Ziggy Cup

I have endometriosis and extremely heavy/long flows. I've ruined sheets, mountains of panties, and even a comforter or two in my day. I am used to waking up 2+ times a night for 2-3 days of my cycle at a minimum. Super plus tampons would last me an hour or two on my "fetal-position-cramping-out-clots" kinda days (sorry if TMI but you are reading a menstrual disk review. Lol. I then found Diva Cup (SZ 2) It was the beginning of my life altering journey with reusable feminine hygiene products. I was elated at the savings to the bank account monthly and the planet ultimately. I still had heavy heavy flows that lasted between 8-11 (on the rare occasion 14) days at a time. Then enter Flex discs. I initially tried them because I was in a new relationship, in love, and a third to almost a half of the month I was bleeding. Mess free period sex? Sign me up!!! It was rarely mess free but a HUGE (gigantic, massive, unbelievably drastic) difference when compared to the crime scene which would have occurred if not for flex. After using for 6 months or so I realized (by way of my period tracker) that my cycle was getting less heavy, painful and the duration was lasting less and less lengthy. I don't know the science behind it but I feel it's something to do with the fact that after removing tampons from entering my body I was keeping the fluids that are MEANT to remain in a woman's body. Tampons suck it all out of you. If you've ever used too large a size close to your last flow days and removed a dry tampon from your body you know how dry your lady can wind up with those things. She's meant to be moist and slick and wet, right? So after years of missing school in high school, college classes, and even work from horrible cramps and stuck-to-the-toilet flow days my body was screaming at me "THANK YOU FOR NOT PUTTING COTTON INSIDE ME!" flex discs literally saved my womanhood. My cycles now last less than 7 days typically and I even splurged on a new mattress pad, bamboo sheets, and VS panties 😸 my only reservation was that they were disposable. If I was at home I would rinse them in the sink and reuse like I would a cup but still felt bad about the landfill and all the extra trash. I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS PRODUCT!!! I received my Ziggy on the end of my cycle and being a flex disc user I knew exactly how to get it done. The packaging was beautiful. So simple to open (just a tab that unsticks from both top and bottom in one motion like a pull ribbon under cellophane) no cutting into hard plastic or anything dangerous. I honestly didn't look at the written info sheet but read the box. I boiled it and let it cool. With flex I have to make sure there is some type of liquid/fluid remaining before I can insert the product painlessly or without discomfort. Usually at home I can reach in the shower and turn on the water if necessary to use, or not wipe and there will be enough blood to ease things in without an "ouch". This was no different except without the added "lube" it isn't at all uncomfortable. It's just a tad more difficult. I had to use added effort and force the Ziggy into myself a lot more clumsily. Once slid into place (all the way until my pointer can't push it anymore) and tucked up (pointer finger pressing up on the outer rim of the disc. Your finger should feel the difference between your vaginal wall and pelvic bone I believe? You can feel the "drop down" when you're inside in the right spot) the Ziggy is just as unnoticeable as the disposable discs. Everything is exactly the same JUST REUSABLE! With my monthly subscription to flex I was getting removal gloves that seconded as a baggie to dispose of the disc when out and about with a strip of adhesive and everything. When at home I usually just rinse my hand under the tub faucet (as it's closer and less likely for me to drop a mess getting my hand to it) or in the sink if the disc hadn't spit out it's contents on my hand in the removal process. I read reviews stating this main reason as a deterrent of using this product but at 38 years old and the god awful cycles I've had before, this isn't at all a deal breaker for me after seeing (and feeling) the difference in comfort AND the effects it's had on my cycle it's self. I highly recommend this to anyone who has unusually heavy, painful, and/or long cycles but I do have some thoughts/tips/tricks/comments for anyone new to the disc life. Lol If you insert the Ziggy (or flex) and are unsure of it's placement just remove it and try it again. I've found if I can't feel it (like when it's not pushed in far enough and it's pressing on the pubic bone and not resting BEHIND it) then it's typically good to go and your body's movement should get it right where it needs to be before any flow would come out anyway. Also, almost like a tampon, if it's not either full or coming up on 12 hours it can be difficult to remove. Don't freak out if your finger can't grab the edge. Your body won't let it stay there forever. Try to pee in a half hour or so and try again. It usually does the trick. Reusable menstrual cups/discs all have to be rinsed. In public restrooms that means picking the right stall and sometimes holding off til you find somewhere more private/ with better washing conditions but with a 12 hour window you usually have time. Until I got used to insertion and removal I always wore a pair of super absorbent undies jic. Or a panty liner/pad. And at night I even used pupoy piddle pads to sleep on to try and save my linens. I know this is a long review and I'm not a doctor/scientist/or spokesperson but I really believe in these products (both the Ziggy and the flex (cause flex is that OG baby!) And I'm just so thrilled they made a reusable one! Thank the lady gods for Ziggy.

