Flex Cup Starter Kit (Slim Fit - Size 01) | Reusable Menstrual Cup + 2 Free Menstrual Discs | Pull-Tab for Easy Removal | Capacity of 2 Super Tampons

I'm not a picky person, and I like to try all different kinds of menstrual products to find what works best for me and my lifestyle. I use tampons through the day, menstrual cups for my long 12hr shifts, and pads or menstrual cups for sleep. I have gravitated towards menstrual cups because of the environmental impact of pad/tampon waste. The other benefits are also that you don't have to spend money every month when you get your periods (just reuse these for every period, no need to buy more. And I have a little sterilizer at home to keep it nice and clean). They also have a MUCH longer wear time, so it is great for sleeping comfortably or, as I mentioned, my long 12 hour shifts with barely any time for breaks.The first time I tried a menstrual cup, it was a different brand and it was absolutely horrendous!! Definitely a learning curve, but also since it suctions onto your cervix, It was painful/miserable to remove! I almost thought I was going to have to get it removed at my OBGYN lol. But I didn't give up, and I bought the Flex cup. What is so great about it is that it has a suction release tab on it, so I have NEVER had any issue taking this out. It is easy to insert and remove, has a little loop to grab onto making it even easier to pull out, fits perfectly and feels like I am wearing nothing.I DID have some leaks which was a huge disappointment BUT that was before I got a bigger size (when I bought this, I had never had any kids and was in my mid 20s so I thought the smaller one would suit me). I swallowed my pride and got a bigger one, it's still easy to place, and it has never leaked for me. Lasts me the full 12 hours without any mess and feels like I'm wearing nothing at all. Yes, you may get some blood on your fingers with insertion and removal, but not in your underwear and that is a miniscule price to pay for the countless benefits of a menstrual cup.Overall, I highly recommend this menstrual cup and if you DO have leaks or if you hear of anyone that has had issues with these leaking, it likely isn't the product but the person. They just need a bigger size (speaking from experience).Hope this helps!

Stop hesitating and make the switch! Not only is it much better for your body than tampons, but it also has so many other pros! I overall feel better on my periods comparing them to tampons. It seems as though I don’t have to have the cup in as many days as I would have to have tampons in. I don’t know if this happens for everyone but it does for me. You really can go ALL day with it in before you dump it. You CANT feel it when you have it in correctly. I admit, I was totally nervous and worried the whole time I had it in the first time I used it, but YOU WILL figure it out in no time. There are so many informational videos and diagrams/instructions that you will quickly figure out which fold and stance method works for your body. When it’s in correctly, there will be NO LEAKS. I’ve done intense workouts with it in and still had no leaks! I’ll never go back. Flex cup until menopause for me haha

to preface, this is the first and only cup i’ve used so i have no idea how it compares to others. but i really love it! i got the small version because i have never given birth and my flows are pretty average. my thoughts:1. (pro) it can hold overnight. it’s best to wear a liner/pad in the beginning of your cycle if you are just starting out, but if you have used a cup for a while, you are likely able to tell when to change based on experience.2. (pro) it really is mess free! the tab completely breaks the seal and can be pulled from there. it can hurt at the beginning if you only pull from the tab, but after a few times it becomes routine and you do not notice.3. (pro) you do not feel or smell anything at all! kind of self explanatory.4. con) i was caught off guard by the fact that it shifts. i’m not sure if this is just a me thing, but the cup will suddenly shift inside when i sit, stretch, or any other random movement. nobody told me about this so it caught me very off guard, but this only happens once after inserting and it is also something you get used to.5. (neutral) you are not really able to measure your flow as easily as you would with a traditional pad or tampon. when you take a potty break, you are physically able to see if a pad or tampon is full, but with the cup you have to pull it out and see. it’s not a big deal at all for me, but if you are tracking through an app or such you will have to adjust to a new way of measuring.6. (neutral) you must boil it periodically. this one’s for my lazy, dorming, or roomating-having menstruators. it is not something you should be ashamed of (or avoid doing)! it is a little inconvenient in these situations though.7. (neutral) the storage bag is so cute. i label this as neutral because don’t take it anywhere with me, the cup lasts all day so i don’t have a particular reason to, but it’s one of those things you just love to see. like getting a pretty bottle of shampoo — nobody sees it besides you, but you feel nice getting it!!overall i do recommend this cup solely for its mess-free design. like everyone says, there is definitely a learning curve but this cup is great as a first. i don’t know how keen i would be about a cup if not for the pull tab. it is a little of a hefty price considering how cheap cups CAN be, but it is definitely worth the price & pays for itself over time considering it is a one time purchase and lasts for years. better for the environment as well. i love it!