Sudarshan Kumar
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This is a super long review, but might be helpful for ya :) After reading up and watching a ton on videos, and giving a lot of thought about switching to a menstrual cup, I ordered the Pee Safe Menstrual Cup (small) from here. After receiving the package, whose outer cardboard box was torn and damaged (please take notes, Silkrute!), I went forward to examine the cup which was in a sealed packet inside the spandex bag. The cup, thankfully was, completely undamaged. Next, I went forward to try the cup once (I was still few days away from my periods). I opened the sealed package, sterilised the cup as mentioned in the manual, and then went ahead to try it in. Honestly, it was kind of a task. It, at least took me 5-10 minutes to get myself to make the correct folds (I tried the C-fold and the Punch-Down fold). Anyway, somehow I then went ahead to insert it inside, it took some effort there, too, of course, but I was able to do it after few tries. Still, however, I wasnt sure if the cup had opened inside (no apparent pop sound, which I later read, doesnt always happen), also it felt it being a bit weird in my vagina. Id read it should feel like theres nothing at all inside your vagina, but it definitely felt like something. I watched few more videos related to it and, then went ahead to try it again. This time, I realised the cup had opened, not because I heard the pop sound, but, because I could feel the suction/vacuum when I tried moving the cup once it was inside (this is the most accurate measure to make sure the cup has opened inside), but, again, the cup still felt a little weird when I sat, stood up or walked. I thought, maybe, this is how it is, and let it be. Fast forward the day I got my periods, I again sterilised the cup (NEVER skip this before the start of your cycle). I again went ahead to try the Punch-Down fold, and, oh, with clean hands, mind you, always, always wash your hands super clean before you either put it in, or take it out. Anyway, so, I then put it inside my vagina, this time, somehow, it was easier, it definitely took less time and effort. I, then, tried moving it once it was properly inside, it didnt move, meaning, the vacuum had been created and hence, it was opened. All good. Now the most surprising and ironic thing that happened here, was, this time, the cup felt super comfortable inside, like I had read everywhere. It was exactly like there wasnt anything at all, inside. Now, I dont know why it was not the same the first day I tried it. Now for the taking it out part, that was definitely easier. I sat on the toilet, and using my thumb and index finger, I pinched the part just above the stalk of the cup (to release the vacuum) and slowly pulled it down, and out. The fact that youre sitting on the toilet helps, so that even if the blood spills while youre taking the cup out, you dont really make a mess. For the next 3 days, till the end of my cycle, I used it, (ofc, I took it out to clean after every 6-8 hours), super comfortably. Im so so glad, I took the plunge, and switched to something sustainable and eco-friendly! And honestly, ?499 for something that apparently can be used for 5 long years, is a steal! And, also, its just so much less of a mess, without a pad or a tampon.
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My first experience with a Menstrual Cup! :)