Dutchess Menstrual Cup - Reusable, Soft, Medical-Grade Silicone Period Cups - Easy to Clean Tampon and Pad Alternative, Pink & Purple, Small, Pack of 2

After extensive research on menstrual cups, I settled on the Dutchess brand. I did this because other reviewers stated they were more flexible than other brands and because it was economically more practical to buy two for the price of one of the other brands. The pros: -Extremely flexible. I opted for a more flexible fit so that insertion and removal would be easier. I also didn't want a firm "plastic" feel and figured that the softer silicon used in these Dutchess cups would be more comfortable. I was correct in assuming this. -It is simple to insert and remove these cups. I have tried both cups included in this package, and they are identical save for their color. -The "stem" on the bottom is short. It's the perfect length for pulling the cup out without "poking". -The cups hold plenty. Not to get into gory details, but they'll last you a full day. Easily. They'd last longer than a full day, I'd assume, but I don't leave them in more than 14 hours. -These are economically practical. Two of these for the price of one DivaCup, and they last fifteen years according to the packaging. I see no reason they wouldn't last longer than the fifteen years, as they are a flexible but sturdy product. It would be difficult to break them down, so to speak. -Cheaper and more convenient than buying pads and tampons -Less landfill waste (if you're into that) Cons: -There is writing on the inside of the cup to indicate the amount of fluid it holds. If you like keeping track of the amount of fluid in the cup, this might be a good feature for you. However, it takes an extra 12 seconds or so to scrub out the raised numbers on the inside of the cup when you are washing it out. -These would, theoretically, require more privacy and time than a public restroom if you had to change them at work or in public. So far, I have had no problem wearing these for 14 hours, though, so I can't truly complain about this. All in all, these are a wonderful purchase, and the pro's far outweigh the con's. As far as I'm concerned, the cons are not even so much of a burden as to lessen my rating. I have had no leakage or messes, no problem inserting or removing, and no worries about my period since I started using these. I would make this purchase again, but these were a sound investment that will save me literally thousands of dollars in the long run...I can't see the need to replace these for a very, very long time! I hope everyone can benefit from this review and feel comfortable in making the switch to the Dutchess cup!

I previously used pads only, never got into using tampons. I experienced a heavy period after changing birth control methods. It was so awful, I decided I didn't wanna have to deal with this bloody crap anymore, even if my flow normalized. My mom recommended them to me long ago, but I was skeptical I would like it, since I didn’t even like putting tampons up there. Today I am on my second day of heavy flow and I am proud to say I am not even wearing a liner! I put on a pair of my favorite long briefs instead of designated period underwear and am not worried about it. I don’t ever feel like I’m bleeding. Even if I cough or sneeze, I don’t have to feel the blood gushing out of my vagina! I used the menstrual cup for over 9 hours overnight before it leaked, and all day for an 8 hr work shift today with no problems or leaks. I am on my feet all day at work, squatting, bending over, etc. Aside from having a very comfortable period, I am also excited to not have to buy disposable products. Ultimately, it’s a huge savings financially. No more having to run to the store for pads - YAY! And for anyone who cares about the Earth, the lack of waste is awesome. I can only imagine how much money I’ve spent on feminine products, and how many bags of trash I have filled since starting my period. It’s so awesome to me, I am also looking into reusable liners for spotting or if I’m worried about leakage. The menstrual cup has 100% replaced full sized pads for me, though! I’m also a traveller, and this is going to be a huge space saver. Even in the bathroom at home, it’s a space saver. And I don’t ever have to leave embarrassing trash in someone else’s house either. Now for anyone who wants to hear more about my experience, I’m about to get detailed. Let's be honest about how it will feel. Insertion was simple enough. Fold the cup in half and stick it in! I didn't use any lube. It wasn't necessarily super comfortable, but I don't think I will feel the need to use lube. Once it's in the hole, it goes pretty easy... just gotta get it up there a little first and then boom-bam, you're in. Every vagina is different, but I just wanted to note lube isn't necessary for everyone. To make sure the cup is open, all I need to do is grab that little pull tab thing and move it side to side a little. Give it a little tug to see if you feel suction. If not, just wiggle it around again until you feel like there's proper suction. This is important, because you will leak if it isn't sealed. It does feel pretty weird to pull at the inside of your vagina and cervix with essentially a suction cup, but it doesn't really hurt, per se. It's just weird. Removal is where it gets more difficult. I personally was afraid I wouldn't be able to pull it out. This is a silly fear. Even if I couldn't, it's not like it would be stuck there forever - your vagina would eventually work it down and out by itself. However, the first time I had to pull it out, I was actually so nervous my vagina literally tensed up and the cup got pulled up further from my hole. I was freaking out a little trying to reach up there, and then I realized I needed to relax. As soon as I relaxed, the cup dropped to a place that could be more easily reached. So don't freak out! It's still a little hard to pull due to the suction, but it gets easier the more you pull. I often squeeze the bottom of the cup to release the suction. It's kind of dangerous though, because if the cup is really full, it most likely will get messy if you squeeze the bottom too much. Inevitably, you will have some gross removals, especially initially. My hand looks like it belongs to a murderer some times. It's honestly pretty nasty. Good news, though! It gets easier as you learn how it works and get more comfortable. But definitely don't go to a public restroom and try to dump your cup before you practice with it a bit! Today, I decided I needed to dump it in the bathroom at work. I was right, it was super full... but I am still no pro with this thing, and some times I feel like it pops out really suddenly. So I actually ended up splattering a few drops of blood on the wall and floor! Oh lord... Luckily I got a great tip from someone I know who has used menstrual cups for a while now - get two or three paper towels and get them damp before going into the stall if you must deal with it in public - in case you get blood on your hand, your privates, or apparently the wall. I was thinking flushable wipes would be convenient, too. When you get a menstrual cup, get ready to learn about your body. It’s definitely an interesting experience at first. Ultimately, I am so happy I am learning about my female parts more, the good and the gross. The menstrual cup is your gateway to comfort - mentally and physically. I have nothing bad to say. It's worth the occasionally bloody fingers.

