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November 1, 2021 By brandijeter Leave a Comment

Best Menstrual Cups for Beginners

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Has your daughter started her period? Has she tried a menstrual cup?

Menstrual cups have been life-changing for me!

I got a cup in a gift bag once, and have been using them every since. 

Admittedly, I was skeptical at first. 

Since I had a super heavy period at the time, I was concerned that menstrual cups would be a huge, messy hassle.

Oh man, was I ever wrong!

Since I started using menstrual cups, my periods have been shorter, cramps have nearly disappeared, and I don’t have to buy tampons anymore

Are menstrual cups good for girls?

Yes, menstrual cups are good for girls.

While there is a little bit of a learning curve in the beginning, once she gets the hang of it, menstrual cups are not that difficult to use. 

When I was going through puberty, the period options I was presented with was pads or tampons.

Girls these days can get period underwear, menstrual cups, or discs. Some teens are even trying out free bleeding.

The aspect of menstrual cups that I’m most grateful for is that they encourage a healthy womb.

There are no crazy chemicals in close contact with your delicate vagina. 

According to Healthline, “Menstrual cups don’t contain chemicals found in tampons and pads, such as bleach and dioxin.”

We obviously want to keep those types of chemicals away from our girls.

A Word About Menstrual Cups for Beginners

Before using a period cup, many beginners are going to feel nervous about the entire process of using the cup.

Here are some things a beginner needs to know about using menstrual cups:

  1. It will get messy. Expect that.
  2. Using a menstrual cup does get easier. And less messy.
  3. Remember that you will only have to empty your cup a couple of times each day, so even if it IS messy, at least you only have to get messy twice?

best menstrual cups for beginners

Softest Menstrual Cup? Best For Heavy Cycle?

There is a menstrual cup for everyone.

Whether you’re a nervous user, or looking for value, here’s a quick view at my recommendations for menstrual cups.

Best For Beginners: Lena Cup

Best For Community Impact: Femly

Perfect For Active Girls: The Dutchess Cup

Best Menstrual Cup For Heavy Flow: Diva Cup

Softest Menstrual Cup: Saalt

Best Value: CareCup

Ease of Use | Best Menstrual Disc: Flex

Best Menstrual Cups for Beginners

Menstrual cups are an eco-conscious way for a girl to take care of herself when she has her period. They're also comfortable and gives a girl more freedom and flexibility when her period comes on.

These menstrual cups are the best in terms of quality, safety, price, and comfort.

Lena Menstrual Cup 

Photo Credit: LenaCup.com

The Lena cup has been called the #1 beginner cup by just about everyone and I can attest to it. My first ever experience with menstrual cups was with Lena, and I'm so glad about it! It changed my life. I would name this cup best overall.

Diva Cup

Photo Credit: Amazon

The Diva Cup is the menstrual cup that put the rest on the map. The cups come in different sizes for girls of varying body types and hold a lot. The Model 1 is for women under the age of 30 who have never given birth. If your girl has a heavy flow, try the Diva Cup.

Femly 

Photo Credit: Femly.com

Femly is a Black-owned business started by a woman whose own experiences made her passionate about menstrual health. The size M cups are perfect for girls under 25 or who have not given birth vaginally. As quality a product as an of the other top brands, you'll also sow into a community of positive health initiatives in the Black community.

The Dutchess Cup

Photo Credit: Amazon

Not only is the Dutchess cup affordable at under $15, but it's been called a "game-changer" and "terrific if you're active."

Saalt Soft Menstrual Cup

Photo Credit: Amazon

These menstrual cups are made with an ultra-soft silicone formula that are more comfortable for girls who might be having trouble with more rigid cups from other brands.

CareCup

Photo Credit: Amazon

CareCup's goal is for girls and women to have a more sustainable period. If that wasn't enough, one reviewer said that they were, " better or equal quality to the more expensive cups they're replacing for half the price!"

Flex

Photo Credit: Flex.com

If your girl is familiar with using tampons, the Flex cup will be perfect for her since it's designed to be removed just like a tampon! This is a menstrual disc, but I wanted to give you one more option!

best menstrual cups for beginners

How do menstrual cups work?

Menstrual cups are vaginal silicon or rubber cups that work by catching your menstrual blood.

Remove the cup when it’s full and dispose of the blood. 

You’ll be able to reuse the cup over and over again. 

Keep in mind that you’ll need to teach your girl how to add cleaning her menstrual cup to her hygiene routine.

menstrual cups for girls

Why should I use a menstrual cup?

There are many benefits of using a menstrual cup.

I experienced many of them almost immediately after I started wearing one. 

  • Lighter periods. According to my period tracking app, my cycle wasn’t as heavy with the use of a menstrual cup.
  • Shortened menstrual cycle. My period got way shorter with a menstrual cup.  
  • Fewer cramps. I rarely have cramps any more! My cramps were always really bad. I have never had bad cramps again after the second month of using a menstrual cup. 
  • Eco-friendly. You don’t create a bunch of waste throwing out tampons and pads since, like period underwear, menstrual cups are reusable. 
  • Save money. You’ll be able to save money on tampons and pads. A menstrual cup can be used for months.

Free Downloadable Period Tracker Planner

Your girl can keep track of how the menstrual cups are working for her with this simple period tracker planner that I created. 

Just click to download this period tracker planner.

If you’d prefer to purchase a copy so you don’t have to print it out, you can get it from Amazon for just $5.99.

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