Talisi Menstrual Cups Set of 2 (Small & Large) Super Soft Reusable Period Kit with Collapsible Silicone Sterilizer Case, Storage Bag Menstruation Feminine Copa for Teens, Beginners, Heavy Flow

There is definitely more of a learning curve to using menstrual cups than more traditional products--but it is so worth it! (Pro tip: There are some helpful how-to videos on YouTube, and they will streamline the learning process.) I highly recommend buying this Talisi 2-pack if you're just getting into cups. The two cups are good for alternating (and always having one clean and ready to go--or having one to live in your purse for "emergencies") and for figuring out what size works best. I personally found the larger of the two cups to be easier to use. For someone who lives a very active and busy style, this has totally changed the way I deal with my period. No more extra bathroom breaks to swap out more traditional products like pads and tampons--once the cup is in, it can stay in all day. I haven't had a single leak aside from one tiny one when I was figuring out how to properly insert the cups. I highly recommend using a back-up product like a pad or leak-proof panties for your first few periods. Being able to keep the cup in overnight means no more middle-of-the-night alarms to get up and change a tampon, or bulky, gross overnight pads (which can shift and lead to leaks anyway.) In addition to the other benefits, what I love the most about these is the sustainability and the fact that they're reusable. They're SO easy to clean (I just wash mine out in the sink in between uses and then disinfect at the end of my period) and so easy to store. Gone are the days of buying (and throwing away!) dozens of other products every month. I no longer stress in-between periods about whether or not I am fully stocked on products to get me through the next month. I no longer worry about packing enough feminine products when I travel. I have an entire shelf in my bathroom linen closet that is now free space because I no longer have it packed with tampon boxes. Helping the planet with less waste, and de-cluttering: what's not to love? If you're debating on whether or not to give menstrual cups a try, I can't recommend these enough. They're a great first cup set, and I plan on purchasing more!

First, the positives. It arrived fast. It The build quality seems solid. I love, love, LOVE the colors (it's what first caught my eye). I also really appreciated the little cup to steam them in the microwave rather than having to boil a huge pot of water to disinfect them. (So convenient!) And the price ($10.00) can't be beat. There was a bit of a learning curve to getting it in place, especially since I'm obese with only so much flexibility. (I had to lay down to get past the curve of my pubic bone). However, with the aid of a little lube (I used Jo's H20) it slid in and popped open with no issue. Plus, once it was in there it was definitely in place. A little tug gave me the rather uncomfortable sensation of suction on my cervix (not fun). Now for the cons. This was my first menstrual cup and sadly it wasn't as glorious as a lot of women make it sound. I'm in my 40s and never gave vaginal birth (I had a medically necessary c-section). I have a relatively short birth canal and I'm also a lifelong pad user as I found even regular tampons to be too 'dry' when I was a teen. I heard that's less of an issue with menstrual cups so I thought I'd give it a go while I still have a few cycles to test it before a planned beach vacation this fall. Unfortunately, I could feel both inside me. I have really short periods (just four to five days with only two of those days being heavy flow) so I didn't get a lot of time to really test it. I'll give a another go my next cycle because I will say I had nary a leak while I was using them. Hopefully it was just a case of me not getting the position right because they worked great. I just couldn't stand the sensation of feeling them inside me for more than a few hours at a time. As it stands I might have to use them only when swimming. (The only time I use tampons). Still, if you're looking for a somewhat firmer cup this might be a win for you. At just $10.00 I figure it's well worth it to give them a shot. Even if it turns out they simply aren't a fit for me I'm still happy with the purchase, because they worked well enough at stopping leaks that I know I want to keep trying Goldilocks style to find the one that's just right.

I have birthed a human child but I also have a low cervix, so I have tried the smaller size and not the larger size. My period is heavy so it didn’t last the 12 hours but I do understand and most cups don’t last the tornado that is my period. But I did notice a pressure that would not go away, and I think it was due to the thickness of the rim. On the other hand the cup part is very thin and hard to work with when you are adjusting it. Every-time i tried to get the cup in the right position or to make sure it was open properly I would be playing cat and mouse because the actual cup part would just bend and move away. And you tend to get weird looks if you leave the bathroom after spending 10 minutes muttering “here fishy fishy” to your menstrual cup in a desperate attempt to grab it so you can put it where it needs to go I think the cup works fine for what it is designed to do, but some adjustments could make it fantastic. I didn’t take any points off for the bigger size not fitting because I knew that it wouldn’t and I am not an A hole that judges size. She can’t help that’s she had wide shoulders! But this isn’t the most comfortable thing I’ve had in my cookie jar so I kept a star for that, and she’s (the cup) making my mom worry for me when I use the bathroom so I have to dock another for that. Hope this helps and jokes aside this is my honest review.

The design of this product means there is a ridge in the middle of the outer lip of the cup. This irritates my skin as I am inserting/removing the cup. Otherwise the cup is functional and a easy to use. Wouldn’t recommend for more than one day at a time because of the irritation to sensitive/internal skin.

Whoever invented this baby deserves a Nobel peace prize. This thing will save the women of the world so much money and give us back time, dignity and peace of mind, not to mention reduce waste. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones who figured it out right off the bat. I never had leakage or any issues with fit or discomfort. My biggest issue was with myself for not making the change sooner. I love this product. The only bit of info you need to know going forward is about it's removal. I've used it for 2 cycles now. The first went off without a hitch. Most recently, however, I did experience the "difficulty" mentioned in other reviews. Fortunately, I knew from those reviews that this could happen and I didn't succumb to the reflexive sense of rising panic. Sometimes this baby can work it's way up in there and the seal is so good that it creates a suction. If this happens, I have learned from my own trial and error that you have one of 2 options. 1) You can gently pull the little ball at the bottom and stick a finger up there at the same time to break the seal. Not the neatest option but still very effective. 2) You can pull firmly on said ball. I strongly emphasize the word firmly because you may need to put a few pounds of tension on that baby to bring it back into this world, and if your fingers are wet or you don't have a firm grip on it, that sucker will snap back, pop you in the twat like an industrial rubber band and give you flashbacks of your episiotomy. You have been warned. Choose wisely.