I had never used these before and didn’t know much about them until seeing a video on Facebook. I’ve always just used tampons/pads and so it was totally new territory for me! For newbies like me I would suggest doing a little research specifically regarding the various ways you can insert them. Also, I’ve read that the size you pick should be chosen based more on your flow and not whether you have had children or not. Anyway, I ordered the small since I have never been pregnant and I have an average flow. When I first tried to insert it, I folded it in half or a “c” shape as shown in the directions provided. That did NOT work for me. It wouldn’t fully open up inside and just felt really uncomfortable. Also I was a little put off by the firmness and thickness of the rim...I was expecting it to be thinner and softer. After a few insertions and removals I was thinking NOPE. Not for me. BUT, that’s when I started doing a little more research and saw some tips on how to insert it properly. So I opted for a different way of folding it (I fold one side down into the center) and sat on the toilet while inserting and VOILA! Using that method made it way easier to insert and felt much more comfortable! I can’t really feel it at all while it’s in, but it is still something to get used to. The removal/emptying part is what I’m kind of struggling with now. I guess there are many different ways to maneuver it as with the insertion, but it’s just awkward. I guess because it feels bigger coming out than it does going in...but I’m sure as I continue to use it I will find a more comfortable way to remove it. It did leak a little (which is why I gave it 4 stars), but that could be related to my poor insertion skills. So I am still wearing liners, but it beats soaked tampon strings and honestly just feels cleaner! So if you’re wanting try these it is a great option, but do some research and understand that it may take time to adjust to it!

This product is great though it definitely takes a little practice at first. I use the tulip fold technique and that works really well for me. Once it’s in correctly, I can leave it in for hours without feeling it at all, and I feel confident that it won’t leak. It’s also easy to remove once you get the hang of it. I usually take it out in the shower, which makes the process even easier! I’ve been using this cup for months now, and it’s been very reliable and comfortable. Overall, I’m really happy with it!

I bought these menstrual cups about two months ago, and I am currently using them on my third period since. I had originally looked into the Diva cups, but I couldn't justify spending $30+ on a single cup when these had wonderful reviews and were less than half the price for two of them. I want to start off by explaining that I have an extremely heavy flow, and my experience has been very different than other's. Before using these cups I went through an ultra tampon every 1.5-2 hours on my heaviest days. Right now, I have to empty out my cup about every 4-5 hours on my heaviest days. I rarely have leaking, but when I do it's because my cup is completely full (even when I do, I can tell that it's time and I go empty before I stain anything). On my lighter days I can cut down emptying it once a day. As a comparison, both my sister and girlfriend have tried these cups and both haven't filled up a cup in a single day. I remember there were times I had to use the bathroom shortly after I put in a tampon and I'd have to get fancy with the string to keep it from getting urine or feces on it. It's significantly easier to use the bathroom now that there is no bothersome string! These cups are easy to use, but you do have to be comfortable with yourself. After inserting my cup, I find myself running my finger along it to ensure that it is fully sealed, I do a little tug to ensure the seal, and then I'm all set. The first time I pulled out the cup it was like a war zone; the suction seal came undone and some blood went spurting out (so be careful and prepared). I've since learned that it is easier for me to pull it out most of the way and use a second hand to push the rim of the cup to break the seal. After doing that I am able to pull the cup out without a mess and measure how much I have lost (this is the most satisfying part). Recently, I decided that this is probably what a shot glass for vampires must look like. Along w/ having to run to the bathroom less often to change my tampon, I've noticed is there isn't an odor like the one I would get with tampons, and my cramps are noticeably less painful. Overall, I absolutely love these cups. They are more efficient, safer, and inexpensive. I've recommended these to all of my friends. I went from buying a box of Ultra tampons monthly to having two cups that I can reuse. These have already saved me triple what I spent on them. I highly recommend trying these out. Make sure to get the right size for yourself.

