Hola Everyone. Every month we girls face different issues on those 5 or 7 days of menstruation. We all struggle for those perfect pads, rash-free periods, no menstrual cramps, no backache and so on. I have made a switch to organic pads long back and to date have no serious issues like the ones I had with the commercial ones which were mere plastic! I came across a brand called Everteen by Wet and Dry Personal Care P Ltd. from New Delhi. They deliver some fine feminine intimate care products. They sent a few products and will review them soon. Luckily got a chance to use their Menstrual Cup and Panty Liners. I will review their Menstrual cup with my detailed personal experience. Stay tuned to read till the end.
Everteen Menstrual Cup comes in 2 sizes Small and Large. Small Cup for Light to Normal Flow and the large one for normal to heavy flow.
I have never used a Menstrual Cup before so this experience was really new to me. Adding a few answers for the queries which arise before trying a menstrual cup.
- Can I pee or poop with a cup? – Commonly asked and most confusing questions of all. This is basically possible with a cup, every female has 2 holes. In simple terms, we pee from the Urethral opening and menstrual discharge is from the vagina. Everteen menstrual cup is inserted in the vagina. This makes it quite a simple process and one can swim, play any sports or dance as well with a cup inside
- Before use should I wipe it with a cloth? – Absolutely not! One must sterilize it pre and post usage with hot water for at least 5 to 10 mins. The cloth is not necessary for this process.
- What if the cup gets lost inside my body? – This is a myth! The only way for the cup is the exit of the vagina.
- Is it difficult to insert? – You need a few trials to insert this well. Do not lose hope if you don’t get it right. Just a few research would help in getting the technique right
- What all techniques are the best? – I saw the C-Fold, Punch Down Fold, 7 Fold, and many such folds online. Personally, I tried the Punch Down Fold and C-one but could manage only Punch Down. Don’t worry try any fold and then you can practice it
- Do I need to buy a new cup every year? – The cup is made up of medical-grade silicone so they are reusable up to 10 yrs
- Will this cause menstrual cramps? – This stops the cramps as it is like a seal for because of the suction inside
- Does the cup leak? – This depends on how it was inserted and was it fully open inside. To be safer first few uses add a sanitary pad if you have a heavy flow. Although this isn’t required as the cup doesn’t leak
- Do I need to remove it often and insert it? – It totally depends on your flow. If you have normal to medium 4 to 6 hours or 12 hours is more than enough to empty the cup and insert it again
My Personal Experience
I have OCD so I made this easy task super tedious. Do not to tense the pelvic muscles and squat if necessary before inserting. I tried the cup on the second day, my flow is normal to medium. Used it and could successfully insert it in the second attempt itself. The method was Punch Down Fold. Read some posts and Youtube videos, they mentioned it makes a little sound when it opens inside but didn’t feel the same in my case and removed it again 🙁 Inserted it again and after 4 hours rechecked the cup for safety purpose although this is not necessary.
In the evening, I did a mistake and got tensed. I emptied the cup in the washroom but inserted it in the bathroom as I thought western-style toilets would not be easy to insert the cup. This was my biggest mistake and I had to first try it in a washroom as it was much easy to place a foot on the commode and insert it. This process of trying it in the bathroom tensed my muscles and could not insert it again as I started shivering.
The above experience was my 1st attempt on a menstrual cup. I will re-try it for my future periods for a cramp-free cycle 🙂 I request you all to kindly switch to a menstrual cup and opt for Everteen one as they are super flexible and totally worth every penny!
Let me know your experience or thoughts on a menstrual cup 🙂
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September 20, 2019 at 2:35 pm
I have still not used it. But after reading your review I may give it a try. Thanks for sharing! #MyFriendAlexa #ShubhraReads
September 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
I’m glad this review could help you gather the courage, do give it a shot. It is a great switch!
September 20, 2019 at 4:42 pm
m sooo not able to gather courage to try them yaar
September 28, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Order them and try it before your menstrual dates to get the technique clear dear.
September 20, 2019 at 6:10 pm
A lot of my friends recommend menstrual cups but am still to try! Your post is quite informative.
September 28, 2019 at 6:03 pm
I hope you try them someday soon 🙂
September 20, 2019 at 10:16 pm
A lot of females are opting for a menstrual cup, somehow I haven’t had a good experience. Will try to use it again.
