Lena Sensitive Menstrual Cup - Size Large - Ultra-Soft Reusable Silicone Period Cup for Sensitive Anatomy, 12-Hour Comfort, Gentle & Leak-Free Protection (LENA-COR-L)

I am new to menstrual cups, and it took me a few tries to figure out what would work for me. This cup (Lena Sensitive - size Large) has been GREAT for my extra heavy days and overnight! Really, it has just been wonderful overall. I finally got through a whole period using just a menstrual cup, and it was so freeing! I am now a full convert and cannot see ever going back to to tampons. The problems I had with other larger capacity cups: they either leaked or were hard to get out or both; there was an uncomfortable "pop" action when putting in or taking out; when I would lay down to go to bed, I felt like I had to pee. I was nervous about getting a "softer" cup, since I thought it might be a leaking concern. Also, because I don't really have technique down, I did not want to have an issue with placing it and getting in open. Turns out, this cup is just the perfect one for me! I have no trouble placing it and getting it open OR taking it out, it has not leaked at all (overnight or during my 8-hour workday on my very heavy days), and I have not once had that phantom feeling of needing to urinate. I have found this to be a comfortable, reliable, easy to use cup. Since I believe, as many have said, that getting to the right cup is based on a lot of personal factors, I am (over)sharing some here: - high cervix that may drop a bit at the start of my period - adult woman who has not given birth - one medium day (previously used regular-super tampons), two very heavy days (super plus), two lighter days (regular, pantyliners, or combo)- - not athletic in a general sense, but rather strong pelvic floor muscles

I’ll try to not be too TMI about this, but it’s a menstrual cup so I’m not sure that’s even possible. I’ve been using cups for years; my first was a Diva Cup (size 2) about 8 or 9 years ago, after having my first baby. It wasn’t the best fit for me, always felt a bit too wide and too long (even with the stem cut off), and the material was more stiff than I preferred which made insertion and removal a challenge and made it just not that comfortable overall. Although the learning curve was steep I eventually got used to it and preferred it over pads/tampons, and I was hesitant to try anything else so I stuck with it for several years. After my second baby, I decided it was time to replace the Diva Cup, so instead of ordering another one I decided to go with something new. I ordered the Lily Cup Compact, because it was smaller, softer, and I loved the idea of being able to fold it up for storage in that cute little case. The ability to fold ended up being its downfall for me though, because every time I would try to remove it, it would start to collapse and make a huge mess. Size-wise it was good though, so I decided to look for something else that was closer to the size and softness of that cup. After a good amount of research, I came upon the Lena Sensitive. I was hesitant, because it says it’s a beginner cup, and many cups have larger sizes for women who have had babies (I’ve had 3 vaginal births). But, it sounded similar in size to the Lily Compact (except more bulb shaped so it holds more- bonus!), and I knew I wanted something smaller, softer and more flexible than the Diva Cup, so I decided to go for it anyway. Let me tell you, I think I’ve found my perfect cup! It’s flexible, making it much more comfortable for me than the Diva Cup was, but it has enough bounce-back to pop open just fine when inserting. My cervix sits very low during my period, so I did trim most of the stem off, but the smaller size of the cup is perfect in that regard. The stem is extremely soft and flexible, so the little bit that I left does not irritate me. With my Diva Cup, which is wider, I always felt a pressure on my bladder/bowels (it was like a constant low-key feeling that I needed to use the bathroom). I don’t have that issue at all with the Lena Sensitive. The fact that I’ve had 3 babies does not seem to cause any issue with the cup staying in place. The smaller size does mean that it holds a bit less, so on my heaviest day I’ll need to empty it every 5-6 hours. The first day that I used it (heaviest flow), we went to a baseball game and I needed to empty it while we were there. The reviewer who said to use baby wipes if you need to empty your cup in a public restroom was spot-on! Remove cup, dump in toilet, wipe cup with a baby wipe, reinsert, put baby wipe in the little tampon garbage, wipe hands with another baby wipe. It took about 30 seconds so very comparable to changing a tampon. Overall, the Lena Sensitive has addressed all of the issues I had with previous cups, and I really think it’s the perfect cup for my needs.

