TRYING THE SAALT SOFT MENSTRUAL CUP... in-depth review compared to the Diva cup! *TMI WARNING*
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- In this video I'm trying out the Saalt Soft menstrual cup, size small. I'm specifically reviewing it in comparison to my experience with the Diva cup as someone with a light to medium flow, and a petite body type.
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Hey there, a few people have brought it to my attention that you CAN in fact get TSS from a menstrual cup, however the risk is very minimal (most cases have occurred when the cup was used improperly or left in for too long.) Here is some more info from Saalt if you would like to read more: www.saaltco.com/blog/how-to-prevent-tss/
I only really wish the ridges were more pronounced like the Lena. The “ridges” might as well not even be there. Lol
Read that it's very uncommon and two cases gollbaly due to long use longer then 12 hour max someone wore one 7 days I did some reading up
I’ve used both the Lena sensitive small cup and the Saalt soft small cup, and I really enjoy both of them! Also, Put A Cup In It has coupon codes!
Oh cool, I didn’t know they had coupon codes!! Good to know!
My flow is too heavy for more than two hours on the first few days. HOWEVER, my cup has changed my sleeping game while on my period! I put on an overnight pad and put in my cup and I can move around during my sleep without waking up every time I need to flip over.
That's awesome, I'm so glad you've found a use for it!! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I don't think menstrual cups are for me at the moment but I love these videos! It's so important to stay informed about our options.
I totally agree! It's definitely not for everyone. I'm glad you still enjoyed the video! :)
Thanks so much for volunteering your experience on something that can be awkward but so important to us!
Thank you for another well informed video on what can be a taboo subject.
I have an IUD and my doctor doesn’t recommend any method for period management, but I can see that she’s most happy with my choice of external methods 😊 (cloth pads & period underwear)
Those are great too!! Period underwear has been a game changer for me!
Birth history is really not a great way to determine which cup will work for you. Cervix height is key!
i think actually cups can make your period shorter by creating that suction, thus reducing cramps and encouraging shed, and it could seem “heavier” as a result of this.
Ooh that makes sense!!
Had a hysterectomy after my son was born, but am wondering if my daughter might like cups. Thank you for sharing your story! I wish my generation had the internet like it is today when I was starting out.
I’d try discs first, flex disc or soft cup are how I started a couple years ago. Cups are great now, I still keep a few discs on hand.
@@sabbithcullen14 is there a reason you started with disc's? Im trying to move from pads to cups.
@@angie8110 give it a go 🙂 I went straight from pads to using a cup a few years ago and I'll never look back. I couldn't stand tampons but cups are so different once you get the hang of them. The biggest help for me was to insert and remove while squatting in the shower during the learning phase.
Could you possibly try the flex cup?! You are a lifesaver. I want to try a cup but I don't know which.
Maybe! I'm not sure if I'll be trying any more cups since the Saalt cup seems to be working well for me, but I know that both Samantha Ravndahl and ItsJustKelli have reviewed the Flex cup, maybe their videos could help :)
Just a warning, don't get the flex cup cuz I did and the pull tab doesn't work so getting it out is rly hard. Plus it's so thick and hard
Cups are great, but personally, I prefer discs. I used to use cups and the suction was so strong. That's why I prefer my ziggy disc. It's so much more comfortable.
does the soft saalt one work even when working out & jumping and such? I'm nervous about the soft one
It works for me when working out!
This is helpful! I used and loved a cup for years, but it no longer fit after giving birth to my daughter. I'll have to explore some of these newer options!
Yes I couldn't believe how many different brands were out there!! Definitely something for everyone!
First off, thanks for sharing your experience! Very informative and much needed.
My first cup is the Diva cup too and I like it for almost a year. Never perfect, got leaks here and there but the overall convenience and comfort got me sold.