The Diva and other bell-shaped cups I've tried always leaked like crazy even after many, many tries. When I found Soft/Instead Cups a decade ago I was thrilled that they never, ever leaked and allowed for clean period sex. Unfortunately, they're plastic and disposable. So I was extremely excited when I read about the Ziggy Cup and now that I've used it for a couple of cycles, here are my thoughts: 1. It is slightly larger than Soft Cups and it's a shame there is only one size available. -The larger size makes it harder to place behind the pubic bone, something I didn't even think about with Soft Cups because they went in smoothly and quickly and immediately created a seal. -Ziggy can sometimes cause a little pain when removing it. With Soft Cups, I'd break the seal by bearing down and then I'd hook my finger under the lip and pull it out. It'd usually come out quickly and smoothly with no discomfort. Ziggy, not so much. It begins to expand inside once you break the seal, which feels quite uncomfortable and requires more force to get out (ouch). I removed it after sex and couldn’t get it back in without its size causing pain so I had to switch to my Thinx for the night. 2. Mess free period sex! -This is one area where Ziggy outshines Soft Cup. Soft Cup was mess-free as well, but if the cup was a little too full, it would have the opposite effect and there would be blood everywhere. I tried this on purpose with the Ziggy and there wasn't even a drop of blood. -My partner couldn't feel Ziggy at all. He could occasionally feel the Soft Cup and it sometimes bothered him and sometimes didn't. The jury is still out on this one. I'm going to come back and update on this after a few more tries. 3. There’s a learning curve -The first few times I placed it, it leaked because I hadn’t tucked it behind my pubic bone properly. It took a few tries to get it right. I wore my Thinx in the learning phase as a backup, and I needed them. But eventually I got to the no-leak phase and I think I’m in the clear! I’ll update if that changes. -The larger end is inserted first, something that isn’t clear from the packaging. -Removing it is the same as with the Soft Cup: bear down, pull from the lip. It isn't any messier or cleaner during this process: there’s a fair amount of blood. EDIT: After using the Ziggy up for several more months, I've added a star. Every negative in my above review is quickly remedied with a little bit of practice. I love this cup. It has totally changed my life. If you're on the fence, definitely make the leap. It might take a couple of cycles to iron out all the links, but once you get used to it, you won't regret it.

Las copas normales era incapaz de ponérmelas bien. Opté por probar esta como último recurso, y por fin puedo olvidarme de compresas y tampones! Es cierto que sólo me la sé poner sentada, hay que introducirla como un anillo vaginal, pero asegurarte de que el borde más externo queda por detrás del hueso para que no se salga. Para sacarla fácil, enganchas con el dedo, como si fuese un anillo vaginal, el borde más exterior, con cuidado de no verterlo por ahí, y ya está! Comodidad total, no la noto en absoluto, todo un acierto. La recomiendo totalmente, incluso si no has tenido hijos, se amolda a tu cuerpo y no se nota.

My first attempt at using a cup and I love it. Convenient and easy to use, not to mention great for the environment. I pop it in my purse for justin' and never have to worry. There is one thing I find a bit difficult and that's if you are in a public cubical its difficult to be discreet but that rarely happens because it can be in for upto 12 hours.

Very easy to use.

I really prefer this kind of reusable menstrual disc as opposed to a hard menstrual cup. The cups are just not made for my anatomy - very painful and can't get that 'seal' to happen. Sometimes can leak a bit, especially if it's full, but I just make sure to wear a backup pad or menstrual underwear so it's no problem.

Utilizzo la coppetta mestruale da anni ed ero effettivamente curiosa di provare questa innovativa ed inconsueta coppetta Intimina. Innanzitutto funziona in maniera diversa rispetto alle altre coppette, o meglio lo scopo è lo stesso di raccogliere il flusso mestruale, ma il posizionamento è sostanzialmente differente, occorre avere almeno esperienza con gli assorbenti interni. A differenza delle altre coppette va posizionata alta, al di sotto del collo dell'utero e ci vuole una certa dimestichezza e conoscenza della propria anatomia, cosa che si può anche certamente acquisire e per questo va certamente provata su di sé ed "allenarsi" ad utilizzarla. La coppetta riprende quella che è la forma di un diaframma, è realizzata in silicone medico, di un bellissimo fucsia, morbidissimo e vellutato; nella parte centrale, dove si raccoglie il flusso è super sottile, rinforzato da una struttura a nido d'ape, il bordo è anch'esso vellutato e più sostenuto ma elastico e flessibile per adattarsi ai movimenti. La coppetta ha un senso di inserimento, se questo piccolo particolare non viene notato non si bloccherà in posizione e non conterrà alla perfezione, avendo delle perdite. Una volta indossata è impercettibile, se si avverte una sensazione di fastidio probabilmente non è perfettamente posizionata;. Contiene alla perfezione per parecchie ore e permette di dimenticarsi del ciclo per davvero, potrete nuotare, correre, saltare... proprio tutto! E' facilmente sterilizzabile attraverso bollitura oppure con l'uso di sterilizzatori per microonde, comoda da riporre nella sua piccola custodia che la protegge dai danni tra un ciclo e l'altro. Mi sento di poterla promuovere, l'unica "pecca" è dovuta al packaging sicuramente scenografico ma poco eco-friendly. Scegliere di utilizzare la coppetta mestruale è anche una scelta consapevole per l'ambiente, riduce infatti drasticamente la produzione di rifiuti legati all'uso di assorbenti usa e getta, vi durerà gli anni, è comoda ed igienica. Questo packaging potrebbe essere ridotto in dimensioni e soprattutto potrebbe impiegare molta meno plastica o non impiegarne affatto! Detto questo la coppetta in sé è super promossa!