This is my second month trying out a menstrual cup, but this has been my first month using the Lena Sensitive cup, and so far I’m so happy with it! I tried a different cup the month before since others online said it was a good “first-timer” cup and was good for if you had a lower cervix. That other cup was harder to insert and remove, and it was fairly uncomfortable. It always seemed to leak for me, and I assumed it was first-timer user error. I was still determined to try a menstrual cup because I hate bleeding into pads and hate having to change a tampon at least every 4 hours. I decided to try the small Lena sensitive cup (I have given birth before, but my daughter was a micro-preemie, so I wanted to try a small size first. My cervix is usually low to medium height during my period as well, and I assumed a smaller size would be a better fit). The actual texture of the cup is great. The other brand I used the month before was almost “sticky” and hard to insert. Not sure how to describe this material, but it’s easier to grip for insertion and removal. The cup is much more flexible, so doing the folds to insert and breaking the seal to remove is also much easier. I know some users say it can be harder to push the cup up because it’s more flexible, but I haven’t had a problem with that. So far, I’ve had NO LEAKS! I feel so much better knowing I AM able to wear a menstrual cup and that the other brand’s cup just wasn’t for me. The cup is surprisingly comfortable. It doesn’t give me any stronger cramps than I normally have the first or second day into my cycle. I actually find it much more comfortable than tampons. Overall, I think this is a great cup, especially for beginners. I’m very glad I didn’t give up on trying a cup and ordered the Lena sensitive cup this month!

Best menstrual cup I've tried - so comfortable and easy to get in and out! As with any cup it takes a few tries to get it perfect but this one is so easy to get in. My girlfriend (who has very heavy periods) loves it too because it's so soft and gentle. Leaks sometimes at night but I think that's because it is so soft, but it RARELY leaks during the day and when it does it's usually my fault.

I must admit that when my friend told me about these cups I was very sceptical at first. I haven't had any kids and I was usually a pad and tampon user so when my friend described the cups to me it sounded painful, odd and gross so I didn't buy into it at first. That is until I read similar reviews online about it saying that this was the best purchase that they had ever done. They also have other massive benefits compared to what I was using at the time such as; they are much better for the environment and your body and they save you a chunk of money as you can keep them for 10 years and don't have to keep on buying new ones after a few months. So after reading everything I had a change in heart and thought I would give it a go and WOW! Thank god I did. Yes the first try was very odd and at some point difficult/uncomfortable because it's a new experience and you are trying to adapt to it. You do have to find 'the right fold' for you - the box does come with it's own leaflet of diagrams but I actually found mine by having a look at some different ones on YouTube tutorial videos and trying them all out until one suited me. Yes sometimes leakage would happen which is to be expected - I made the smart decision to wear a pad until I did feel comfortable with how it was doing and I got it right, which I definitely I would advise first time users to do but once I got the hang of it I was very impressed with how it was doing and now no leakages happen- I have no worries with using it whilst going to the gym and doing all of my regular workouts and swimming. It is easy to clean and doesn't smell like certain tampons and pads do after a few hours and it comes in it's own little bag so you don't have to stuff loads of tampons or pads into your bag - especially on if you are going on holiday or whilst you're at work. However, it was removing part that concerned me deeply after hearing certain horror stories and reviews online - my advice, don't listen to them because that's them and not your body and it's all about practice. Yes at first scrambling around can feel uncomfortable and removing it feels horrible and at one point I thought 'that's it I'm going to A and E with the most embarrassing thing stuck' but I just took the advice of others online by relaxing, not forcing it and doing it my own way. Removing it still now and then can still feel like a struggle but it's bound to as it takes time getting used to it and I'm ok with knowing that as i just think of the benefits it has done for me. I have now turned into that friend who is recommending it to friends and family but I am glad that I changed my mind and made the switch as it's made life so much easier!!!!

this is my first cup ever and its been ok so far. it is comfortable but can get painful sometimes when not inserted correctly. even when inserted correctly i noticed my cramps were a bit worse sometimes but it varies. overall though it is a fantastic item and so discreet. i love the small printed cotton bag it comes with. i had very minimal leaks and only wore pantyliners with it and had no problems. very good buy.

I bought this as I was looking for a soft cup, and heard this was one of the softest. While the body if the cup is very soft, the rim is very firm. This makes it easier to insert as it 'pops' open, but very difficult to take out, as the rim is so firm I found it difficult to push down in order to break the seal. It didnt suit me, but others may love it. Comes with a cute bag, too.

Lena are amazing!!! This was my first cup and I struggled with getting it to pop open. I contacted them and they sent me out another cup free of charge. The new cup pops easily and I had no issues using it on holiday. Customer service is second to none