AllMatters Menstrual Cup (Formerly OrganiCup) Size A, for Those Who Haven’t Given Birth Vaginally. Award Winning Period Cups

Initially I was really hesitant at using one of these and put it off for a couple of years but after the very first use I took to it immediately. Within the first application I found this entirely revolutionary. I originally thought the Organicup would’ve been more invasive than a tampon due to the size but it fits your body a lot better and once it’s in you genuinely cannot feel it, even when sitting down. Also, when the cup arrived I was shocked at how small it actually is. Due to the nature of the way the cup ‘collects’ you’ll find that you feel more healthy and not dry. This is something I found so good as I found tampons incredibly drying and quite sore to have to keep applying and removing. The cup offers the security of a regular tampon but without the discomfort of wearing one. It’s incredibly easy to apply. The company offer lots of advice on their website if you’re struggling. It’s hygienic, odour- free and really easy to clean. Also because you can visually see how much blood is within the cup it gives you a very good indication of when you’re menstruation is due to end; again another pro of the cup! You can leave it in for 12 hours at a time making it absolutely perfect for bedtime or travelling! I put it in the morning then clean it out and reapply it before bed. 2 times a day and you’re sorted! Unlike a tampon or pad. Not to mention this is incredibly environmentally friendly; which was my initial motive on using this product. On a more personal note, due to the security of the OrganiCup it means that even during menstruation you can still be (somewhat, to an extent) sexually expressive (just not vaginal penetration obviously!). I 100% recommend this product! I will never go back to tampons or pads. The only downside of the cup, I believe, is that it could be awkward to apply initially, however I personally didn’t find this at all. My first application was so easy, I used the companies video on YouTube and found that very helpful! I hope you give the product a try because it took me 24 months to have the courage and now I wished I had been using this from the very start!

I was recommended this cup from a colleague who gave top marks for it. She said she would never go back to sanitary pads or tampons again. When it arrived I was very skeptical and rightly so as I have two days of very heavy flow. I did find it weird at first-catching your cycle in a cup and emptying it. However I persevered. I found insertion a little awkward and uncomfortable when removing at first, as you have to make sure that the cups creates a suction which on the first attempted never happened, they do give instructions and tips on how to combat this (I won’t go into that) however i was unsuccessful with it at the time. I decided to use a pad as well for reassurance. About five mins later I checked and the cup had formed a suction all on its own, so I was like ok? I was so worried about leaking, I was checking and emptying every hour or so. But to my surprised no leakage. (About a quarter filled approx) I called my colleague the next day and said it seemed to be fine but I’m emptying this ‘thing’ as much as I would change my pads. She said to just leave it a few hours before checking, which I did, (now on day two) and found that there was leakage after 2 and half hour, max three. When emptying it wasn’t exactly full but over half which baffled me. I then done some research (google lol) and found that it could leak if, one the cup didn’t have a correct seal or two, the air holes get block, which would obviously build pressure causing your cycle to leak. The suction wasn’t the problem, so it left the issue with the air holes. So (sorry for the long review), I decided every 2 hours I would empty as my flow is very heavy. On the third day I was getting use to it and didn’t empty until 4 hours later as my flow gets lighter on the third day. I was used to the insertion, didn’t really bother with the instructions they gave. Just inserted ( Worked my pelvic floor muscles a few times and hey presto lol) I would say I will still need time to really get used to it as it is a massive change from the what you have be taught to use as a teenager but I think I can say it is a good product and worth trying. The only thing I would say is if you have a heavy flow like myself. You might Or might want to consider using your usual methods for dealing with your cycle because to be honest I think the first two days of emptying are not much different to changing your pad/tampon (for me that is) however I’m undecided for my next cycle lol (very confused female here). However the beauty of this product Is the fact that it is very hygiene friendly. Without sounding crude it’s a massive improvement on cleanliness due to your menstual cycle getting a little messy. It’s almost, like Your flow is encapsulated, if you understand what I mean. Anyway I would recommend it, I’m sure it won’t be to everyone’s liking but it’s worth a shot.