But then last month, oh my goodness. It took me almost 15 minutes to have it open. Sorry TMI but, I felt like my vagina was sore from all the attempts to have it sealed with different insert techniques that usually works for me. It maybe also because I am not fully relaxed and have to hurry up and pick up my preschooler but even the last attempt was not fully sealed. And I just hope it will “self-correct” as I walk.
I read that cups should be replaced every year because it’s considered a medical device. Well it’s almost over a year for me. But I am trying different brand now. I just bought the Saalt duo pack. Hope it works well for me 🤞.
I’m so glad you did a video on this!! It’s sooo freaking important to break the taboo and talk about periods. You made so many good points about the pros and cons of cups, but one thing is you can actually still get toxic shock syndrome from a cup. It’s still intravaginal protection and could be a potential growth medium for staph aureus (which causes TSS). The problem is that cups allow oxygen to enter into the canal and that potentiates the growth of the bacteria.
I still don’t think this should scare anyone away. It’s super important to do your own research and come to an educated decision on what you think is best for your body. I’ve been using the diva cup since 2016 and I LOVE IT. Like, it changed the way I menstruate in such a positive way. I used the thinx underwear and that didn’t work at all for me. There are things about the diva cup I’m not totally crazy about, but they’re not so bad where I feel like I need a different cup, pad etc. Anyways, thanks for making this video!
Thanks for the correction! From what I read there have only been a few reported cases of TSS from a cup, and they either happened when the cup was used improperly (left in for days at a time) or when there was some sort abrasion in the vagina. But it sounds like more data needs to be collected to determine how high the risk actually is. I don't think it's a concern as long as they're being used/cleaned as directed but yes everyone should do their own research for sure! I am so glad the Diva cup has been working for you!
I think cups are awesome for women with lighter flow but problematic for heavy flow. I have to have a smaller cup and unfortunately for me it fills in in like two hours. And that's the opposite of convenience...
Great point! Do you find that you have to change tampons or pads less often?
@@SarahRoseBeauty Yes I do when I use a really heavy duty pad :D But it's quicker and less messy for me than emptying the cup (also the constant removal and reinsertion was pretty uncomfortable and I was not dedicated enough to start carrying lube around). I fell in love with the idea of the cup, creating less waste, saving money... I'm still keeping mine to give it another go if my periods ever decide to become less crazy :D Anyways thanks for sharing your experience with us!
You should look into Merula xl or Xo flow. They are made for very heavy flows.
Thank you for this video. I also stumbled across PACII YT and website, and took the quiz and the soft Saalt was also recommended to me. I also started with the divacup and had been using it for about 3 years. However the last two cycles I’ve been having leaks. I bought the soft duo pack from the Saalt website and hopefully this works better for me. The Divacup (model 2) was great, but for whatever reason since my cervix is now suddenly sitting lower, the Divacup length/size doesn’t seem to work as well. Crossing my fingers the Saalt is my “Goldilocks”. When I do have to change it in public, I wash my hands and take wet napkins with me in the stall to wipe down the sides of the cup.
Yay, hopefully the Saalt will work for you!! I love mine!
this was so helpful and perfect timing for me!! i'm about to get my iud out and really don't wanna go back to the diva cup. it never worked well for me either. was thinking about the saalt after sam's review, but this definitely confirmed the positive reviews i've seen!
Yay!! Let me know if you do try the Saalt! I found it soo much easier to use than the Diva cup :)
I hated the diva cup too. I’m plus size but my anatomy is that I have a narrow and high cervix. I chose the Lena after much research and love it very much. My flow is so heavy that my heavy days need the cup emptied out every 5 hours. That is still better than with tampons where I could bleed through a super in two hours.
The Lena sounds awesome and looks sort of similar to the Saalt in the way it's shaped! I am so glad you found one that works well for you!
