I have a really low cervix in the beginning of my period, but can go to high cervix in the end. I’ve tried a Lot of cups because I needed a low cervix cup, but also one for a very heavy flow, then, add pressure on my bladder, so, a soft cup. I finally found the disks. I started with Lumma because they have diff sizes. I’ve had kids, so I found the sizing off witch most sizes from company’s are always a little off. I was so happy that found something that finally worked with no faults. Except, that it has a very firm ring. I now use my nixit. It soft, molds to your body, doesn’t make me have any kind of bladder issues and holds quite a lot because I have a very very heavy flow. This is probably over sharing, but I wanted to stress it been discouraging at times and I found something finally that works. And if u have issues and don’t Mind seeing your own blood the disk is so awesome and fast!
I have had similar experience s. Lower cervix (actually I am just a short person) and heavy flow. Disc have been my answer and I recommend them to anyone. I have lumma, ziggy, cora and love them all.
@@jennypena4679 It sounds like she likes the Nixit brand. "Disk" is a generic word for the device, and "Soft Cup" is a disposable brand of disk. Hope that's helpful!
I'm SO glad you talked about cervix dipping for cup recommendations!!! No one talks about it yet it's the only way I can get a cup in comfortably so it's a major point for my cup choice. As a teen I literally couldn't understand how to insert tampons, my health teacher thought I was nuts and was extremely concerned when I told her that "The tampons really hurt and don't even work because the blood completely misses the tampon and goes straight to my pad, Idk what I'm doing wrong!" (from the tampon sitting beside my cervix, it put painful pressure on my cervix but also since it's above the cervix's hole the blood completely bypassed the tampon) The advice she gave me was to study a anatomy diagram... I think she thought I must be putting it up my butt 🤦 I was gutted that there was no "fix" for my problem and I constantly had to sit out swimming classes and most exercise during my period... well into my 20s when I discovered cups. Cups are a lifesaver as a adult but I really wish our education system was better and covered these sorts of issues so that educators actually knew what they were talking about too, I missed out on so many activities as a teen because if my troublesome cervix which could've so easily been fixed by education on other period options to try and how cervixes work.
Omg, I’m tired of adults and old people treating teenagers like they’re dumb and don’t know what they’re talking about 🤦🏽♀️ you had a valid question yet she acted like you were crazy
I totally understand you. I have had periods since I was 9 and it really ruined my childhood because there weren't options yet to have my cycle and continue with my activities. My mom thought tampons were bad, like touching over there was impure or non hygienic. When I tried my menstrual cup at 25 I cried. I wish there wasn't any little girl in the world who doesn't know their options or it is judged for what they choose to use. 😞
....I don't know what cervix dipping means. Also omg...i have that same problem with tampons and still don't really understand why. It could be what ur saying but I don't know....like is it putting it in too far? I dk tbh I have a ton of issues no matter what I use it seems. I think my cervix is high because If I don't get a cup with a super long stem then I struggle to get it out. But the tampon thing has always driven me nuts!! It just like....goes down the side. The tampon won't be used like at all yet I'm having leaks. Help lol. I feel stupid but u sound like u know so that's why I'm asking (and trying to watch some vids to learn more)...any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated ty
@@Cranialdrilling Hey, in case you haven't found an answer yet, you should check the video on products for a titled cervix on this channel. I had no idea a cervix could be tilted, till I watched it. So much we don't know about our anatomy!
I realized yesterday that my cervix is really low the first day of my period. I only own high cervix cups and was wondering why the hell they were always slipping out on that day 😳 at least I have an excuse to buy a new cup 🥳
I've been obsessed with finding the right cup; tried Diva, then Merual, then Hello, and just got my bloody buddy. I learned that a super firm cup is what I needed, but also something for a low cervix because it changes during my menses. I've just finished using the Hello low cervix cup-purchased after watching your review-and it was great! Like, FINALLY! Merual refused to open for me; it seemed to open after I'd been sitting for a bit (weird, and not quickly enough). I haven't used the bloody buddy yet, but it's nice and firm as well like the Hello cup. I'm child free, over 35, and small but firm works very well.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for these reviews. I purchased a telisi cup last year and as much as I wanted to like it, it was just really noticeable and uncomfortable. I believe the term "giving birth to a menstraul cup" was mentioned at one time and that's exactly what was happening. Recently, my OBGYN told me my cervex sits low so i started googling about different cups and stumbled upon this video. I've learned so much and just purchased the juju cup model 4. I'm really looking forward to trying it. Thanks again for the videos, p.s. I've subscribed!!
I have an extremely low cervix (like almost at my opening low) & heavy bleeding. I have the size 2 soft mermaid guppy cup (bought it on companies site before they couldn’t ship here pre pandemic). I absolutely LOVE it! I trimmed the stem to the last ball just for my medium to high days (rare). On some days it does stick out a tiny bit but since I got use to wearing a cup I can almost never feel it even when it’s like that. 100% recommend
I only have a low cervix on the first and second day, therefore bought Merula onesize (my flow isn't that heavy luckily). Still, on the second day it's peeking out and I absolutely hate the feeling:(( I think I'll talk to my gynecologist, I'm a bit scared that the cervix is THAT low...
I really do respect you and thank you for taking the time to teach about these topics. Its hard for me to figure out everything. But I'm happy I subscribed to your chanel
MERULA OS is literally a lifesaver! My cervix is so low even the regular small cup ones doesnt match, and it's firm which is a plus in my book. Thank you for making the video!
merula cup is my one and only! never had a leak, can even go swimming with it, I'm so happy to have tried it. Put it in and forget about it for the day.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have a low cervix and you just posted this! Keep the good work, I love your content! Greetings from Spain. 🙋🏻♀️
My cervix is very low on the first day of my period and my regular menstrual cup was really painful to wear and I feel that I constantly want to go pee bc my bladder is full. I tried femmycycle and it was a nightmare. Too hard, too cumbersome, and way too big. I really wanted to like it. I'll try with some of the smaller options you suggested. When I started using my menstrual cup in 2014 there wasn't a lot of information and I was happy with the result but I never came back to see all these new info. Thanks for your contribution! I'm definitely going to find that low cervix unicorn cup and try some disc. You are awesome!
