this channel has made my first time trying menstrual cups go so much smoother and made me a lot less scared, thank you for all the time and research you guys put into making menstrual cups a much more accessible and less intimidating product for us!
I started with a small, and then had a pregnancy and delivered a 32 weeker at 4lbs. I still expected to need a large but my smalls still work! I encourage people to save the smalls because they might still work
Willie Beachy I was so afraid of tampons it yesterday I went out to get a cup and it was fine if the press down fold doesn’t work for you definitely try the half diamond x
I found my perfect cup (Saalt soft) in one try because of this video and quiz. I’m on my 4th cycle with it and let me tell you I’m never going back! I just had to find this video and comment after I spent 2 hrs at a trampoline park tonight and this thing did not budge!! 😆😄
I'm 35, when I was around 30, I tried the size B Diva cup and I couldn't even get it in. I wish they didn't have the age guide, not every 30 something has given birth or even have been sexually active.
Yes! I'm 34 and even the small diva cup feels like being fisted, to me. (not that I have been fisted, lol). Very large and uncomfortable. I use MeLune now, I have 1 small that i use on the 1st and last day of my period and medium for the day or two in between. It's such an individual experience.
Sadly, I have a feeling that most companies only can gauge their sizes on this metric, because the average biological female doesn't know their cervix position is. I know from personal experience that I didn't until I was in my late twenties. I doubt there are many studies on the topic either.
Yeah I'm 33 and a virgin and I'm like uhhhhh I'm over 30 but uhhhhhhhhh I'm not sure about the large. But I know it would be difficult to say which is good for each woman, so I'm glad there's at least a starting point.
I wish I'd watched this sooner. I'm two cups in and have been struggling to keep up my motivation to keep trying. Hopefully this will help me pick something better on the next go!
@@jessicadembo5753 True, all vaginas aren't the same. However, if companies all followed the same standard, as far as size and liquid capacity are concerned, you can then try new cups with worrying if it will fit. You would know it's your size and then could decide on which you like based on other factors.
Great video, and I did take the quiz. I have tried the Diva Cup and one other cup in the past. I always had such a hard time removing them because they would ride up too far and I couldn’t reach them, even with the stem in tact. Turns out I have a very high cervix. Coupled with a heavy flow, I have decided to order the Lily Cup, size B. Crossing my fingers that this will work out. I’m so tired of pads and tampons!
Hi Sarah, just looking for your advice re Lily cup. I had same problem trying to get my cup out and want to try the Lily one and see if it's just matter of length. Thanks
I wish I had seen this video before I purchased my FOURTH cup! It had never occurred to me to measure my finger in mm to figure out how long of a cup I need. I have a low cervix and am struggling to find that perfect cup. They all fall out, or stick out painfully. Hopefully the fifth time's the charm!
I am 41 and have given birth to 4 children in 3 pregnancy’s. I have a very low cervix. I can feel it before my second knuckle goes in. I got the organicup in a mini because it looked shorter. But I think the diameter is too small. Plus I noticed my cervix seems to point forward rather than down. This cup is short but still too long for me even after trimming the tail off. I’m wondering what brand will work for me.
@@dustythorpe9625 Hey there) Merula one size, MeLuna Shorty, Juju model 4, Mermaid cup Guppy, Hello Cup Low Cervix. These cups could work for you, choose depending on the diameter, the length difference and the volume❤️
I haven’t found a cup style that works for me. But, I tried the discs and, although it can’t contain my heavy flow days, it reduces my cramps and works the rest of the week. Bonus, my period is shorter when I use them!
Have they done a video on the different types of folds for a menstrual cup? When I put my cup in for the first time it was a blood bath. I could not get it to open to save my life. I had to take it out and try a different type of fold to get it to open. A video on the different types of folds for the menstrual cup could really help first time users.
I could use large and small cups aged ago, and I have 2 kids now and can still use small cups. I think firmness is a much bigger factor honestly. My Super Jennie feels smaller than my (really firm and wrong shape for me) Lena small, because the SJ is constucted with a better angle and it's squishy, but the Lena is like a firm teardrop and it feels massive when it's in. Vaginas are really elastic, and they're very resilient. They can accommodate a large cup without needing to have given birth, and can also be taut enough to hold in a small cup post-childbith (if you're active and relatively fit.
I’m 18 and I’ve never had kids or anything but I’m a Saalt regular size since I have a high cervix and heavy flow. It’s the first cup I’ve ever used and it’s my perfect cup
Using clear gloves to insert and pull it out, is a real game changer. You don't have to worry about blood on your nails. I keep a baggy of gloves and bottle water everywhere I go. I Love Diva Cup, 6 yrs. Never turned back.
I just saw your video, and it was so helpful and informative! I wish I had seen it sooner, but I already had bought (my first) two different brands when I saw it, which are from local brands of my country. I hope they fit correctly because I’m so looking forward to using the cup!
The only thing that scares me about the menstrual cup is that I have anxiety inserting anything really when I'm on my period.. I am in general very tight and have a hard time inserting even tampons.. I really wanna be able to use the period cup but I am scared I'm gonna pick a wrong one and waste money(I'm on a tight budget).
There’re a few brands that offer size exchanges. I felt the same like very tight. At 1st I couldn’t even get the cup in. Then it improved to inserting half way through. And now I can successfully get it in
Thank you so much. Your video was EXTREMELY helpful. This will be my very first cup and now I have an idea on how to go about it all. I kept searching different websites and all the directions had me utterly confused. Thanks again. 👍
If you don’t mind me asking, how did it go? This would potentially be my first cup as well and I just want to make sure I get everything right before I try 😅
There's only one menstrual cup size brand in my country, I got a size S of it in Rossmann few days ago and I will be REALLY mad if it's gonna end up uncomfortable or won't fit because I spend literal fortune in my country's currency and there's no way I'll be able to afford or want to buy one from over seas since it would take half of my salary away from me...