This is awesome that you did this. I have the birth control implant after the IUD caused me a lot of problems after I had my son. So thankfully I don’t get a period at all anymore. I was couponing at the time so I have so many pads & tampons that I was able to send to project beauty share. But if I ever go off the implant (which I doubt because it’s solved my extremely painful periods, but if I had to for some reason...I would definitely consider trying this cup. It’s so much more economical
I definitely think cups are the most economical reusable menstrual product!
How are cramps?
I don’t have cramps much anymore due to my birth control, so I can’t really say, sorry!
Thank you for doing a video talking about this.
Thanks so much for the amazing video. I have the same issues with the Diva cup as you had, after working with it for over a year. I definitely want to try this one now!!
Yay!! I think the smaller size and softer material really helped!
Here at 2021. Thank you for this review. I took up cup quiz and I got saalt cup as the recommendation. I look for review before buying and I'm glad I saw this. I hope my body would love it too
I have divacup 2 in right now and have a softer brand called life in size a it's smaller going back a fourth well I wait for my saalt cup duo regular and small... and nixit cup with wash then more reusable period underwear 3 heavy flow two moderate I have now to use with the cups yes left pads out but won't use and left my tampons out to use up but yes the cups disc are game changer
I use the Venus cup and it’s amazing I really want to try the Saalt
The venus one looks so interesting!!
Is the suction really strong on venus? Does it feel big? Diva feels so uncomfortable and presses on my bladder. I'm looking into a lily cup, venus cup, or lena sensitive. I have a high cervix so would like a cup I don't have to find lol 😂
I really appreciate the thought and thoroughness that you put into this video, especially the Put A Cup In It resource. I did just want to speak on your suggestion to use a handicap restroom to change out the cup. As someone who is married to a person who is paralyzed, it really isn’t ok for those of us who are “able bodied” to use the restrooms intended for those who need them. The reason for this is actually very practical. People with mobility impairments often have neurological issues on top of space issues when using the restroom. It’s actually something that my husband runs into often, people using the handicap restroom who don’t actually need it.
Again, I really appreciate all the work you put into your videos. You’re one of my favorite youtubers. 😊
Oh my, I didn't realize it was so problematic! Thanks for letting me know ❤
You’d think they’d make the Diva cup in a few different sizes. 🤔
They do, actually! They make a smaller one for pre-teens and a larger one for people over 30 who have given birth.
They're all the same length, just different widths
Give us an update on your current products!! According to some of the most recent comments, it looks like things have changed for you. When this video came out, I was a mom of only one kid. Well, things have changed and I am (hopefully) days, maybe even hours from having my second child and know that the dreaded period will be back before I know it so I am trying to do my research now. I will check out Put A Cup In It!
Aw congrats on your newest little one!
Honestly, at the moment I’m back to a combo of tampons (without applicators), Thinx, and disposable pads when needed. I recently got the paragard IUD and my doctor told me not to use a cup with it. My periods are so heavy now so for the first few months with the IUD I’ve just been in survival mode lol.
The Diva cup was too big for you!?? The Saalt cup looks rounder and larger.
The Saalt cup is more rounded than Diva, but the dimensions are definitely smaller!
Thanks for the video! I’m on day 1.5 of using the saalt cup. My flow is super super light and I have the small soft version. I think it may be too big for me. But how do you leave it in for that long? I have multiple bowel movements through out the day so I change mine 3-4 times a day. I’m a little irritated from the in/out. Maybe tomorrow will feel better. I can’t wait to workout with it in!
You could also try using lube to make the insertion more comfortable! Good luck!
this was such a helpful and informative video thank you so much!
my saalt soft cup arrives tomorrow and I’ve never been more excited to get my period hahah
So glad it was helpful!! Good luck! :)
Great video😊 very informative
The soft regular cup is bigger than other cups that you have used before?
I’m not sure; I haven’t tried the soft regular from Saalt. I would imagine it’s similar in size to the Diva cup though.
Did it make you bloated ?
Not that I noticed!
