Menstrual Cup - Large Capacity Period Cup for Heavy Flow, Sensitive Bladder Users, Soft, Flexible, Tampon Pad Alternative - Large Teal

The search is over! I have FINALLY found my Goldilocks cup. The Super Jennie has everything I could ever want in a cup - capacity, reliability, and comfort. I’m 38 (no kids/high cervix), and I have found that I seem to do better with larger, wider cups. So I bought a large-sized Super Jennie and the diameter seems to work very well for me. The SJ is described as a soft cup, and I usually prefer firmer cups because they pop open so easily. I have a couple of soft cups and often have to fiddle around with them to get them open, which can be frustrating. So I was a little skeptical about trying the SJ at first, but I have no problems getting it to open. I use the C-fold, and I find that it helps to wiggle the bottom of the cup slightly as it is opening to encourage it to pop open all the way. The cup feels slightly firmer near the rim, and I think that helps it to pop open easier, too. This cup also seems to immediately settle itself to where it needs to be with no coaxing from me. No pushing or prodding needed. And no leaks! The SJ held up fabulously through spin class, 6-mile runs, kickboxing, yoga, and weight training. No slippage, no leaking. No leaks overnight, either. I’ve tried several cups over the past year. Some have worked for me, some haven’t. I like different cups for different reasons. I like my firm cup for exercising and during the daytime on my heavier days, but I often switch to a softer cup for overnight. And I like a softer or smaller cup during my lighter days. So I usually end up using at least two cups at various points. The Super Jennie is the first cup I’ve tried that combines all of the features of my favorite cups. The SJ pops open easily like a firm cup, but it is soft enough to wear comfortably anytime. No more needing different cups for different situations. This is very nice because now when I travel I can take only one cup with me instead of two. It is easy to insert, easy to remove, holds up exceptionally well during physical activity, and it doesn’t leak. I couldn’t ask for more. I have used the SJ exclusively for three cycles and it is the only cup I want to use now. It is my absolute favorite. Everyone’s body is different and your experience may vary, but I would definitely recommend the Super Jennie based on my own experience.

The Super Jennie is officially one of my favorite cups, if not my very favorite cup. I don't know quite how to describe it, but for me, at least, it's shaped perfectly and is just so damn comfortable. It's a softer cup in general, particularly near the base (close to the stem), but as you squish it closer and closer to the rim, it's easy to tell that it's firmer up close to the stem. I believe this is intended to make it easier to pop open, which for me, it always does (especially if I add lube). I love that it's a higher capacity cup, as my periods can be quite heavy. I also like that it's softer in general, because I also can get pretty awful cramps. I love the bright blue that I got, and I love that it's got a somewhat-gender-neutral superhero/comic book theme (unlike the very pink/floral/uber girly theme of the LENA cup and its storage pouch). Some reviewers noted that when the cup is dry, the surface of the cup feels quite tacky and like it attracts dust and hair very easily. I can see why this would be a turnoff to some people, but I think that they chose this finish on purpose. When the cup is clean and wet, and again, especially with lube, it is SUPER slippery and smooth, and it glides right in for insertion - with far less friction and way less messing around than is necessary with other cups. For example, the soft "peach fuzz" skin feeling on the LENA cup is nice to touch when it's dry, but when it's wet, I actually believe that there is more friction against my skin when I'm inserting the LENA cup. Let's see, what else. I love that the Super Jennie is a rather unique shape - it's not a rounded tulip shape like the LENA or Si-Bell, but it's still very wide and high capacity. The grippy stars around the bottom aren't super grippy, but I've found that the shape of the cup and the stem make it such that it's very easy to reach up and pinch the base of the cup to pull it out. My own vagina must be more diagonal/horizontal than vertical, because I've never been able to fill a cup to its full capacity - I always start leaking when it's around halfway full. With the Super Jennie, I got closer to 2/3 of the way full before I needed to empty it - I almost got a full 20 mL out of it, which for me is fantastic. I've been rinsing it with COLD water right after I remove and dump its contents - I read recently that rinsing with cold water first can help prevent discoloration. Currently, I'm using the LENA cup when I haven't quite started, or when I'm expecting to start - because it's so firm, it opens easily, even though my insides aren't all swollen and lubed up just yet. Then I switch to the Super Jennie once I've actually started bleeding. I've found that on my absolute crampiest/heaviest days, I do a little bit better with the large Si-Bell, because it's the softest cup I own, and its capacity is just slightly more than the Super Jennie. But once the worst of that is over, I'm right back to my Super Jennie, to the end of my period. This is a fantastic cup, and I've been recommending it to friends. I even bought one for my sister back in December, who was leaking and consistently overflowing with her Moon Cup, and she says it's her absolute favorite cup now. She has a LENA as back up, and likes to have that available for days when she's doing more physical activity and when she's not as crampy - but in general, the Super Jennie is her favorite. I'd encourage others to think about the following when choosing a cup: 1) cervix height and height of the cup 2) softness/firmness of the cup 3) capacity of the cup 4) shape of the cup (can be related to cervix height) For people who want a higher capacity, softer-in-general cup that's still pretty easy to open, I'd highly recommend the Super Jennie.

