Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

OMG! I am so obsessed with my new Athena cup. I was hesitant to try this newer method of menstrual maintenance (I've been a long time user of tampons and pads) but thought what the heck, I will give it a go! Being an active person, I was looking for a solution for biking, canoeing, etc. for when good old Aunt Flow shows up each month. This product is the answer I have been looking for! Now, I don't have to worry about how/where/when I am going to change my tampon or pad, which is especially amazing when it comes to outdoor sports (it's not like there is a bathroom around the corner when you are out on the bike trail or in the middle of a lake). I am 37 years old, never had children, and have a normal to heavy flow. I went with the Size 2 on this cup and it's perfect, but I'm sure the fit is different for each woman since we are all unique in what feels comfortable. I will admit I was a little nervous upon the first time inserting this, but it honestly isn't that big of a deal...just find the fold that works for you! Breathing is important and it allows you to not tense up. I was nervous that it was going to be a long trial period before I would be comfortable using this, but I can honestly say I found it super easy right off that bat. Granted, it's a little awkward the first couple of times...but really pretty simple. One thing that I found very helpful - a tip that I found online - was to aim back towards my tailbone and to make sure that the "stem" isn't hanging out past your opening. If you can walk around and not feel the cup, you've got it right! The cup will naturally unfold and create a suction seal once inserted properly. Also, do a couple of kegels once you've got the cup in; that kinda secures it even further! When taking it out, pinch the bottom of the cup to release the suction. You don't have to pull super hard, and the cup will just naturally glide out. Bonus: Mine is hot pink, which is super cute and makes me feel less yucky than I would staring at a stained clear cup. Also, I find this very easy to clean with feminine wash and really hot water, before I store it in the breathable cotton pouch it came with. No more pulling out dry tampons, no more wasting money on tampons, no more running out of tampons when you need them most! Wear a panty liner if you feel more comfy (I do at night) but I had zero issues with leakage, even after peeing several times with it in. I am so, so glad to have found this worry-free solution to what used to be a monthy curse.