I've been asked a few times about which brands are my favorite so here they are and why-
Super Jennie- https://www.superjennie.com
~It has a large capacity while being just short enough to be comfortable as well as being soft enough to decrease my cramping without having to worry about my pelvic strength crushing the cup. With the larger diameter, it allows enough room for many with low cervix or "dropping" cervix enough room within the cup.
MeLuna- https://meluna-usa.com/
~It has one of most size options available, as well as stem and firmness options making this the most versatile brand so everyone could have a match with a MeLuna cup. So if you have a low cervix, short canal, or average to high cervix, MeLuna has you covered. Not only that, but they now have a donation option to help those in need in the US. For $10, you can donate to the Cloth Connection Outreach on the MeLuna webpage under the Special Selections.
And here are my honorable mentions ((have not tried yet but they are on my try list))-
~Lumma has four- high capacity cups, six- average to low capacity cups, and two sizes for menstrual disks ((that are similar to Soft Cup or Ziggy)) so it has a large number of options.
~And finally... The Ruby Cup! While it only has two sizes, they will donate a cup with every purchase. And every year during May, instead of one cup being donated with every purchase, they will donate TWO cups!
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Cloth liner/pad reviews!
Imse Vimse, Party In My Pants, and "Cheapie" sets.
Imse Vimse-
The edges are serged or overlocked which does lead to the ends of the fabric to distress some but not enough to cause any damage to the liners. Depending on the color option you choose could mean that the fabric will be a little stiffer than other options. I ordered the black sets and garden sets and I've found that the garden set topper is softer while the black is the same fabric top and bottom. But the fabric overall is a fair heavy duty quality. They have a few different options- thong, pads, and liners. All have plastic snaps.
Party In My Pants (also known as PIMP)-
Has the most options out of the sets I have ordered from so far, so there's something to fit anyone's needs. As well as more color options and fabric options. These are pads that have been turned and the edges seamed over with a microporous nylon backer for a leak-resistant shield. The toppers are fairly soft and overall comfortable. All have metal snaps.
Cheapies- Sets from Wish, Amazon, Ect.
These tend to offer the same options- Liners, light pads, or heavy pads. These are the more affordable options but they are lower quality. They all tend to be turned pads with seamed over edges and sewn on bamboo topper. These fairly comfortable but lack options and tend to come in the same exact color options. Will come with metal or plastic snaps depending. The metal snaps rusted on most of the ones I have ordered so they are lower quality metal. The plastic snaps have lasted longer on these. They do work but quaily can be "iffy" so order with care.
Imse Vimse-
The edges are serged or overlocked which does lead to the ends of the fabric to distress some but not enough to cause any damage to the liners. Depending on the color option you choose could mean that the fabric will be a little stiffer than other options. I ordered the black sets and garden sets and I've found that the garden set topper is softer while the black is the same fabric top and bottom. But the fabric overall is a fair heavy duty quality. They have a few different options- thong, pads, and liners. All have plastic snaps.
Party In My Pants (also known as PIMP)-
Has the most options out of the sets I have ordered from so far, so there's something to fit anyone's needs. As well as more color options and fabric options. These are pads that have been turned and the edges seamed over with a microporous nylon backer for a leak-resistant shield. The toppers are fairly soft and overall comfortable. All have metal snaps.
Cheapies- Sets from Wish, Amazon, Ect.
These tend to offer the same options- Liners, light pads, or heavy pads. These are the more affordable options but they are lower quality. They all tend to be turned pads with seamed over edges and sewn on bamboo topper. These fairly comfortable but lack options and tend to come in the same exact color options. Will come with metal or plastic snaps depending. The metal snaps rusted on most of the ones I have ordered so they are lower quality metal. The plastic snaps have lasted longer on these. They do work but quaily can be "iffy" so order with care.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Slight Update.
I will be ordering suggested cups again shortly; but as of now, it'll have to wait for funding. You are still more than free to send suggestions and I'll add them to a list for safekeeping until I have more funding to order more cups. I will be entering more menstrual product contests in hope to make it more affordable for myself but that's a chance that may not be in my favor. Therefore it may take a while before I can get more reviews in. Especially on the considered "lower end" cups, as I will have to get a universal travel card to order overseas as an extra precaution and that might take a while. And considering that I am paying out of pocket for these cups even though I do not specifically need them so they will have to be on the lower end of my to-do list. Thank you for your time and I hope to continue more reviews soon! Until then please check out my- "Other Alternatives- quick list and information." for additional information concerning active groups or channels regarding alternative products.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Windsleeping- Amazon Cups.
Windsleeping has three sizes to choose from as well as Clear or Pink cups! It comes in a double pack of whatever size you order and comes with a plastic shell-like container.