Whether you're an experienced cup user or new to cups, this could be a great cup for you. For first time cup users -- this has all the advantages you might have heard about with cups: * It's more convenient, particularly for those with heavy flows, because it holds a lot more than even the largest tampons absorb. It still amazes me that I can go four hours on my heaviest days without worrying about leaks -- compared to 60-90 minutes with an ultra tampon! That's enormously freeing. On light days, I only have to think about my cup every 12 hours. * I appreciate that I'm not exposing my body to all the chemicals associated with bleaching/producing tampons. Cup association with TSS is unclear, but so far less of a link than with tampons. * It's more comfortable, particularly on the last days of the cycle -- I feel like a normal person, and a few times I've even thought my period ended early, only to find at the end of the day that my period had continued. That would have been unimaginable with disposables. * I've found that I have fewer cramps, though I can't give a good reason why. However, even if it's the placebo effect, I'll take it. * It's cheaper. While there's an up-front expense, you'll save money over the long-run compared to disposables. * It's greener. Not only are you saving all the waste from disposables, that also means the energy/chemicals/water involved in the manufacturing process of disposables. That said, just like with tampons, there's a learning curve to using cups. I did find this wasn't quite as easy to open as others I've tried, but since it's both softer and larger, that makes sense -- so there was a little fiddling around to get it open, but it was never hugely difficult. If you're on the fence about trying cups, go ahead and buy one. I wish I'd discovered them decades ago! For the first time in my life, I can actually forget about being on my cycle, and that is amazing. For experienced cup users: * Tremendous capacity. I tried an "XL" cup before, and this holds more. It's not magic -- if I don't want to empty it in the middle of the night, I still have to use back-up on two nights of my cycle -- but 2 pads per cycle is worlds better than a box of tampons and 1/3 a package of pads. * It's very soft. If you like a firmer cup, this probably won't be your choice, but having previously tried a "sport" version and finding that uncomfortable, this was a really welcome change. I had no idea that firmness could make such a difference, but it really does for me. * Really comfortable stem. I'd tried a cup with a little nub of a stem, and when that wasn't comfortable, tried a ball stem which worked better. Since this has more of a stem I thought I wouldn't like it and would need to remove it, but much to my surprise I couldn't even feel it. I'm not sure if it's the little droplet shape at the end or the softness, but the stem is completely undetectable for me. I actually found myself using it, too! * Really comfortable material. I've heard the texture described as silky, and while I probably wouldn't have thought about that, it's not inaccurate. I can't feel it when it's in at all. There is a downside in that I found it to be a little more slick when wet than other cups, but it's a worthwhile trade-off, IMO. The seams are also nearly invisible, so if you're someone who's bothered by seams in other cups, this will probably help. I don't care much about packaging, but this came with a nice box and the storage bag does what it's designed to do. When I first got this, I was a little worried that the cup is so soft and flexible that it might not hold up for years of wear, but its medical-grade silicone has held up beautifully to years of use. On the whole, I'm really tremendously pleased with this cup. I'm very happy I found cups in general, and this one in particular.