Buy a menstrual cup, they said! Life changing, they said. So easy to use! So, I ordered one here because I’m cheap and don’t like to talk to people. I’ve had two children by c-section and I’m a petite girl so I figured the small would be most appropriate. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. My little cup o’ love arrived and this morning, here comes our favorite friend. So I pull it out of the box (and sterilize it). If you’ve never seen one of these things, it looks like a tulip bud with a tiny threaded screw at the bottom. I didn’t question it. I didn’t think to myself, “this minuscule protrusion will be my future gateway to freedom.” I just accepted it. My friends had used one and they made it sound like they clicked ‘submit’ and POP, out it came. Why would it be any different for me? So I went on about my day. Nothing special at first. Lots of sitting. I even worked out and as I’m running and doing burpees, I’m amazed at how well this is working. This little tulip bud is pretty awesome! I finished my workout and decide now might be a good time to check the oil. Release the kraken. Like every other bathroom in north Texas’ houses, my toilet is in its own little closet. It’s about 3 feet wide. In fact, mine has grab bars installed due to a previous foot surgery. Ok, here we go - those friends said they just reach in and grab it, easy peasey! I’m doing the “I’m at a public toilet mid-squat hover” and reach in for the peg. There it is! I pull. My fingers slip off. Oh shoot. Must grip harder. I’m pulling. I’m losing it. It’s not budging. That little peg is so small. I’m regretting the fact that I keep my nails short. I’m trying to use my stubby nails to dig into the threads of the peg. Ain’t nothing moving. That thing is holding on with 3000psi force. I own a Squatty Potty (those toilet-shaped foot stools - they really are awesome). I put my feet up on it. I’m working my kegels. I’m doing Lamaze breathing. I’m even “pushing” though I’ve never pushed in my life. It’s time to take a break. I’m about 5 minutes into menstrual-cup labor and I’m on the verge of freaking out. You know when you feel like you’re about to cry and you force yourself to laugh instead and it comes out like a squeaky toy that your dog is only obsessed with during the sad parts of “This is Us”? It’s at this moment I reach that point. I stop and go to the sink and wash my hands - clean, dry hands. That’s the ticket. What if this thing never comes out? What if it’s stuck forever? Why is it so far up there? Does a vaginal canal lengthen as you age? Do two pregnancies stretch things out? Even though neither of my children exited in that way? This was supposed to be easy. WHY AM I SWEATING? There is an urgent care right next to my house. Maybe it’s time to head there. There are two female doctors and one good looking male doctor on staff. Chances are, I’ll get the good looking male doctor. I can’t walk into that urgent care with a Venus flytrap stuck in my hoohah. I imagine all the lady-bit suction cups they’ve had to remove. I can’t be another statistic. I can’t give up yet. I head back in with clean, dry hands. More yanking and pulling. Deep breathing. Gripping the grab bars. One leg up on the grab bars. Laughing! NOT CRYING!! Do I know anyone who would come and help? Ok, that’s just ridiculous. I’m definitely sweating. This cervical suction cup has got to come out and I start thinking of all the ways I can dislodge it from its death hold. Is there a friend I can call? A former boyfriend? Someone I hate that doesn’t know it yet but we definitely won’t be speaking after this? What about household tools? I’ve got a crescent wrench in the garage that might grip that joke of a rip cord at the bottom of the buttercup. No, on second thought, I’m just not that in to tetanus. I’ve got a conference call in a few minutes. I need to either get this thing done or head to the ER. It’s last-ditch effort time. Let’s do this. Have you ever milked a cow? I haven’t. But I’ve seen it done in movies and PBS specials, and - what happened next - I can only describe in that way. I get one leg up on the grab bars, go in for the kill, and grab by the sides of my little tulip friend. I’m squeezing and pulling at the same time. There is a SQUEEAALSCH sound and I give birth to a tiny little butter tub. PRAISE JESUS - I’ve been released from the clutches of hell. People, I have not googled the frequency of menstrual cup suction ER visits because, quite frankly, I’m afraid to. But I am a survivor and I will live to tell another tale. Menstrual cups are not for everyone and, sadly, sizing charts are not available for such a thing. Err on the side of caution and protect yourself as Mother Nature intended: with itchy synthetic pads and tampons. Just kidding. I don’t have the answer. I do know that menstrual cups have a higher incidence of TSS and PID, so that is the reason I’m not trying this again. Stay sexy and don’t let your cervix get suctioned.

