Lena Sensitive Menstrual Cup - Reusable Period Cups for Women, Large, Clear

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!

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.

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

This is my first menstrual cup purchase ever, and I am quite impressed. I researched frequently before buying Lena, and it turned out to be the best bang for my buck. With that being said, while it is great, I am still learning to love it. I am in my early 20's, no kids, with a medium(sometimes heavy) flow. I debated between the small and large cup for a while, but ultimately decided on the small. For me, inserting the cup was the easiest in the shower. I did not boil my cup in a pan, but I did soak it in boiling water in a separate bowl, while rotating it. For me, the 7 fold turned out to be the easiest, but the C fold was good to use starting out. The hardest thing was getting the cup to suction. I probably had trouble because I was new, but I had to insert the cup to it's "sweet spot", then pull it down for it suction, THEN push it back up again. My cervix sits low so the tail of the cup sat right in my vaginal opening. This made removal easier for me, and it was also not uncomfortable. With that being said, I do have some precautions that has come with the learning curve: IT GETS MESSY! I really recommend to do insertion and removal in the shower, or at home if possible. I had to change the cup while in a public single person bathroom, while it is not THAT hard, you have to be extremely careful. It is also takes much longer (in my opinion) to change, versus using a tampon. Also, I have not yet benefited from the full 12 hour protection. I was able to do 8 hours max with small leakage, but I could also need to go a size up. However, I hate there are no medium size cups in this brand. I think the large will be too big and uncomfortable for me. The small fit just right, and I hardly felt it. However when the cup was getting full, or if I had to pee, I was able to feel that. With all of that being said, on day 3, I opted for a super tampon instead of my cup. I did not want to worry about leaking, and having to change it during an 8 hour workday. Maybe if I switch to the large size I could be much happier. Nonetheless, the product is made well, and the material is great for us sensitive girls. I'm glad this was my first menstrual cup buy. Not too sure if I will try another brand just yet, but adding an "in between size" would really be beneficial.

I consider myself somewhat of a cup nerd/ cup expert as I’ve been using cups since I was 13 and now I’m almost 20. In my opinion, they are the best menstrual product. Unfortunately, I’ve been having severe chronic pelvic pain recently due to problems with a hypertonic pelvic floor, and my previous Goldilocks cup (DivaCup) made my pain worse. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to use cups anymore... until I found the Put A Cup In It (PACII) quiz! I can’t believe in all my years of using and trying new cups I’d overlooked this quiz. I seriously recommend that anyone who is in the market for a cup take the quiz whether you’re looking for your first cup, you’re a cup expert looking for something new to try, and especially if you are having issues with the cup(s) you’ve been using. The PACII site also has a guide explaining the different firmnesses of cups. The DivaCup is listed as having average firmness, while the normal Lena cup is listed as firm-average and the Lena Sensitive was listed as being soft-average. A firmer cup can put more pressure on the bladder, so if you’re having issues with that I’d recommend checking out that guide in addition to taking the quiz. One of the cups recommended to me by the quiz was the Lena Sensitive Large. Since it is specifically made for people with bad cramps and pelvic floor issues I decided to try it and I’m so glad I did! The cup comes in small cardboard box with really nice storage pouch that has a nice pattern on it, which I personally prefer over the pink DivaCup storage bag. The bag isn’t the biggest deal, but I still appreciate it. It also comes with a user guide which is easy to read and understand. What I love about the user guide is that unlike some with other cups, it is inclusive and never mentions “women” as the only ones who menstruate, which I really appreciate as I am non-binary. I checked out Lena’s website as well and I didn’t see anything about the word “women” being used to describe people who menstruate. That’s a huge deal to me and really appreciate it. I hope other brands can learn from this and make the language in their advertising more inclusive and accurate as well. Onto the actual cup itself: It is made of nice high quality silicone (it is the actual Lena brand, this cup is not a fake or knockoff like some cups on Amazon) Insertion was easy and smooth, and it popped open easily. (I was a little worried about that since some softer cups sometimes don’t pop open easily) It usually pops all the way open upon insertion, if it doesn’t open all the way all I had to do was press on the base of the cup to get it to open up completely. The suction isn’t the strongest compared to other cups I’ve used but I didn’t really have issues with leaks so it worked out fine. Removal was also smooth and easy. I simply pinched the cup at the base, and folded it to get it out as I would with any other cup. Like I mentioned before, I’ve been using cups for a long time and I’ve tried a lot of them, so most of them are really easy for me to use, but this cup went in extremely smoothly for me, more so than any other cup I’ve tried, so I think this cup would also be a good choice for a beginner. This cup has a capacity of 30 ml, which is comparable to most other large size cups, and is way more capacity than the average menstruator would need. My flow is pretty light so I can’t fully attest to that, but it probably would be good for someone with a very heavy flow. Best of all, I had no issues with this cup making my pain worse! Overall, I’d really recommend this cup to someone with pelvic floor issues, or even someone who just has issues with cups irritating their bladder. I’d still recommend that everyone take the PACII quiz before buying though!

