Reddit reviews Blossom Menstrual Cup Say No to Tampons. Get Blossom Cups for Menstrual (Small, Blue)

if you already know a lot about your vag, something like this might be helpful: https://putacupinit.com/chart/

otherwise, I recommend one of the really cheap ones to start, something like: 1, 2, or 3. The first one was the first one I tried, it was shaped slightly wrong for me and made me feel like I needed to pee constantly, but after trying it I knew I preferred it to tampons and pads. Using a chart like the one above I found the (much more expensive, sadly) cup that fit me.

don't try and do a dry run, it's different and a lot easier to put in when you're on your period than when you're not.

This is the one I have, although mine had a longer tab. I cut it off because it chaffed.

Here is a cheaper one, though I can’t speak for its quality.


It does suck to have to put it in and take it out but while it’s in you can almost forget about it. There’s no mess, no smell, no string and you can wear whatever underwear you want. I have pretty low flow so I just wash it out every night in the shower.

I’m sorry you’re having a rough time, at least if you do get one you only have to buy it once, not every month 😕

I have the small "Blossom" cup. - When talking about silicone in general, I'd rate it "Medium firmness" but in comparison to several other cups I've tried, it's quite soft.

$15 on Amazon

I actually switched to this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V51Y2BG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The stainage doesn't seem as intense because it's blue. But it's also not as stiff and because of that, it doesn't pop out inside of you like the diva cup does. But on the other hand it does feel more comfortable.

I really wish someone made a like reusable tampon inserter type thing for the cups. Like you fold the cup into a tube, then you can insert the tube easily and the use the push pop thing to get it in. Viola! no more fisting yourself in public bathrooms trying to get your cup back in. hahahaha. -sigh- that would be my dream product.

Like, you said you got the Dutchess cup?

Here's Blossom, [Athena] (https://www.amazon.com/Athena-Menstrual-Cup-Recommended-Guaranteed/dp/B016PYYVT0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Athena%2Bcup&qid=1555431670&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&th=1), and [Pixie Luxe] (https://www.amazon.com/Ranked-Most-Comfortable-Menstrual-Cup/dp/B077RPHT6X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1EMD4HMNXZQFV&keywords=pixie%2Bluxe%2Bcup&qid=1555431702&s=gateway&sprefix=pixie%2Blux%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2&th=1).

And then there's this off of Aliexpress.

Those all look like the same cup, and I would not be surprised if they were all the same cup.

I have a collection of higher quality cups too, so I want to do comparisons of the cheaper cups vs reputable ones.

This is the one I bought and I can’t say enough nice things about it. I’ve used it almost a year. I have the small and I am also under 30 and childfree. Typically I empty it first thing in the morning and then in the evening, so basically every 12 hours, and it’s never leaked. One time on my heavier days i forgot to empty it before bed and that made quite a mess for me in the morning, but other than that no issues at all. You do have to be comfortable with getting your fingers in there and making sure it’s secured around your cervix to be sure it’s going to catch all the fluid correctly. It’s important to be comfortable with your anatomy and realize it’s a little messier than tampons because you do actually have to insert your fingers in your vagina and will probably come into contact with menstrual fluid, most of which you can avoid with tampons. But honestly it’s the best menstrual decision I’ve ever made. I cramp less and literally forget I’m on my period sometimes.

Ps yes you can run it under the tap and pop it back in. Thorough cleaning (typically by boiling) every cycle. If you’re in a public restroom in a pinch you can just empty it into the toilet and reinsert without rinsing. I’ve never had to do that because you can leave it in so long.