Twin Pack - Reusable Medical-Grade Silicone Period Cup - Wear for 12 Hours - Saalt Soft & Original Firmness (Small)

I really wanted to start using menstrual cups to cut down on both waste and costs, but was pretty freaked out by the idea of menstrual cups for awhile - I mean I don't even like using tampons and used to prefer pads. I researched a bunch of different cups and was intrigued by Saalt's soft cups, figured getting the soft+regular small sized cups would be a good choice for a beginner, and they absolutely are. Never going back to pads and the occasional tampon again! The learning curve was admittedly a bit steep at first, and there was a moment when I wanted to just give up on them. But I turned on a podcast to distract myself (so important to be relaxed down there!), got into a comfy squat in the shower, used some lube, tried a few different folds and finally started getting the hang of it. (The punch down fold works the best for me, both for insertion and for popping out/unfolding once it's in.) By the end of the week it was fairly easy, and it's now the start of my 2nd cycle using cups and it's nearly old hat already. I do wish that I'd purchased the small+regular sizes instead of 2 small, because I quickly realized there's no way the small cups can contain my heavy overnight flows, plus I absolutely need to dump at least twice during the day on my heavy days with the small cups. I leaked every single night for the first 3 nights using the small cups. (Luckily my period panties prevented a blood bath on my sheets, highly recommend them in conjunction with cups. Not a single drop on my sheets despite the inside of my period panties getting pretty drenched!) I'd read some reviews saying the soft cups don't provide as good of a seal as the regular ones, which is why I purchased the 2 pack of both soft+regular. They both seem to seal well for me, though I haven't tested them out while being super active. The soft one was easier to insert at first for sure, but honestly once I got over being intimidated by cups and started getting the hang of them, they're both pretty easy to insert. Last thing is that pantiliners and/or period panties are still needed with cups, because after dumping and reinserting cups, some residual blood pretty much always drips down from the sides of the cup below the seal. Apparently this is called "residual slobber" - kinda gross name but, er, accurate. Love menstrual cups, no more gross smells of stagnant oxidized blood, or chafing and diaper/pad rash, or bathroom trash cans stuffed full of pads every month. I've since purchased a couple much cheaper cups for their larger capacities, and they seem to take a bit more wiggling/rotating to get a good seal and are perhaps slightly less comfortable, but they work just as well as these Saalt cups once they're inserted properly. TLDR: These are fantastic cups, especially for beginners! You'll likely need their larger size for heavy flow days though.

Love this Product its durrable and works very well it was a little bigger than expected which makes it a little uncomfortable to insert but once it's there it doesn't really feel any type of way at all

I originally started using cups when I knew I was going to be on my period during a backpacking trip have been using them since. The cups are a bit expensive to try a lot of them so it's hard to know what's going to be best but I found out a few things that really make a difference for me. + Color: I do a lot to prevent staining but it still happens with the lighter color and grosses me out quickly. These darker colors don't look nasty at all after a year. + Stem: I really like the flat stems - it's much less noticable for me + Soft/Hard: I wanted to try both because I was cramping so hard it was compromising my seal and causing leaks. I read the soft would help but I've found the hard to actually be better. Greatful this pack let me try both + Base: the ribbing at the base really helps me get a good grip so I don't pop it and throw blood everywhere - also makes it easier to insert for me This cup has been great for me for a year - hopefully this review helps you think about what to look for for yourself.

Like the title said, there’s a sharp learning curve here. Maybe it only applies to those of us who have used more “traditional” feminine hygiene products for the last eon, maybe not. Either way, it is my opinion that the savings produced over ten years of not having to spend $150-200/year on tampons and related products coupled to the general comfort of this product balance out the initial trial and error involved in figuring out how to make these cups work (as well as how to navigate “installation and removal”). Four stars only because the latter part of that equation is not really adequately explained for consumer benefit and I don’t see how it could ever be as simple as they try to make it sound.

I’m going to be very blunt. Sugar coating how this works won’t help you. I was very skeptical about menstrual cups in the beginning. But I hate spending so much money in tampons/ liners. I STRONGLY suggest that you read over all the directions before and you’ll do fine. I also strongly recommend that the first time you put it in and empty it that you be home for this so you can get comfortable with how to do it and you’re not rushed. Take the time to try different methods and find one that works best for you. The first time will take some trial and error to determine the best way to fold it (the directions offer a few suggestions) but once I found something that worked it was pretty easy. Definitely be sure that it’s up in there enough that it fully opens up. You can run your finger around the outside to check that it fully opened. If one side of the cup is squished closed it probably isn’t in far enough. If you get it in correctly you shouldn’t feel anything and it shouldn’t leak. You also have the option to trim the stem if it happens to be too long for you. Taking it out was interesting, again I suggest you read the directions for this as well. If your having trouble pinching the bottom of the cup try bearing down a little to help push it down. DO BOT TRY TO PULL THE CUP OUT BY THE STEM!! You need to pinch the bottom of the cup to break the suction. It’s a little strange seeing a cup full of blood the first time you need to empty it so just prepare yourself for that. As you get used to it seeing the blood won’t phase you. I hope this helps someone and good luck!

I purchased mine in 2023, the twin pack, the regular one pressed on my bladder and I feel like urinating. The moment I switched to the soft cup everything changed. As a first time user I remember trying it on before my period started and it was more challenging. I would suggest using the cup when actually on your period. for some reason it became easier almost like my body made space inside for the cup. Here is a tip, for me I fold the cup, simple fold in 2, inserting it horizontally towards the tail bone, not upwards towards your belly, ,remember that. it's important. then let it open, remember to hold the lower bottom rotate it slowly whilst inside that it opens up fully. you will feel it opening, or a pop. then swiftly keep on rotating it as you use your sphincter muscle move it more inside as far as you can and that is it. I don't feel anything whilst I'm on my period at all. I love it. I wish I knew this a long time ago. for me my flow is heavy whilst I sleep. I wear a mentrual panty and that helps with leaks during sleep as I don't wake to change it within the 8 hours. remember you need to change it at least after 12 hours. my flow is heavy during the first 24 hours so I change the cup every 4- 6 hours. after than I leave it for maximum 10-12 hours. my period lasts 4 days anyways. I could go out, do my normal activities, no leaks at all. the only thing on my 4th day, whilst my period is ending, I feel it harder to insert the cup. so I use a small liner then. I don't regret my purchase. salt cup is the best. just know our bodies are different, although I use a soft one, maybe your body prefers a regular cup. Try and be patient with yourself. just know it shouldn't hurt, shouldn't feel discomfort at all. All the best !