AllMatters Size A (Small) Menstrual Cup

I was recommended this cup from a colleague who gave top marks for it. She said she would never go back to sanitary pads or tampons again. When it arrived I was very skeptical and rightly so as I have two days of very heavy flow. I did find it weird at first-catching your cycle in a cup and emptying it. However I persevered.I found insertion a little awkward and uncomfortable when removing at first, as you have to make sure that the cups creates a suction which on the first attempted never happened, they do give instructions and tips on how to combat this (I won’t go into that) however i was unsuccessful with it at the time. I decided to use a pad as well for reassurance. About five mins later I checked and the cup had formed a suction all on its own, so I was like ok? I was so worried about leaking, I was checking and emptying every hour or so. But to my surprised no leakage. (About a quarter filled approx) I called my colleague the next day and said it seemed to be fine but I’m emptying this ‘thing’ as much as I would change my pads. She said to just leave it a few hours before checking, which I did, (now on day two) and found that there was leakage after 2 and half hour, max three. When emptying it wasn’t exactly full but over half which baffled me. I then done some research (google lol) and found that it could leak if, one the cup didn’t have a correct seal or two, the air holes get block, which would obviously build pressure causing your cycle to leak. The suction wasn’t the problem, so it left the issue with the air holes. So (sorry for the long review), I decided every 2 hours I would empty as my flow is very heavy. On the third day I was getting use to it and didn’t empty until 4 hours later as my flow gets lighter on the third day. I was used to the insertion, didn’t really bother with the instructions they gave. Just inserted ( Worked my pelvic floor muscles a few times and hey presto lol) I would say I will still need time to really get used to it as it is a massive change from the what you have be taught to use as a teenager but I think I can say it is a good product and worth trying. The only thing I would say is if you have a heavy flow like myself. You might Or might want to consider using your usual methods for dealing with your cycle because to be honest I think the first two days of emptying are not much different to changing your pad/tampon (for me that is) however I’m undecided for my next cycle lol (very confused female here). However the beauty of this product Is the fact that it is very hygiene friendly. Without sounding crude it’s a massive improvement on cleanliness due to your menstual cycle getting a little messy. It’s almost, like Your flow is encapsulated, if you understand what I mean. Anyway I would recommend it, I’m sure it won’t be to everyone’s liking but it’s worth a shot.

Initially I was really hesitant at using one of these and put it off for a couple of years but after the very first use I took to it immediately. Within the first application I found this entirely revolutionary. I originally thought the Organicup would’ve been more invasive than a tampon due to the size but it fits your body a lot better and once it’s in you genuinely cannot feel it, even when sitting down. Also, when the cup arrived I was shocked at how small it actually is. Due to the nature of the way the cup ‘collects’ you’ll find that you feel more healthy and not dry. This is something I found so good as I found tampons incredibly drying and quite sore to have to keep applying and removing. The cup offers the security of a regular tampon but without the discomfort of wearing one. It’s incredibly easy to apply. The company offer lots of advice on their website if you’re struggling. It’s hygienic, odour- free and really easy to clean. Also because you can visually see how much blood is within the cup it gives you a very good indication of when you’re menstruation is due to end; again another pro of the cup!You can leave it in for 12 hours at a time making it absolutely perfect for bedtime or travelling! I put it in the morning then clean it out and reapply it before bed. 2 times a day and you’re sorted! Unlike a tampon or pad. Not to mention this is incredibly environmentally friendly; which was my initial motive on using this product. On a more personal note, due to the security of the OrganiCup it means that even during menstruation you can still be (somewhat, to an extent) sexually expressive (just not vaginal penetration obviously!).I 100% recommend this product! I will never go back to tampons or pads. The only downside of the cup, I believe, is that it could be awkward to apply initially, however I personally didn’t find this at all. My first application was so easy, I used the companies video on YouTube and found that very helpful! I hope you give the product a try because it took me 24 months to have the courage and now I wished I had been using this from the very start!

I had been considering trying a menstrual cup for years but for kept putting doing research into brands, sizes etc off. This popped up on offer on amazon and fairly spontaneously I decided to go for it. I followed the guidelines on sizing and went for the second size, even though I was a bit hesitant as even after childbirth I still have a fairly narrow vagina. I have only been using it for a day or two but so far the instructions were really easy to follow, easy to insert and completely comfortable - I don’t notice it at all. Excellent value and feel good on many levels - sustainability, supporting a smaller business,(probably) better for body and long term savings. Like a lot of people said, regret that I didn’t make the switch years ago.

So there’s this stereotype that women under 18-21 are very tight down there or who haven’t had kids. but this isn’t true. I was recommended to buy the smaller size A and it was tiny and I couldn’t use . It wouldn’t even fit my flow . I could pull it out of me whole . Without it being folded. So I’d say this product is very small so ladies I’d advise the bigger size . It was kinda expensive but the rest of the cup was fine . Had a nice quality. So I’d recommend this cup to 11-15 year olds