Thursday, August 11, 2016

Diva Cup Review


**I was sent the Diva Cup to review. I am not being paid and all opinions are my own.**

The Diva Cup! If you've heard of menstrual cups at any point, I'm sure this brand came up. The Diva Cup is the most popular cup brand out there, and for a good reason. It is made of a luxurious feeling medical grade silicone that is about a medium resistance. The grip rings on this cup work very well and it has a hollow, short stem. It is recommended that this cup is replaced every year, but with the right care it can last you longer. The Diva Cup comes in two different sizes; model one and model two. I own the model one. To see which size is right for you, see the sizing guidelines.




If I am being honest, I did not think that this cup would work for me. It is very mainstream and I have heard that many find it too long. After using this cup for at least three cycles, It has become my favorite cup so far. I used the labia fold like I do with most of my cups, and it slid in smoothly. It opens pretty quickly after I rotate the cup. After it being a bit too long, I cut off the stem and now it fits perfectly. This cup has a capacity of 30 ml, so I can wear it a bit longer than my other cups on my heavy days which I love. All in all, this cup really surprised me and I am so happy that I have the chance to review it.

The Diva Cup can be bought online or in a store. In the USA, I have seen the Diva at Whole Foods. Check out their store finder or buy online to get your very own Diva Cup.

Look for this packaging in stores!

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Femmycycle Teen Review


**I was sent this cup to review. All opinions are my own and are in no way influenced by the company**

The Femmycycle is unlike any other cup. It has a bulbous shape, a ring stem, and a no spill rim. It is made out of a very thin, clear, and soft silicone which makes it really easy to insert. The size of the teen is a lot smaller than I expected and has a capacity of 17. 5 ml.

I first tried the C fold with this cup but had trouble getting it to open inside of me. I then tried the Labia fold and it slid in easily. This cup has no suction holes but it still popped open easily. I recommend feeling around the base of the cup after insertion to make sure that it is open though because it did leak once for me. This cup worked great for my lighter days but on my heavy days I have to change this cup too often. The ring stem is my favorite part about this cup. It makes it super easy to remove. In my opinion the no spill rim didn't really benefit me, I still get blood on my hands either way.


I would recommend this cup to teens that have a light flow. It is really easy to use once you get the hang of it. This cup would also be good for women with a low cervix as it is a super short cup and the ring can be tucked in if need be.