Super Jennie 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!

I find this cup to be extremely comfortable. I'm over 30 and have had 2 kids naturally. I experience heavy periods so this is my first cycle to try it with. I did have a bit of trouble finding a fold method that worked for me to get it in far enough without it feeling like it was going to slide out. The punch fold works best for me. The other problem I had was getting the cup to open. After trying and trying then becoming frustrated I researched techniques. Applying pressure on the vagina wall after insertion did the trick. I lightly applied pressure on the wall for a few seconds and felt the cup pop open. Even though it was in comfortably before it was collapsed from suction and there for leaked. I have a Diva Cup and found that one to be too hard and long. The Super Jennie is much softer and much more comfortable. If you have problems with insertion or leaking just take time to figure out which fold method works for you. Then do the wall pressure trick to get it to open if it doesn't after inserting. I feel this cup will come in handy as I like to travel out of the country. There is NOTHING worse than being in a foreign country and getting a surprise period with NO supplies. Then having to find a place that sells supplies and hoping what ever you bought will work. Anyone with a heavy period knows those regular pads just won't work. It ruined my Caribbean vacation because I couldn't swim and I had to lug around a bag with boxes of pads around with me. It was super embarrassing and super aggravating. I plan on buying 2 more cups so I can have one to carry for backup in case I cant clean the one being used. And a 3rd in case I accidentally lose one. My upcoming vacation will be soooooooo much better knowing I have the Super Jennie. Update***I switched to the small size since the large didn't seem to fit too well. The Super Jennie is VERY comfortable if you get the right size. Even though I'm over 30 and have had 2 kids the large sat too low. I guess I have a low cervix. The small is PERFECT. Even on my heavy day it performed beautifully. When I say heavy I mean the gates of Hoover Dam were open heavy. The small fits up inside without sliding or hanging out like the larger one did. Everyone is different but for me the small works. I slept all night in it with no accidents or having to get up 3 times in the night like I'd have to with pads. I've mastered insertion and removal with practice. I know when I travel I might not have access to a sink for cleaning. So I plan on bringing a bottle of water and wet wipes for cleanups in public restrooms. I wish I had used a menstral cup long ago due to aggravation from messy heavy periods since getting my period at 13. They really make having your period especially heavy periods less stressful. I can go about my life without having LARGE DIAPER LIKE PADS within reach. I can actually spend more time doing stuff instead of being in the bathroom changing. I do wear a small liner with my cup JUST in case it leaks. It can happen if not properly covering cervix or it's full. Super Jennie has given me relief knowing I can take vacations and know I can still enjoy swiming, sun bathing, hiking, shopping, etc.......THANK YOU SUPER JENNIE!!! Update.....unfortunately I had to quit using menstral cups. Don't let my experience sway you though. The cup caused trauma to my urethra. It's very swollen and required 2 doctor visits to figure it out. I now have to take steriods and a pain/frequent urge to pee pills. I am SO bummed as my doctor said it's not uncommon to injure the urethra with a menstral cup. I should have noticed the first time I used it but ignored the symptoms. By my second time using it the damage was done. The swelling will go down but I can no longer use a cup. 😣

This menstrual cup is the king of menstrual cups. It is like the makers of this cup took all of the great and much needed features of the popular brands of menstrual cups and combined them seaminglessly into one perfect cup. It is sturdy but not hard. Soft but not too soft. It has great capacity and has what seems to be a V and Bell shaped design in one. The length is perfect and the stem is awesome too. I find that I place this one correctly because of the length and I have nothing hanging out and best of all NO LEAKS!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CUP!!! I have recommended this cup to all of my friends and family and will forever be loyal to this brand. I recommend that you try it. You have nothing to loose but everything to gain. You gain freedom from leaks. Freedom from having to change your cup so often because of the great capacity. It is easy to insert and remove because of its just right firmness and softness and V shape and Bell shape combined. Like I said this cup combines all the qualities of the great components of other cups and makes up for what the other cups were lacking. These makers have thought of everything. Because of that, you will be covered during your period in a unique, comfortable, unexplainable happy way!!! Thanks Super Jennie!!!

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.

This one is a struggle for me to know how to rate. Ultimately, I'd land on 3 and a half stars, but since that isn't an option, I rounded down to three. I've used cups for nearly 15 years, the last three, I used a soft a cup. I typically have 2 heavy days and finally I decided to try the Super Jeannie for it's capacity on those days. There is always a learning curve with a new cup. But this was pretty extreme for me. It is a VERY soft cup, the softest of all the soft cups I tried. That makes it very hard to pop open and achieve suction. I tried my fav 3 tried and true folds. Failed. I googled for different folds. Tried those. And failed again. I tried sitting on the toilet. I tried squatting. I tried with foot on the rim of the tub. Failed. I tried to pop it open inside using my fingers. I tried bearing down a little and pushing it back in. Failed. I took my pants off and repeated all of this so I could spread my legs wider. Failed. I had some soreness from trying so many methods, but hey, this is one of the most expensive cups around (and well rated), so I kept it. The first time I got it suctioned, it was pushing on my bladder, making me feel like I had to urgently go. I was so discouraged, I just about gave up. But I finally found what worked for me. Sitting on the toilet, the c fold, inserting the cup while half is still outside my body, let it unfold as much as it could, then (thanks to a random comment on a forum) I leaned back on the toilet and pushed it the rest of the way in (this helped achieve a position where it wasn't pushing on my bladder) and, then used two fingers to push the cup to the side so it could fully open and suction. For what it's worth, I have a high cervix and strong pelvic muscles. And once I found the method of inserting it that worked for me, I do not feel it all. It's a lot of "work" each time I need to insert it. And for someone with a heavy period, I can't say it it lasts that much longer than other cups, an hour or two at best. I'm not sure that it's worth it, except for overnight. No leaks for about 4-5 hours. So with some period undies or a pad, at least I don't have to worry about ruining my sheets. But it's a but of process to empty and insert to make it worthwhile during the day, for me. I do want to point out this cup is well made and seems durable. I see lots of comments that the stems break off. Ladies, if you want to remove a cup by the stem, you need to get a Flex cup or something similar where it is designed for that purpose. The stems on most cups, the Super Jennie included, are simply meant to be a guide so you can find the base of the cup and loosen the seal, not remove it entirely. It even says it in the instructions it isn't recommended to remove it that way. Like all cups, it has it's pluses and minuses. It has potential for me to upgrade my rating, as I adapt to the routine of insert it.