Saalt Teen Menstrual Cup, Reusable Period Cup

OKAY! So - first off, f*ck the cup sizing rhetoric which categorizes cup sizes based on age/sexual activity/birth. The vagina is elastic. Based on those size recommendations and quizzes, I was purchasing cups which were too big, and therefore would flip around, which made me thing that it wasn't big enough, when really my vagina was just trying to get it out of the way. Also they put pressure on my bladder just from being in there. I finally gave up til recently I read that a cup can flip around because it's too big. So, putting all recommendations aside, I - a 5'2 100-110lb woman in her early thirties who has been sexually active for half that time - decided to purchase this TEEN menstrual cup. I am petite. I am proportionally petite. This got me thinking that maybe, I need a petite cup. And GUESS WHAT. I was right. I popped this thing in, let it sit low, twisted it and it felt snug. Since the first time I used it, I have not had a SINGLE leak. and It's easy for me to remove. I know they say not to pull the tab, but I yank on that motherf*er until it's low enough, and then I am able to pinch the bottom (but I also have my other hand ready in case it pops out - it happened once, and I learned my lesson). Anyway - I am beyond thrilled. The fact this cup works so well has me convinced that you should just get things based on your general body proportions. I also have a relatively short torso, slightly longer legs for my height, so I think my internals are all just slightly smaller than most people my height. If you are tall or hand a long abdomen, maybe try a taller cup. If you are wide set with wide set hips, maybe try a slightly wider cup. I don't know how much physical activity has to do with it, but I'm pretty sedentary, and I have no problems with this cup. So I'm not sure if that's a factor, but those quizzes made me think that my sedentary lifestyle meant I needed a wider cup. It was wrong about that, too. ANYWAY. I am thrilled with it. I am now buying more to have in rotation.

The best one yet, have tried divacup, lena, skoon and luna cups, the saalt is the only one I have found that doesn't cause pressure in back,urine retention in bladder or leaking. It's squishy, not hard silicone and I use the teen size with no issues even after having 3 kids. Works great for low cervix.

TLDR: This cup has been a game changer for someone in their mid 20's who has struggled with other cups that have been too large. For context, I am in my mid 20's, have not given birth vaginally but like most women have a weak pelvic floor (urinate when laughing, coughing, jumping, etc.) I have tried every Saalt cup (and many other brands) trying to find something that worked for me and my anatomy. The Saalt regular firmness (in both regular and small) would not open and I couldn't urinate, I experienced a lot of uncomfortable pelvic pressure. The Soft Saalt Cup in size regular had the same fate as the regular firmness, wouldn't open and I couldn't urinate. I have had much better success with Soft Saalt Cup small - it opens 75% of the time and never once have I had the issue urinating. This cycle, I tried going out on a limb and using the teen cup and will be honest, I am still having intermittent issues with it opening all the way but with some adjusting can get it to open/seal about 95% of the time. I will add that I think my difficulty is truly because I think I have anatomy that is more on the petite side, not because their products are defective. Pro tip: Using a water-based personal lubricant has helped with insertion and I almost never have an issue with opening when using lubricant. I think this would be a great cup for women or teens who are on the smaller side or/and are wanting an introduction to sustainable period products. I also want to give an honorable mention to the saalt disc small size which I think would be another phenomenal product to try for women/teens on the smaller side/new to reusable products.

For reference, I'm 18 years old, petite, and have never used a menstrual cup. Look, the first time you use this cup, it might be a horrible experience (if you're a beginner in the art of menstrual cups like me), there will be, dare I say it, bloody fingers. It will take time to get the cup in, so leave a ton of time to figure it out. For me it took about 20 tries to get it in, about 30 minutes of YouTube videos and about 5 minutes of hormone crying, sigh* I know, I know. (Pro tip: Use hot water to warm the cup up and make it softer to put it in). Once you get it up, it will feel as if you've lost the cup in the abiss of your body, but don't worry its there and you will be able to get it back out (anxiety me made me freak out about this wayyyyyy to many times). Once I got the cup...up there, it felt...strange (obviously, there's something foreign in your body), my stomach bloated and I felt as if I need to walk strange (You don't actually have to though, you can't feel the thing! Which is both terrifying and wonderful, may I add). I took it out about 2 hours later with no leakage (lucky me!). Getting it out was actually quite the breeze surprisingly, YouTube videos explain the process extremely well. The next day I trimmed the stem washed it with soap and used the cup again. This cup is wonderful and worth the buy. Again it might be scary at first, but you get used to the whole process quickly.