I don’t even have a low cervix but I’ve been loving and binging your videos lately, and I want to contribute to your new business’s [not sure if I placed the apostrophe correctly lol] success by watching and commenting! I also have a question: Do you know why the low cervix options (seemingly) tend to be on the firmer side?
I have a mid to low cervix, I always have to trim stems but I can thankfully make a quote "average" cup like Lena or Ruby work for me as long as I trim the stem off
I have been whipping my cervix inside my cups with my finger for ages before I found out about low cervix cups. Ordered a merula. I think my cervix will be grateful.
I do have a extremely low cervix, I have an ecoblossom small disc, when everything goes well it is amazing, but due to my extremely low cervix, sometimes it is hard to keep it is place and it can dislodge causing leakage. When I am home that is my go to, but for a matter of precaution, when I leave, I definitely just use regular tampons. It is pretty great to sleep to, i havent had any accidents during bed time.
Low cervix gal here. Sometimes it is medium but not everyday of my period. I've tried the nixit cup and it will not fit. It is too soft and there isn't room in there. I really like the merula cup os. I insert it with the push down fold and with the fold facing down. So that when the cup opens, it's not opening on my cervix weird and having a better seal. i have tried the lumma small medium and large. most days the small is the best choice. once i was able to use the large but that was it. haven't been able to use since. Now every once and a while I'll be able to use the medium lumma disc. However, if I am at all constipated or haven't gone #2 in a few days, then the medium won't fit comfortably. That's why lumma disc small is the best disc to use. However, with the lumma disc small, the capacity is not ideal for heavy days in my opinion. That's why I like my merula disc. But again, if I haven't gone #2 in a few days (curse my digestive system), then the merula cup doesn't fit very well. Then at that point I either use the small disc and period undies or just period undies. Modi bodi period undies are my favorite. I will also say that using a bidet for menstrual cup clean up down there is super nice. I have a portable one and the attachment hose. If I chose to use the menstrual disc, i have a back up reusable "pad" from Amazon. But so far with the bidet and better cups, those pads are used because I'm too lazy to get "residue" out from my underwear because there is almost always residue.
This is almost exactly me, I just use the Mermaid Guppy soft (ordered online from the Mermaid site) instead of the Merula! But otherwise, my experience has been similar!
Thank goodness for this video. During my light days, my cervix is looooowwww and my Saalt regular cup slips out and I didn’t know why or if there were cup options to help with that 😭
I have only had success with the femmy cycle low cervix. If you squeeze a bit they don’t suction. I need a cup heavy enough to hold my super heavy flow and not shoot out due to having 3 kids and a bit of weakness. I’ve tried discs and many other cups had them ALL pop out and make a mess- sometimes in public. So the femmy isn’t perfect- but it’s been a huge blessing and life changer for me! Low cervix, very heavy flow. You should at least try it. I’ve never had it suction- and it’s much softer than my meluna on my urethra. Can you update with the discs? As it’s been 2 years. Would love more low cervix specific videos! 😭
Also, I'd love to see your review of the new Lumma menstrual cups since they have tons of sizes, but they look quite narrow (small diameter) in all lengths, so I'm curious if you think they'd even work for low cervix people....and how they compare to the cups in this video. I'd hate to buy them and have them not work since my cervix likely will always need to sit in a cup. Can't wait to see more videos. Thanks again!
U shd do a review on cheap menstrual cups. here in India there r menstrual cups from 200 rupees (3-4 dollars) aside from cost of production, I'd love to know how they can do that. Review on sirona, peesafe, naamya, stonesoup, safecup (which is a US brand, popular here) will also be really interesting🤗 love ur contents btw
S Idk if that low cost of menstrual cup is of good quality. I'm using the one that costs 300 rupees(4 dollars). I hv a low cervix and the cup that I use is 55 mm(extra small ) that's of pee safe brand and it still keeps poking me. I still have issues with it like It leaks on my first three days of my period even though it's completely open and Ive ran my fingers around the rim of the cup to make sure it's completely open. Idk but y it's happening like this Im really trying hard to get used to it
You can buy from soch green. They sell Sibell ( France) and Juju (Australia) on their site. The quality is really good. You can find low cervix to high cervix cups. They are not that reasonable though. However, the quality is just wow.
Great video! I wish I could get half of thoose options here :(. I have the Meluna Shorty with the loop stem and it has been working all right but I do get some leaks specially while I exercise. I would love to try menstrual discs, or maybe I'll try the Satya cup for it's shape.
Low cervix cups can be harder to find depending on where you live :( Before I started selling Guppy and JuJu the US only really had Merula and MeLuna. The Hello Low Cervix (which is not really super low) is a newer cup.
My first cup was a softer one and it often didn't open at all. My body needs the firm ones and now I use the merula. I hate to insert it cause I have to do a lot of digging until it's in the right position and open but I don't feel anything so I like wearing it.
I bought the merula cup, it was super uncomfortable. Have you tried the Lani cup? I bought the smallest, it's so soft and fits perfectly but I fill it so quickly
I always wanted to try the femmyCycle but seeing how it could suction I am so glad I never did. I have a medium-low cervix and use normal-smallish cups with my cervix often nesting inside it. A couple of times the cervix feels a bit stuck to the cup but it has never been a big deal, I can see how I could have trouble with the femmycycle though and just thinking about it makes me hurt.