Thank you guys for this video!!!! It helped me a lot I have trouble using Diva cup I didn't do my research before trying it for the first time. I had discomfort using the Diva cup and stop using it ever since but I watch your video I learn that I need softer and smaller diameter for cup I tried answering the quiz they recommend Saal soft cup for me. And I just ordered it on the way hopefully this will work I will update once I use it. 😊 I'm so excited for this I'm tired of pads. Thanks again Putacupinit ☺️☺️
I had found the perfect cup (size small pixie cup) and then gave birth and now I’m on the hunt again because now my cup almost completely comes out when I urinate 😅 Y’all are helping so many people with your videos-thank you so much.
I just had a nightmare experience with my Femmy cycle cup. It had turned sideways inside me, and I was using the low cervix size so I couldn't feel the loop to grab it. I have shorter than normal fingers so I had seriously difficult time grabbing the cup even with bearing down. I have been using menstrual cups for 5 years now, and have tried many brands, and have never had this issue before, and it was not my first time using that brand either, been using it for about a year. I have a difficult time using the menstrual cups period, I don't know if it's because my cervix is extremely tilted or what, but it is VERY frustrating.
I’ve been using the lily cup for a few months and I ALWAYS have to wear a thin pad or liner while using my cup because I have tiny leaks and spotting and idk what to do about it
Audrey this could be happening due to a number of reasons. 1) you have a heavier flow and the cup gets full quickly. if this is the case, change it more frequently. 2) the cup is too long and your cervix sits INSIDE your cup (the cervix should be just above the cup). this has to be the reason if when you take your cup out, you see it's not full, but there has still been leaking/spotting. if this is the case, buy a shorter cup or cut off/trim the stem. 3) the cup doesn't open once it's inside your vagina, even if you may think it has opened. to solve this, i suggest you watch some videos on how to get the cup open by PACII and Precious Star Pads. hope this helps! :)
I came here bc I hate the Lena cup. I had to cut it up to avoid giving it a 6th and 7th try after being tormented by it. Idk if it’s bc I have a tilted pelvis but it had suctioned to the side of one of my walls and I can almost never grab the end of it to be able to pinch and release the suction. Worst experience ever
If your cup was hard to reach, it sounds like you might have a high cervix. The Lily Cup is longer and a bit more anatomically shaped. You may find that you like it better and are able to reach it easier.
Put A Cup In It I actually Amazon same day shipped it yesterday after taking your test lol. It’s definitely easy to take out. No idea if it’s open but only time will tell 🤞🏽
Thank you for yet another amazing video. It's nice that you tilted the model from horisontal to vertical, that makes it somewhat easier to relate to. I just wished that you could also place your fingers not from another persons perspective (directly straight) but from the models (aka the person that tries to find her cervix) - meaning bent. I think this would illustrate the process even better, especially for those who aren't yet familiar with their bodies. I hope it make sense :)
I bought a lily cup a few years ago based of a friend’s recommendation. It was too long for me. I gave up and went to organic pads and tampons. I kinda want to try again. I thought I would have to try a disc instead.
When feeling for your cervix, use your MIDDLE FINGER. Mine is a lot longer and thus easier to locate. It just feels like a soft bump. And trim your nails!
I had a problem when i bought mine, i have a heavy flow and i bought a large one, and it doesn't fit i could never get it in... I think i need a little small... 😕😢
Hi! I took your quiz before buying my first cup and the result was Diva Cup 2, which I in fact bought. After 4 periods of trying to use it I am about to give up! At the beginning I couldn't put it inside, then I spent hours (literally, about 6-8 hours, total, in 4 separate occasions) trying to take it out. Now I don't have much trouble putting it in or out, BUT I can't have it in for more than 30 minutes!!! I have so much pain, my menstrual cramps are just the worst! And they disappear as soon as I take it out. Sometimes the cup turns sideways and it always goes too high so I have to push from inside to remove it. Sometimes I have leaks. I have taken the quiz again with my experience with the cup and it keeps suggesting me to buy the same Diva Cup 2! Is it too big? Too small? Any better suggestions??? I'm 32, no pregnancy, no births, small vagina, severe menstrual cramps, diagnosed endometriosis and an ovary surgery 1.5 years ago. Any help is appreciated!!
God I am happy I found this. I wanted to try forever, ordered the organicup but it was horrible. Not flexible and it leaked and didnt feel like it fit me. Happy with this info and I will try again. Although i am a pad girl, so I might just stay with that.
I was looking on TH-cam for info videos on menstrual cups but I did not fully trust any of them. None of them cover it all 100%. Until, I saw you video and your channel name "Put A Cup in It". How could I not trust you guys when this is all you talk about. Thanks to your very informative videos, and your bluntness, I was able to pick a cup. It was thanks to your quiz. I just ordered the Luna 2 pack on Amazon with your $5 coupon and can't wait to try them out on my next cycle.
I workout 3 days a week, 39, and have no children. I have tried the diva cup as my first cup. I am not sure what I was feeling, but I definitely was feeling it...ugh. I am also regular flow. I took the quiz twice and answered the questions differently and of course I got different results. So I'll measure my cervix and maybe that will help better.
This is so so helpful, really love your channel! I've been using menstrual cups for about a year now. first started with the lily cup compact, which I've experienced some leakage then switched over to femmecycle (petite), I've loved how the femmecycle is so easy to remove with the ring, but for my last period I've experienced a flipped cup!!! it completely flipped horizontally (almost 180 degree flip) I couldnt reach the ring to remove and it took me quite some time to get it out by holding onto the opening. I wonder if it's the fit (or maybe because I have quite a high cervix) or because the cup is too soft and I have really high activity levels? (was wearing it while horse riding and doing yoga (inversions) and a run that day... ) Would really love to get some feedback from experts like you! I'm also thinking of trying the lily cup one because it's so compact and firmer... do you have any advice on that?
