Lily Cup One - The Collapsible Menstrual Cup for Beginners, Period Cup for Teens

This was my first ever cup. It took a little getting used to but when flo arrived I put it to work and it felt comfortable and secure (even if the first time I tried to insert it I had a mini panic attack because I was afraid it would be uncomfortable like a tampon silly me) I did have one little leak but that was my fault for rushing and not checking it was fully sealed (luckily I was wearing a panty liner) in that situation all I had to do was give it a little sweep around with my finger and it sealed into place properly. I haven't had any leaks since but have found that it does need to sit a little higher for me (turns out I have a high cervix) so getting it out proved to be a little challenge (safe to say I'm quite acquainted with my body now) for this reason I decided to purchase the original lily cup to see if that would be more beneficial for me as it's longer. I found it easiest to remove it by sitting on the toilet and I've never spilt it or dropped it. It can still be a challenge putting it in, I still haven't quite found the right position to put it in standing or squating so I've had to resort to lying to get it right (luckily I've been at home so not an issue especially as I'm only needing to empty it morning and night). I love that I can leave it in for 12 hours. When I removed it even on my heaviest day (usually end of day one and day two) it was only about half full a definite improvement on the copious pads I would go through. It feels secure and for someone who hasn't been able to use tampons due to how much they cause me pain, dry me out, that annoying little string and the smell (same issue for pads minus the pain but more mess) this has been a life saver. I also love how it is so compact and it doesn't collapse easily as it's fairly rigid. I have to really press to get it to collapse so I'm not sure what's happening to some people :S. I don't notice it when it's in unless I really think about it. I have occasionally gotten what feels like air bubbles but they come out quickly with a few kegels or you can press the side to burp it and they go away pretty quick) I think this cup is great for throwing in a bag if you are going out and know flo is due because of the little case. Definitely recommend for a beginner cup (I can see why it's aimed at teens) but for me this is going to most likely be a back up cup as it's just a touch too short for my body. Still 5 stars.

Excellent cup, I had to buy a replacement for the one I lost but have been using this since 2020. Cups take a bit of getting used to so stick with it for a few cycles and try different ways of inserting. Eventually you'll find your Grove and you'll be able to tell if it's in the correct position just from trial and error/experience. I'd recommend using pads or liners for the first few cycles as extra protection incase of leaks, just until you find your way.The wee case is great for keeping it discreetly in your bag too.

So I don't normally write reviews unless a product is particularly bad or good but I had to write this to help other ladies because it took my years of wanting to try a cup to actually finding one I wanted to purchase, and I wasn't disappointed. My issue was heavy periods and having to change towels and tampons (tampons alone were not enough on my heaviest days) and somehow I often had little leaks even on normal days.I couldn't decide on cup size because I am over 40 with no children but I had read reports of some cups for older ladies being too big and uncomfortable. I finally decided to bite the bullet and order the Lily One which is specially designed for teens and first time users and I am glad I did because after inserting I could still feel the cup and the little handle hangs out a little. (I might end up trimming this because I found I can easily remove without using this.) Even so, the soft silicone isn't uncomfortable and much like a wedding ring, after a while you don't seem to notice it. It's much more comfortable than tampons and stays in place until you are ready to remove it.The only downside for me was nothing to do with the cup itself and more my personal issues. Because I chose a smaller, beginners cup, I did find that on my heaviest day after 5 hours the cup was almost full so I would have to wake up in the night to empty and as with all cups, it can get a bit messy so it can be hard to fall back asleep after cleaning up and larger cup might be uncomfortable as theese cups sit lower than a tampon does.The best part is that not only is this much mre comfortable than tampons, I have absolutely no leaks and I now feel confident enough to ditch the pads but will probably still use a panty liner just in case when out and about and even if I do need to empty it every 5/6 hours on my heaviest day, that's better than every 3 hours like I need to do with tampons!I was worried I wouldn't be able to remove it easily but I couldn't be more wrong. I just squeeze the base and then slowly and carefully ease it out gently.My only regret is that I didn't buy this sooner.

Never used a cup before (or tampons) but I thought with my heavy periods that made every movement a trip to the bathroom, I'd give it a shot. Liked that this was a more affordable option, loved the idea that it was so discreet and portable.But it seems I have a low cervix so this cup felt far too big and uncomfortable, although putting it in was easy enough, it opened every time. But removing it was a different story. No matter how hard I tried, what position I was in, the seal was nearly impossible to break.Because of the fold-up design, when you press the bottom of the cup, only that section collapses and the seal remains. The same goes for moving further up the cup. Perhaps its just my body and the fact I seem quite narrow down there, but it just caused me far too much discomfort, stress and pain.The design is nice, it feels great quality, but its not for me sadly. Ive bought a smaller cup of a standard shape and its faring better. To any ladies reading that are new to cups; make sure you measure the height of your cervix and try to understand your nether region as best you can so you can get the best cup for yourself first time.