Hi Kim, I have a question...I've been using a menstrual cup for years and really love it. I'm currently pregnant and wondering whether or not it is safe to use a cup postpartum. If so, which options are best? Thanks so much for your videos, I use to watch you on Put A Cup in It
You will want to wait until your first postpartum period before using anything internally again. I'd wait and try the cup you already use, if it slips during wear or doesn't want to insert as high as it used to a wider diameter/short cup might be needed. Your uterus sometimes is a bit lower after a pregnancy and goes back into place over many months or a year. Hope that helps
I have a low cervix and I have the Merula OS, I haven’t tried it while I’m on my period and only practiced with it recently. Today I actually might have my period soon as my cervix is lower than it already is, normally I’m at a 40mm but I go even lower 🥲, i guess my cervix will win at a limbo game. I could feel it but not as much as I expected. (Its comfortable!) The bottom of the cup also kinda shows when Im at my lowest and I tend to try and feel around if I got it in correctly. Does any one of you think a disc would be a good option for me instead? Do note that this isn’t to scare you from trying the Merula, it might not just be for me, sadly. I would recommend this to other people with low cervix like me, especially if you tend to have a heavy flow. If you feel any discomfort, cut the stem as it may be one of the reasons why it’s causing that feeling.
I knew there was a reason that my cora cup was the only cup i could use after i had my son. I had to go back to using pads and tampons. It's driving me crazy cups were the only thing that ever worked for me because of my body shape. TMI I was actually a virgin so I had JUST bought the smallest Cora cup when my husband and I got married so i had just bought the smallest one. I never got to use it till after i had my son and was like "oh no, now this is too small now" so I'm desperately trying to figure out my body so i can go back to using a cup because i can't use tampons and pads just never work. Cups have me the ability to not feel like I've got leprosy on my period. The fear of going to the store or moving certain ways was gone plus it got rid of cramps after a month or two of use. I have to find one.
so before my period i have high cervix but as soon as i start my cycle its medium to low cervix. ive tried the lily cup B and it was so hard to have it seal and even when finally sealed itd go up and sucction to my cervix where i jolt. constantly leaking just horrible expierences. finally i searched up menstural discs and did the saalt mentural disc quiz and found the disc of saalt small went in so smooth just so amazing.
I've never found my cervix I've tried. I've used cups for 6 months now and have no issues with leaking. I used a saalt soft regular and a boots own brand size for after child birth. I have had to remove the stem off the cups as cup sits low for me
I have (I think) a low cervix but a heavy flow on the first two days. I bought a shorter 25ml cup and it just will NOT go in all the way. Once it hits what I think is my cervix it's really painful and won't go in anymore. The whole bottom is still hanging out and it won't open. I give up. I'm just sticking with my washable pads.
Yeah I'm hi after my period an for ovulation then it gets lower for my period so I'm buying the large meluna cup shipping it to Canada as I feel the xl may be to uncomfortable large seems perfect and I'm getting the lilly compact size B to try out hopefully the meluna will make it in time lol
I love your content! I just bought the smallest meluna shorty and did a dry run and it was a 10/10 crossing my fingers it’ll work on my period Edit/update: the sm meluna shorty was an utter complete fail for me🤣
Kim, Can You Do A Video On Insertion For The Hello Cup? I'm Having Sooooo Much Problems With Leakage...Only With The Hello Cups...But The Disc Is Sooooo Comfortable
I have a problem with using my cup, in that I can’t figure out if I have a normal or high cervix. I have tried using a finger to feel it but I can never reach it, however, I have really short fingers/tiny hands, which are shorter than what seems to be considered the minimum for a high cervix. So I’ve tried two different cups - the Lily cup and the saalt soft. Both have had mixed results. Sometimes the lily feels like it’s sitting too low and won’t go any higher so I’m assuming that means it’s too long for where my cervix is, but the saalt sometimes goes so high up there that I can barely reach it to get it back out and it takes a lot of manoeuvring to get it to come down where I can pinch the base. Is there anything I can do to help this? I’ve thought about trying the flexcup since I wouldn’t have to pinch the base to get it to come lower down, but I’m in the UK and it’s so expensive to get it shipped here. I’m also an idiot and ordered a nixit without thinking it through and I just know I won’t be able to use it, though I will try. Any help at all would be amazing!
Do you really not have any fingers as long as 4cm? for context 4cm is like... less than the height of a shot glass. I don't think your fingers could actually be that short unless you have dwarfism or have a birth defect where all your fingers are missing the last segment or two like my aunt has. Not to be rude but I'm just thinking maybe you misread the height as being in inches not cm. If your fingers really are that short you can feel for it using something else, a toy? a tampon applicator? something else long, rounded, and not injury inducing... you'll be able to tell if it's the cervix because everything else up in there will squish and give way to pressure from the object but the cervix will be harder and resistant and feel uncomfortable if you knock it too hard... like if i were to describe how firm it is, it's like the end of a unripe banana but everything else feels like a spongy cushion. You should also know that cervix height can change over the course of your period and cycle, -are you only feeling for your cervix while not on your period? (higher chance of the cervix being high) -if not, have you felt for your cervix on every day of your cycle? or only checked on one day near the start/end? your cervix could be moving over the course of your period and you just happen to only be checking for it on a day where it's high. This would all explain why despite not feeling your cervix during that one check, you're still experiencing a day where your cervix is so low it forces the cup out.
@@sagenora6875 I don’t think you’re supposed to push on the cup. Everything you are trying is what you should do to get it IN, not OPEN. If you need to open it up once it’s in, try pushing against your vaginal wall (away from the cup). You want to let a bit of air in so that there’s room for the cup to open up. You are temporarily akin for the space inside bigger so the cup will unfold/open.
I use the lumma small and have to have a backup reusable pad. I just try to run to the bathroom when it feels full and then auto dump it. Does anyone else do this? Oops I was accidentally using medium but I'm going to switch to small. I actually got both a small and medium when I purchased it. Here's hoping it's a slightly better fit. 😅
I have a low cervix about 50mm. Shall I try out saalt teen or organi cup mini? But I also fear that it might get suctioned to my cervix due to small diameter. Has this ever happened to anyone?
Vedio was very informative, can you recommend very low cervix menstrual cup brands available in India. My cervix is around 4 cm, i m unable to find menstrual cup for my length.
I have to say that i baught the Juju cup 4, and its just impossible to remove! The steam is really small and the cup itself is very firm and slippery so i couldn't pinch and take it out. Its a nightmare.