Having used tampons for years I thought I they were the best option for "those days". I was wrong. A few weeks ago I booked a trip to Spain and soon after that I realised that my days in sunny Spain would also be 'those days'. I had been careful before, always checking the calendar before going ahead with certain plans. Now I had to think of something. Although tampons are ok, I have to be checking them quite often and always feel a bit uncomfortable knowing that the strings could show. Well, I decided to do some research and got to know more about the cups. I was sceptical initially but decide to bite the bullet and ordered a cup and a disc. After much consideration, I bought this organic cup due to its environmentally friendly approach. I wish I had tried it before, really. The main reasons I can think of now: • it feels luxurious to wear tight white trousers in your period, without any concerns. • no unpleasant feeling when seeing and smelling dirty pads on the toilet during the day. You won't smell 'period' when you use this cup! • no smelly underpants due to period • no tampon strings to hold to the side when peeing and no need to be concerned in case you forget to do that • you will know there's suction if you try to pull the cup and there's some resistance. This will give you the peace of mind that the cup is inserted properly and won't leak. • easy to remove. You pull a little bit the stem and pinch the base of the cup before pulling the cup by the stem again for removal. Good to know before buying it: • you may forget you're in your period! It's that good! And maybe this should be in the pros list. If you are forgetful like that, then just set an alarm to remove and wash the cup after 10/12 hours them reinsert it again. • you may buy a cup that can be too big. Try to get some information about it before purchasing it. There's a helpful YouTube channel called 'Put a cup in it'. You can answer a quiz to have an idea of the best size cup/disc for you. • you may feel it to be invasive at first, especially if you're not used to tampons. Just relax as you do at the gynecologist. It will become natural. You don't have to insert your finger any longer that you do when inserting a tampon. In the first days of your period you may use a reusable pad, if you want to keep being nice to the environment, or thin pads . Or maybe you opt for a mini cup and insert it as soon as you see the brown drops, just not to have to be changing pads. All in all, is a game changer that will prove to be more hygienic, practical and cheaper in the long term, apart from being a green option. I hope you will be as satisfied as I am.

I’ve been using this for a few years now and it’s definitely stood up to the test of time. It’s only slightly discoloured I use it most periods and on my heaviest flow I change it 4-5 times a day. Once you get the hang of it it’s super easy to use! I cut off the stem to make it more comfortable and it works so well that I can’t even feel it. HOWEVER, recently the worst possible thing happened- it fell down the toilet… Luckily it didn’t block my pipes but it is not something worth retrieving from the other end. No sterilisation would have made me feel comfortable using it again. Don’t get me wrong, it is a great product and I will definitely get a new one but this is just a warning to you all- it can get slippery so make sure you’ve got a good hold of it! Also be careful on heavy flow days- when it is full sometimes it can “pop” out of place and you will get a pool of blood in your underwear so make sure you change it regularly!

I had used tampons for years and was apprehensive about using a cup, but wanted to do my bit for the environment and being peri meno my periods were all over the place and taking on a life of their own. Buying products to deal with it was getting too expensive and flows were variable each month. I was anxious during my first time using but my fears quickly disappeared. Yes it can be a bit grim to see the contents but the same thing would only be getting absorbed in other products and ending up either in landfill somewhere or potentially floating about in the sea. I have had a c section so chose the cup right for me. I practiced inserting and removing in the shower prior to needing so I would be calmer and I think this really assisted. Patience and calmness is essential, pulling too fast could result in spillage. I had one panic when I couldn’t grab the stick one morning but thought of sitting down and using the motion/muscles you’d use to poop. This worked perfectly, bringing the stem down to an easy to grab level. Pros are I feel like I have a better period. It seems cleaner, no more days of wondering if i’d better put something up there because it’s slowed down and I don’t want to risk that it’s not stopped. No more discoloured discharge the day after. No more pulling strings behind me as I navigate a wee to save anything getting wet. No more frustration that I inserted a tampon 30 mins before needing to poop and having to switch a fresh one out because the motion pushes the tampon down. No more dry tampons being pulled out of me towards the end of the cycle. I am confident leaving it in for the 12 hours which covers my work time without the worry of leaks. It’s so comfortable I can exercise and shower forgetting it’s in and have no concerns of leaks. If you’ve ever been curious give it a go, I certainly won’t be going back to tampons now.

After months and months of going back and forth thinking "Should I? Will it work for me?" I finally bit the bullet earlier this year and got the small cup. BEST. DECISION! Honestly, before you go and buy a diva cup or another brand that asks for 30+ quid, give this brand a go. They have a wonderful Youtube video up explaining the in and outs of how to use it, which is super helpful! I consumed quite a lot videos about menstrual cups before I finally got one, so I knew I'd have to figure out how to make it work for me first. Surprisingly, it took just a few days and I had it, after taking a whole weekend, deciding to stay at home and just be comfortable in case I'd have to adjust the cup or deal with leakage during the first wear. I will say though that I still occasionally struggle getting the cup to unfold when I put it in. Takes a bit of wriggling around and perhaps taking it out again and putting it in differently, bu still worth it. I also had a bit of a scare when I first tried to get it out the first time I wore if for several hours, because it went up unexpectedly high and it was so tightly sealed to my insides that I had trouble figuring out how to get it out (Fun Fact, in all these info videos no one ever talks about how to properly remove the cup without hurting and/or scaring yourself). Be warned, do NOT just pull on the little stem when it sits in deep, this'll hurt you bad. Relax, wriggle or swirl it around while softly pulling. I hope to not scare anyone with my first unlucky experience :D Overall, I'm still super happy I gave it a go, because I have not once used a tampon since the little cup arrived here and I feel incredibly safe (of leaks) and comfortable during the day and night, knowing that the cup hold a good amount of fluids. To anyone still unsure whether or not to get one, just try it. £15 is barely any money when it comes to period products. Also, before I forgot it, it arrived just in a little recycable cardboard box and the plain little cotton bag in which I store it, so no waste at all!

