Instead Feminine Protection Cup

Pros: A great concept, nice for those with a light flow, no risk of TSS.
Cons: Messy, can be hard to insert properly, messy.

PREFACE This is a review of a feminine product. It is not for the squeamish, sensitive or those who are offended by female body functions. This review contains frank and sensitive information about the Instead SoftCap Feminine Protection ...

Pros: truly comfortable, no leaks
Cons: difficult to get used to, non-biodegradable

A couple of months ago, I was perusing the "Feminine Hygiene" aisle of my local drug store when I happened upon an unfamiliar item. As I read the packaging of the Instead Feminine Protection Cup, I knew I had to try it. Ultrafem, the...

Pros: easy to insert, offers good protection, can be worn longer than other methods.
Cons: Can be MESSY and time consuming to remove.

I'm one of those skeptics who took forever just to change over to tampons, so when I heard 'menstrual cup', I was a little cynical.... I have been pleasantly surprised. For the most part, you can't feel the cup at all. I did, however, start to feel a ...

Pros: Easy insert/removal; saved my dignity; inexpensive; passed the 12 hour test
Cons: Don't use on light days - drying hurts; not available everywhere

Years ago, when Instead used to advertise on late night commercials, I ordered and used Instead. It worked like a charm and I loved it. But, for some reason I stopped using them. Recently, I'd say in the last year or two, my cycles have been grossly ...

Pros: No odor. Sex during period isn't messy!
Cons: Sometimes messy to remove.

I've been using this product for about 2 years, on the recommendation of my mother. It took some getting used to when I first started using it but, after a short time, I was happy that I could wear it for longer and there wasn't any odor. (Ladies, I'm...

Pros: Long wear, comfortable
Cons: Messy

I love, love, love these cups. Think Elaine in the Seinfeld episode with the Today sponge. I would definitely stockpile these if there was any possibility of discontinuation. I have rarely experienced leaks while wearing Instead. As long as I've ...

Pros: comfortable after the first 5-10 minutes
Cons: discomfort, extremely hard to remove, leekage

I had heard about reusable menstrual cups before from friends who lived in countries with undeveloped waste management. The idea has intrigued me for a couple of years now, so when I saw Instead disposable cups at Rite Aid I was excited to try something ...

Pros: very very clean feeling, no irritation as with tampon string
Cons: sometimes messy to remove, hello soap!

This is a seriously great product. Instead is exactly what it says it is and I would most highly recommend this product to any female, whether satisfied or not with pads or tampons. It can be a little messy upon emptying, but that is easily remedied by...

Pros: you can wear this up to 12 hours before changing it
Cons: it leaks constantly worried that it was gonna pop out of place

I had come across this product thru the internet. After some time I decided to go to a regular store and purchase it from there. Not all drug stores carry this product. I was very excited to try this out and watched the video on their website ...

Pros: Can't feel them at all, no odor, sometimes can wear up to 12 hours
Cons: Leaks (and big ones, too!), not for the squeamish - wear gloves!!!

I've been using Instead cups for, gosh, almost 10 years now, and up until a year or two ago they were absolute miracles. For the first 8 years or so, the Instead cups were made of a thick soft rubbery material, which ensured up to 12 hours of leak-free ...

Pros: Clean. Inexpensive. Can have sex with it.
Cons: Nothing!

I saw this product at the store while looking for my usual tampons (which I always thought were ineffective and smelly) and I immediately thought, "if these things work as promised this will be the best thing that ever happened to women!" And it's true. ...

Pros: Can't feel it.
Cons: Messy removal.

I decided to try Instead because I recently have been having heavier periods and didn't want to be always changing pads or tampons. (I was soaking through a tampon with a pad in 2 hours on my heavy days) Plus I really like the idea of not filling up the ...

Pros: longer wear
Cons: none yet!

i have been using softcup for about 6 months now.  I find it allows me to function normally while on my period, which tampons that have to be replaced every couple of hours just didn't do.  I also think its a great way to "go green".  We ...

Pros: Can be worn for up to 12 hours Can have sex!
Cons: Can be a tad messy Not bio-degradable Occasional Leaks

I hate my period...I hate everything about it. I always have! It is messy, it smells, the products are uncomfortable and give me rashes, it ruins your panties.........on and on............ I first saw the instead product on infomercials several years ...

Pros: Easy insertion/ removal, price is good for quality, no odors, comfortable, sex while inserted
Cons: Hard to find in stores

My friend steered me to this product when I used to complain about regular tampons not being enough and super being too thick. I swear this is the best thing for that time of the month. Even on my heaviest day I could go the full 12 hours with a pad ...