Thank you 😘The flip could also just be cause by the cup being so round without a longer stem to prevent the tilting. I've had this happen with a more "round" cup. It happening once doesn't mean it will happen again now that you're aware, keeping sure it;s more centered in the vagina versus allowing it to begin tilted to one side or the other helps prevent it. The One isn't much more firm than the compact from my perspective but overall it's a nice little cup and the length is better than the compact. It's shaped in a way that it shouldn't be possible for it to flip. Hope that helps a bit and also I'd suggest joining our group if you haven't to ask there for help as needed :) vag.life/cupnation
I'm really struggling with finding a cup for me. I've taken the quiz a few times, however there was a question that asked about the cervix height and the only option I could choose was "I have a low cervix and can touch it easily without going past it". Well, I do have an extremely low cervix but can easily go past it, which is why I thought I had a high cervix for a whole year! My cervix is up by a little less than 1 cm which is quite low and most posts are about people with medium high or low cervix. I've been looking into the Meluna Shorty but loads of people aren't too happy with it because, apparently, it leaks a lot. I'm also not sure what kind of firmness I need. I feel like a really soft cup like a Meluna wouldn't be a good idea... Anyone else out there with very low cervix and tight vag that can give some advice? P.S. On the quiz, I got Lunette 1, Size 1. If Google converted the measurements correctly, there is no way such a cup could fit a person with a very low cervix.
Hello there) Merula original, Meluna Shorty, Juju model 4, MermaidCup Guppy, Hello Cup Low Cervix. These cups are for low cervix and could work for you. Choose depending on diameter, firmness and the length difference and the volume. Good luck❤️
I tried the blossom cup and had a pleasurable experience with it the first few days. I had no trouble inserting it and getting it to seal. However, towards the end of my cycle my cup had managed to turn sideways. Literally, hold your cup upright and then rotate it 90 degrees. I had to get some help reaching up and getting rotated back to the upright position before pulling it out. Do I continue use with this cup or do I look for a different cup?
To clarify i didn't carry to term because my son was preemie and i still had a bit of weakening of the pelvic floor and also I'm not 30 and i still fit into the bigger cup category
What do you consider the biggest knuckle ? The one that joins your hand or in the middle of your finger. I actually measured so the question doesn't help me
Wow fall in love with videos.... found lots of information! Thank you. I have been using Meluna cup S size it wasn’t a good experience I had problems with put it there and then take it out. It was hard for me. Once it even went tooooo far I couldn’t take it out for half an hour. Had no idea how did it happened... I bought Lili cup small size foldable. Omg it changed my life seriously it is super soft and nice. I don’t feel it at all. However I still have AN issue sometimes. I cannot take it out because it goes too up during night I literally struggling with it. Most of time it is ok for me. But the last day of period I am freaking out cervix goes toooo high I cannot reach it. So I am still in a process of finding my PERFECT cup. Could do you please write names of cups which u mention in this video in description box below . Quiz didn’t work for me.
I bought my first one and then saw this video 😂 I’m wondering if this is due to the hardness of the silicone or maybe the cup is too wide, but I find when i try to put it in it hurts. And it hurts a lot if it is too close to what I guess is my bone? I’m not sure, it just hurts an inconceivable amount if it’s too close to my wall
I bought a Diva Cup on impulse my last period and I wish I had watched this video...while it doesn't hurt, it's definitely too long for me. No leaking or anything, but the stem bothered me even after I cut it
I have a minor bladder prolapse and I don't see anyone addressing this. My obgyn was no help "you can try and see". I bought the Diva size 2 and it felt too long ( didn't know my cervix is lower on my period). It also feels like it's being pushed out.
can u please do a video on menstrual cups and teenagers? i’m 14 and i’d love to have more information on that! also maybe on the diva cup model 0, because i’ve been surplus about it since it’s so small
I really want to use cups -cost efficient &good for environment. And i tried to measure the hight of my clevix & i have never touch myself - it just grosses me out. So when i put my finger - honesty i dont even know if i put it in the right place.... - the place felt very tight & it hurt a little. When i pulled my finger out it had blood on it -. was on my period. So is there anything else i can do?
Honestly if you’re going to use a cup you should really get to know your body. Finding where your cervix is, is a good start. I do think that it is important that you know where your vagina is. It helped me to do this in the shower because it feels more natural to be naked there and water is good lubrication. If you feel to uncomfortable with touching your vagina you can also use reusable pads or period underwear. Hope this helps.
I also feel weird doing that but I am glad I measured my cervix because it turns out I have a very high cervix and will need the longest cup. I think you need to relax when you measure your cervix. If you are nervous, your muscles will tighten up. So try doing it again and see if you can feel your cervix. You also have to be on your period to know how high or low your cervix gets and which cup to get.
I wish I had watched this video before I bought my first menstrual cup instead of wasting my money in the smaller one I found just because I'm a virgin and have regular flow. Then I got to know I had a high cervix because it was impossible to reach it to remove it. And thanks to this video now I know I have a weak pelvic floor (I pee a little when I laugh or sneeze) so at the end me being a virgin under 30 had nothing to do with it and now I need a large one... I already bought the smallest divacup (they were all the same height but I bought the thinner one), and it was really expensive but if I leak I'll have to buy a bigger one again... don't let anyone tell you using menstrual cups is easy because is not lol
I use Lena cup size small and I love it! Just in my 2nd day i have to change it like in 1 and a half hour :( I have low cervix and less than 30 years, do you recommend me one cup to that day? Thanks!!!
Sounds like you could use a bit of a larger capacity. If you like the shape and fit of the Lena small, you could try their larger size. You may want to try the sensitive in the larger size (it's slightly softer) if you have a good fit with the small but are sizing up for capacity.
Also, if you already love your smaller cup, then get a slightly bigger cup to fit your "second day needs" and then other days use the smaller if it's all you need.
I came here bc I hate the Lena cup. I had to cut it up to avoid giving it a 6th and 7th try after being tormented by it. Idk if it’s bc I have a tilted pelvis but it had suctioned to the side of one of my walls and I can almost never grab the end of it to be able to pinch and release the suction. Worst experience ever
Zana N Hicks sorry to hear that, it worked so well to me, have you tried different ways to put it in? Sitting in the toilet and different ways to fold it?
Just to clarify, I’m 23, I’ve had a baby at 39 weeks via cesarean, but I don’t pee when I sneeze, so I have a toned pelvic floor. So I’d get the smaller size, right?