This review will be lengthy and detailed. If you're unable to discuss menstrual processes, please discontinue reading. Packaging: It comes in an easy to open box, with a cloth pouch to keep the cup dust free. I store it in the pouch inside the box. Instructions: They are included in a booklet and very plainly written. The explanations are also thorough and the recommendations for how to fold and insert the cup into the vaginal canal are very useful. Read through the booklet before use, as there are some tips and suggestions that I found extremely helpful. You might as well. Keep in mind that if you vary slightly from what the book explains, that is fine. All bodies are different, and you may need to adjust your method accordingly. Product: The cup is made of soft silicone. It's flexible and very sturdy. You will see a series of small holes at the top under the lip of the cup; those are for suction. You may assume the strength of the material will feel uncomfortable, but it is most definitely not. The bottom of the cup has an elongated nib used to position and pull the cup forward. It's also useful for insertion, to guide the cup into the most comfortable and best position to catch your flow. It is no longer than an average tampon and the width of the opening is not large. First Use: I washed the cup thoroughly with hot water and anti bacterial soap. The silicone bends and flexes incredibly well and I spent some time trying the flexibility before insertion. The booklet recommends trying the cup before your period to determine the best method for insertion, the depth and also to let one test out how to fit the cup without the mess of blood everywhere. I did this and was able to work with the "7 fold" the best. Use with Menstrual Cycle: Again, I washed the cup thoroughly with hot water and antibacterial soap and folded it into the shape of a 7, inserted with a leg propped up. I was luckily in the shower, so this was an extremely convenient time to start my period. Once inside, I had to insert a finger to move the fold over and then the nib to move the entire cup into place. It conformed to walls of my canal nicely and the flex of the silicone meant I could leave the nib out a bit and it is not uncomfortable. I slept through the entire night with no leaks. The booklet recommends removal for cleaning and dumping the blood no more than every 12 hours, which is perfect for me. Removal goes as such - relaxed muscle, find nib and move side to side, push muscles as one would expect to have to do during the birthing process, find the ribbed butt of the cup, SQUEEZE (I put that in caps because if you don't pinch the bottom of the cup, you are not going to be able to remove the cup at all and that could potentially tear the vaginal tissue so please remember to squeeze) and pull "bottom first" meaning you want to pull it out so that your blood will flow into the toilet. I noticed a ring of tissue around the rim, which is to be expected as discharge during period is quite normal. Please note that your blood should not have the usual period smell, but rather a slightly metallic odor and your blood may be black or a very dark red as the cells die quickly. Clean with soap and hot water, ensuring a thorough rinse and then insert as you had the first time. You're solid for 12 hours. Observations: I am 36, no kids. My vaginal canal is still rather small, and I found the larger size to be slightly uncomfortable, causing a very mild pressure in my abdomen. I cannot say for certain that this is due to the cup, as I generally get that feeling during my period, however. The product is not difficult to use, but relaxing and concentration are a must. I chose not to cup the nib at all, as I find it very useful when removing. The cup cleans easily as water and blood tend to bead right off. I have experienced no other discomfort, and am very happy to be pad and tampon free. Pros: There is no uncomfortable "period" feeling as with pads or tampons. I do not worry about odor, or soaking through a tampon, bleeding through my pants or ruining my underwear. I also don't have the uncomfortable tampon fit, which is wonderful! no panty liner, which is also great. The nib does not stick out at all and I basically don't feel anything unusual. I sincerely wish I purchased this ages ago. Do yourself a favor and purchase a cup, if not this exact brand. There is a customer service line, and they have a website with some amazing feedback and reviews. Con: I bought the large, and while it is a tad too big, I was concerned about the seal not working and this seemed ideal. I have a condition wherein my bladder lining is inflamed, causing me to feel the urge to urinate all the time. The cup makes it slightly worse, but it's not unbearable. And that's nothing against the cup itself, but my own condition. I will not be using pads or tampons again if I can help it.