Update: OK, so it's been over a year since I've purchased this cup. As I stated before, I had no problems removing the Super Gennie. However, I have long nails which made it easy to grasp the ball at the end of the stem. The little ball tore off the other day making the cup very uncomfortable and hard to remove so I'm deducting a star. I'm only taking one star because I still like the SG but I need something to grasp that is not going to break. If they make one with a ring for removal I'll purchase again. My daughters also have high cervix so I need to purchase 3 and we need somethimg dependable so I'm going to have to look for something else that will make removal easy and dependable for women with a high cervix...... I'm 47, have had a couple natural births as well as a couple c-sections and am a first time cup user. I purchased the Super Jennie mainly because of it's large capacity. I'm both amazed and super excited that this works for me! I feel so free now and it's an amazing feeling to not have to worry about leaks, smell, and some of the other general discomforts that invite themselves along when aunt flow comes to visit. I have a very high cervix and had no problems at all inserting or removing. There were no problems with leaks and I had no difficulty at all in getting it to open (I use the punch down fold) and seal. I actually purchased two cups, the Cleo and the Super Jennie. I did try the Cleo first and hated the stem . It was very uncomfortable but cutting it is not an option for me because my cervix is so high. The stem on the super Jennie I found to be soft and comfortable compared to the flat stem of the Cleo. The little ball at the end of the Super Jennie stem makes it easy to grasp and keep hold of for removal. I can't comment a whole lot about the softness or firmness because the only other one I have to compare it to is the Cleo but it works for me and I'm never going back to disposable tampons!

As a recent convert to the fabulous world of menstrual cups, I asked around to see if other users I know had a favorite, and the Super Jennie came up. I did some research on it and watched/read quite a few reviews before finally ordering one for myself. I've tried only 3 other cups, but I have to say... I don't think I need to look any further. There are several reasons that really sold me on this cup. This cup is amazing. It's so comfortable, I actually forgot I was using it for a while. I'll admit when I first saw it I was a bit intimidated by the size, but it was just as easy to use as my others. I usually prefer a medium firmness cup and I was honestly a bit skeptical of the Super Jennie when I first opened up the box and felt how soft it seemed to be... however, upon using the cup, I had no problems getting it to open with both the punch down and the c fold. It worked on the first try, and just as easily for the duration of my period. I ordered a large/blue, the silicone is nice and clear, very easy to clean (even the air holes), stem and grip rings are nice, I found them very useful since this cup had good suction. As a woman with a very heavy period, my main focus was capacity, and this is one of the highest rated cups around for capacity. When I was still using disposables, I'd have to change the heaviest absorbency tampon (ultra with an overnight pad for backup... but this has always been normal for me, it runs in my family) every 2 hours on my heaviest day. I wore the Super Jennie over my last period and I was able to go 4... yes FOUR hours without emptying it. During my heaviest day, I was in the throes of a pretty severe cold, so I was coughing a lot. That tends to cause leakage with disposables or reusables. I wore a pad as backup, but I can proudly say I didn't have a single shift or leak. I'd like to add that I was out and about running errands for most of the day as well and didn't leak a single drop. This was also the first successful overnight cup for me, I was able to sleep without leaking, even though I tend to toss and turn a lot. Overall I'd definitely recommend giving this cup a try for ANY of the above reasons. They're just the tip of the iceberg with the benefits of menstrual cups over disposables, but I'll leave that to you to research. I'll admit I wasn't overly concerned with the environment or the chemicals (they're like an added bonus to reusables in my case), I was more concerned with managing my period in a way that made me feel more comfortable. Having tried out at least 3 others of different shapes/sizes, the Super Jennie is my favorite by a landslide, it's definitely worth the money and I plan on buying another. UPDATE: A year and a half later I still love this cup! I did order a second one when they came out with the pink (July, 2017), and some people have reported a downgrade in the quality of the cup, but I didn't notice that to be the case at all. I still use both the blue and pink cups, and I always have one with me. Since then I have used several other brands, and this one is still my favorite, hands down.

