for me was the string. The "string" at the end has indented lines, rather than grippy ridges coming out, so I was constantly losing my grip on it, and the cup would suck itself back up and I'd have to start over trying to get it out. If this had been my first experience, I probably would've been a little scared. And frankly I'm still fairly new, so maybe someday I'll be a pro who doesn't need the string at all. (I know you're not supposed to pull it out by the string like a tampon, but I do need to pull it down a little to reach the cup enough.)I got Saalt because of all the positive reviews, and honestly I do expect to keep using it occasionally, but Lena will probably be the main one, especially if I'm having a busy week and don't have time to waste finessing the cup out of me twice a day.

Reviewer: Alexandra Lewen-Yurasov
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good
Review: It good I like it, easy to insert and holds a lot

Reviewer: Amazoncustomer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A life changer! Try not to zone in too much on the inserting and removing issues mentioned. I had absolutely no problems and had never used a cup before. Follow the guidance and you shouldn't have an issue (unless you have the wrong size!) I purchased the smaller size despite having had 2 kids and it works perfectly. My first time using and I was able to enjoy 2 full spa days, in and out of pools, saunas etc without any leaks. It's so convenient to use, I'm sad I didn't discover this earlier. Don't hesitate and buy!

Reviewer: Game changer for travelling with kids!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Comfortable, easy to use - will never go back to pads or tampons. Cups are GAME CHANGERS!! Been using for years now and still love it!

Reviewer: Livi S
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: FIRST TIME USER SAALT REVIEW:My overall opinion:even though I am only 2 cycles in, this product is a game changer! I will never go back to painful dry tampons again!I bought the smaller saalt cup, and I do have heavy periods, which means that for me it does not last 12 hours. Once I am used to it, I will buy the larger cup for sure!The saalt cup itself:The pink colour is great, I’ve read other reviews for cups that have transparent design and the discolouring is a bit gross, but with this pink one, I can’t see any issues of discolouring.The silicone material is nice and sturdy, it feels good, I like that its not thin & flimsy, also I don’t feel the string at all. Blood does get stuck in the holes at the top, but I just stretch it open & run under a tap to get it out.The packaging is gorgeous and the bag is lovely! I was really impressed with the presentation! The only thing I’d say is that the plastic at the top of the packaging is nice, but in this current day & age we need to use less plastic.BEFORE YOU BEGIN:So, for first users like myself I recommend you check out youtube videos, in particular I found 'How to insert & remove a menstrual cup' by Red Herring a very helpful video, I also left a comment and she wrote back with tips. Super lovely person! Mama menstrual cup of the internet! There are so many great women on youtube sharing their experiences, go watch a whole bunch, it’ll help reassure you!Overall tip: for your first few uses do NOT plan to leave the house! Trust me on this, stay at home.1.0 INSERTING TIPSGetting it in for the first time was daunting, I used a 'C-fold' but I found this was just too big! I now use a 'punch down fold'. With a narrower head it’s much much easier to insert.So for my first time I didn't insert it correctly and it caused painful pressure on my bladder and it didn't catch the bleeding. I now no longer experience this problem by using the different fold & with calm experience on my side, getting it in only takes a minute or two, easily and as quick as a tampon.2.0 REMOVING TIPSA. I pinch the string and use it to wiggle the cup from side to side (quite a bit!) to help it lower down (this does most of the work for me)B. By this point it should be much lower than the original position and starting to poke out, I'm able to pinch the base to get it out moreC. Now I am able to do the ‘hot dog in a bun’ technique, which for me by far is the best way to successfully fold the top of the cup whilst it’s still inside you so that it is not painfully stretching you when you remove it, I learnt this on YouTube by ‘Previous Stars Pads’ video, called ‘how to remove your menstrual cup, pain free!’ Are you considering using a cup for the first time? My advise is; do it!! The first few times will literally be a nightmare but you will surprise yourself! *edit* I'm 3 cycles in and using it like a pro! I went from absolute nightmare to easy peasy!Found this helpful? Please press the 'helpful' button below! Good luck!* edit* - post 5 months useSadly my technique of using the string to help it lower before pinching the base has resulted in the string part breaking. I now know this is because I have a high cervix. I will try using a different brand cup that is longer in shape. I still think this is a fantastic product, perhaps more so for those who have a lower/medium cervix. For me, even the bottom of the string is hard to find D: 

Reviewer: Miss M. Gaine
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: ***DISCLAIMER*** I want to be very graphic because I want to be honest so if you think you'll be offended by an indetail review then look away now!!I'm 26 and this is the first cup I've ever bought because 1. I'd heard so much about how they are better for your health and the environment and wanted to try but also 2. There are some wild horror stories and I didn't know if a cup would work for me. I was nervous about how I would get in in and out and after reading (what I now know is a wildly over exaggerated story about the girl who had to go to the doctors to get her cup out) I actually gave up on the idea for a while but this is a good quality cup (based on the price and good reviews) and I was assured by their sales team that if I gave it a full period and I didn't like it, I could send it back for a full refund.Period 1 was a bit of a disaster because I wasn't patient enough and didn't push it far enough up so it started falling out when I was on a rather vigerous water ride at lego land but its a cup, so the blood stayed put until I found a toilet thankfully and the rest of that period I reverted to tampons because I wasn't confident I could push it far enough up my vagina but at the same time I would lose it. I think I was super conscious of it too so I just gave up.Period number 2 I was brave and wore it to work to try and wear it for a full day. I started on a day that I wasn't too heavy and I patiently made sure I folded it in half long ways. I find sitting on a toilet, legs wide and taking a deep breath helps and then slowly pushing it inside my vagina up until I can't fit anymore of my fingers inside me and then letting go. The trick is to make sure it pops inside you which can be a disconserting feeling. That day was fine (yay) but when I tried again that night, I woke up to a mess because I had pushed it too high and the cup was sitting to the side of my cervix rather then underneath so I lived it and I learnt.I would say period 3 onwards is when I really got the hang of it but only because I realised how much I needed to know my own vagina. Maybe it's bad I didn't before but with the cup I've learnt where my cervix is, that I have a tilted womb and which way my vaginal canel slops. With practice I have learnt exactly how to get it in the right position for a heavy period or a light period and I know when to pull the cup and when to twist it. There are no nerve endings in your vagina and the muscle can lay over the cup in weird ways sometimes when I try and get it out but it doesn't hurt more then rough sex and 4/5/6 hours later, I've forgotten that I poked the muscle and it ached. I just pour the blood into the toilet, wash the cup in a sink nearby if I can and put it back in and I'm set for another 10-12 hours.A cup is about perseverance, any cup you get but I honestly think because this cup is such good quality, I didn't have to worry about anything else except how I get comfortable with it which has been such a relief because I can say I don't use tampons and pads anymore and I'm confident with my choice of cup

Reviewer: Rosie Brodie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Only had it for 24 hours and already so happy with it. No leaks and can’t even tell it’s in there. Think getting it in and out might take some practice but so much better then tampons or pads. Highly recommended to anyone who’s looking for another option aside from the standard pads and tampons