Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I just finished my first cycle with this cup, and I was very pleased with it! I've used tampons for years, and this took me a few days to get the hang of. Now, if you're not familiar with the anatomy of your inner lady bits, learning how to use these things will make you get to know them a lot better! There are a number of different folds to try out (YouTube was a good resource for this, as others have mentioned), and I found the best fold that suited me was to simply fold it in half. It's easiest to insert when sitting on the toilet, bearing down and relaxing your muscles (if it's still too difficult, squatting in the shower might be more helpful). This cup is quite soft, so I didn't get feel it "pop" open like I was expecting. To ensure that it's open inside, you have to gently move your finger around the cup (rotating it too helps) and make sure it's unfolded on all sides. If it's in properly, you won't be able to feel it. I was worried about the stem seeming so short (I'm used to the 3 or 4 inches of tampon strings lol), but the trick to removing the cup without much discomfort is to let your vaginal muscles do the work -- sit on the toilet (or squat in the shower), and bear your muscles down and relax (like you were when you were inserting it). This'll help bring the cup significantly lower and make it easier for your to reach in, pinch the cup to break the suction seal, and remove it easily. I got a little frustrated the first few days of use, but once I found my perfect "fold" and knew exactly how to remove it, it became awesome. Plus, I think it actually cut down on any "menstrual odor", no more tampon reek (sorry TMI). It's not irritating like tampons, and I loooooove that I can use it when I simply *THINK* I'm getting my period (no more wasted pads/pantyliners for "just in case"!), all the way until I'm just spotting (no more "light" tampons drying me out down there). I change it twice a day at the start of my period, but after that it's just once a day until I'm done. I recommend using a pantyliner with it for the first few days (or first couple of cycles if you haven't gotten the hang of it yet) until you get used to inserting it properly. I'm glad I found this cup before shelling out for the pricier brand. Good quality (and good customer service). (I'm 28 years old, never had any children, and I ordered the large size.)