I never write reviews, but I figured there are probably a few people out there on the fence like I was and maybe my experience will give them the courage to make one of the best decisions they could make. A coworker of mine had been talking up menstrual cups to me for a couple weeks. I had heard of them and had done a little research but was not sold on them. She convinced me and told me I would never want to use tampons again. The price was right on Amazon so I decided to give it one cycle to prove itself. I placed my order, my package arrived, and I awaited the day my period would start. The day came and it was time to give my new purchase a try. I had read the instructions and done the prep work prior to my start day so I quickly reviewed how to insert. I folded the cup in half and slide it in just like I have done every month for years with my tampons. It was in. I felt around the bottom to ensure it had opened up and it hadn't. Following the instructions I turned the cup a little and it opened up. I was good for the next 12 hours. And for the next 12 hours I had no worries at all. I didn't have to worry about leaking, or changing anything. It was amazing. It felt like every other day of the month life with no inconvenience of a period. I completely forgot I was on my period. Twelve blissful hours and I entered the bathroom to remove this wonderful period catcher from heaven. I decided that given the available options of removal, sitting or straddling the toilet-- I say these two only as I was worried about any potential messes-- I chose sitting at first. I sat down and reached where I had a million times before. This time it was different, I reached in and located the small, difficult to grip with any length of finger nails, stem and gave it a pull. It slipped from my fingers and the cup didn't budge. Panic hit. I reached in again and again the same result. All I could think of was the embarrassing trip to the hospital and how a doctor was going to have to remove this from me and I had no idea what or how much was inside. Was it full? Was it going to leak? How would I know this was my first time. I decided that I needed to try a different approach so I straddled the toilet and tried again. Again fingers slipped and the cup did not budge. I gave myself a pep talk and decided that I was going to grab it as tightly as I could and pull as hard as I could. Success! It came out and I didn't even have to give it as much effort as I had been working myself up to. My problem was that I was used to soggy tampons that took little to no effort to pull out. This was by no means soggy but it most definitely was doing its job for 12 hours. With a great deal of hesitation I inserted the second cup hoping that in the morning I would have better luck and an easier time with removal and went to bed. The next morning went much smoother and by the end of my first cycle I was a pro at insertion and removal. I have not touched a tampon since and I have no plans to ever use one again. I would recommend menstrual cups to every woman on the planet that still has a use or is going to have a use for some form of menstrual sanitation. This is hands down one of the best purchases I have ever made and even though I had a rough patch at the beginning, I kept at it. It takes a little getting used to but the freedom is amazing. My period doesn't even bother me anymore. It's just like every other day.

I don't normally write reviews, but this product is definitely worth the time. I've used my menstrual cups for two cycles now and am literally recommending them to every woman I know. I love that I don't have to worry about leaking, I tend to work long hours and bathroom breaks sometimes get over looked or forgotten. With tampons I was constantly worried, with these cups I honestly don't even think about it until the end of my shift. Also they're comfortable. I tend to have pretty light periods, especially towards the end, and it was always uncomfortable to take out those last few tampons, plus it always felt like a waste, too much not to wear one, but also just not enough and i hate pads. I also cant usually feel it while in use so I'm not so consciously aware of my period. Not gonna lie taking out the cup is really weird and not something I'm 100% used to yet, but it honestly isnt so bad. I definitely recommend getting used to your body and the muscles of your feminine area, being able to push the cup down with these muscles makes it soooo much easier to take out. Being familiar also makes insertion easier too. It's not just a matter of getting it inside, there's definitely a sweet spot to know that's it's going to sit comfortably and not leak. Also, when I was originally considering this purchase I read reviews saying people ended up with blood all over their hands or a giant mess. I have yet to have this problem and really wonder how coordinated these people are? Maybe being afraid of making a mess, makes for more of a mess? Occasionly there is a kid of weird suction popping sound that happens, so just be warned. You know those tampon comersials with the happy smiling ladies wearing white pants and riding bikes and swimming and stuff? Yeah, they lie. I'd never wear white pants using tampons and they sure don't make swimming easy. But these guys do. Like I said I don't worry about leaking and I didn't even think twice the last time I used them about going swimming, I just did. They worked great, no leaking and no they didn't fill up with water or anything weird either. But the absolute best part is I feel clean while on my period now. I don't know why exactly but tampons have always left me feeling like a mess. Even there's no leakage and everything goes 100% smoothly I feel like a need a bath and a couple days to help get everything back to normal after my period. Now I just go about my normal routine with a couple added steps during flow days and when the cycle is over I just move right along. It really is worth a try, and the price is less than a box of tampons so really what do you have to lose?

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