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send_me_a_dad_joke Link ParentYou are right that you can't really return them. Some companies will refund you though. I'd recommend looking for a company that sells multiple different cups (different sizes, softness, etc.). If...You are right that you can't really return them. Some companies will refund you though.
I'd recommend looking for a company that sells multiple different cups (different sizes, softness, etc.). If your first one doesn't work out then you can contact the company and you might be able to get a different one of their products for free or a discount. After all my initial research, I started with the Saalt Soft Small cup thinking it had to be perfect, but then learned that my vagina must be super strong because I can easily push that cup right out of myself even with it placed properly and sealed. I tried it for 3 cycles, as per Saalt's recommendation, then sent them an email asking for their recommendation of what to try next. They offered to send me their Saalt Small Regular cup and it ended up working out really well for me!
Beyond that, just doing a ton of research. The Put a Cup in It website and youtube channel are super helpful. They've got a quiz you can take that will recommend options based on your cervix height (actually measure it during your period, don't just say you don't know - it's super important for fit!!), age, birth history, activity level, flow, etc. You'll know if it's not the right size if it won't open, won't fit inside you, or gets high enough up that it's hard to get out.
Also I guess when I say "you" regarding the cup details I'm referring to your friend lol, you is just much shorter to type than your friend.
Hello fellow cup user - I'm glad they are working so well for you! Next week will be my 5th cycle with the cup - so far 3 with the Saalt Soft (too soft for me) and 1 with the Saalt Regular (seems pretty perfect). Hoping it continues to work well because I'll be on a road trip (I'm moving) during my worst day!
My tips tricks and stories -
Even if you have a cup fold that works decent for you, find a video of the like 7 different folds and try some more out. I found that while the punch down fold would work for me, the seven fold was way more effective for my body!
Last month I dropped my cup in the toilet. Luckily it was a clean toilet, but after using cup wash like 12 times and boiling it for 20 minutes I decided it was safe to use again. 0/10 experience, do not recommend. Be careful with removal lol.
When I was using the soft cup I was able to basically flex it out of my body, which was kinda wild!
Was anyone else super embarrassed by opening pads in the bathroom when they first got their period? I'd try to open them so quietly but the packaging is so damn loud. I think by the end of high school I accepted and embraced the chorus of ripping caused by a pad and just went for it.