Right then. I decided to go down the menstrual cup route as it was more Environmentally friendly and I didn't like the idea using Tampons anymore due to the amount of chemicals that are in them, and quite frankly, I didn't like having a tampon string dangling outside of body. Before I purchased the OrganiCup I spent hours trawling through U Tube looking at different reviews about which was the best cup to buy. I decided to buy the Organicup as quite a few experienced menstrual cup users said that they really liked it for a variety of reasons. However, they were ‘experienced’ and perhaps this is where I can’t get on with this cup. Now, the thing you really need to know about menstrual cups is that there are loads of different shapes and sizes to choose from to suit different body shapes. I kind of ignored this information and went for the OrganiCup as it was totally sold to me by the ladies reviewing it. This was a big error for me. Firstly, even just deciding upon which size to buy, I found confusing. I am 40 Years old and have had 2 children by elective C-Section, so I really couldn't decide weather I should get the A or B. Luckily, they were on offer, so I bought both. When they arrived, I was actually quite excited to test them out. Sad, I know. Some of the advice out there is to practice putting the cup in before your actually start your period. This I did, with what I thought, great success. I was feeling quite smug about this. However, fast forward a few days and when I tried to use it when I was actually on my period I had loads of problems. I found it nearly impossible to open it once it was inside me, then trying to reach it to take it out was hideous, and it leaked horribly. I could not go anywhere without using a pad, and as someone who HATES pads, I was definitely not enjoying my experience with the cup. I however, am not one for giving up so kept at it, and after 3 days, I actually had success with the cup and it didn't leak at all, hurray. However, I have now had a few periods and my relationship with the OrganiCup is not a good one. I have had lots of problems with it. It once took me nearly 30mins to put it in the right position and open it up. I have had problems with it leaking and once, to my horror, the cup had actually managed to completely turn upside down inside me. This, was not pleasant, AT ALL! That was the last straw for me, and as I really didn't want to go back to tampons, and as I've already said I really don't give up easliy, I scoured the internet once again to see what I was doing wrong, as I do feel user error could be a problem with this product. I happened upon a really good U Tube page called ‘Put a cup in it’ which allows you to take a quiz to find the correct menstrual cup for your body shape. After taking the quiz, I discovered that the OrganiCup was just the wrong shape for me, and this is the key when it comes to menstrual cups. We are all built differently, and until you actually take the plunge and give one a go, you're never going to really know if you have the right one for you, but please don't let this put you off. This is the most important thing about this review. The OrganiCup might be the best thing for lots of different people, however, for me and my body shape, it just wasn't right. I have now got a different menstrual cup which opens up easily and I have up to now, had no problems with it leaking. So if you are thinking about getting a cup, go for it, just do a bit research first as when you first start using one, it really is quite a learning curve, and you do have to give it time. My tips if you are thinking about getting one. 1. Get yourself on the Internet and do a bit of research. 2. Look at all of the different shapes and sizes. ‘Put a cup in it’ is a brilliant learning resource - it really helped me. 3. Look at the different folds that you can use. 4. It can be quite messy, if you don't like getting messy, this might not be for you. 5. To clean the period blood from your cup, empty down the loo, give it a wipe with some toilet roll and then rinse it with cold water first, then hot, otherwise the cup will stain. 6. Use a bit of lube on the cup to insert it, it really will make things easier for you. 7. Once you get the knack of using a cup, they are awesome things. You can pop one in first thing in the morning and not have to worry about it until after you get in from work. 8. You don't have to worry about taking anything else out with you. 9. There is no extra waste being dumped in the Environment. 10. There are no nasty tampon strings dangling out of your body. Even though the OrganiCup was not for me, I would still recommend it, it just wasn't right for my body shape.