Hey I got a cup a few days ago ( the femometer A or small) and the width was perfect it did not even feel like I was wearing anything. But the cons: I think i have a high cervic so when trying to remove it i could not see the steam at all literally had to do some serious breathing exercise Lol. As I was trying to insert it because the material is soo soft it did not pop open nsterally with my viginal walls so it kept sinking downwards. But i do love the cup was very comfortable especially from me has this is my first time inserting anything inside of me and also no leaks would you recommend me anything with the same width but a bit longer.
I have a tilted cervix and have used most cups I’ve tried without issues. I do find that I prefer the large size from brands so that I can position it around my cervix on days it sits lower
Well I bought my first cup, lily cup few months ago and I want to share with you m problem. My cup isn't poping so its not sealing. I've tried EVERYTHING. All kind of folds and positions. My cup doesn't want to pop and seal.. So is there any problem with my cup??
I took the test and was recommended a Lily cup, I can tell by reading about it that I was suggested the wrong cup for me. There's no way i'd be able to wear a Lilly Cup comfortably.
Knowing your body is exponentially going to help choose a cup. The quiz is a good starting point and is often going to give people a cup that works but having a robust understanding of your body and cycle will always help really pinpoint what will work. Either by knowing a cup in your result is not going to work or looking at the results and comparing them to see which is best based on what you can buy where you live, or ignoring and buying from the wide variety out there. :)
@@PutACupInIt I thiiinnninkkkkk I found one that is going to work for me! =) I'm still learning but I am able to insert and remove it comfortably. All I know about my body is I am very petite so "normal" size cups won't work. Imma try these cups I got when my period strikes! The folding video was super helpful! Punch down fold works best for me =)
I just started using a Dutchess cup size a I’ve had a baby at 37 weeks and I’m under 30. The cup worked great yesterday but today it’s sliding down a lot idk what is going wrong. Do you think I need a new size or a different cup??
I'm unable to take your quiz on my new Android Samsung phone. It's all that I have since Hurricane Harvey damaged our home. I don't want to take the quiz on the library computer. Is there a more direct link? All I see in the quiz page is blank space and an ad above the phrase that the "quiz is embedded above this text. " Ack!
Definitely. Trimming the stem is a good way to immediately lose some length, but also many people find the stem to be annoying or even irritating (we do, so we are team chop all the way). That said, it's important not to trim it until you are sure that you need/want it. If your cervix moves high during your cycle it could make reaching it a bit more difficult depending on the cup and your anatomy.
I wish I've found this sooner! I purchased a diva cup size 1 last year and constantly struggle to put it in right and it hurts. I just did the cervix test and turns out I have a low cervix
Menstrual cups are the future! Reducing landfill, empowering young women, saving $1000 of dollars.
Y'all should just create your own menstrual cups with all of the work and research you've done! "Put a Cup in it" is a great name.
Ani Pancake they do. The salt soft cup was made by them in collaboration with Salt.
@@anythinkreviews2810 i thought it was the hello cup 🤷♀️
this channel has made my first time trying menstrual cups go so much smoother and made me a lot less scared, thank you for all the time and research you guys put into making menstrual cups a much more accessible and less intimidating product for us!
I took the quiz AFTER ordering my first cup! 😅 but it eased my mind more since the the result matched with my purchase.
Shane Lim How did you make your choice?
@shane lim What quiz did you take? Could you upload the link, please.
Chloe Airey it is in the description box
I started with a small, and then had a pregnancy and delivered a 32 weeker at 4lbs. I still expected to need a large but my smalls still work! I encourage people to save the smalls because they might still work
I am afraid to try tampons and a cup
Willie Beachy I was so afraid of tampons it yesterday I went out to get a cup and it was fine if the press down fold doesn’t work for you definitely try the half diamond x
@@williebeachy9984 I was too for a long time. But now I can’t go back to pads. I hope they work out for you!
Love your videos, so helpful for someone trying to get into the wide world of menstrual cups.
This video is meaty but I think if people can watch the full amount they'll get a better understanding of how to pick the right size/cup!
I found my perfect cup (Saalt soft) in one try because of this video and quiz. I’m on my 4th cycle with it and let me tell you I’m never going back! I just had to find this video and comment after I spent 2 hrs at a trampoline park tonight and this thing did not budge!! 😆😄
How did you put it out
I just bought this cup!
How much for saalt cup?
The test gave me the cup I already use and love.
8:49 When she touched the cervix and then her nose I was like “eeewww” and the I remembered it wasn’t a real cervix lol 🤣
What's ewww about a real cervix?
@@linguistacaotica The ewwwww was probably because she touched a cervix and before washing her hands she touched her nose.
Your glasses are always amazing!
Who else touched the tip of their nose 🙋♀️
This was so helpful. I’ve always wanted to try menstrual cups but was intimidated by the sizing issue. Will try it now. Thank you.
I'm 35, when I was around 30, I tried the size B Diva cup and I couldn't even get it in. I wish they didn't have the age guide, not every 30 something has given birth or even have been sexually active.
Yes! I'm 34 and even the small diva cup feels like being fisted, to me. (not that I have been fisted, lol). Very large and uncomfortable. I use MeLune now, I have 1 small that i use on the 1st and last day of my period and medium for the day or two in between. It's such an individual experience.
Sadly, I have a feeling that most companies only can gauge their sizes on this metric, because the average biological female doesn't know their cervix position is. I know from personal experience that I didn't until I was in my late twenties. I doubt there are many studies on the topic either.
Me! This is why I’m so scared. I’m a 31 yo virgin and most cups look so wide even when folded 😥
A P I’ve read that the Diva cup (which is probably the most known brand) can be huge or tough for most women.
Yeah I'm 33 and a virgin and I'm like uhhhhh I'm over 30 but uhhhhhhhhh I'm not sure about the large. But I know it would be difficult to say which is good for each woman, so I'm glad there's at least a starting point.
I got so lucky! My first cup somehow ended up being my perfect cup. Silly me didn't even do this research before buying. 😂
I wish I'd watched this sooner. I'm two cups in and have been struggling to keep up my motivation to keep trying. Hopefully this will help me pick something better on the next go!
So what you're saying is Menstrual Cup sizes are like Women's Clothing and Bra sizes? Absolutely bonkers?