I got this as my first menstrual cup and was really excited to make the switch from tampons. I will say this cup is very easy to fold and insert. The issues come in when it comes to removing the cup. Now, this could be because of my own personal anatomy, but it does not matter how far up or low I place the cup. It will ride up within a matter of seconds. The stem on this cup is nearly impossible to grab and pull the cup out. I keep my nails a little longer so I've found the only way I can get the cup out is to pinch the stem with my nails above one of the ridges on the stem and shimmy it out until I can grab the base and break the seal. I used this cup for two cycles before half of the stem ripped off, as my nails have been digging into the silicone. With only half of the stem remaining and my cup still riding all the way up, it is now nearly impossible to remove this cup! I have tried to grab the ridges on the base of the cup to break the seal and pull it out, but it is always way too slippery to grip properly, so I find that again I am having to use my nails on the stem. I won't be surprised if the rest of the stem comes off in a few more months because of this, so I am ordering another cup with a ring on it instead of a stem. I am disappointed in the design of the stem, as I was really hoping this cup would work better for me. I want to emphasize that this is a very personal issue, as not everyone's cup rides up like this. Thus, if you have used menstrual cups before and know that the cup will sit low and not cause this issue, by all means go for this cup. It is very very comfortable, and I haven't had issues with leaking unless it is due to overflow. If you're a new user of cups, I just wanted to post this as a warning to not make the mistake I made by not considering the stem because if you happen to be like me with crazy hard suction and riding up, the stem will pose an issue. Now that half of the stem has broken off, I have basically wasted my money on this cup, as I won't be using it much longer because it is so difficult to remove.

Very finnicky menstrual cup user here. Very sensitive (have vulvodynia). I've used cups over the course of a couple years once my cycles came back postpartum. I've used S**oon Cup and Blos**m Cup, and now this Lena sensitive one. S**oon Cup was very stiff, uncomfortable for me, could only wear for a couple of the first days of a period without irritation. I found Blos**m Cup after that and it was much more flexible and comfortable. I tossed it when I got pregnant because I had used it quite a while and then it would be sitting there for like 18 months unused and I wanted to start out fresh when I got period again. Well, I finally had a chance to use this Lena Sensitive. My last baby was huge so I figured even though I'm petite, I should go with the Size 2 as I imagine things got relaxed internally. It was a good choice for me. I steam sterilize it with Pixie Cup Sterilizer. PROS: - unbelievably soft and flexible, even the rim - silicone is smoother, not as matte finish as others, which makes it easier to clean and rinse - has three prominent rings at the base to get a grip with fingers when removing (the ridges you don't feel at all) - has excellent suction - easy to clean, no had to wash areas (stem area is solid if you snip it off so nothing collects in there) - the size 2 has good capacity, no leaks or overflows on heavy days CONS: - the stem (this is a problem for me with all cups, so I snipped it off right away because it felt not good; however, technically the stem is very flexible if you don't have sensitivity problems, don't worry the rings give you enough grip to easily remove without the stem) - the cup does have some length, but not excessively, but I seem to have a higher cervix Highly recommend this cup! Make sure you just relax when you insert it because I had not good luck getting it to open if I wasn't relaxed. Great success just starting over and relaxing, quite good seal. I can't feel it at all when it is in.

The best menstrual cup ever! I have both M and L sizes, and they work perfectly on different days of my period (by the way, I have never given birth, and I'm 37). They open easily, and you can't feel it at all. I had a disappointing experience with a different brand - there were leaks and failures to open because the silicone was too soft. With Lena, I don't have such troubles at all, even though I have a sensitive bladder. Love it!

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 was a bit dubious at first as I tend to be really heavy the first few days and leak a lot. So I made sure I had extra protection but I need not have worried as I have not leaked since I bought this. It’s easy to fit and really you don’t notice it once it is in. I had a couple of issues with getting it out mostly because the suction was too good and I could not get a decent grip but just used a bit of tissue and it was fine. I really like this.

Leaked many times, ended up with a different one which worked much better and was too late to return this one so won’t recommend

Bought the Lena cup specifically as it was advertised as sensitive and its my first time using a cup again since having a baby and I must say that it is exactly as advertised. It's incredibly comfortable and easy to place and no leaks at all. Highly recommend!