September 28, 2019 at 6:05 pm
I had mixed feelings too if you read above 🙂 Maybe, try it during non-period days for ease or to know the technique dear.
September 20, 2019 at 11:52 pm
This would be extremely eco-friendly too. However I was (and still am) extremely worried about whether it will be a painful experience or the fact whether I’ll be able to use it in the correct manner! So I’ve still not tried it. However your post has managed to decrease some of my fears and concerns. 🙂
September 28, 2019 at 6:07 pm
It is not at all painful. You won’t believe, I managed to see some 3 to 4 videos and read different articles before trying the cup. The 1st experience above was not that great but it did decrease my fear of pain so will keep trying until I get the technique right.
September 21, 2019 at 12:09 am
Neither used it yet nor even have any planning of using it in future, but your post has cleared many of confusions , queries and myths…so probably it will change my mind at least to give a try for menstrual cups.Thanks for sharing.
September 28, 2019 at 6:10 pm
No worries dear. You can read my post on Organic Pads if you are comfortable using them there are eco-friendly options too. Thank you for stopping by!
September 21, 2019 at 12:20 am
I never tried the cups, but heard so much about it, switching to it required a guts.
#millennialscribbler #myfriendalexa
September 28, 2019 at 6:12 pm
Hahaha, I would have never gathered the courage but had to try as they are easy and eco-friendly too.
September 21, 2019 at 4:07 pm
I have been wanting to make a full shift and your blog certainly gave me the strength & perspective to do so..getting this
September 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm
Yaay, I’m glad this post helped you to try a menstrual cup 🙂
September 21, 2019 at 7:35 pm
I used to wonder how it would be with women with cysts. I’m sure your post will help many
September 28, 2019 at 6:18 pm
No idea about cysts dear. Thanks for reading 🙂
September 21, 2019 at 8:36 pm
very hesitant to use cups, but it’s a very good post
September 28, 2019 at 6:19 pm
Hey, thank you, dear.
September 22, 2019 at 4:35 am
Quite a detailed review and very useful too.
September 28, 2019 at 6:20 pm
Thank you, Saba 🙂
September 22, 2019 at 4:44 am
Though I have switched to using cloth pads for last 2 days of my cycle and in night , I am yet to try a cup. It is a really good choice to reduce waste.
Good post.
September 28, 2019 at 6:22 pm
Wow is it? Cloth Pads scare me a lot as I have read the washing technique is quite a time consuming and tedious.
September 22, 2019 at 5:41 am
I am willing to switch to the menstrual cups and your post makes me feel comfortable about their usage
September 28, 2019 at 6:23 pm
I’m glad my post helped you gather the courage. Do email or ping me for any assistance dear.
September 22, 2019 at 3:42 pm
Just yesterday I was discussing this with a friend. She recently switched to an organic pad, and I am planning to do so as well. Cups do seem scary but a lot of online reviews including your post states that is it easy. May be someday in the future, I would try out the cups
September 28, 2019 at 6:25 pm
I have been using organic pads but tried this cup for the very first time. You can read my reviews on organic pads on the blog.
September 22, 2019 at 11:09 pm
I am glad you wrote this post! I have been reading about these cups for long and have been really scared to try them on. I was really brave of you to also share your true experience with us all. Keep writing such informative posts. #MyFriendAlexa #DiaryOfAnInsaneWriter
September 28, 2019 at 6:26 pm
Thank you Mayura. If you don’t feel okay with a cup do check my reviews on the blog for Organic and eco-friendly pads.
September 23, 2019 at 5:13 pm
Everteen products are good. Even I use them.
And menstrual cup is a boon.
September 28, 2019 at 6:31 pm
Yaay, same pinch!
September 23, 2019 at 9:35 pm
I have been using menstrual cups since 2 years now and it’s the best thing I did for myself so far. Thanks for sharing your review about this brand. Will give it a try .
September 28, 2019 at 6:42 pm
Oh wow 🙂 2 yrs. I had to gather a lot of courage to try this.
September 24, 2019 at 12:36 am
I’ve never tried this before. That sounds intriguing Loved the post and your unique writing style.
September 28, 2019 at 6:44 pm
Hey thanks, Bushra 🙂