This is a total game changer. I only wish i had the confidence to try one sooner. So initially I was nervous, I allowed some time and watched a few of the videos on how to insert and remove. It wasn't particularly difficult to insert and stayed in place with no leakage. Once it was in like with a Tampax I wasn't aware of it (although psychologically I was for the first use). When it came to remove it the first time again I was a little nervous. I sat on the toilet and felt for the little tail. I needed to use my nails a little to grip and pull. I remembered what the video said about squeezing the cup to release the suction and that does make a difference. If you try to pull whilst the suction remains it's a bit of a strange feeling. Once out I was impressed with how much the cup could hold. I even measured it with water and it can hold an impressive 25mls!!! I empty it in the toilet and give it a good shake followed by a quick rinse in the sink. Some people seem a little disturbed about this when I discuss it with them however I really don't see the issue but then I am a nurse. I love the flexibility of this so much. Tampax have so many disadvantages of being drying, need changing every 6 hours or every time you go to the toilet and difficult to remove with a light flow. This is so much more dynamic. It glides in and out with ease, can be emptied every 12 hours but equally if I want to do it early or have a lighter flow it's not a problem. I work 12.5hour shifts so knowing I've got most of the shift without having to empty it is a total game changer. And I can sleep using it which I never felt comfortable doing with Tampax on case I went past the dreaded 6 hours! At the end of each period I boil up for 5 mins ready for the next one. Comes in a cute little case too. I've since purchased one for my niece and 4 of my friends have purchased one based on my recommendations. Size wise, whilst I am over 30 and have 2 children i decided to go for the A size. I have had 2 c sections and have an average flow. It's a perfect fit and I've had no issues with it. I think you know your body so think about the most appropriate size for you. Good luck I hope this changes your periods like it has mine!!!

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Also ich muss sagen, zunächst war ich wirklich skeptisch gegenüber einer Menstruationstasse. Da ich aber immer häufiger merkte, dass mir Tampons nicht gut tun, bestellte ich mir die Menstruationsstasse von OrganiCup und was soll ich sagen..Ich bin begeistert! Die Tasse wird in zwei verschiedenen Größen angeboten, da ich noch nicht vaginal entbunden habe, entschied ich mich für die Größe A. Ich las zunächst die Anleitung (welche auf englisch ist!) und kochte die Tasse für ca. 5 Minuten ab. Währenddessen machte ich mich im Internet über das Einsetzen und Herausnehmen schlau und erprobte mich an verschiedenen Falttechniken der Menstruationstasse. Am ersten Tag meiner Periode war ich glücklicherweise Zuhause und konnte so die Tasse in aller Ruhe ausprobieren. Bei mir funktionierte die in der Anleitung angegebene Falttechnik nicht, nach weiteren Versuchen hab ich nun für mich den 7 fold als perfekte Falttechnik erkannt. Nicht gleich verrückt werden, wenn die Tasse beim ersten Mal nicht richtig aufgeht! Übung macht bekanntlich den Meister:) Ich persönlich finde, dass man die Menstruationstasse kein bisschen mehr als einen Tampon fühlt. Zur Sicherheit habe ich an den ersten Tagen trotzdem noch zusätzlich eine Binde eingelegt. Nach einigen Stunden machte ich mich an den Versuch die Tasse herauszunehmen. Hier kam ich tatsächlich auch etwas (sehr!) ins Verzweifeln, da die Tasse weiter nach hinten gerutscht war, und ich den Unterdruck nicht lösen konnte. Nach weiteren Recherchen in diesem Internet, las ich, dass sich viele Frauen auf die Toilette setzten, da dadurch die Tasse automatisch weiter nach vorne geschoben wurde. Dies war auch die Lösung für mich! Finde ich eigentlich auch perfekt, da so Missgeschicke vermieden werden können und die Tasse direkt ausgeleert werden kann. Anschließend einfach mit Wasser ausspülen oder mit Toilettenpapier auswischen. Nach der Periode die Tasse wieder für ca. 5 Minuten abkochen und in dem mitgelieferten Täschchen verstauen. Also alles in Allem bin ich wirklich froh mir diese Menstruationstasse gekauft zu haben! Sie kann bis zu 12 Stunden drin bleiben, ohne geleert zu werden, also muss sie theoretisch nur 2mal täglich gewechselt werden! Ein weiterer positiver Aspekt ist natürlich der des Geldes (denkt mal nach wie viel Geld ihr für Tampons und Binden ausgebt!) und weniger Müllproduktion. Sehr zu empfehlen:)

Ik gebruik de cup al een vijftal jaar en ben hier zeer tevreden van! Deze heb ik gekocht ter vervanging van mijn eerste cup, die dus al die jaren al perfect meeging. In de nieuwe is er intussen een aanpassing gedaan aan de samenstelling, en ik vind deze eigenlijk nu zelfs beter. Hij kuist beter, zit comfortabeler en het eindje om hem aan vast te nemen is steviger. Ik raad deze aan iedereen aan. Je bespaart je zo veel geld en afval!

Buying this cup was one of the best decisions I've made. It took a bit of getting used to. I would always recommend it.