Saalt Soft Menstrual Cup – Reusable Period Cup – Made for Comfortable, Leak-Free Protection Up to 12 Hours – BPA & Latex Free – Includes Cup & Carry Bag (Regular Grey/Small Desert Blush)

After years of misery I finally decided to give period discs and cups a try. After two babies I can’t tolerate a tampon, they feel like they are stabbing me, and I leak around them; and pads leave my skin feeling raw by the end of my period week. And I leak around them half the time anyway, even wearing extra long overnight pads during the day. And I don’t even have an overly heavy flow. I tried flex discs first. They were very comfortable and I had noticeably less cramping, but I kept having leaks, and they would need adjusting all the time during the day. When they were in place, I couldn’t tell they were there- but I knew immediately if they migrated. And my God, I could never find a way to take them out without it being a bloodbath. And they were disposable, so I had to keep shelling out money, and then I was putting more plastic in landfills. AND I still needed to wear a liner or pad anyway. I gave it five months, but then I called the experiment a bust. I resigned myself to pads thinking that I f tampons were too uncomfortable then a menstrual cup would be, too. But friends kept telling me to try one. There’s a website www.putacupinit.com that goes over like every product out there and the quiz they have to help suggest the right product pointed me to the Saalt Soft Cup. So far, I REALLY like it. I got through a day at home, a day at work (12 hour shift as a nurse in a busy ER), and two sleeps -and between the Saalt and Bambody period underwear (HIGHLY. RECOMMEND.)- NO LEAKS on my clothes or sheets, and no raw skin from pads. -I can feel the cup, but it is infinitely more comfortable than a tampon. I’m aware it’s there but I can tune the sensation of it being there out easily. It doesn’t feel like it’s stabbing me the way a tampon does. I have had to adjust it a bit a couple of times, but it’s mush easier to do with the cup than the disc, and MUCH less messy when it happens. -It was easy to insert correctly from the start. The instructions are clear, and I got it right the first try. -I have had scant leaking around it, unlike the flex disc that leaked all the time. I would almost be willing to wear it with regular underwear, but the thought of an accident doesn’t seem worth it when the Bambody underwear are so comfy. -When it is time to remove and reinsert the cup, it is SO MUCH LESS MESSY than the disc. I never once managed to remove a disc without getting blood all over myself. And the toilet. And occasionally the floor. It was insane. Twice I’ve been mess free with the cup, and the other times the amount of blood spillage was minimal. -The only area the flex disc beats the Saalt is that you can still have sex while wearing the disc, but not while wearing the cup. For me, this isn’t a deal breaker. And you can always keep a stock of discs just for period sex if you want. -So far I’ve only worn the larger of the two cups, since I’m just starting my cycle. If for some reason the lighter cup is a problem I will update, but worst case, I wear only the large and spent a little more on the two pack than necessary. I’m saving a ton over the life of the cup by not buying disposable products. I’m nearly 40, and the website estimates I will save nearly $1300 by switching. Imagine if I had started younger!

UPDATE: bought a new one which arrived in perfect condition and had the correct bags. I also reached out to Saalt customer service who responded very quickly and compassionately to my inquiry about the bags and provided information on how to get them. If you got the cotton bags just hit them up and they will tell you what to do. They temporarily ran out of their classic colorful bags. The "regular" one is a little difficult to work with. It's slightly bulbous (wider than a diva cup) so it's kind of hard to not feel the pressure from inside. Is it unbearable? No but added discomfort during the menstrual cycle can be a tough thing to excuse at times. Nonetheless it is a very good cup in terms of functionality, cleanliness, and quality. 4 stars for it. The small cup however?? 5 STARS. It's so comfortable you cannot feel it, and as someone with a sensitive body it does not hurt neither on insertion nor removal. It's very nice and soft and yet it forms a perfect seal with your body once you get it open. I tested it in my home by wearing white underpants and no liner. No leakage, no spots, no stains, nothing. I absolutely love the small one and recommend it for those who are sensitive to width or pressure. In the video I am basically just opening and closing my hand. I hardly have to apply any pressure to squeeze it. It arrived open and also does not have the storage bags as advertised. They were cheap and thin unbleached cotton pouches. It looks like someone tampered with mine so I have to send it back for personal safety. If the seller is of assistance I'll update the review with the true product