All are vaginas aren’t the same so it makes sense
@@jessicadembo5753 True, all vaginas aren't the same. However, if companies all followed the same standard, as far as size and liquid capacity are concerned, you can then try new cups with worrying if it will fit. You would know it's your size and then could decide on which you like based on other factors.
Women are complex creatures 👊🏽
@@chardejones7116 true
Great video, and I did take the quiz. I have tried the Diva Cup and one other cup in the past. I always had such a hard time removing them because they would ride up too far and I couldn’t reach them, even with the stem in tact. Turns out I have a very high cervix. Coupled with a heavy flow, I have decided to order the Lily Cup, size B. Crossing my fingers that this will work out. I’m so tired of pads and tampons!
i had the same issue
I am new to cups but I just discovered you push it out a little if it’s too high. You just kind of relax and bear down. It just slipped down.
Hi Sarah, just looking for your advice re Lily cup. I had same problem trying to get my cup out and want to try the Lily one and see if it's just matter of length. Thanks
Hi Sarah, just wanna ask if Lily cup suits you ?
What size diva cup did u try??
Thank you PACII for all your help and all the resources on your website. Please continue to share your knowledge with the world.
I wish I had discovered your channel before I bought my cup! But the cup I bought because it looked cute works fine for me luckily😂
I wish I had seen this video before I purchased my FOURTH cup! It had never occurred to me to measure my finger in mm to figure out how long of a cup I need. I have a low cervix and am struggling to find that perfect cup. They all fall out, or stick out painfully. Hopefully the fifth time's the charm!
Meluna makes short cups
So does femmy cycle!
I ended up getting a Lumma Medium. It’s perfect!!!
I am 41 and have given birth to 4 children in 3 pregnancy’s. I have a very low cervix. I can feel it before my second knuckle goes in. I got the organicup in a mini because it looked shorter. But I think the diameter is too small. Plus I noticed my cervix seems to point forward rather than down. This cup is short but still too long for me even after trimming the tail off. I’m wondering what brand will work for me.
@@dustythorpe9625 Hey there)
Merula one size, MeLuna Shorty, Juju model 4, Mermaid cup Guppy, Hello Cup Low Cervix. These cups could work for you, choose depending on the diameter, the length difference and the volume❤️
I haven’t found a cup style that works for me. But, I tried the discs and, although it can’t contain my heavy flow days, it reduces my cramps and works the rest of the week. Bonus, my period is shorter when I use them!
Please add the June Cup to your chart! That’s the one I have, and I’d like to compare sizes with the others. Thank you for the information!
🙌🏼 thank you million times for your chart you saved me so much time trying to hunt down the right size
i’ve never just wanted to start my period already, like come on come already because i want to figure this out! 😂🤷🏼♀️
Have they done a video on the different types of folds for a menstrual cup? When I put my cup in for the first time it was a blood bath. I could not get it to open to save my life. I had to take it out and try a different type of fold to get it to open. A video on the different types of folds for the menstrual cup could really help first time users.
Your are doing a amazing job explaining how the Menstrual Cups work. Thank you . Keep up the great work .
I could use large and small cups aged ago, and I have 2 kids now and can still use small cups. I think firmness is a much bigger factor honestly. My Super Jennie feels smaller than my (really firm and wrong shape for me) Lena small, because the SJ is constucted with a better angle and it's squishy, but the Lena is like a firm teardrop and it feels massive when it's in.
Vaginas are really elastic, and they're very resilient. They can accommodate a large cup without needing to have given birth, and can also be taut enough to hold in a small cup post-childbith (if you're active and relatively fit.
This video is a serious life saver
Hey, thank you so much for subtitling the video!
You gals are the best. Thank you for these great videos. ❤
I’m 18 and I’ve never had kids or anything but I’m a Saalt regular size since I have a high cervix and heavy flow. It’s the first cup I’ve ever used and it’s my perfect cup
Hey I'm about to buy Saalt cup... I'm don't have a heavy flow but I have high cervix .. so should I go for a regular size?
Love the video and the quiz! Finally took the plunge and bought mine :)
Thank you this is so helpful, l honestly feel a little lost about buying/trying out a cup for the first time.
Using clear gloves to insert and pull it out, is a real game changer. You don't have to worry about blood on your nails. I keep a baggy of gloves and bottle water everywhere I go. I Love Diva Cup, 6 yrs. Never turned back.
I just saw your video, and it was so helpful and informative! I wish I had seen it sooner, but I already had bought (my first) two different brands when I saw it, which are from local brands of my country. I hope they fit correctly because I’m so looking forward to using the cup!
The only thing that scares me about the menstrual cup is that I have anxiety inserting anything really when I'm on my period.. I am in general very tight and have a hard time inserting even tampons.. I really wanna be able to use the period cup but I am scared I'm gonna pick a wrong one and waste money(I'm on a tight budget).
Try JUNE cup, they're selling their cups for $6 right now, for starters
@@ayshapatel4333 thank you so much! i'll look it up asap
There’re a few brands that offer size exchanges. I felt the same like very tight. At 1st I couldn’t even get the cup in. Then it improved to inserting half way through. And now I can successfully get it in
Thank you so much. Your video was EXTREMELY helpful. This will be my very first cup and now I have an idea on how to go about it all. I kept searching different websites and all the directions had me utterly confused. Thanks again. 👍
If you don’t mind me asking, how did it go? This would potentially be my first cup as well and I just want to make sure I get everything right before I try 😅
For capacity wise you could simply take it out more often and dispose of the you known
Super useful! Thank you for your work!!
Just took the quiz! Soooooo helpful omg.
Your Online quiz was really really helpful thanks!
Your quiz helped me buy my first cup. Can't wait to give it a try
JAM fx where can I find the quiz please
@@nazikali8233 there is a link to the quiz in the video description box.
JAM fx thank you dear ☺️
There's only one menstrual cup size brand in my country, I got a size S of it in Rossmann few days ago and I will be REALLY mad if it's gonna end up uncomfortable or won't fit because I spend literal fortune in my country's currency and there's no way I'll be able to afford or want to buy one from over seas since it would take half of my salary away from me...