I had the same problem. What helped is changing the fold ie i used to do punch down but changed to rhe C shape fold. Other tips are pushing against the vaginal wall and straining a little as u try to open the cup
Was looking at the juju model 4 because I had read it could accommodate cervix dripping, the cup I have now is a regular one and it is wide enough at the top for my cervix to fit in but not without it being uncomfortable and causeing cramps as my cervix is 30mm what ever cup I get it's going to dip I think its inevitable. I did try a disk but it wouldn't fit in, it was way to big but maybe a luma small would work? its hard to make a decision when you don't have a lot of money to keep buying them if you pick the wrong one.
I have the Juju model 4, and in my case it accommodates cervix dipping quite nicely. For reference my cervix varies from approximately 22mm to 35mm. Maybe 40mm on an extremely rare day. Occasionally I get sharp pain for a short time after going number 2 on lowest cervix days, though only if I sit on firm chairs. For me it's not suctioned to my cervix when that happens, it's simply pressing on my cervix when I sit. And to be honest I used to get that pain from sitting even when I used pads. My cervix would be around 22mm when i get that pain. And I've been using Juju model 4 happily for approximately 4 years now. Hope that helps, I know how frustrating wasting money on cups can be (tried 6 different ones over the years). Merula suctioned extremely painfully, causing swelling of my cervix. 😳 Fingers crossed for you. 🤞
@@loquacious.laconic I ended up with the me luna shorty xl just cuz there cheaper and I needed one ASAP, it's about the same width as the juju model 4 and works really well the only thing is that it doesn't have as much capacity so I will probably still end up getting the Juju when I have a bit more spare money. I just wish I had known about the low cervix options a few years ago instead of being uncomfortable with my original cup 🤦♀️
I do on my absolute lowest days! It's definitely possible. On those days, I find the Lumma small/short disc works really well, because otherwise I can't even use a cup! As a backup or if I don't feel like the cup or disc are working, I usually have period underwear on or use a reusable pad. But so far Lumma small disc has worked on those days! It's a big relief after struggling for so many cycles.
@@Aellaraven oooh i see. I am from india and i have combed through amazon and i only found 4 cups for low cervix. I'm about to try buying another one now. Since first one isn't working 😅. I haven't heard about lumma discs I'll check that out. I just want to make menstrual cups work so I'll skip the period panties. Thanks for replying though 💗.
I ordered online from their site and it took a while to get here, but was worth it since it's my go-to cup. I can't wait until it's in the US though so others can try it out!
I also have a 1.5 cervix! 1.5 inches is around 38 mm which is exactly the same length as the Meluna shorty size medium. I ordered it and it hasn’t came yet, but maybe this cup would work for you.
Is it okay to let the stem sit outside the body if it’s not causing discomfort? My cervix is extremely high on the first few days of my cycle, and very low by the end of my cycle. I feel like if I cut the stem off I’ll never be able to retrieve the cup at the start of my period.
I'd guess 95% or even more can't stand that feeling which is why I say the stem should be inside. I wager many who have that happen don't know it's not like a tampon and assume their cup is not comfortable. If you don't find it uncomfortable than def keep it!
Here’s my story for anyone interested. I’m 16 and I have a very low cervix. I’ve tried 2 cups, the saalt small (soft) first which I could never get to open and get in fully without pain so I got a smaller cup, the all matters mini. At first it was pretty good although I was very aware/could feel it, but I really wanted it to work so I kept trying for about 5 months and this month I decided I was done with it because of how much pain, I think the pain was from the cup pressing up against my cervix but I don’t know how to fix it because the cups had no where else to go because of my low cervix. I’m thinking about trying a disc but what do y’all think? Any advice?
I’d say make sure you don’t have any sort of medical problems that could cause pain. Maybe try using the all matters cup inside out. It makes it a little shorter.
I have a really low cervix in the beginning of my period, but can go to high cervix in the end. I’ve tried a Lot of cups because I needed a low cervix cup, but also one for a very heavy flow, then, add pressure on my bladder, so, a soft cup. I finally found the disks. I started with Lumma because they have diff sizes. I’ve had kids, so I found the sizing off witch most sizes from company’s are always a little off. I was so happy that found something that finally worked with no faults. Except, that it has a very firm ring. I now use my nixit. It soft, molds to your body, doesn’t make me have any kind of bladder issues and holds quite a lot because I have a very very heavy flow. This is probably over sharing, but I wanted to stress it been discouraging at times and I found something finally that works. And if u have issues and don’t Mind seeing your own blood the disk is so awesome and fast!
Not over sharing at all, you probably helped someone
What is the name of the disk for your low cervix? It's called the "Disk" "soft cup" or "Nixit"?
I just tried the ziggy cup and it does not fit at all and puts pressure on my bladder as well.
I have had similar experience s. Lower cervix (actually I am just a short person) and heavy flow. Disc have been my answer and I recommend them to anyone. I have lumma, ziggy, cora and love them all.
@@jennypena4679 It sounds like she likes the Nixit brand. "Disk" is a generic word for the device, and "Soft Cup" is a disposable brand of disk. Hope that's helpful!
I'm SO glad you talked about cervix dipping for cup recommendations!!!
No one talks about it yet it's the only way I can get a cup in comfortably so it's a major point for my cup choice.
As a teen I literally couldn't understand how to insert tampons,
my health teacher thought I was nuts and was extremely concerned when I told her that "The tampons really hurt and don't even work because the blood completely misses the tampon and goes straight to my pad, Idk what I'm doing wrong!"
(from the tampon sitting beside my cervix, it put painful pressure on my cervix but also since it's above the cervix's hole the blood completely bypassed the tampon)
The advice she gave me was to study a anatomy diagram... I think she thought I must be putting it up my butt 🤦
I was gutted that there was no "fix" for my problem and I constantly had to sit out swimming classes and most exercise during my period... well into my 20s when I discovered cups.
Cups are a lifesaver as a adult but I really wish our education system was better and covered these sorts of issues so that educators actually knew what they were talking about too, I missed out on so many activities as a teen because if my troublesome cervix which could've so easily been fixed by education on other period options to try and how cervixes work.
