Hey earth muffins! If you have been following me on this blog or on Instagram, you will know that I have been trying out a menstrual cup for a few months. Now that I’ve had some time to use the Lena cup, I thought I would share a full review of this sustainable period product. I bought my Lena cup on Amazon for about $25 (affiliate link). It comes in two different sizes but because my flow isn’t super heavy, I went with the small version. I’ve been using this cup for 5 months now, so let’s jump right into the Lena menstrual cup review! 😊
What I Love About the Lena Cup
Obviously I love that it is sustainable! There are multiple ways to zero waste your period from reusable pads to period underwear. I have never been a tampon girl, so I’d probably be the most comfortable with reusable pads. But, I don’t have my own laundry in my apartment right now; so, I would definitely feel uncomfortable washing reusable pads in the shared space. Maybe when I move next I will give them a try! Menstrual cups are awesome because it saves you from throwing anything away during your period. 😍 One cup will last you many years and can stay in your body for up to 12 hours – so amazing to think about all the pads/tampons you won’t have to use!
Because I wasn’t a tampon girl, I was scared that a menstrual cup would be hard to use… But it isn’t! Sure, it might take a few cycles to get used to, but it is definitely something you can learn. I’ve also been surprised by how many resources are out there on YouTube, blogs, etc. Any question you have will be answered if you look hard enough. 😊 If you are new to using a menstrual cup, make sure to check out my post on tips for inserting and removing one!
What I Like about my Lena Cup!
I love that the Lena cup is made of medical grade silicone because it saves my body from being exposed to the chemicals that are typically in other period products. It blows my mind that companies are able to put nasty things in items that 50% of the population uses… Especially when they come in such close contact to our most sensitive areas! I haven’t noticed any differences (other than there being no period smells), but I’m positive my body is better off now!
The Lena cup is super easy to clean – all you have to do is boil it! I will typically let it sit in boiling water for a good 5 minutes before each cycle. The cup I got is pink; I haven’t had any trouble with staining or things like that. Even after 5 months it still looks like when I first bought it!
What I’m Struggling With
If I’m being honest, I am currently looking for another menstrual cup to try out. While I love the benefits of using the Lena cup, I have found that the silicone is quite hard for me. This makes it a bit uncomfortable when it is in. It will sometimes push on my bladder and make it feel like I need to go to the bathroom. Plus, sometimes it will make it hard to go to the bathroom altogether. Even worse, it sometimes gives me more cramps which is definitely not ideal.
Going into the menstrual cup world, I knew that the first one I tried might not be the best one for my body. Put A Cup in It has a great chart that shows the different levels of “firmness” of menstrual cups. The Lena cup gets a 4 on the scale.
Because I don’t enjoy the hardness of the silicone, I think I will be trying out the Organicup next (affiliate link). This cup has great reviews and is rated a 2 on the firmness scale. Plus, it will give me an opportunity to share another review with you all! I’m hoping that a less stiff silicone will make the menstrual cup feel better in my body, because there is just no reason why you shouldn’t start to zero waste your period! 😊
Love,
Jenna ♥
Hi Jenna, I know what you mean when it comes to pressure on the bladder. I think it’s also about size and form. I have tried the Lily Cup and Lily Cup Compact. The Compact is way more comfortable. I have been using it for more than 3 years now and highly recommend that one, especially when your flow is moderate. Cheers, Solveig
Hi Jenna, I know what you mean in terms of pressure on the bladder and pain. I think it’s also about size and form. I tried the Liliy Cup and Lily Cup Compact. I’ve been sticking with the Compact for more than 3 years now, highly recommend that one. Cheers, Solveig
I had the same issues with the Lena cup. The material was too hard for me. Lily cups are more flexible and softer! I hope you find one that works for you.
xoxo
Lovely
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Great choice and review. Keep it up!
Cheers,
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Great review! I have used the Keeper, Diva, Sckoon, Lily Compact, Lena, and June cups over the past 23 years. Lena has been fine for me around the house, in the office, or running errands by car . . . but when I’m walking any significant distance, it moves down and has actually gotten so low it’s hard for me to keep walking normally until I get to a place where I can fix it!
I agree with Solveig’s recommendation of the Lily Compact as soft and comfortable if you’re not having super heavy flow. June also is relatively soft.