I hope it ended up working!!
Where do you live?
This video was SO helpful! Thank you so much!
This is why I bought the duo pack!!
Thank you guys for this video!!!! It helped me a lot I have trouble using Diva cup I didn't do my research before trying it for the first time. I had discomfort using the Diva cup and stop using it ever since but I watch your video I learn that I need softer and smaller diameter for cup I tried answering the quiz they recommend Saal soft cup for me. And I just ordered it on the way hopefully this will work I will update once I use it. 😊 I'm so excited for this I'm tired of pads. Thanks again Putacupinit ☺️☺️
I had found the perfect cup (size small pixie cup) and then gave birth and now I’m on the hunt again because now my cup almost completely comes out when I urinate 😅 Y’all are helping so many people with your videos-thank you so much.
I just had a nightmare experience with my Femmy cycle cup. It had turned sideways inside me, and I was using the low cervix size so I couldn't feel the loop to grab it. I have shorter than normal fingers so I had seriously difficult time grabbing the cup even with bearing down. I have been using menstrual cups for 5 years now, and have tried many brands, and have never had this issue before, and it was not my first time using that brand either, been using it for about a year. I have a difficult time using the menstrual cups period, I don't know if it's because my cervix is extremely tilted or what, but it is VERY frustrating.
I’ve been using the lily cup for a few months and I ALWAYS have to wear a thin pad or liner while using my cup because I have tiny leaks and spotting and idk what to do about it
Audrey this could be happening due to a number of reasons. 1) you have a heavier flow and the cup gets full quickly. if this is the case, change it more frequently. 2) the cup is too long and your cervix sits INSIDE your cup (the cervix should be just above the cup). this has to be the reason if when you take your cup out, you see it's not full, but there has still been leaking/spotting. if this is the case, buy a shorter cup or cut off/trim the stem. 3) the cup doesn't open once it's inside your vagina, even if you may think it has opened. to solve this, i suggest you watch some videos on how to get the cup open by PACII and Precious Star Pads. hope this helps! :)
I came here bc I hate the Lena cup. I had to cut it up to avoid giving it a 6th and 7th try after being tormented by it. Idk if it’s bc I have a tilted pelvis but it had suctioned to the side of one of my walls and I can almost never grab the end of it to be able to pinch and release the suction. Worst experience ever
If your cup was hard to reach, it sounds like you might have a high cervix. The Lily Cup is longer and a bit more anatomically shaped. You may find that you like it better and are able to reach it easier.
Put A Cup In It I actually Amazon same day shipped it yesterday after taking your test lol. It’s definitely easy to take out. No idea if it’s open but only time will tell 🤞🏽
Tampax came out with a cup!! I believe it's $60 for the starter box which includes two cups, a case, and some wipes. ItsJustKelli did a review on it
Paige Garner thanks, I saw that on my TL actually. I ended up getting the lily compact and it’s great!
I know that my cervix is high because I can't find it and normal cups go too far up, but the lily cups still hurts me.
Thank you so much! Very helpful video
Thank you for yet another amazing video. It's nice that you tilted the model from horisontal to vertical, that makes it somewhat easier to relate to. I just wished that you could also place your fingers not from another persons perspective (directly straight) but from the models (aka the person that tries to find her cervix) - meaning bent. I think this would illustrate the process even better, especially for those who aren't yet familiar with their bodies. I hope it make sense :)
that does make sense :) We are planning a better version of the cervix video so your feedback is appreciated and noted!
I bought a lily cup a few years ago based of a friend’s recommendation. It was too long for me. I gave up and went to organic pads and tampons. I kinda want to try again. I thought I would have to try a disc instead.
I prefer menstrual discs. I use a ziggy disc and imo it's better than cups.
When feeling for your cervix, use your MIDDLE FINGER. Mine is a lot longer and thus easier to locate. It just feels like a soft bump. And trim your nails!
I had a problem when i bought mine, i have a heavy flow and i bought a large one, and it doesn't fit i could never get it in... I think i need a little small... 😕😢
Nefertiti Spark you can use the small one and wash it regularly maybe
@@beyhive8085 Yes thanks, i'll try 🌞👍
Nefertiti Spark 🙃
Hi! I took your quiz before buying my first cup and the result was Diva Cup 2, which I in fact bought.
After 4 periods of trying to use it I am about to give up!
At the beginning I couldn't put it inside, then I spent hours (literally, about 6-8 hours, total, in 4 separate occasions) trying to take it out.
Now I don't have much trouble putting it in or out, BUT I can't have it in for more than 30 minutes!!! I have so much pain, my menstrual cramps are just the worst! And they disappear as soon as I take it out.
Sometimes the cup turns sideways and it always goes too high so I have to push from inside to remove it.
Sometimes I have leaks.
I have taken the quiz again with my experience with the cup and it keeps suggesting me to buy the same Diva Cup 2!
Is it too big? Too small?
Any better suggestions???
I'm 32, no pregnancy, no births, small vagina, severe menstrual cramps, diagnosed endometriosis and an ovary surgery 1.5 years ago.
Any help is appreciated!!
You might want to watch ItsJustKelli, she also has endo & she gives real reviews about different cups that work.
God I am happy I found this. I wanted to try forever, ordered the organicup but it was horrible. Not flexible and it leaked and didnt feel like it fit me. Happy with this info and I will try again. Although i am a pad girl, so I might just stay with that.
I was looking on TH-cam for info videos on menstrual cups but I did not fully trust any of them. None of them cover it all 100%. Until, I saw you video and your channel name "Put A Cup in It". How could I not trust you guys when this is all you talk about. Thanks to your very informative videos, and your bluntness, I was able to pick a cup. It was thanks to your quiz. I just ordered the Luna 2 pack on Amazon with your $5 coupon and can't wait to try them out on my next cycle.
Iam 15, I'm interested on those cups and planning to buy one online.. Idk my size or size to pick so I'm watching this :)
I workout 3 days a week, 39, and have no children. I have tried the diva cup as my first cup. I am not sure what I was feeling, but I definitely was feeling it...ugh. I am also regular flow. I took the quiz twice and answered the questions differently and of course I got different results. So I'll measure my cervix and maybe that will help better.