Omg, I’m tired of adults and old people treating teenagers like they’re dumb and don’t know what they’re talking about 🤦🏽♀️ you had a valid question yet she acted like you were crazy
I totally understand you. I have had periods since I was 9 and it really ruined my childhood because there weren't options yet to have my cycle and continue with my activities. My mom thought tampons were bad, like touching over there was impure or non hygienic. When I tried my menstrual cup at 25 I cried. I wish there wasn't any little girl in the world who doesn't know their options or it is judged for what they choose to use. 😞
😂😂😂 Omgosh I hope no one tries to insert a tampon up their butt. That sounds awful.
....I don't know what cervix dipping means. Also omg...i have that same problem with tampons and still don't really understand why. It could be what ur saying but I don't know....like is it putting it in too far? I dk tbh I have a ton of issues no matter what I use it seems. I think my cervix is high because If I don't get a cup with a super long stem then I struggle to get it out. But the tampon thing has always driven me nuts!! It just like....goes down the side. The tampon won't be used like at all yet I'm having leaks. Help lol. I feel stupid but u sound like u know so that's why I'm asking (and trying to watch some vids to learn more)...any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated ty
@@Cranialdrilling Hey, in case you haven't found an answer yet, you should check the video on products for a titled cervix on this channel. I had no idea a cervix could be tilted, till I watched it. So much we don't know about our anatomy!
I realized yesterday that my cervix is really low the first day of my period. I only own high cervix cups and was wondering why the hell they were always slipping out on that day 😳 at least I have an excuse to buy a new cup 🥳
Why am I here? I have a high to average cervix. You know what? I’ll stay.
That will be a video topic for another day ;)
Same😅
I've been obsessed with finding the right cup; tried Diva, then Merual, then Hello, and just got my bloody buddy. I learned that a super firm cup is what I needed, but also something for a low cervix because it changes during my menses. I've just finished using the Hello low cervix cup-purchased after watching your review-and it was great! Like, FINALLY! Merual refused to open for me; it seemed to open after I'd been sitting for a bit (weird, and not quickly enough). I haven't used the bloody buddy yet, but it's nice and firm as well like the Hello cup. I'm child free, over 35, and small but firm works very well.
The review is SO honest. Thank you @periodNirvana, for exactly pointing out all the pros and cons!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for these reviews. I purchased a telisi cup last year and as much as I wanted to like it, it was just really noticeable and uncomfortable. I believe the term "giving birth to a menstraul cup" was mentioned at one time and that's exactly what was happening. Recently, my OBGYN told me my cervex sits low so i started googling about different cups and stumbled upon this video. I've learned so much and just purchased the juju cup model 4. I'm really looking forward to trying it. Thanks again for the videos, p.s. I've subscribed!!
I have an extremely low cervix (like almost at my opening low) & heavy bleeding. I have the size 2 soft mermaid guppy cup (bought it on companies site before they couldn’t ship here pre pandemic). I absolutely LOVE it! I trimmed the stem to the last ball just for my medium to high days (rare). On some days it does stick out a tiny bit but since I got use to wearing a cup I can almost never feel it even when it’s like that. 100% recommend
I only have a low cervix on the first and second day, therefore bought Merula onesize (my flow isn't that heavy luckily). Still, on the second day it's peeking out and I absolutely hate the feeling:(( I think I'll talk to my gynecologist, I'm a bit scared that the cervix is THAT low...
if it's THAT low i'd get checked to make sure it wasn't prolapsed
I really do respect you and thank you for taking the time to teach about these topics. Its hard for me to figure out everything. But I'm happy I subscribed to your chanel
MERULA OS is literally a lifesaver! My cervix is so low even the regular small cup ones doesnt match, and it's firm which is a plus in my book. Thank you for making the video!
merula cup is my one and only!
never had a leak, can even go swimming with it, I'm so happy to have tried it. Put it in and forget about it for the day.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have a low cervix and you just posted this! Keep the good work, I love your content!
Greetings from Spain. 🙋🏻♀️
My cervix is very low on the first day of my period and my regular menstrual cup was really painful to wear and I feel that I constantly want to go pee bc my bladder is full. I tried femmycycle and it was a nightmare. Too hard, too cumbersome, and way too big. I really wanted to like it. I'll try with some of the smaller options you suggested. When I started using my menstrual cup in 2014 there wasn't a lot of information and I was happy with the result but I never came back to see all these new info. Thanks for your contribution! I'm definitely going to find that low cervix unicorn cup and try some disc. You are awesome!
I have a fairly low cervix and my organicup mini works really well for me. I've cut the stem off and it's really comfortable.
I've been wondering whether to buy the mini or not... Does diameter make a big difference or not really?
@@mariannepach It can do. I think it's quite comfortable.
@@mariannepach although you might have to experiment with the mini vs the small.
@@katfoster845 I already have size A, but it's not as comfortable as expected
@@mariannepach have you cut the stem off? If you haven't, try it.
I don’t even have a low cervix but I’ve been loving and binging your videos lately, and I want to contribute to your new business’s [not sure if I placed the apostrophe correctly lol] success by watching and commenting!
I also have a question: Do you know why the low cervix options (seemingly) tend to be on the firmer side?
Maybe because they sit lower they're more likely to come out? Only thing I could think of
I have a mid to low cervix, I always have to trim stems but I can thankfully make a quote "average" cup like Lena or Ruby work for me as long as I trim the stem off
I have been whipping my cervix inside my cups with my finger for ages before I found out about low cervix cups. Ordered a merula. I think my cervix will be grateful.
In India the stonesoup cup (teal) or the lemme be disc are the only options (budget friendly) that I've found work.
I do have a extremely low cervix, I have an ecoblossom small disc, when everything goes well it is amazing, but due to my extremely low cervix, sometimes it is hard to keep it is place and it can dislodge causing leakage. When I am home that is my go to, but for a matter of precaution, when I leave, I definitely just use regular tampons. It is pretty great to sleep to, i havent had any accidents during bed time.
