What I don’t like about the Flex Cup It can be tough to cleanįlex Cup’s stem system makes the cleaning process a little complicated-and keeping menstrual cups clean is really, really important. On especially heavy days, I might empty it every four hours.
I usually wear my cup for up to 12 hours and it stays comfortable and drip-free throughout. It’s as effective as other cupsĮven with the sliding stem, it doesn't change the effectiveness of the cup and I've never had issues with it leaking. And, of course, the stem makes it easier to take out-with a simple tug, the suction breaks, and I’m able to guide it out without any fuss. However, some of our other testers felt it was difficult to fold. The rim of the cup is firm enough that it pops open without any fiddling necessary (another problem I’ve had with other cups), but it’s still comfortable and easy to fold for insertion, in my opinion. The Flex Cup's (center) handle makes it easier to find and pull than other cups.
Difficulty with cup removal is one of the major pain points I’ve seen mentioned time and again online, and now that Flex produces this easy-to-use cup, there’s a better option. Flex makes cups more accessible for menstruating people of all kinds. As is often the case with accessibility innovations, this invention benefits more than just those with disabilities.
I bought the Keela on preorder in 2018 and upon receipt was so impressed with it that I actually messaged the company to thank its founders for making such an easy-to-use product. This cup wasn’t always called the Flex Cup-it was called “Keela” until late 2018, when the Flex company bought it. Pulling the stem causes the cup to collapse inward, thus breaking the suction and making removal easy (or, at least, familiar-the process is similar to that of removing a tampon). But one key thing makes it unique: Instead of a small knob or ring at the base of the cup to assist with removal, it has a finger loop attached to a stem that slides in and out the bottom of the cup. It’s bell-shaped and silicone-based, with a stem at the bottom, and is inserted in the usual way, by folding it and sliding it in. To do this, you must reach in and pinch the cup’s base-or sometimes even its rim-to release the suction before gently guiding it out.Īt a glance, the Flex Cup looks and performs a lot like other cups. Then, you have to remove it-easier said than done, as the rim of the cup suctions to the cervix and won't budge until you pop the rim’s seal. First, there’s the insertion process, which involves folding the cup and sliding it into the vaginal canal, then making sure it pops open and into place to collect menstrual fluid.
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The body of the Flex Cup collapses when you pull the stem.Įven people with full use of their hands can struggle with using a menstrual cup. Flex recommends cleaning its cup by rinsing it out twice a day, or every 12 hours, and “periodically” giving it a deep clean by boiling it for 10 minutes.įlex also makes and is primarily known for disposable menstrual discs, and each cup comes with two discs to try out as well. Like most menstrual cups, it can be worn for up to 12 hours. It costs $34.95 and comes in two sizes, “Slim” (which the brand says has the capacity of two super tampons, or 22 milliliters, and is intended for first-time menstrual cup users and “pros with light or heavy flows”) and “Full” (which the brand says has the capacity of three super tampons, or 30 milliliters, and is intended for experienced menstrual cup users who prefer a larger size and those who've had two or more vaginal births). The Flex Cup is a menstrual cup with a unique string-release system that the brand designed to make it easier to remove. The Flex Cup has a unique pull tab that causes the cup to collapse and release its suction, making it easier to remove.
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