This is my third menstrual cup. I'm in my mid-40s, have never given birth. My first was the Lena cup (small) which was fine - I used it for almost 3 years, and it served me well. But I did always feel like it was a bit of a struggle to get it to unfurl when inserted, it would sometimes ride a little low so I could feel it during the day, and pulling it out could be a little uncomfortable too. Eventually, the little tab that you use to pull it out broke off while I was removing it (incidentally, while it required a little rooting around, I was able to get it out even with just a short stub of the tab), and so it was time to find a replacement, and I wondered if I could do better. My second try was the DivaCup - I tried a model 2 which is not the smallest they make, and it was unusable for me - maybe it was too big, but I think even if it was smaller the more a-line shape and greater stiffness of the DivaCup just didn't work for me. It was uncomfortable going in, wouldn't expand once inserted, and painful coming out. Into the trash it went. I have now used the Saalt cup (small) for one whole period, and I have found it way better than either of the others - it still needs a little jiggling to unfurl, but it was far easier than the Lena cup, pretty comfortable going in, and seated itself deeply, but came out without creating a ton of suction. I was able to wear it all day for the past 3 days without feeling it at all. I also like the color - my Lena cup discolored a little after a few months of wear, and I think the pink will make this discoloration (if it happens) a little less obvious.

Uso le coppette saalt normali da qualche anno, sono facili da usare e si aprono facilmente, ma nell'ultimo periodo mi causavano la cistite a causa della durezza. Ho deciso di provare le soft e tutto si é risolto! Si apre facilmente anche se è più morbida! Consiglio a tutte. Mai più senza.

I love these salt cups, only I’ve purchased the set three times already and the smaller size always tears when I am pulling out after 3-6 months of having it. I am gentle of course however I haven’t had this issue with any other cup. I’ve moved on to a more durable one which works although I wish I could keep using the Saalt ones due to softness, shape and aesthetic. If they improved the end I would recommend to everyone.

C’est la première fois que je me mets des cup, j’ai toujours utilisé des tampons super+ (oranges) et ils étaient pleins au bout de deux heures voire moins les deux premiers jours. En essayant la première fois j’ai cru que c’était pas fait pour moi, que j’allais pas savoir si c’était bien mis. Mais je vous rassure, maintenant j’arrive à utiliser les deux cup, ça m’a pris 3-4 essais au début avant de savoir comment la mettre mais mon conseil c’est de la plier en rabattant un côté vers l’intérieur pour former comme un coquillage, et une fois à l’intérieur, faites la pivoter jusqu’à sentir un “blop” qui signifie que votre cup s’est dépliée et est en place. Si ça se déplie pas c’est que vous l’avez pas assez mise haute donc un conseil commencez par faire pivoter assez bas, dès votre “entrée”, en faisant pivoter vers le haut jusqu’à ce que la cup se déplie avec le fameux blop. Vous pouvez vérifier qu’elle est n’est pas pliée en faisant le tour avec le doigt. Pour ma part la petite cup est entièrement remplie en 2-3h les deux premiers jours avec un flux abondant, mais la grise plus grosse me tient plus longtemps. Mes règles durent moins longtemps aussi qu’avec des tampons et j’ai 0 fuites donc c’est un win win. J’espère avoir aidé des personnes qui hésitent encore à sauter le pas. Foncez, vous n’aller plus jamais acheter de tampons

Nu baal ik ervan dat ik hem niet jaren geleden had gekocht. Het kost even wat maar dan hebje ook wat. Ik wil niet anders meer, minder gedoe en makkelijk schoon te maken. Mijn buikkrampen zijn niet meer zo heftig, je vergeet bijna dat je menstrueert tijdens het gebruik van de menstruatiecup.

Esta muy bien el tamaño y la flexibilidad, pero con solo un periodismo de uso, la tirita que cuelga está a punto de romperse