Sizing Information-
S - diameter 42mm; length 38mm; stem 22mm
M - diameter 48mm; length 45mm; stem 22mm
L - diameter 49mm; length 53mm; stem 22mm
The firmness of the cups falls at the lower end of 1, being one of the softest cups on the market. Almost to the point of being too soft as the rim, making it difficult to open but after managing to open the cup the seal is extremely strong. The Pink is very bright with a "glass" like sheen to them. The shape makes it very comfortable to the point of not being able to feel them after the cup is in place. Each cup came in their own plastic bag with a slight sweet scent to them but the smell dissipated after the first boil, leaving me to believe that the smell had been left over from production or from the bag they had come in. It also came with a hard plastic container to store them in, with "breathing" holes in the back to keep them from damage. I believe it is a medical-grade silicone, like the information says, as it does not turn white when pulling on the stem; compared to the $3 cheapies. It does say that they are FDA approved and though there had not been any documentation sent to me proving this thus far, but that would be more my fault as I had not asked for it when I had ordered. But I believe that the Windsleeping cups might be made by the same company as the "Tulip" Cup brand and they do have certification. I will update after asking (and then receiving) for documentation so please check back later! The cups are fairly decent quality and feel much like the Super Jennie in all but the rim. The Windsleeping rim is a tad thinner so it does not spring out as easily but they are great low cervix/canal style cups and should be considered if you're on a budget! Overall, they could use minor adjusting with a slightly thicker rim and grip rings to help with opening the cup but the quality seems to be there as the cups had a very clean finish. And they should be considered a decent cup for low cervix/canal cup users that prefer softer end cups.
~ "Precious Stars Pads" > This young woman is the Queen of Menstrual Alternatives and has many wonderful and informative reviews, or videos in general, on youtube. As well as helpful tips on her Facebook page.
~ "Put A Cup In It" > has a wonderful quiz to help you get started as well as charts, a youtube channel, and a facebook page. https://putacupinit.com
~ "Red Herring" > A wonderful youtube and blogger with lots of useful information. https://redherringtv.wordpress.com/cup-comparisons/
~https://menstrualcups.wordpress.com > For a very detailed list and information on all kinds of menstrual cups.
~http://menstrualcup.co/menstrual-cup-comparison-chart/ > For charts and other information.
~http://thegreenvagina.com/ > For reviews, comparisons, and other information.
Sizing Information-
S - diameter 42mm; length 38mm; stem 22mm
M - diameter 48mm; length 45mm; stem 22mm
L - diameter 49mm; length 53mm; stem 22mm
The firmness of the cups falls at the lower end of 1, being one of the softest cups on the market. Almost to the point of being too soft as the rim, making it difficult to open but after managing to open the cup the seal is extremely strong. The Pink is very bright with a "glass" like sheen to them. The shape makes it very comfortable to the point of not being able to feel them after the cup is in place. Each cup came in their own plastic bag with a slight sweet scent to them but the smell dissipated after the first boil, leaving me to believe that the smell had been left over from production or from the bag they had come in. It also came with a hard plastic container to store them in, with "breathing" holes in the back to keep them from damage. I believe it is a medical-grade silicone, like the information says, as it does not turn white when pulling on the stem; compared to the $3 cheapies. It does say that they are FDA approved and though there had not been any documentation sent to me proving this thus far, but that would be more my fault as I had not asked for it when I had ordered. But I believe that the Windsleeping cups might be made by the same company as the "Tulip" Cup brand and they do have certification. I will update after asking (and then receiving) for documentation so please check back later! The cups are fairly decent quality and feel much like the Super Jennie in all but the rim. The Windsleeping rim is a tad thinner so it does not spring out as easily but they are great low cervix/canal style cups and should be considered if you're on a budget! Overall, they could use minor adjusting with a slightly thicker rim and grip rings to help with opening the cup but the quality seems to be there as the cups had a very clean finish. And they should be considered a decent cup for low cervix/canal cup users that prefer softer end cups.
Other information:
~ "Precious Stars Pads" > This young woman is the Queen of Menstrual Alternatives and has many wonderful and informative reviews, or videos in general, on youtube. As well as helpful tips on her Facebook page.
~ "Put A Cup In It" > has a wonderful quiz to help you get started as well as charts, a youtube channel, and a facebook page. https://putacupinit.com
~ "Red Herring" > A wonderful youtube and blogger with lots of useful information. https://redherringtv.wordpress.com/cup-comparisons/
~https://menstrualcups.wordpress.com > For a very detailed list and information on all kinds of menstrual cups.
~http://menstrualcup.co/menstrual-cup-comparison-chart/ > For charts and other information.
~http://thegreenvagina.com/ > For reviews, comparisons, and other information.
AliExpress Cups- Update!!
Update- Due to many wanting me to try several similar cups, i.e. exact shape but being sold by different parties, I will have to wait on ordering. I already have other cups pending from another site and will have to consider those as the priority! But I will say that as soon as I can order, in the next few months, I'll try to order the "Rose Bud" type cups from- AliExpress as they were the most voted so they will be the first.
