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.

JuJu Cup Review

Hello everyone! I have not posted anything in a couple of months now, so I will be making a long-awaited review of the JuJu Cup. Hopefully I will post reviews of the Diva Cup and Femmycycle soon. *This menstrual cup was sent to me for a review. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by others*

I receicved both the JuJu Cup Model 1 and 2. There is a big size difference between the two models, but I was still able to use both. I have mostly used the Model 2 as I have a heavy flow, but the smaller model works similarly.

The cups are made an almost sticky clear silicone which doesn't bother me. It is a smoothe cup that is finished nicely. The only downside to the construction of the cup are the grip rings. I found them useless. The grips are little flowers or butterflies that didn't help at all. It takes a bit longer for me to get the JuJu cups out than my other cups because of this. 

Insertion of the cups is very easy. I use the labia fold as I do with all of my cups and had no problems.   On my heavier days the Model 2 works well although I still only get a couple of hours. The Model 1 is perfect for my lighter days at the very beginning and end of my period. 

Overall, I am happy with these cups and would recommend them to all women. They are made out of quality materials and make your period all that more bearable. 

JuJu Cup First Impression

**These cups were sent to me for review**

Today, I received two JuJu cups in the mail. They only took a week and a half to ship from Australia. Amazing customer service as they responded quickly and answered all of my questions.

These cups are made from 100% medical grade silicone. It is the sticky type of silicone, which is new to me but I am excited to see how it differs from other cups. There are three cup bag choices; pink, green, and blue. You are able to choose your bag at checkout. The JuJu cup comes in two sizes. Model 1-recommended for women who have not had a vaginal birth. Model 2- recommended for women who have given vaginal birth.

The Model 2 is quite a bit bigger than the Model 1 JuJu cup. The Model 1 has a capacity of 20ml and a diameter of 40mm while the Model 2 has a capacity of 30ml and a diameter of 46mm. Although it probably cannot be seen through the camera, the Model 1 cup seems to be clearer than the Model 2. These cups both have a medium resistance.

The box that the JuJu cups come in blows any other cup company away. It is creative, fun to open, and 100% recyclable. The cups are also cruelty free and Australian made and owned.

I am so excited to try out these two cups- especially their Model 2 for my heavier days. Once I have used these cups for a couple of cycles, I will be posting a review. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to ask. Thank you! 

What I Wore This Month

This has been going around the reusable menstrual products community for a while now so I decided to make one for myself. Here is what I wore this month.

5 Heavy Pads - One from Yurtcraft and the others were made by me

8 Regular Pads - One from Yurtcraft and the rest are made by me

3 Light Pads - Made by me

2 liners - Made by me

2 Menstrual Cups - One small classic clear Meluna with regular stem, One medium classic purple Meluna with ball stem (will review after next cycle)

I did use pads most of this cycle because it is my first cycle using better pads. I have used hand stitched pads in previous cycles but I really wanted to try out many of my newer pads that I have made and bought. The Yurtcraft pads can be found on Etsy. Thank you.

Menstrual Cups

Today I just wanted to go over the basics on menstrual cups. I will hopefully have a post about cloth pads coming shortly, so stay tuned!

What is a Menstrual Cup?
For those of you who don't know, a menstrual cup is a small reusable, bell- shaped cup worn inside the vagina to collect menstrual flow. It's is similar to a tampon, although it is much healthier for you and the environment.

How do I use a Menstrual Cup?
To use a menstrual cup you simply fold the cup using one of the many folds, such as the c fold or punch down fold, and you insert it into your vagina. You may want to use lubricant to help it slide in more easily. Once the cup is in, feel around to make sure that the cup is open. You can rotate it or pull it down slightly if you are having trouble getting it open. When you are ready to remove the cup, gently pull on the stem or base of the cup, and then pull the rest out of your body. You can rinse you cup out under tap water and reinsert. At the end of your cycle, the cup will need to be sterilized. You can boil you cup for the recommended time (usually around 5 minutes) and it is ready for your next cycle. Keep in mind that for the first couple of cycles using a menstrual cup it can be challenging to get the hang of it. But don't give up! 

Why should I use a Menstrual Cup?

There are many reasons why you should use a menstrual cup, so I will just cover the basics. Unless you buy natural disposable menstrual products, your tampons and pads contain pesticides and dioxins  along with being bleached white. Menstrual cups are either made of 100% medical-grade silicon, or a TPE plastic that is used in the same way. Some of these cups may be dyed, but none of the dyes can harm you. Using tampons you also risk getting TSS, and with menstrual cups there have been no reported cases. Menstrual cups are able to be worn up to 12 hours, which is about twice the amount that you would be able to leave a tampon in. This also means that they can be worn overnight. The average woman will use 9600 disposable menstrual products each year, all of which end up in landfills or sewers. Most menstrual cups will last up to ten years, so you will probably only need to invest in 4 menstrual cups for your entire menstruating time period. Not only do disposable products effect the landfills, but they effect your wallet as well. On average, a single menstrual cup will cost $25-40. Let's say you spend 6 dollars on pads and/or tampons each month. It may not seem like much, but it adds up quickly. For one year you would be paying $72, and for ten- $8640 spent on tampons and pads. Lastly, most women find menstrual cups more comfortable than pads or tampons. You don't constantly feel a scratchy pad against your skin, which can leave a rash, and you don't have that horrid dry tampon feeling either. 

 

 

How do I choose a Cup?

Usually when you are going to buy a menstrual cup, companies offer two different sizes; a smaller size for woman who haven't given birth and a larger size for woman who have. I would also judge it by your flow, if you have a heavy flow, get a larger cup, a light to medium flow, get a smaller cup. It also depends on where your cervix is located. If you have a lower cervix, get a shorter cup and so on. 

Where do I buy a Menstrual Cup? 

Most cups, you will need to buy online, but some can be bought at a local health store. In the US, I believe Whole Foods sells the Diva Cup. Some common cup brands include Diva Cup, Lunette, Meluna, Ruby, Lily cup, Lily cup compact, Lady cup, Skoon cup, and many more. Before buying a cup, I would recommend doing lots of research about the cup to make sure that it is the right fit for you.