Sirona Reusable Menstrual Cup for Women - Small Size with Pouch|Ultra Soft, Odour and Rash Free|100% Medical Grade Silicone |No Leakage | Protection for Up to 8-10 Hours | US FDA Registered,Pack of 1

I bought this cup two years ago and never got around to writing a review. For context, I just turned 16 and I have been using the small size since I was 14. After all this time, I feel like I finally know it well enough to give my full thoughts ( I’ve also included some tips at the end of the review ).This is easily the most comfortable menstrual product I have ever used. I was a little scared going into it, especially because I’d seen nobody my age try it yet, and it took me a long time to properly figure out how to use it. But since I made that leap, it has made life so much easier. I’ve gone cycling, skating, running - all on my period with no issue at all.I can sit or sleep in any position I want and that has drastically reduced the amount of discomfort I feel. It has never leaked, at least not since I figured out how to insert it properly. It doesn’t hurt. I only have to change it around 3-4 times on the heaviest day ( between 6 to 8 hours ). On any other day I usually only have to change it twice, following a 9-11 hour cycle. Doesn't take long to change once you get the hang of it. I can empty and reinsert in less than 5 minutes.I strongly recommend you look up size charts and do your research to figure out what is best for you, and also look up health risks or speak to your doctor if you’re worried about them. As long as you follow the hygiene instructions, you should be fine.The only downside I can think of it that you can’t really change it in places that don’t have a good water supply, so most public restrooms won’t be suitable if you’re outside.If you’re considering getting it, and especially if you’re a young teenager and worried that it’s not suitable for you, I recommend you try it out. I am definitely never going back to pads.SOME TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS:1. Don’t panic if the stem has gone further inside by the time you’re taking the cup out. Just take a deep breath and push, it will slope down itself until you’re able to reach the stem.2. Don’t just pull on the stem to take the cup out. Pull it gently only to the point where you can reach the base of the cup. Once most of the stem is out, reach up with the tips of your forefinger and thumb and pinch the base of the cup while tugging on it gently.3. Since the cup is soft, it sometimes doesn’t open up once it’s inside, and it can be tricky to get it to unfurl. This was the biggest difficulty of being a first timer for me and the main reason why it took me so long to use the cup properly. My personal solution is this: I use the punch down fold and once most of the cup ( about three fourth ) is inside, I pinch the base of the cup and push it the rest of the way inside while keeping it in that position. ( Pinching the base forces the fold to open up.4. Don’t ignore the hygiene instructions at any cost. Clean the cup and your hands well before you insert, or you could end up with an infection. Don’t use harsh or scented soaps to clean the cup. Just clean it with warm water and boil it at the start and end of your cycle. Keep your hands clean at all times while handling it.5. Don’t let it stay inside for more than 12 hours. That time limit is there for a reason. Even if your flow is light, take it out within 12 hours or you run the risk of an infection or other health complications.6. It can be a little messy. If you can’t handle looking at the blood or if you’re uncomfortable messing around down there, that’s completely understandable, this just isn’t the right product for you.I hope you give it a try and have a positive experience. There is a learning curve involved so don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it right away.

Pros:• Firm yet flexible (duh), so, it opens up nicely. However, an inexperienced hand might face some difficulties which will only be solved through experience, patience, and relaxation (aka it'll take a period or two to get the hang of it).• Low/ Average cervix approved (mine can be reached with my index finger, so, I guess it's low). It was just the stem that was protruding out a bit, the cup fit perfectly, so, I had to cut the stem about two points. A small cup, so, good for a beginner.• I'm not athletic but despite being a firm cup it worked well for me, did not irritate the walls of my vagina or put pressure on the bladder.• Would recommend it to someone with a light to medium flow. Capacity to holes - 15 ml.• Can be worn for 8-10 hours (if your flow is light) comfortably.Cons:• Not suitable for someone with a heavy flow since it holds a mere 15 ml, so, on my heavy days I had to empty it every 3-4 hours• Could pose as a trouble for someone with thinner vaginal walls since it's a firm cup.• Because of the firmness some folds like 'double 7' cannot be done. On the other hand, folds like 'c' or 'u' could feel uncomfortable when inserting due a wider point of insertion.A Few Tips (For Beginners):• Don't wait for the day your period is expected to arrive, sterlize the cup beforehand. (Make sure to fill the pan with enough water so that the cup doesn't touch the bottom of the pan you're sterlizing it in).• Measure your cervix before, during, and after your cycle. (Cervix can drop during your cycle). Just insert your index finger and feel for something that feels like the tip of your nose. It's okay if you can't feel it, it just means you have a higher cervix. It's okay if you feel it with your finger half in or full in, it means you have an average or low cervix.• Find the most comfortable position for insertion.• Wash your hands before touching the cup and inserting it.• Fold it in a way that the insertion point is small, so, that it's easier to insert.• Push it in, wiggle it a bit, push the base so that it opens up inside.• Relax! Stressing will only clench your vaginal muscles, and it'll get harder to insert the cup.• The feeling of getting period blood on your hands might not be for everyone. It's okay to feel at unease at first. Remember it's just your blood. Nothing gross about it.• Push the base a bit and circle your finger around the cup when inserted to feel its sides and make sure it's popped open inside.• Once inserted properly, the cup should not feel at all inside the vagina. Neither is it gonna leak. If it's leaking (or hurting), you've inserted it wrong.• Pull on the stem a bit to feel if the suction has been created.• Do clean the sides of the cup and the vaginal walls (when the cup is inside) to make sure there's no blood on the walls or the cup that might've smeared when inserting.• The psychological feeling of the cup being inside you is gonna remain during the initial cycle.• The cup will not get lost anywhere inside your vagina because there's no place for it to get lost. 8th standard biology, anyone?• The cup will not tear your vagina. It's just a cup. Babies come out of vaginas. Be a little logical.• At the time of removing the cup, gently feel for it inside the vagina, find the stem, locate the base, pinch the base so that the suction is lost, wiggle it out, fold it and keep the opening of the cup untilted so it doesn't spill the blood, and it's out. Empty it. Rinse it with warm water. Reinsert.• It's okay if you can't feel the cup at the time of removing it, it might've moved upwards in the vagina. Don't stress, it's normal. Relax! Stress will clench your muscles. Take a few deep breaths. Just squat down and feel for it again. You'll find the cup.• Do check every few hours on your initial cycles to know how much you bleed and how often you'll have to empty it.• Prefer warm water to rinse the cup at the time of emptying it.Good Luck!

I bought sirona menstrual cup and reusable pad at the same time... Because I am not sure about the cup... In my circle( my friends and family) I m the first one thinking of the PAD-FREE PERIOD...This is the 2nd month using the cup... I can conclude that if you have heavy period and worried during night.. Or always literally every five min worried about leakage then this is a blessing for you..For the first time it's really irritating to insert it...and the stem always irritates you..But for the second time it's easy , pain free and headache free...Make sure the rim open fully... sometimes it remains half open after inserting.. so I just walk for some time and the air release and rim open properly...Note: I have little heavy flow( used ultra night pads 4/5 for first 2days). So I am using the large cup.. I have to vacant it in every 6- 8 hrs (depends).