Cora Menstrual Cup (Size 1)

Before this one I've experienced only one other cup brand and it was a pretty basic bell shaped one that sells at a way lower cost. I took so much time researching cup info, reviews, and comparing cups.. (As well as how to measure my cervix. The knuckle rule is helpful 👀 !) I felt that with my cervix being on the lower side and having had a baby that this cup would work very well because the rim is apparently a bit larger than most/many others and the cup is a bit on the shorter side compared to others as well. Don't be fooled by that though, it can catch a flow! Pads and tampons just make it seem like we women leak way more than we do! Lol. With that said, though, it may not be the best option for anyone with a super heavy flow, but still could work for the lighter days 🤷🏻‍♀️ I do have my heavier days, but not so heavy. Anyway, upon first use I was highly satisfied that this cup was much more flexible than the first I'd tried (for easy insertion and removal!), it also has a bit of a dent on it for an easier folding process (mostly when removing it), and it's just firm enough at the rim for it to pop into place once inside. I even felt the pop & suction 👀 👌🏼, which was very satisfying and gave me instant assurance lol. Even so! I had bought myself some period underwear just in case. I'm a first-timer with such a thing haha, but lemme tell you it is worth getting yourself some of those just to feel extra comfortable and safe that in case of any possible leakage you know "you're covered." & if there's no leakage, they're still comfy for those red days 👍🏼 But! The days don't even feel red in this thing anyway bc the trash doesn't fill up with stinky wet ones and there's no leaky feeling down the butt cheeks :D JUST make sure you feel that suction and you're golden, but you gotta relax with it just like with putting in a tampon (& I learned that late in the game too 😗). If you've made it this far down my review, just wanna say I hope it's been helpful! I know there are many new to the cup life, such as myself. Just wanna also add that the tip is long enough to grip easily for removal and I appreciate the ridges on it for an easier grip as well (I avoid having my nails too long though 👀), but if you feel like it's too long you can cut it. All the best!

This is my first menstrual cup and overall it has been a very positive experience with the Cora cup. I think the Cora cup was a great cup to use for a first timer. I did a lot of research and watched a lot of videos about others experiences with menstrual cups and doing so made me worried about the kind of horror stories I might have myself. Especially in terms of messy leaks. I was excited to try out a menstrual cup nonetheless. Cora was fantastic because they provide very clear instructions on how to use and insert cup, providing alternative methods of how to fold cup for insertion. I was able to get the cup in on the first try, which as much as I believe in my abilities, I was not expecting to be a success at this. The cup was incredibly comfortable, I couldn't even feel that it was in once inserted and suctioned on. Even better, no leaks. My biggest hurdle was removing the cup, that was slightly difficult. I blame this on my body more than the cup though. Like the insertion instructions, Cora provides detailed instructions on how to remove the cup. I was glad I read the instructions first, because they really have good pointers in terms of how to remove cup and what to do if you run into difficulties. The cup is designed well to allow ease in removable. There are nice grips on the stem and a nice finger grip at the base of the cup. I think I just have a high cervix so the cup drifted up a bit which made retrieving the stem a task in itself. But I followed the removal instructions and the tip provided for just this scenario and was able to remove and without making a horrible mess. I have used the cup for three menses to date and I am converted. I love this cup and don't see myself turning back to the days of tampons. I would recommend the Cora cup for menstrual cup beginners and veterans alike.

I love this cup! It goes in easily and is easy to open. I use the punch down fold then once inserted I squeeze the base a couple of times to get it to open. The only thing I don't like about the cup is the stem because it is sometimes uncomfortable but you can easily trim it. This cup is easy to remove by just grabbing the base and breaking the seal. The cup is soft but the rim easily opens. The company failed in terms of packaging. There is no mention of capacity on the boxes which is a downside. You have to seek out the information on the FAQS part of their website to find which is a hassle and might sway people away from the cup who need the capacity information. Size 1 is 22 ml and Size 2 is 28 ml. Also, a lot of companies have added their name to the cup bag as a side tag which is great marketing. This cup bag is plain black cotton with the company's insignia in the corner. I like the simplicity but if someone posted a picture of the cup inside the bag without mentioning the brand it would be hard to find. I can honestly recommend this cup if this is your first time using a cup however since it falls on the short side it may not be the best for those who have a super-high cervix or those who have trouble reaching their cup. I have a medium-high cervix and I have no trouble reaching and removing the cup.

This was my first period cup experience. Other than inserting, I loved everything about this cup. It was easy to remove, didn't leak, was comfortable once it was in, easy to clean, etc.. The only thing about this cup was it was too big of a fit for myself so it was painful to put in. I'm still glad I gave this one a try and would have purchased a smaller size had they offered it.