The Bell Cup – Menstrual Cup Experience

I thought it’d be a good idea to take a break from some skincare post – I feel like I talk about it quite a lot on here. If you’re a little squeamish and don’t like talking about woman parts and the such, then this post may not be for you. If you’re fine with this kind of stuff, then keep on reading.

A few years ago, I ran across the world of reusable menstrual products. I tried the cups, the pads, and the sponges. My favorite by far was the menstrual cup. It’s a little disconcerting at first because you really have to be comfortable with your own liquids and body, but after a while, you’ll get used to it.

Last year I stopped using the cup because I got a new job and changing the cup requires a single bathroom with a sink and my job only has the stalls set up. Technically, you shouldn’t really have to change it when you’re out and about because you’re supposed to be able to wear it for up to twelve hours. That never really worked for me due to my heavy flow on the first few days of my cycle.

I’ve tried four cups so far. My first cup was the Blossom Cup that could be ordered off of Amazon. I actually loved it, because, it was cheaper than every other cup on the market and it really did what it was supposed to do. My only issue is that it was too small – only able to hold 15 mL of liquid. I also tried out the Super Jennie, which I loved in the beginning, but it started to leak after the second month of use. My next cup was the FemmyCycle. Everyone on Youtube swore by that cup for heavy periods, but it would not seal or even stay in for me.

My new cup, the Bell Cup, has been quite the delight…for a cycle anyway. It holds up to 30 mL of liquid, the seal isn’t too much and the price was also affordable. On my heaviest days, I can wear it for about nine hours, which is longer than the duration of my job. For now, this will be the cup that I’ll be using during my cycles. I can’t say for sure that I’m obsessed or anything because I’ve only worn it for one cycle. It’s always good to try to use menstrual cups at least three or four times before truly deciding if you like it. This is because in between cycles, you’ll boil it or put it in a vinegar or peroxide solution which can (but not always) cause the cup to lose its form.

I can’t say that I look forward to my cycle now, but having this option makes the week bearable. I’ll probably do an update 3-6 months down the road to let you all know how this cup held up. Leave a comment if you want to know more about reusable menstrual products.

ChelsiKay