I'm a teenager myself, and I found this cup a perfect fit! It took me 2 tries to get it right (I watched a TON of youtube videos about it first) So I picked it up quickly. I quickly noticed though that the tip was too long, so I cut it by about 1/4th an inch and it fits much better. Here is my personal advice if you are a teen looking to purchase one! 1) Buy water-based lube. It makes insertion 1000x easier. Just dab a bit on the rim when inserting, and some on your fingers when removing. It's a must-have. 2) Buy the appropriate wash. I found out certain soaps that have oils or fragrances can affect your pH and cause infections or damage the silicone cup, so I strongly recommend buying a menstrual cup wash specifically made for menstrual cups. It doesn't even have to be Saalt branded. 3) Boil it before you use it. When your ready to use it for the first time, boil it. Who knows where it's been before it came to you. It's an essential step. Before and after your period, boil the cup for 2-5 minutes and allow it to cool before storing it or inserting it. It keeps it clean and sanitary as well as prevents odors. 4) Understand that you'll be getting really up and personal with yourself. Yes, you will get blood on your fingers. Yes it'll be messy at first, but it's worth it, I promise you. I've been able to hike and swim with no issues or worries and no leaks and sleep comfortably. 5) Watch youtube videos and read about cups! This is how I learned everything I know. Again, doesn't have to be Saalt cup branded, OrganiCup has a very informational video on how to care for cups on Youtube, I strongly recommend watching it before inserting it. I hoped these tips help you! I really enjoy my Saalt cup teen, it's the perfect size for a small body and it's very comfortable and I wish I bought one years ago.

I absolutely love this!!! I was nervous because I had tried other brands (as a 30 yr old women) and they were all HUGE! Couldn't use them to save my life. And please dont let someone tell you you just arent using it right or somthing. I used it right. They. Were. Huge. This is a game changer. Exactly as advertised and the perfect size. If you've had kids I wouldn't recommend the teen sizes.

I am not a petite teen, I'm actually a fairly solidly built adult lady, but I've come to realize that I am apparently the reverse of a Tardis (smaller on the inside, lol). This cup isn't all that much narrower than the small cups from other brands I've tried, but it is definitely shorter and much more flexible and that is the combination I apparently need. I've tried all kinds of cups and devices, but this one is hands-down my favorite. With other cups, I was very aware of them all day. This one is the first one I might actually forget is there because it just flexes and moves with my body. It's also easier to remove than even my pull-tab Flex cup because the long stem and flexible material means I can just kinda wiggle it down where it's easier to get the right angle with my fingers to break the seal. At the same time, it's also easier to insert because it's squishy and flexible. I do have a high flow and I was concerned it wasn't going to be big enough to hold it, but it's done just fine. If you are like me and are looking for a cup that is short, flexible, and easy to insert and remove, this is it.

This is my goldilocks cup. I am 33, no kids. After unsuccessful attempts with intimina lily cup years ago, I was discouraged. I always knew I was small and luckily my periods are relatively light, so I ended up getting intimina lily cup one. I was officially a menstrual cup convert, but I suspected I might be able to do even better. With the lily one, I'd have to collapse the top section once inside me or else it poked out a bit and while not painful, definitely not comfy. I tried the organicup mini and is was BAD. The firmness of the cup made it pop open abruptly before I'd get it in and that was extremely painful. I tried a few times and the pain was so excruciating i sent it back. Then I got this gem. This cup is tapered more at the bottom, and the stem is so soft and stretchy that even on my lowest cervix days , so no need to cut it. As my period goes on my cervix raises higher, and this allows me to reach it on those days with ease. This is a breeze getting in and out compared to the lily one cup, which sometimes I struggled with a bit ( but even then felt it was superior to tampons.) I was worried that might mean leaks, as the suction doesnt feel as strong but I have had no issues. One trick I've learned with cups in general when I fold it (punch down method) dont push it in facing up. Turn it over so it's smooth on top and the fold part is facing your backside. This helped me prevent it from (painfully) popping open prematurely . Buy this!!!

I have been using this for months and its been great

È un'ottima coppetta, morbida e facile da usare. L'ho resa perché mi sono accorta che era troppo piccola per me (20 anni) e dopo un'ora avevo già delle perdite. Ora ho comprato della stessa marca la taglia normale small, spero abbia la stessa morbidezza!

I’m in love with this cup, I’m light so though this may be better than the adult one and it works perfectly!!! I work long shifts and a toilet is not always accessible, so I thought that this would be a good idea, no more having to plan to be near a toilet to change etc!!! Lasts the whole shift and is so easy, it’s not messy or hard to use!! If you haven’t got one, do it!!

Llevaba dos años con la Organicup Mini, que en cuanto a tamaño y dureza era perfecta para mí (cérvix bajo a la altura de dos nudillos y sensible), pero se manchaba demasiado. La Saalt Teen tiene prácticamente el mismo tamaño, forma y dureza, pero tiene un tacto incluso más suave. Es muy agradable. Tiene un color hermoso y después de dos ciclos sigue sin mancharse. De hecho, me basta con lavarla con solo agua durante el ciclo y queda limpia y sin olores. Me resulta un pelín más fácil de sacar porque tiene una pequeña parte dura donde se une la copa al tallo. Quité el tallo entero y no noto absolutamente nada al llevarla. Debo destacar que la copa tiene una altura de solo 40 mm. En la web figura que mide 43 mm. Por eso, no la había probado antes. Adjunto foto para que veáis que es igual de larga que la Organicup Mini.

This arrived before I was expecting it! I have heard all the things about how good menstrual cups are, and was willing to give it a go. But I was also quite nervous! When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find how small it is! I tried it and it was very easy to insert (punch down fold works for me). I also already prefer it to tampons because tampons dry as they go up where are menstrual cup just ‘slides’ lol. It was very tricky to get it out the first time, but I eventually got it by squatting and tbh you just gotta ‘feel around’ make sure you stick a finger to break the seal and you’ll be right! I highly recommend and will purchase saalt in the future!!