***If it keeps leaking you might be placing it further in than you need to!!!***
Background info: I have a very very high cervix, strong pelvic muscles (I weightlift), and I purchased size small.
How I use this comfortably: I fold the cup to insert (I use a punch down fold to create the smallest possible shape) and once it is inserted I twist the cup inside gently and it pops open very easily. I run a finger around the cup and feel its roundness to ensure it’s fully sealed and opened up. If it feels squished then it isn’t fully open and it will leak, so in that case I squish the cup and then it pops open. (Sometimes you can also just squat or stand up and it’ll pop open on its own).
Now, where I was going wrong in the past was I was inserting it past the canal into the fornix. Please do yourself a favor and look up an anatomical diagram, it really helps. I thought that the further in the cup went the better it would seal.
Turns out, many beginners also have this belief and it causes the cup to leak because it can’t suction properly if it’s misplaced in the wrong anatomical location. As someone with a high cervix, this fact was life changing and led me to enjoy using cups.
High cervix friendly: I have an extremely high cervix and I find this cup very comfortable to use now that I have an understanding on how to properly use it. I actually trimmed the stem off entirely and can use this cup comfortably because you don’t actually have to insert it that deep. It is so easy to insert and use if you have the correct fit for you. I used the put a cup in it quiz online and it suggested this cup to me for reference. I also use the Saalt disc and quite enjoy that as well. I use the Saalt disc on heavy flow days and the cup on lighter days.
Stem: Now, I find the stem annoying and uncomfortable so I cut it all off because you are not even meant to use it to pull it out per the brands instructions. The stem is only there to GUIDE your fingers to reach/find for the bottom of the cup to break the seal and remove. Therefore, I found it useless for me personally even as a high cervix user who can never even feel their cervix, it’s no joke over here. I got scared when I saw reviews of the stem breaking off, but I believe that is user error as I never had that issue removing the cup by breaking the seal, following the instructions on the paper that came with the product. Tugging on the stem could actually cause you pain because the cup has suction.
Removal process: Very easy, it’s so straightforward to feel the bottom ridges of the cup and use that to grip gently and squish the bottom of the cup to break the seal. Then, I usually make it into a taco shape to remove it, it makes it super easy to remove (more comfortable than it is to remove a tampon).
Strong pelvic muscle friendly: I weightlift heavy and workout very often and this cup has given me zero issues. I can use the Saalt regular disc and Saalt small cup with no issue at all and no leaks. I only ever leak when the cup is FULL. Therefore, I only use the cup on light days due to its smaller capacity.
Beginner friendly: I think this cup is a great beginner’s option due to the fact that it is sturdier so it pops open easily without any effort. It can be difficult to tell when a cup is open or not as a beginner cup user. I 100% recommend taking quizzes online to see what cup or disc might work for you.
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Brand | saalt |
| Color | Small Ocean Blue |
| Material | Silicone |
| Item Diameter | 1.6 Inches |
