VOXAPOD Menstrual Cup Duo (2 Cups)

Let me start by saying I've used two other cups, both which had harder stems and thicker grips on the bottom of the cup which felt stabby at times, but this cup is soooo comfortable. I used to have to adjust my cup sometimes to try to get it in a more comfortable place. I don't know what it is about this cup, but it seems to just find a comfortable spot and then stay there, and I'm loving not having to go back to the bathroom to make adjustments. This is definitely my go-to cup from now on!

I read a ton of reviews and watched a bunch of YouTube videos before I finally picked this for my first menstrual cup. Of course, my period showed up yesterday and I was both terrified and excited to try this thing out. I'm 41 and haven't had children and absolutely no clue how high or low my cervix is, but I got the small size. I picked this cup because it seemed to be both a little firm where the structures are but soft everywhere else. I was afraid if I bought a cup that was too soft it wouldn't open up and I might leak, and if I bought one that was too firm, it might be uncomfortable with my mind-numbing cramps or make it harder to go pee. I was hoping it would be my goldilocks firmness so I wouldn't have to try several cups to get the right one. While, I haven't tried other cups to compare it too, this cup does definitely seem to be perfect because it has both firmness and softness to it. Inserting the cup at first was a little awkward but not really hard. It definitely opened up right away. The guide that comes with the cup gives lots of helpful tips to make sure you have a good seal, and I followed all of them just to make sure I got it in right. I've read reviews on other cups where if the person sat a certain way they could feel the stem, and I was trying to avoid that with this cup. I've been able to leave the stem on and I can't feel it regardless of what position I'm in or activity I'm doing. A few times throughout the day, I would feel a gush of flow coming out and was certain that I had just leaked everwhere, but when I checked there was nothing on my pad, so I believe it was just my flow releasing into the cup. After a few hours I took it out, just to make sure I didn't overflow or anything. It was a bit tricky removing it my first time, but the stem and pinch grips, the way they are, make it fairly easy. The first time I think maybe I inserted it too far because I'm used to using tampons. I bared down a bit and it moved down where I was able to easily remove it without trouble or discomfort. Since, I don't insert the cup as far and I haven't had any issues since, but even if you did, it's easy to just bare down a bit to help the process. The cup was less than half full, which made me feel like I could wear it overnight without a mess. I'm pleased to say I can now sleep all night without having to get up and change my tampon and pad (I wore both before to prevent leaks). This alone was worth the purchase to me. I hate wearing pads––they are so uncomfortable and smell. I also believe since using this product, my cramps are significantly less. I don't know if it's just in my head, but it really seems like they are better. All in all, this was a great first cup experience and I completely recommend it!