If only I had found your channel first!!! I bought a MCUK, but your chart has let me know that it's much too long
Thank you! This was so useful 🥰
Does the length column in the putacupinit site include the stem or is the length listed just that of the cup chamber, not including the stem?
This is so so helpful, really love your channel!
I've been using menstrual cups for about a year now. first started with the lily cup compact, which I've experienced some leakage then switched over to femmecycle (petite), I've loved how the femmecycle is so easy to remove with the ring, but for my last period I've experienced a flipped cup!!! it completely flipped horizontally (almost 180 degree flip) I couldnt reach the ring to remove and it took me quite some time to get it out by holding onto the opening. I wonder if it's the fit (or maybe because I have quite a high cervix) or because the cup is too soft and I have really high activity levels? (was wearing it while horse riding and doing yoga (inversions) and a run that day... ) Would really love to get some feedback from experts like you!
I'm also thinking of trying the lily cup one because it's so compact and firmer... do you have any advice on that?
Thank you 😘The flip could also just be cause by the cup being so round without a longer stem to prevent the tilting. I've had this happen with a more "round" cup. It happening once doesn't mean it will happen again now that you're aware, keeping sure it;s more centered in the vagina versus allowing it to begin tilted to one side or the other helps prevent it. The One isn't much more firm than the compact from my perspective but overall it's a nice little cup and the length is better than the compact. It's shaped in a way that it shouldn't be possible for it to flip. Hope that helps a bit and also I'd suggest joining our group if you haven't to ask there for help as needed :) vag.life/cupnation
oh yes I never thought the roundness could be the cause! Thanks!!! have just joined!
Of course! I know how UNPLEASANT that experience is so I hope you never have to repeat it :) -Kim
I'm really struggling with finding a cup for me. I've taken the quiz a few times, however there was a question that asked about the cervix height and the only option I could choose was "I have a low cervix and can touch it easily without going past it". Well, I do have an extremely low cervix but can easily go past it, which is why I thought I had a high cervix for a whole year! My cervix is up by a little less than 1 cm which is quite low and most posts are about people with medium high or low cervix. I've been looking into the Meluna Shorty but loads of people aren't too happy with it because, apparently, it leaks a lot. I'm also not sure what kind of firmness I need. I feel like a really soft cup like a Meluna wouldn't be a good idea... Anyone else out there with very low cervix and tight vag that can give some advice?
P.S. On the quiz, I got Lunette 1, Size 1. If Google converted the measurements correctly, there is no way such a cup could fit a person with a very low cervix.
Why don't you look at precious star pads. The reviewer has a very low cervix as well. I'm sure you'll find help in her videos
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Merula original, Meluna Shorty, Juju model 4, MermaidCup Guppy, Hello Cup Low Cervix.
These cups are for low cervix and could work for you. Choose depending on diameter, firmness and the length difference and the volume. Good luck❤️
measuring cant help me cuz my fingers are very short and small
I tried the blossom cup and had a pleasurable experience with it the first few days. I had no trouble inserting it and getting it to seal. However, towards the end of my cycle my cup had managed to turn sideways. Literally, hold your cup upright and then rotate it 90 degrees. I had to get some help reaching up and getting rotated back to the upright position before pulling it out.
Do I continue use with this cup or do I look for a different cup?
To clarify i didn't carry to term because my son was preemie and i still had a bit of weakening of the pelvic floor and also I'm not 30 and i still fit into the bigger cup category
What do you consider the biggest knuckle ? The one that joins your hand or in the middle of your finger. I actually measured so the question doesn't help me
Wow fall in love with videos.... found lots of information! Thank you. I have been using Meluna cup S size it wasn’t a good experience I had problems with put it there and then take it out. It was hard for me. Once it even went tooooo far I couldn’t take it out for half an hour. Had no idea how did it happened... I bought Lili cup small size foldable. Omg it changed my life seriously it is super soft and nice. I don’t feel it at all. However I still have AN issue sometimes. I cannot take it out because it goes too up during night I literally struggling with it. Most of time it is ok for me. But the last day of period I am freaking out cervix goes toooo high I cannot reach it. So I am still in a process of finding my PERFECT cup. Could do you please write names of cups which u mention in this video in description box below . Quiz didn’t work for me.
I bought my first one and then saw this video 😂 I’m wondering if this is due to the hardness of the silicone or maybe the cup is too wide, but I find when i try to put it in it hurts. And it hurts a lot if it is too close to what I guess is my bone? I’m not sure, it just hurts an inconceivable amount if it’s too close to my wall
Do you have a low cervix?
I'm a first time user with a size 1 but I feel like I need a size 0
Kai Alexandria same!! Haven't been full at all. Even on day one and two that are my heaviest
I bought a Diva Cup on impulse my last period and I wish I had watched this video...while it doesn't hurt, it's definitely too long for me. No leaking or anything, but the stem bothered me even after I cut it
thanks for the info!
I have a minor bladder prolapse and I don't see anyone addressing this. My obgyn was no help "you can try and see". I bought the Diva size 2 and it felt too long ( didn't know my cervix is lower on my period). It also feels like it's being pushed out.
I have saalt regular and small..... and veuns small and large cups I wear at times most times I wear disc vs cups
All other cups do lol but disc are my fav lol
can u please do a video on menstrual cups and teenagers? i’m 14 and i’d love to have more information on that! also maybe on the diva cup model 0, because i’ve been surplus about it since it’s so small
Have u tried the diva cup 0? I’m 15 and I’m not sure if I should get the 1 or 0...
I really want to use cups -cost efficient &good for environment. And i tried to measure the hight of my clevix & i have never touch myself - it just grosses me out. So when i put my finger - honesty i dont even know if i put it in the right place.... - the place felt very tight & it hurt a little. When i pulled my finger out it had blood on it -. was on my period.
So is there anything else i can do?