Low cervix gal here. Sometimes it is medium but not everyday of my period. I've tried the nixit cup and it will not fit. It is too soft and there isn't room in there. I really like the merula cup os. I insert it with the push down fold and with the fold facing down. So that when the cup opens, it's not opening on my cervix weird and having a better seal. i have tried the lumma small medium and large. most days the small is the best choice. once i was able to use the large but that was it. haven't been able to use since. Now every once and a while I'll be able to use the medium lumma disc. However, if I am at all constipated or haven't gone #2 in a few days, then the medium won't fit comfortably. That's why lumma disc small is the best disc to use. However, with the lumma disc small, the capacity is not ideal for heavy days in my opinion. That's why I like my merula disc. But again, if I haven't gone #2 in a few days (curse my digestive system), then the merula cup doesn't fit very well. Then at that point I either use the small disc and period undies or just period undies. Modi bodi period undies are my favorite. I will also say that using a bidet for menstrual cup clean up down there is super nice. I have a portable one and the attachment hose. If I chose to use the menstrual disc, i have a back up reusable "pad" from Amazon. But so far with the bidet and better cups, those pads are used because I'm too lazy to get "residue" out from my underwear because there is almost always residue.
This is almost exactly me, I just use the Mermaid Guppy soft (ordered online from the Mermaid site) instead of the Merula! But otherwise, my experience has been similar!
What brand would you recommend for period panties? Been thinking of getting it for when I'm spotting or as a back up to the lumma small disc.
Thank goodness for this video. During my light days, my cervix is looooowwww and my Saalt regular cup slips out and I didn’t know why or if there were cup options to help with that 😭
I have only had success with the femmy cycle low cervix. If you squeeze a bit they don’t suction. I need a cup heavy enough to hold my super heavy flow and not shoot out due to having 3 kids and a bit of weakness. I’ve tried discs and many other cups had them ALL pop out and make a mess- sometimes in public. So the femmy isn’t perfect- but it’s been a huge blessing and life changer for me! Low cervix, very heavy flow. You should at least try it. I’ve never had it suction- and it’s much softer than my meluna on my urethra.
Can you update with the discs? As it’s been 2 years. Would love more low cervix specific videos! 😭
Also, I'd love to see your review of the new Lumma menstrual cups since they have tons of sizes, but they look quite narrow (small diameter) in all lengths, so I'm curious if you think they'd even work for low cervix people....and how they compare to the cups in this video. I'd hate to buy them and have them not work since my cervix likely will always need to sit in a cup. Can't wait to see more videos. Thanks again!
Low Cervix here, love to use the Lumma disc options.
Femmy cycle is my high capacity low cervix go to
U shd do a review on cheap menstrual cups. here in India there r menstrual cups from 200 rupees (3-4 dollars) aside from cost of production, I'd love to know how they can do that. Review on sirona, peesafe, naamya, stonesoup, safecup (which is a US brand, popular here) will also be really interesting🤗 love ur contents btw
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Idk if that low cost of menstrual cup is of good quality. I'm using the one that costs 300 rupees(4 dollars).
I hv a low cervix and the cup that I use is 55 mm(extra small ) that's of pee safe brand and it still keeps poking me. I still have issues with it like It leaks on my first three days of my period even though it's completely open and Ive ran my fingers around the rim of the cup to make sure it's completely open.
Idk but y it's happening like this Im really trying hard to get used to it
You can buy from soch green. They sell Sibell ( France) and Juju (Australia) on their site. The quality is really good. You can find low cervix to high cervix cups. They are not that reasonable though. However, the quality is just wow.
Very helpful video! I would love to see a comparison of soft cups. 😊
Great video! I wish I could get half of thoose options here :(. I have the Meluna Shorty with the loop stem and it has been working all right but I do get some leaks specially while I exercise. I would love to try menstrual discs, or maybe I'll try the Satya cup for it's shape.
Low cervix cups can be harder to find depending on where you live :( Before I started selling Guppy and JuJu the US only really had Merula and MeLuna. The Hello Low Cervix (which is not really super low) is a newer cup.
My first cup was a softer one and it often didn't open at all. My body needs the firm ones and now I use the merula. I hate to insert it cause I have to do a lot of digging until it's in the right position and open but I don't feel anything so I like wearing it.
I bought the merula cup, it was super uncomfortable. Have you tried the Lani cup? I bought the smallest, it's so soft and fits perfectly but I fill it so quickly
I would say my cervix is low but the flex still works great for me
I always wanted to try the femmyCycle but seeing how it could suction I am so glad I never did. I have a medium-low cervix and use normal-smallish cups with my cervix often nesting inside it. A couple of times the cervix feels a bit stuck to the cup but it has never been a big deal, I can see how I could have trouble with the femmycycle though and just thinking about it makes me hurt.
I've been using cups for 8 years, even the merula doesn't look scary to me, but the femmy cycle looks really scary to me.
My cervix is high but imma watch this anyway
Hi Kim, I have a question...I've been using a menstrual cup for years and really love it. I'm currently pregnant and wondering whether or not it is safe to use a cup postpartum. If so, which options are best? Thanks so much for your videos, I use to watch you on Put A Cup in It
You will want to wait until your first postpartum period before using anything internally again. I'd wait and try the cup you already use, if it slips during wear or doesn't want to insert as high as it used to a wider diameter/short cup might be needed. Your uterus sometimes is a bit lower after a pregnancy and goes back into place over many months or a year. Hope that helps
I received a mermaid soft cup in the mail! Unfortunately it has a chemical smell. Is this common/ normal?
I have a low cervix and I have the Merula OS, I haven’t tried it while I’m on my period and only practiced with it recently. Today I actually might have my period soon as my cervix is lower than it already is, normally I’m at a 40mm but I go even lower 🥲, i guess my cervix will win at a limbo game.
I could feel it but not as much as I expected. (Its comfortable!) The bottom of the cup also kinda shows when Im at my lowest and I tend to try and feel around if I got it in correctly.