~ OBLOOM Healthy Store - Sent SGS certification information; as well that the silicone is 50-55 hardness.
~ 2 Butterflies Store - Stated that they are Europe and America certified but I have seen no documentation proof.
~ MOKARLE Store - Offered to send me certification by email but I do not disclose my personal email so have seen no documentation.
~ LH Healthy Medicine Store - Waiting reply.
Since I do not know that the quality is, I cannot really suggest ordering at this time so please consider this if you decide to order before I get a chance to do a review. Thank you.
Side note- Was asked to see about the 'Super Jennie'-like cup from RockBrook Store and they sent me a passed FDA test report so I will order from them, second, after I have everything settled to do a comparison against the Super Jennie like asked.
The other cups will have to be put on hold until I have more funding.
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I was asked to consider contacting and ordering from several sellers on Aliexpress so see what kind of quality the cups might be and whether or not that they'd have certification! Many had been wondering, mainly for the low cervix type cups, so I have contacted several sellers and will list if they sent any information regarding certification and what type of certification it is. And after I manage to order the different groups of cups, I'll post reviews on what I think of the quality! Please stay posted.
~ OBLOOM Healthy Store - Sent SGS certification information; as well that the silicone is 50-55 hardness.
~ 2 Butterflies Store - Stated that they are Europe and America certified but I have seen no documentation proof.
~ MOKARLE Store - Offered to send me certification by email but I do not disclose my personal email so have seen no documentation.
~ LH Healthy Medicine Store - Waiting reply.
Since I do not know that the quality is, I cannot really suggest ordering at this time so please consider this if you decide to order before I get a chance to do a review. Thank you.
Side note- Was asked to see about the 'Super Jennie'-like cup from RockBrook Store and they sent me a passed FDA test report so I will order from them, second, after I have everything settled to do a comparison against the Super Jennie like asked.
The other cups will have to be put on hold until I have more funding.
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I was asked to consider contacting and ordering from several sellers on Aliexpress so see what kind of quality the cups might be and whether or not that they'd have certification! Many had been wondering, mainly for the low cervix type cups, so I have contacted several sellers and will list if they sent any information regarding certification and what type of certification it is. And after I manage to order the different groups of cups, I'll post reviews on what I think of the quality! Please stay posted.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Super Jennie
My honest unbiased review.
The Super Jennie is made in the U.S.A. and registered with the FDA with 100% medical grade silicone and safe dyes. The firmness level seems like a mid-range between 1 - 2.
There are two sizes Small and Large. The Large size is great for medium to heavy flow, holding a little over 41ml. The Small size is great for light to medium flow, holding up to 32ml. The Large has a diameter of 47mm and a total length of 68mm, including the small rounded ball-like stem. The Small has a diameter of 43mm and a total length of 62.5mm, including the small rounded ball-like stem.
Feels very soft while still having a decent amount of spring to it making it fairly easy to open, without causing pain or discomfort. This is the largest holding capacity cup I have tried and it has given me a full 12 hours of leak-free movement while being very comfortable enough to barely notice it even when I'm at the most tender part of my cycle. It may be a tad difficult to remove if you are new to menstrual cups so I would suggest only gently pulling the stem while wiggling it slightly downward until you can reach the cup easily. Then taking the cup and folding the cup into a slight C-fold to break the seal to remove the cup. I do NOT suggest using the stem to fully removing the cup as it might snap the stem off, it seems a little flimsy but that's to keep it more comfortable for the user. That being said, it does seem fairly well made but does feel like a thinner cup that may not last as long as a heavier made cup but should last up to ten years with a more careful use. It's been very wonderful to have all the time I would normally be spending changing other products constantly to do what I please without having to worry about so many leaks and discomforts. Overall, I would suggest Super Jennie to those who have heavy menstrual flow or for those who have issues with cups shifting. As well, as being a more experienced cup user; considering that a beginner might have difficulty removing the cup due to it's softer firmness level. But it might still work for you even if you are a beginner, it just might take a few cycles to get used to it.
I shall be posing more reviews as I go; as well as useful information, in hopes of helping other woman finding their perfect cup or period alternative!
Other information:
~ "Precious Stars Pads" > This young woman is the Queen of Menstrual Alternatives and has many wonderful and informative reviews, or videos in general, on youtube. As well as helpful tips on her Facebook page.
~ "Put A Cup In It" > has a wonderful quiz to help you get started as well as charts, a youtube channel, and a facebook page. https://putacupinit.com
~ "Red Herring" > A wonderful youtube and blogger with lots of useful information. https://redherringtv.wordpress.com/cup-comparisons/
~https://menstrualcups.wordpress.com > For a very detailed list and information on all kinds of menstrual cups.
~http://menstrualcup.co/menstrual-cup-comparison-chart/ > For charts and other information.
~http://thegreenvagina.com/ > For reviews, comparisons, and other information.
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