This is my 4th cup, have been using cups for 3 years. Love the Super Jennie! My first cup was the Diva cup 2. Liked it well enough, but always felt sore after day one because it is quite stiff. I have heavy periods and had frequent leaking when it filled up, which is normal but still... Got a Skoon cup because it is so much softer. What a bust. Too small, trouble getting it open. The silicone was strangely dusty and hard to clean. Only lived for 4 cycles before the stem tore off, in the trash it went. On to Femmycyle 2. My go to cup, especially on the heavy days. Used Diva on the light days during the day, Femmycycle at night. Switching like this helped somewhat with the soreness from the Diva. Enter Super Jennie. Much softer than Diva, not as soft as Femmycycle. Better capacity than the Diva, easier to insert, rim pops open better than Femmycyle. Still like using Femmy at night since there are no suction holes that could leak. The suction holes on Jennie are well placed for capacity, tapered but easily cleaned, much better than Diva. Great silicone, easy to keep clean, smooth not dusty. The cup itself is a little wider at the bottom and a little shorter than Diva, longer stem than Diva. Stem is solid and not hollow like Diva, also easier clean and better to grip. I wouldn't recommend for women with a low cervix. Normal to high cervix will be delighted at the great capacity and soft, comfortable wear. For younger women, or light to medium flow, try Super Jennie small. The large truly is large. It might not open into a round shape when inserted because it is on the softer side, but as long as them rim is open and suctioned, that is perfectly fine. It doesn't push on my bladder when full, doesn't leak, pops open nicely but without leaving bruises. Diva is now in the back of the drawer, while Femmy and Jennie do a super job.

Compared to the Diva cup (the only other brand I've tried) the Super Jennie is made of a more flexible plastic and it's also bigger -- both those factors make it a little harder to get the cup situated. Both those factors also make the removal a little messier if you're not careful (the plastic bends easy as you're popping the cup out and along with the copious amounts of blood the cup can hold... fun horror movie times all over your hand! Just need some practice lol) So while those factors create some extra effort, they also create massive upsides that are more than worth that extra effort: the flexiblilty makes the cup very comfortable to wear all day long despite the large size AND the larger size is exactly why I bought this cup. It does as advertised for sure! I only need to wear an overnight pad the first day/night or two, to catch any leakage - I can sleep through the night and I don't have to change the cup out during work. Previously with the smaller Diva cup and an overnight pad, I barely got through half a day before I would need to change both the cup and the pad. As a bonus, the Super Jennie is very pleasing to the senses, not just because of the gorgeous teal blue color, but also its organic tear drop shape and the feel of it, sturdy yet flexible, with a smooth nonporous plastic that cleans so well. Not cheaply made, not cheap, but well worth every penny! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone with a heavy flow.

Menstrual cups are not for the faint of heart, but I switched three months ago and I won't be going back. There's certainly some forethought necessary, especially in public bathrooms (hint, take a wet and a dry paper towel in with you and tuck them in the garbage when you are done with them) as it's a messy process to change if you're a heavy flow girl like me. But it's actually far more convenient than having to remember to bring a big stash of tampons/pads with me if I'm going to be out and about those days. It's kind of difficult to guess at a size on menstrual cups, I started with a larger Luna and it was too big (that lasted a full 5 minutes, ick). I switched to a smaller one (Kutemax, which I REALLY recommend as a first purchase because it's cheaper and comes with two sizes, the smaller fit me well) that fit better, but didn't have a very large capacity because it wasn't very deep. I couldn't even go overnight with that one. This one is deep enough that it holds more than an hours worth of flow, but also a narrower diameter so it doesn't irritate my bladder. It's not nearly as firm as the Luna, but much firmer than the Kutemax. Sometimes I need to partially insert and then let it open, then push the rest of the way in. But I haven't ever had a time when I could not get it in and working properly. (or, for that matter, back out. The little ball on the tip makes it easy to grab) I don't regret the Kutemax and really, if you're just considering taking the menstrual cup plunge I would recommend starting with that so you can get a feel for what size you'll want without having to invest a ton.(for some reason I can't leave a review on that one right now tho) I keep that one at work in case I start unexpectedly or something. But without a doubt the Super Jennie will be my regular cup from here on out. I have a super heavy flow the first two days, I couldn't even go overnight with the first one. But the Super Jennie handles it like a champ. I still have to empty it every few hours on those days, but it's far better than changing out a super tampon AND a pad every couple of hours like I used to. Another unexpected bonus, I used to have one really heavy day, one moderate, and then another 4-5 days of light flow and spotting. Now that I've switched to the cup, I've got two heavy days and a little spotting the third. And that's IT! I've gone from almost a week of period fun down to just 3 days. Anyway, pair this with some leak proof panties and/or maybe a reusable pad or two if you need to (I'll admit I still use one of those the first two days because I still don't quite trust myself to not overflow the cup) and you'll be done buying disposable products from here on out. And maybe you'll get lucky and have things finish up a bit faster every month, too!