Honestly if you’re going to use a cup you should really get to know your body. Finding where your cervix is, is a good start. I do think that it is important that you know where your vagina is. It helped me to do this in the shower because it feels more natural to be naked there and water is good lubrication. If you feel to uncomfortable with touching your vagina you can also use reusable pads or period underwear. Hope this helps.
I also feel weird doing that but I am glad I measured my cervix because it turns out I have a very high cervix and will need the longest cup. I think you need to relax when you measure your cervix. If you are nervous, your muscles will tighten up. So try doing it again and see if you can feel your cervix. You also have to be on your period to know how high or low your cervix gets and which cup to get.
I wish I had watched this video before I bought my first menstrual cup instead of wasting my money in the smaller one I found just because I'm a virgin and have regular flow. Then I got to know I had a high cervix because it was impossible to reach it to remove it. And thanks to this video now I know I have a weak pelvic floor (I pee a little when I laugh or sneeze) so at the end me being a virgin under 30 had nothing to do with it and now I need a large one...
I already bought the smallest divacup (they were all the same height but I bought the thinner one), and it was really expensive but if I leak I'll have to buy a bigger one again... don't let anyone tell you using menstrual cups is easy because is not lol
I use Lena cup size small and I love it! Just in my 2nd day i have to change it like in 1 and a half hour :( I have low cervix and less than 30 years, do you recommend me one cup to that day? Thanks!!!
Sounds like you could use a bit of a larger capacity. If you like the shape and fit of the Lena small, you could try their larger size. You may want to try the sensitive in the larger size (it's slightly softer) if you have a good fit with the small but are sizing up for capacity.
Also, if you already love your smaller cup, then get a slightly bigger cup to fit your "second day needs" and then other days use the smaller if it's all you need.
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thank you, i've already used a large cup in my second day and it was perfect! I gained time! :)
I came here bc I hate the Lena cup. I had to cut it up to avoid giving it a 6th and 7th try after being tormented by it. Idk if it’s bc I have a tilted pelvis but it had suctioned to the side of one of my walls and I can almost never grab the end of it to be able to pinch and release the suction. Worst experience ever
Zana N Hicks sorry to hear that, it worked so well to me, have you tried different ways to put it in? Sitting in the toilet and different ways to fold it?
Do you guys ever recommend the flex cup? I ordered one but your quiz said saalt soft. Ive heard theyre very similar but was curious?
Hello, thanks for the video. I tried to take the quiz but can't find it.. is it still online?
It is, putacupinit.com/quiz - cookies must be enabled on your browser for it to show up
I wish I watched this before I bought a salt cup. I got the regular size and it is way too big!
Just to clarify, I’m 23, I’ve had a baby at 39 weeks via cesarean, but I don’t pee when I sneeze, so I have a toned pelvic floor. So I’d get the smaller size, right?
I can't see the quiz on your website
What if you have a tilted cervix? I have trouble even keeping tampons in.. my body just wants to push them out
Maybe try a bigger size like she mentioned
Thank you so much!!
ahahahahaha the wtf cat meme, love it so funny
Do cups with valves work? Do they leak through the valve?
There is leaking. It seems like a good idea on the surface, but in practice it's a terrible & useless design.
Hey I got a cup a few days ago ( the femometer A or small) and the width was perfect it did not even feel like I was wearing anything. But the cons:
I think i have a high cervic so when trying to remove it i could not see the steam at all literally had to do some serious breathing exercise Lol.
As I was trying to insert it because the material is soo soft it did not pop open nsterally with my viginal walls so it kept sinking downwards.
But i do love the cup was very comfortable especially from me has this is my first time inserting anything inside of me and also no leaks would you recommend me anything with the same width but a bit longer.
What about a titled cervic?
I have a tilted cervix and have used most cups I’ve tried without issues. I do find that I prefer the large size from brands so that I can position it around my cervix on days it sits lower
Well I bought my first cup, lily cup few months ago and I want to share with you m problem. My cup isn't poping so its not sealing. I've tried EVERYTHING. All kind of folds and positions. My cup doesn't want to pop and seal.. So is there any problem with my cup??
Expecto Patronum you might have tighter vaginal muscles and need a cup with more firmness diva cup is said to be the firmest one
I took the test and was recommended a Lily cup, I can tell by reading about it that I was suggested the wrong cup for me. There's no way i'd be able to wear a Lilly Cup comfortably.
Knowing your body is exponentially going to help choose a cup. The quiz is a good starting point and is often going to give people a cup that works but having a robust understanding of your body and cycle will always help really pinpoint what will work. Either by knowing a cup in your result is not going to work or looking at the results and comparing them to see which is best based on what you can buy where you live, or ignoring and buying from the wide variety out there. :)
@@PutACupInIt I thiiinnninkkkkk I found one that is going to work for me! =)
I'm still learning but I am able to insert and remove it comfortably.
All I know about my body is I am very petite so "normal" size cups won't work. Imma try these cups I got when my period strikes! The folding video was super helpful! Punch down fold works best for me =)
I just started using a Dutchess cup size a I’ve had a baby at 37 weeks and I’m under 30. The cup worked great yesterday but today it’s sliding down a lot idk what is going wrong. Do you think I need a new size or a different cup??
dakota brown My baby was 36 weeks and I have to get a larger cup. Because I did have labor even though i ended up with a csection.
I'm unable to take your quiz on my new Android Samsung phone. It's all that I have since Hurricane Harvey damaged our home. I don't want to take the quiz on the library computer. Is there a more direct link? All I see in the quiz page is blank space and an ad above the phrase that the "quiz is embedded above this text. " Ack!
On that device if you enable cookies and java it should show up. Our quiz embed requires both of those to work. HTH!
Bri of Precious Stars Pads talks about trimming the stem down if you have a very low cervix; do you recommend this?
Definitely. Trimming the stem is a good way to immediately lose some length, but also many people find the stem to be annoying or even irritating (we do, so we are team chop all the way). That said, it's important not to trim it until you are sure that you need/want it. If your cervix moves high during your cycle it could make reaching it a bit more difficult depending on the cup and your anatomy.
I wish I've found this sooner! I purchased a diva cup size 1 last year and constantly struggle to put it in right and it hurts. I just did the cervix test and turns out I have a low cervix