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DivaCup Menstrual Cups Model 2 – 100% Medical-Grade Silicone, BPA- And Dye-Free, Soft, Comfortable Cup With Storage Bag And User Guide. Only Period Cup Approved As Medical…
£23.74
- Reusable Period Cup: Say goodbye to disposable tampons and sanitary pads and say hello to comfortable, cost-efficient and eco-friendly protection that you can use again and again
- Reliable 12-Hour Protection: Made of 100% medical grade silicone with no chemicals, plastic or dyes, DivaCup can provide up to 12 hours of leak-free protection, depending on your menstrual flow
- Chose the Right Size for You: DivaCup menstrual cups come in 3sizes so can find the most comfortable, leak-free, convenient size for you & your personal period journey. Check our online size guide to see whether Model 0, Model 1 or Model 2 is best for you
- Care and Cleaning: to ensure your Diva menstrual cup lasts as long as possible, Diva recommends cleaning your menstrual cup with our plant-based and naturally scented DivaWash
- Social Impact: Through our Social Impact program, we are battling period poverty, providing menstrual health education and resources, donating cups to those in need and lowering barriers to accessing period products
Last updated on April 4, 2025 3:10 pm
Additional information
| Product Name | Silicone Menstrual Cup |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.26 Kilograms |
| Units | 1 count |
| Brand | DivaCup |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Country of origin | Canada |
by sophie
I was nervous about getting this but honestly it’s the best thing I’ve got! There a bit of a learning curve getting it in and out but once you’ve got it it’s easy. 10/10 can’t recommend enough
by MISS J T COWARD
I had to stop using my cup on doctors advice when I had a coil put in a year ago. Due to non-stop bleeding I’ve had to have it taken out and can now go back to using it. I have tolerated tampons and pads but really dislike them so finding this as a solution is amazing.
Personally, I have found it very easy to use, inserting and removing it is perfectly fine but I have no problems learning and knowing my body and it can’t go anywhere so as long as you’re not stressing yourself out and you can hook a finger around the rim to break the seal your okay to go. I’d suggest though that if you have a high cervix to try different brands as some have valves or thinner silicone so that releasing the seal is easier. I only suggest that because unless you have longer fingers you may have to reach a little further and it can be uncomfortable for some.
Benefits of using a cup with a lighter or medium flow is that if you can manage 8-12 hours without emptying it, just emptying it in the shower at bedtime and in the morning means no additional messyness. You can freshen up at the same time and because you’re reinserting it straight away towel drying after your shower means you don’t have to either swap to dark towels or have wash them every day for smears.
I have used cups for years previously. No dryness or tugging or mess and my periods reduce by between 2 to 3 days due to the negative pressure. I have nearly no pain whatsoever and my first few days achy pressure is pretty much non existent when I use the cup. Again, I think my body just likes the negative pressure and responds positively. £30 for one cup that has previously lasted me 6 years before I stopped using it is pretty good going so I’ve bought the same one again now. Next is to stop using disposable liners on these days and swap to period pants. I will be scouring the internet for some good bargains.
Bottom line is I feel so much better with my cup in now, I can’t feel it AT ALL and I feel so much more in control of my monthly’s.
by ellie
Genuinely a miracle (for the most part), in the form of a medical grade silicone cup! For reference, I’m 16 and haven’t given birth (thankfully). Overall, I get on really well with the Diva Cup. Soft, smooth silicone means you can barely feel it once its inside and the thickness of the material means its very easy to open it once you know how. It takes some practice to figure out how to insert and stop leaks (cover your WHOLE cervix with the cup!!!) but once you get this sorted in 1 or 2 cycles, it’s wonderful to just forget about your period for 12 hours!
My only problems were that when I initially cleaned it with soap, as suggested, I got a painful bacterial imbalance (the leaflet DOESN’T tell you you can boil it!) and even now, the cup can sometimes make me feel a bit like I need a wee when I’m standing up, but this is most likely a personal problem than a problem with the product itself!
The few problems I have with the Diva Cup don’t take away from its exceptional quality and performance and so it definitely deserves 5 stars. A comfortable, reliable and environmentally friendly menstrual product.
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When it first arrived my box was a bit banged up but the cup itself (and the carry bag) were in perfect condition. The instructional leaflet provided tells you virtually everything you need to know including how to insert and care for the cup, but it does leave out a few bits and pieces.
My biggest criticism is that the leaflet implies that you must clean the cup with either Diva-Wash (which is rather overpriced imo) or anti-bacterial soap. I actually got a bacterial imbalance (very painful…) from using soap at all! It wasn’t until after, that I discovered you dont need to use anything. It’s more than enough to boil the cup in a pan of fresh water for 2 minutes, since it wont burn or melt (see: silicone cupcake cases!) and takes away all risk of rashes or irritation. I personally feel its a shame this information was left out as it could save a lot of money and, in my personal case, pain!
The cup itself is made of really nice silicone. A friend of mine has a few different cups, not including the Diva, and this one definitely has the smoothest, softest silicone. It’s quite a long cup and so would probably be better suited to people with a high(er) cervix, but could still be used successfully by most! The stem isn’t stretchy and isn’t too flexible, which is really good for pulling/pushing when need be. The grip rings that run up onto the base of the cup, again, aren’t flexible so it’s much much harder to slip/lose your grip. On the inside of the cup, the DivaCup logo and “Made in Canada” is printed nearer the top, and measurements (in both metric and imperial) run down the inside for monitoring your cycle, if desired. The four teeny tiny holes punched through the top rim all go through the silicone fully (compared to cheaper cups) but, as with ALL cups, can become blocked with use. This is easily fixed if the cup is filled with water, held against your hand, turned upsidedown and squeezed to force water through the holes.
However, the silicone is quite thick. This means the cup is a bit more resistant to folds and pops open with a little bit more force (it shouldn’t hurt, though!) once inserted, compared to cups with thinner silicone. Some may desire this and others may not!
From what i’ve heard, a softer and/or smaller cup (like the Meluna S or M) might typically be better suited for a teenager or someone with a small hymen (more easily inserted, less “pop” feeling) but it’s purely personal preference and, considering my own age, I got on with the thick silicone really well! An advantage of this is that it’s much easier to pop open the cup once inserted.
If you’ve never used a menstrual cup before (like me before I purchased it!) I would say it’s a definitely fine to start with as I found out, but there may be better options for a beginner. As I said above, the thick silicone can be a bit difficult to handle initially.
A few words of advice – do some googling! Have a look at some other cups on the market and their reviews to see if the Diva is your best first choice. (PreciousStarsPads on youtube is a wonderful resource!!).
And don’t give up right away. It took me about 1-2 cycles before I figured out how to properly (and comfortably) insert and open the cup, so I would urge anyone to try and stick with it for a bit, maybe wear pads as backups, and just see if you can get on with it!
Overall, the few problems I have with the Diva Cup don’t take away from its exceptional quality and performance and so it definitely deserves 5 stars. I would recommend this to everyone I know (that can use one!), if I had the guts to shout about my period!