Does any one of you think a disc would be a good option for me instead?
Do note that this isn’t to scare you from trying the Merula, it might not just be for me, sadly. I would recommend this to other people with low cervix like me, especially if you tend to have a heavy flow. If you feel any discomfort, cut the stem as it may be one of the reasons why it’s causing that feeling.
I knew there was a reason that my cora cup was the only cup i could use after i had my son. I had to go back to using pads and tampons. It's driving me crazy cups were the only thing that ever worked for me because of my body shape. TMI I was actually a virgin so I had JUST bought the smallest Cora cup when my husband and I got married so i had just bought the smallest one. I never got to use it till after i had my son and was like "oh no, now this is too small now" so I'm desperately trying to figure out my body so i can go back to using a cup because i can't use tampons and pads just never work. Cups have me the ability to not feel like I've got leprosy on my period. The fear of going to the store or moving certain ways was gone plus it got rid of cramps after a month or two of use. I have to find one.
so before my period i have high cervix but as soon as i start my cycle its medium to low cervix. ive tried the lily cup B and it was so hard to have it seal and even when finally sealed itd go up and sucction to my cervix where i jolt. constantly leaking just horrible expierences. finally i searched up menstural discs and did the saalt mentural disc quiz and found the disc of saalt small went in so smooth just so amazing.
I've never found my cervix I've tried. I've used cups for 6 months now and have no issues with leaking. I used a saalt soft regular and a boots own brand size for after child birth. I have had to remove the stem off the cups as cup sits low for me
I have (I think) a low cervix but a heavy flow on the first two days. I bought a shorter 25ml cup and it just will NOT go in all the way. Once it hits what I think is my cervix it's really painful and won't go in anymore. The whole bottom is still hanging out and it won't open. I give up. I'm just sticking with my washable pads.
Yeah I'm hi after my period an for ovulation then it gets lower for my period so I'm buying the large meluna cup shipping it to Canada as I feel the xl may be to uncomfortable large seems perfect and I'm getting the lilly compact size B to try out hopefully the meluna will make it in time lol
I love your content! I just bought the smallest meluna shorty and did a dry run and it was a 10/10 crossing my fingers it’ll work on my period
Edit/update: the sm meluna shorty was an utter complete fail for me🤣
I just bought one! I'm not sure if will work! 🤞
thanks for this!!!!! 💛
Kim, Can You Do A Video On Insertion For The Hello Cup? I'm Having Sooooo Much Problems With Leakage...Only With The Hello Cups...But The Disc Is Sooooo Comfortable
Yes!!! Yhe femmycup suctioned onto my cervix and I was in pain for almost a week. I hat to cut it to break the suction.
Me watching this even though I don't have my period, don't plan on using a cup and have no idea where my cervix is 😶
The Merula one looks very slick with no ring in the lower portion, isn’t it hard to remove, especially if you cut all the stem?
I have a problem with using my cup, in that I can’t figure out if I have a normal or high cervix. I have tried using a finger to feel it but I can never reach it, however, I have really short fingers/tiny hands, which are shorter than what seems to be considered the minimum for a high cervix. So I’ve tried two different cups - the Lily cup and the saalt soft. Both have had mixed results. Sometimes the lily feels like it’s sitting too low and won’t go any higher so I’m assuming that means it’s too long for where my cervix is, but the saalt sometimes goes so high up there that I can barely reach it to get it back out and it takes a lot of manoeuvring to get it to come down where I can pinch the base. Is there anything I can do to help this? I’ve thought about trying the flexcup since I wouldn’t have to pinch the base to get it to come lower down, but I’m in the UK and it’s so expensive to get it shipped here. I’m also an idiot and ordered a nixit without thinking it through and I just know I won’t be able to use it, though I will try. Any help at all would be amazing!
I’d love an update on the Nixit!
Do you really not have any fingers as long as 4cm? for context 4cm is like... less than the height of a shot glass.
I don't think your fingers could actually be that short unless you have dwarfism or have a birth defect where all your fingers are missing the last segment or two like my aunt has.
Not to be rude but I'm just thinking maybe you misread the height as being in inches not cm.
If your fingers really are that short you can feel for it using something else, a toy? a tampon applicator? something else long, rounded, and not injury inducing... you'll be able to tell if it's the cervix because everything else up in there will squish and give way to pressure from the object but the cervix will be harder and resistant and feel uncomfortable if you knock it too hard... like if i were to describe how firm it is, it's like the end of a unripe banana but everything else feels like a spongy cushion.
You should also know that cervix height can change over the course of your period and cycle,
-are you only feeling for your cervix while not on your period? (higher chance of the cervix being high)
-if not, have you felt for your cervix on every day of your cycle? or only checked on one day near the start/end? your cervix could be moving over the course of your period and you just happen to only be checking for it on a day where it's high.
This would all explain why despite not feeling your cervix during that one check, you're still experiencing a day where your cervix is so low it forces the cup out.
I’ve been struggling to find my Goldilocks cup. As the juju 4 is the PERFECT size but way too soft and I can almost NEVER get it open 😭😭
Usually people consider JuJu a firm cup!
@@PeriodNirvana I don’t know what it is I’ve tried everything every fold, lube, pushing on the cup AND IT WONT OPEN 😭
@@sagenora6875 I don’t think you’re supposed to push on the cup. Everything you are trying is what you should do to get it IN, not OPEN. If you need to open it up once it’s in, try pushing against your vaginal wall (away from the cup). You want to let a bit of air in so that there’s room for the cup to open up. You are temporarily akin for the space inside bigger so the cup will unfold/open.
Cotton mermaid guppy size 2 is the same diameter and firmer!
maybe you need a firmer cup, they will 100% always open.
Is the blue colored guppy only available in the soft firmness?
That’s correct. Their colors coincide with their firmness.
I used saalt soft cup regular.. I'm having hard time to pee . . Plus when it's my heavy days.. I dump every 1 hr.
I use the lumma small and have to have a backup reusable pad. I just try to run to the bathroom when it feels full and then auto dump it. Does anyone else do this?
