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Staff Review - Period Cups

Staff Review - Period Cups

An in house review of period cups. I will be testing the "Fun Cup" by Fun Factory, but I think most cups function the same. This is more of a general review of period cups as a whole.

Curses, it’s that time of the month where I fill my trash can with tampons and pads and have to wash blood off underwear twice every day. I am not a fan of disposable plastics but have felt that period products are a necessary evil in my life. This month I decided to try period cups to reduce my footprint. My friend loves hers and is always telling me how much better they are. Let’s see if it’s really worth all the hype, my experience using it, complains, compliments, and whatever else I think of (lol).

 

 

I will be testing the Fun Factory period cups; I got two different sizes since my flow is much heavier the first couple days.

 

Usage wise there is some learning to do. Inserting the cup is more complicated than a tampon. You fold the cup to insert it and need to ensure that it fully opens inside. The cup only functions properly if it’s open and creates a seal. Taking it out entails digging around with your fingers trying to break the vacuum seal.

 

 

From my beginner experience I have dripped blood over my toilet and sink counter and coated my hand in blood trying to take the cup out. I might just be bad at using it right now. You must be in a relaxed position to take it comfortably. People recommend changing it in the shower for a cleaner, more comfortable experience. After you dump the blood, you rinse it and reinsert. After your period is done, most companies recommend you boil your cup to sanitize it.

 

 

Things I don’t like about it:

  • A bit messy. I usually drip blood somewhere.
  • Not something that’s easily changeable in public bathrooms.
  • If you have varying flow throughout your period, you will need two different sizes.
  • I’ve bled through both smaller and larger cups way before the 12-hour mark.

 

 

Things I like about it:

  • Reusable, less waste.
  • You don’t really notice it like a tampon since the silicone isn’t sucking up any moister.
  • You’re not sitting in a bloody pad that stinks up.
  • I empty it 3 times (max) a day. I change pads and tampons 4-7 times depending on my flow.
  • Cheaper than disposable products in the long run.
  • You can enjoy some light penetration.
  • Feels sexier than having a tampon string peaking out.
  • Less worry about toxic shock syndrome.

 

 

Thinks I don’t really have an opinion of and are just facts:

  • There is a small learning curve.
  • Your hand will be covered in blood.
  • There is more cleaning involved.
  • You might have to buy multiple to find the best size.

These things could be classified as “things I don’t like about it,” but it’s just the price you pay for reuseable products.

 

 

Overall I would say period cups are pretty good. My biggest issue with disposable products is the waste. I burn through pads and tampons like I have bullet wounds to plug up. The cups are a good solution. I can still feel like a pretty princess running around without a pad wedgie or feeling a tampon chafing my insides.

 

 

Check out our Fun Factory period cups HERE! Or visit us instore where we can answer your questions.

 

Peace and Love!