These period cups are unusable. They slide right up so tight to my cervix they push it and I almost pass put from the pain and I then have to dig inside my own vagina to pull it out. I also bled outside of it and if you have long nails you will pinch yourself inside the vagina which hurts a shit ton so NEVER again! And Ive tried 7 different kinds, all they did for me was cost me a shit tone of money I got nothing but pain for. This is a really nasty idea. Expensive too.
Ps: The bags under your eyes are a sign of kidney problems, you should get them checked.
😂 you seem like a lovely person
@SarahRoseBeauty you don't have any bags 😭 don't listen to her ur so pretty
@@ballslover428 I didnt mean she wasnt pretty, of course she is but bags are a sign of kidney problems, I just want her to beat it before it hits aka before she strats having symptoms. :) Ive been helped tons by natural medicines.
@@Vixinaful its not your business to make medical assumptions about someones appearance specially if no one asked you
I tried the Saalt cup on my last cycle and it was amazing
Yay, so glad you like it!! It’s very user friendly!
I ordered my Saalt cup may 8 got it in the mail can’t wait to try it
Yay!! Hope it works well ❤️
Hi Sarah! Thanks for the great video. It’s so nice to hear about the experiences other people have with cups. I have found that the best way to deal with that residual blood between changes is to just wipe right underneath the cup with a little bit of TP once it’s inserted. Hope that helps! 😊
Thank you so much for watching!!
@@SarahRoseBeauty
I run into that problem in public, but after installing a bidet at home, just giving a bit of a well-aimed spray clears the residue really well.
Do you still use reusable pads?
I had been using cloth pads at night but now that I have the Saalt cup and feel comfortable using it at night, I don't feel like I'll need to use cloth pads much anymore!
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You can get TSS with the cup
Thanks for the correction, yes you can. Although it is very rare and all the cases I’ve found were a case where the cup was used improperly or left in for far too long.
@@SarahRoseBeauty yeah, also most of the people who gets TSS with tampons is because they left it too long. It's not to shade the cup, I love cups, they're life changing :)
I appreciate you bringing it to my attention! I'm going to make a pinned comment because I definitely don't want to spread misinformation. Thank you :)
Are you still using salt soft?
Is it leak or pooped out ? As it is soft one that's why I asked.
And are we supposed to remove cup while defecating ? ( Srry for this question but as I am new to cups I can't find the proper answer of this.)
I am actually not able to use a cup anymore since getting an IUD (my doctor strongly advised against it). But I used it up until September and still recommend it! I never found it necessary to remove it before using the bathroom but everyone's anatomy is different.
@@SarahRoseBeauty thank you soo much for replying.
As you continue using it , I assume there was no leaking issue , was there?
And thanks for suggesting. I will buy it and share my review after using it.
Can you tell how I can get it? I am from india ?
Can saalt soft be pooped out? It's so soft that's why.
That hasn’t happened to me but everyone’s anatomy is different!!
@@SarahRoseBeauty thanks for your reply :)
Hey, an update... I LOVE my saalt soft and lunette cups. Never going back to reusables. Saalt soft is a little harder to open because it's Larger size and soft but it gives me lot more capacity. So it's worth it.
I really love the Saalt Cup more than I liked the Diva Cup. Diva works just fine but it can put some pressure on the bladder and isn’t as comfortable as the Saalt. Also, if you don’t have a low cervix, you might also be able to use the Saalt Soft Regular size too. It’s still a bit smaller than Diva but it’s shape automatically makes it way more comfortable than the shape of Diva. Also, to safely destain your cup: soak in peroxide for 48-72 hours. Good as new. But wash with soap and water after the peroxide and before you reuse. In case you need to change your cup in a public restroom stall: keep alcohol wipes with you. Remove and dump contents in toilet. Use a wad of tp 🧻 to wipe dry. Now use alcohol wipes to “wash” your cup. Shake dry. Make sure the alcohol is fully dry. Fold and reuse. 👍