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I would say this is not a cup for beginners. I started out with a Ladycup which has much smoother material and if therefore easier to insert, remove and spin inside to get the proper seal. This one has a very different texture, so while it’s soft, it’s a little more difficult to adjust inside due to the velvety texture. That said, I found it to be very easy to get a proper seal due to my prior experience with cups. Every cup has a learning curve of course, but I’m glad I started out with a different cup before ever trying the Intimina. I still recommend this cup as it is light, compact and has a similar capacity to the small Lunette, which is one of the smaller cups with a larger capacity. The Intimina compact is also perfectly shaped in terms of comfort once you manage to get the hang of inserting it properly. Overall, I think I still prefer my Ladycup and Lunette, but the Intimina compact is a great emergency option for travel, like if you are out of the house when your period starts and you left your other cups at home.

This is my first time using anything that is inserted into vagina. I don’t even get Pap smears for the fear of pain. But I wanted to try this for my desire for green environment. I chose this after reading multiple reviews on multiple products. I chose this for its compactness and ability to carry it around in my purse.

Know yourself and know the product! When people talk menstrual cups usually you get a lot of people saying “Diva cup!” I did some research and the diva cup would be way too long for me! Even if I cut the whole stem off, it would be longer than comfortable. The Menses Cup Viva isn’t the absolute shortest one around, but it’s short enough for me and I like the collapsible design. I don’t carry a purse, never have. If I needed to carry a diva cup or something like it around with me when I need to be prepared, well that would just be awkward. This fits in my wallet/clutch, pocket, slipped into my bra, etc.

An awesome menstrual cup!! I tried another brand before this that was very stiff, big, and uncomfortable, but this one is just right!! Because I’ve never given birth (although I have had sex) and my cervix gets very very low during my period, I got the compact in size A. Following the clear instructions, it was very easy to insert correctly and form the essential seal the first time. It’s extremely soft and comfortable and I’ve had no leaks, even during the heaviest part of my period. The only problem for me was unsealing and removing it, as it basically suction cups around my cervix, but I think I’ll get better with that with practice. I found it easiest to take it out in the shower, just in case I got blood everywhere. And you can wear it comfortably for 12 hours, its so comfy and leak proof that you don’t even think about it, even when you poop lol. It’s very easy to clean and very easy to use, plus the compact carrier design is great!

This little cup is the best thing that has happened to my period. When I’m wearing it, I don’t even feel like anything is inside and I also don’t feel like I’m on my period. No more bulky, smelly pads. The first time I tried the cup, about a month ago, it was really uncomfortable. I didn’t insert it correctly so I was spotting and I could also feel it inside of me. Taking it out was so uncomfortable and borderline painful. I even had to trim the stem because it was rubbing me the wrong way. But this month is the second time using this cup and I’ve gotten the hang of inserting it. I love it! The only thing is that I still haven’t gotten the hang of emptying the cup without making a bit of a mess. It’s not so easy to just dump the cup since the blood consistency isn’t runny. If that makes sense. With more practice I’m sure I’ll find an effective way to empty the cup with no mess. So, if you want to have a cleaner more carefree period, I definitely recommend this cup. And it comes with a carrying case! Amazing!

This is a great product and I’m mad I took so long to switch! I’ve always used tampons until I gave birth, then I liked to use pads because I felt better about monitoring my flow and its consistency. I read the advice of insert methods and finally gave it a shot. It was way easier to insert than I thought it was going to be. Retrieval was similarly easy. Sometimes I don’t achieve the complete seal, but that results in a little spotting that tells me I need to adjust, not like a crazy deluge that ruins panties. I’m seriously ashamed I used disposable menstrual products up to this point. This will save me a lot of money, better for my health and the environment!

This is the first cup I ever tried about a year ago. I absolutely loved it then but it was a little long. So I tried the A size and it was a bit longer. I never had any leaks with the B size at all. Insertion is tricky to really get the hang of at first but that’s really any cup you try. Since first buying this one my cat destroyed it a few months back so I went to Walgreens and bought the diva cup and absolutely can’t stand it and constantly have leaks. I just ordered another Lily cup today because I’m so sick of the diva cup. All in all I love that this is compact and easy to travel with, I can get through a hard workout no problem with it with no leaks! My absolute favorite cup!