Oops I was accidentally using medium but I'm going to switch to small. I actually got both a small and medium when I purchased it. Here's hoping it's a slightly better fit. 😅
What happened to Put a Cup in it?
It exists but I left in July. I no longer crest content there so all my videos will be here on Period Nirvana ❤️ Hope you’ll stick around!
I have a low cervix about 50mm. Shall I try out saalt teen or organi cup mini? But I also fear that it might get suctioned to my cervix due to small diameter. Has this ever happened to anyone?
Vedio was very informative, can you recommend very low cervix menstrual cup brands available in India. My cervix is around 4 cm, i m unable to find menstrual cup for my length.
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I have to say that i baught the Juju cup 4, and its just impossible to remove!
The steam is really small and the cup itself is very firm and slippery so i couldn't pinch and take it out.
Its a nightmare.
But thank you for the video, i hope i'll find a better match🙏
I have low cervix, and a heavy flow.. plusss .. I can't pee if I wore a big cup.. 🥴🥴🥴
My cervix hight is between 44 and 45 mm 🥺🥺 so I don't know it is low or average 🥺
Same, I count that as low bcs average length cups poke out for me.
@@IcedCupcakes yes, I bought a short one
The SAALT soft small was perfect for me but it didn’t open all the way :/. Any suggestions?
I had the same problem.
What helped is changing the fold ie i used to do punch down but changed to rhe C shape fold.
Other tips are pushing against the vaginal wall and straining a little as u try to open the cup
Was looking at the juju model 4 because I had read it could accommodate cervix dripping, the cup I have now is a regular one and it is wide enough at the top for my cervix to fit in but not without it being uncomfortable and causeing cramps as my cervix is 30mm what ever cup I get it's going to dip I think its inevitable. I did try a disk but it wouldn't fit in, it was way to big but maybe a luma small would work? its hard to make a decision when you don't have a lot of money to keep buying them if you pick the wrong one.
I have the Juju model 4, and in my case it accommodates cervix dipping quite nicely. For reference my cervix varies from approximately 22mm to 35mm. Maybe 40mm on an extremely rare day.
Occasionally I get sharp pain for a short time after going number 2 on lowest cervix days, though only if I sit on firm chairs. For me it's not suctioned to my cervix when that happens, it's simply pressing on my cervix when I sit. And to be honest I used to get that pain from sitting even when I used pads. My cervix would be around 22mm when i get that pain. And I've been using Juju model 4 happily for approximately 4 years now.
Hope that helps, I know how frustrating wasting money on cups can be (tried 6 different ones over the years). Merula suctioned extremely painfully, causing swelling of my cervix. 😳
Fingers crossed for you. 🤞
@@loquacious.laconic I ended up with the me luna shorty xl just cuz there cheaper and I needed one ASAP, it's about the same width as the juju model 4 and works really well the only thing is that it doesn't have as much capacity so I will probably still end up getting the Juju when I have a bit more spare money. I just wish I had known about the low cervix options a few years ago instead of being uncomfortable with my original cup 🤦♀️
Why menstrual cup leak at night?
i have the saalt soft small and it's giving me bladder issues. do you know of a softer cup than saalt soft but also a low cervix cup?
The Heave Loop Cup is super soft, made from rubber, and short. It's newer
@@PeriodNirvana thank you so much! it looks perfect!
@@PeriodNirvana sadly this one is made of latex, which is porous and sensitive to uv light (which I use to sanitize)
Hii . Is it possible to a cervix as low as 2 cm? Please reply
I do on my absolute lowest days! It's definitely possible. On those days, I find the Lumma small/short disc works really well, because otherwise I can't even use a cup! As a backup or if I don't feel like the cup or disc are working, I usually have period underwear on or use a reusable pad. But so far Lumma small disc has worked on those days! It's a big relief after struggling for so many cycles.
@@Aellaraven oooh i see. I am from india and i have combed through amazon and i only found 4 cups for low cervix. I'm about to try buying another one now. Since first one isn't working 😅. I haven't heard about lumma discs I'll check that out. I just want to make menstrual cups work so I'll skip the period panties. Thanks for replying though 💗.
Yes. I’ve noticed mine sometimes goes that low right after I’m done ovulating.
Is the mermaid cup soft available in US now?
It’s not at this time
I ordered online from their site and it took a while to get here, but was worth it since it's my go-to cup. I can't wait until it's in the US though so others can try it out!
I have acquired a mermaid soft in the US! seller was in Mexico but it took less than a month for it to come.
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*Me with a high cervix watching this*
I have about 1.5 inches of length down there, is it still possible to find a cup/disc that would work? Even the softdisc hits my cervix and it hurts 😞
I also have a 1.5 cervix! 1.5 inches is around 38 mm which is exactly the same length as the Meluna shorty size medium. I ordered it and it hasn’t came yet, but maybe this cup would work for you.
@@mydadraging8286 think u :)
Is it okay to let the stem sit outside the body if it’s not causing discomfort?
My cervix is extremely high on the first few days of my cycle, and very low by the end of my cycle.
I feel like if I cut the stem off I’ll never be able to retrieve the cup at the start of my period.
I'd guess 95% or even more can't stand that feeling which is why I say the stem should be inside. I wager many who have that happen don't know it's not like a tampon and assume their cup is not comfortable. If you don't find it uncomfortable than def keep it!
Here’s my story for anyone interested. I’m 16 and I have a very low cervix. I’ve tried 2 cups, the saalt small (soft) first which I could never get to open and get in fully without pain so I got a smaller cup, the all matters mini. At first it was pretty good although I was very aware/could feel it, but I really wanted it to work so I kept trying for about 5 months and this month I decided I was done with it because of how much pain, I think the pain was from the cup pressing up against my cervix but I don’t know how to fix it because the cups had no where else to go because of my low cervix. I’m thinking about trying a disc but what do y’all think? Any advice?
I’d say make sure you don’t have any sort of medical problems that could cause pain. Maybe try using the all matters cup inside out. It makes it a little shorter.