Has anyone ever wondered why the box on the Diva Cup or similar only mentions sizing based on if you have or haven't had a kid, or are over 30?
Why do they not mention one of the most important factors such as cervix height? Is it because it's too hard to explain how to figure it out on a box? If one were to buy a cup based on children or no children the chances of it not working are great, and if it didn't work it may turn women off cups all together. They may not know that you can buy online, or need to research why it didn't work out.
Does one really want to spend $40 on a cup and have it not work? No, but what other option is there?
Research a ton by google-ing, or joining groups on Facebook about reusable menstrual products.
Hopefully by doing this you can find your perfect cup on the first try. If not it's bound to be less of a hassle at least knowing your cervix height, so you can narrow down your options.
Is it just me or does it really suck that the options for cups that fit a low cervix are very slim? I mean if you're cervix only leaves room for 45mm you don't have a ton of options. Luckily MeLuna offers a range of sizes and firmness-es. They even sell a sample ring for you to be able to try all 8 of them out to see what works best for you. There are other brands that may work for you, you just have to search.
I think it'd be great if other companies started offering low cervix cups as well. Just stinks that so many other cups are pretty, or shaped differently and you can't use them with a low cervix. Unless you want the cup hanging out of your vagina, which by the way is not comfortable at all.
My first cup was a size 1 Diva, because the box said it would work for me and it was local to purchase. I couldn't figure out why in the world it wasn't working for me. Until I decided to get online and do tons of research because I was determined to use a menstrual cup. After researching I found out that disposables had so many harmful chemicals, so I loved the idea of getting rid of tampons, and was even more determined to find a cup that would work for me.
Luckily I discovered Facebook groups to buy/sell/trade your cups/pads that didn't work for you. After searching I came across a Meluna mini that was reasonable enough that I had to buy it. When it arrived I boiled it, don't worry I had researched online about sterilizing it first. Then when it came time to use it I found it very easy to insert and remove. It never leaked for me and imagine that was actually all the way inside my vagina and not hanging out. I found it so much more comfortable than the Diva as it was clearly too long for my low cervix.
So no matter how many cups you try, never give up, and remember to do your research. It will pay off in the end.
Say no to disposables and their nasty chemical laden selves!
