Product Review: Intimina Ziggy Cup

I posted a story on instagram about this a couple months ago and some of you have been asking for the review, so here it is. I have found that it takes a few cycles to really get a feel for a new menstrual cup, so I wanted to give it at least 3 rounds before I shared my thoughts.

And it’s a good thing I did! Because I figured out something MAJOR about this one during my last cycle. I’ll get to that.

Here’s my thoughts on the Intimina Ziggy Cup.

Pros

• Easy to insert and remove

• Reusable/less waste for the environment

• Comfortable/minimal feel when it’s in the right spot

• You can empty it without taking it all the way out!

• Cute pink color and VERY soft material

• Discreet and breathable storage case

Cons

• Murder scene factor is high when it comes to emptying it (aka bloody hands)

• Easy (for me at least) to get it in the wrong spot*

*So, during the first cycle I didn’t have high hopes. The first day I wore it, it FAILED the workout test (meaning I had lots of leaking at the gym). I figured it just wasn’t a heavy-day cup for me. BUT. This last cycle it did the same thing, so I did some investigating. Turns out—I assume because of the flat shape of it, combined with my anatomy—I accidentally placed it IN FRONT OF my cervix, which of course is going to decrease the efficacy. Once I got it in right, and henceforth always checked to make sure it was in right, I’ve been good to go.

In summary, compared to the Diva Cup (my only other cup experience to date, and yes a post is coming about that too), it’s easier to put in, takes the same effort to make sure it’s in RIGHT, is much easier to remove, more comfortable, and leaks less.

PLUS the fact that you can empty it without taking it all the way out gets MAJOR points for this bleeder.

It boasts that it’s friendly during period sex, but I haven’t tried that yet...nor do I really plan to, to be honest. But you do you. ;)

This is my new go-to, but I’ll keep you posted if and when I try another. Keep an eye out for my Diva Cup review next week.

What’s your go-to menstrual product? Share in the comments!