I Tried The Diva Cup 

hello loves! how was your weekend? would you use the diva cup, or another menstrual cup? also, where is my NOTIF SQUAD at?! 🖤🖤🖤

I can imagine myself having a panic attack if I couldn’t get it out

"I don't really like the DRAMA of putting it in and taking it out" Well, it is a DIVA cup.

When you’re on your period and you get out of the shower and it’s a race between you, time, and gravity 🤣

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Tyler. Not at all awkward with period stuff. 👏 👏👏👏👏👏

Most celebs: You know about me but you don't know me Saf: So as you guys know my period is 7 days long

Am I the only person who kinda misses these period themed videos?? I really enjoy how informative and relaxed these feel.

As a guy who has a lot of female friends this is really cool to know what they go through, and learn. I have always known a period is painful, but I never really thought about how inconvenient bleeding endlessly is. And as a dude I apologize for all those immature boys who think a period is gross.

Idk why as a male I’m watching this, but I’m learning.

“The feeling of ‘The Drop’.” Girl, I relate 100%.

I think its really sweet that Saf can openly talk to Tyler about her period. Most boys would be grossed out, but Tyler talks about it like its normal.

as a pad girl, these scare me

actual diva cup user rewatching- don't just yank it out by the stem! you need to press it in a little to break the suction- makes it much easier to pull out without the damn thing trying to french your cervix (and schlurping itself back in if you loose the grip). the little stem guy doesn't really serve a purpose, it's just a comfort thing to be able to feel it. personally i trimmed my stem down a lot bc it gets pokey lol

I swear that every period is at its heaviest on the 2nd day. Does anybody have a different day that’s heavier??!

Saf: "Can you see it?" Tyler: "Hello diva cup, are you in there?" lol relationship goals right there.😂😂😂

wow okay didn’t expect this to be so long: came back to this video after buying a diva cup for the first time. i’ve always been an avid tampon user, i can’t stand pads - they just seem so gross to me, so naturally i was pretty excited about this. one thing that really made me happy was the fact it can be left in for up to twelve hours. i was always so bad at taking tampons out on time (never left them in for more than eight hours though, don’t worry haha). the first time i tried the diva cup was a DISASTER. i didn’t know how to insert it properly, and after 40 minutes, when it eventually got in, i didnt push it far enough and when i walked i could feel it rotate. i was in so much pain and was ready to never touch a diva cup again. taking it out was arguably worse than putting it in. i was in so. much. pain. i eventually got it out after far, far too long, emptied & rinsed it, then turned to youtube for a better method. i came across one method that said to fold one side into the cup so it makes some sort of triangular shape, then insert - and that has been the best method ever!!! so easy! then, run your finger around the outside to make sure it’s all open and suctioned. to take it out, as funny as it sounds, you should start by pushing with your muscles like you’re gonna poop. you’ll start to feel the cup make its way out. once it’s out enough that you can feel all of the ring-things on the base of the cup, hold it in place as best you can while you run a finger up to break the seal. once you’ve broken the seal, keep your finger there, continue to push it out while guiding it with your finger. that has been the most painless and clean method for me, i hope it helps. sorry to be so... in depth ahah.

I'm 73 and when I was young, a cup amazingly similar to the diva cup was sold. My flow was insane--changing pads every 2 hours and flow for 10 days. It did have a correlation to a physical problem but I didn't find that out for a year after the "Tass-Away" went out of business. I loved it! For the first time I could leave it in for as much as 6 hours without leakage on my heaviest days. Mine created a seal that prevented any leakage. I never had a problem with it. I can't figure out why it went away for 50 years. I'm glad to see it back.

So jealous of those girls who have like 3 to 4 day long periods

I love how okay with this Tyler is. He's just like 'look at that period product that's cool'. Ya know?

Why do I know more about saf’s period than mine

I'm just so impressed she got it so fast on her first try

I love how open your boyfriend is about periods

In public, I tend to empty cup, wipe it out with toilet paper, rinse with a water bottle, dry with toilet paper and pop it back in and just give it a good clean at home. The "boil as necessary" generally means at the beginning/end of your period give it a good boil to kill off any germs. I realise this is 2 years old but pro tip to others interested 😘

Safiya: *Skips rotation step* The Diva Cup and period blood: So....you have chosen death.

Saf: as a tampon girl, I’m excited. Me: as a cup girl, I am proud.

Day 2 is always... Abundant.

I love how open you are without any weirdness. Its so natural and you don't preface everything with "sorry if this is tmi". I love unapologetic honesty, and you have got that down pat.

Tampons: scary tss Pads: gross when u think abt it Cups: scared it’ll get stuck

3:47 I love how she says THE towel, because us girls know exactly about that. 😂 My boyfriend was like, 'Why you putting a towel on the bed?'

Honestly, this is the most comfortable video I've ever seen about fem hygiene. You're just so naturally chill that it didn't seem weird. I know it's one of the most natural things in the world and we shouldn't feel weird to talk about it, but people always make it a whole "thing"and it's awkward as fuk, but not you. I appreciate you're being so open and honest, it's refreshing, .no pun intended lolol. Thank you for your service ms Nygaard

i love how you tackle the most uncomfortable topics like this and go on about it. you're so awesome saf! not to mention beautiful.

2017: were living in dangerous times you guys 2020: oh really? 2021: 😏 Edit: 770 likes?!?

I’m getting a diva cup soon, hoping it works well, tampons kinda hurt sometimes (they dry me out sometimes and it hurts) And pads just feel so gross like a diaper, and it’s so messy Update: it’s my second day of using it, and I love it! No leaks so far, I’m getting used to putting it in and taking it out without pain.

The fact that someone could hike, let alone get out of bed, while on their period is crazy to me

tyler is so supportive. A MAN

I have captions on, and for the intro it said [dank music]

safiya has a face of a model and im not even lying like she does

Hiking on your period....damn....i can't even get out of bed without feeling extremely uncomfortable and having some leaks here and there.

I completely lost it when she said "this is a pretty hands-on project" hahahaha

As as former tampon girl, I couldn’t be prouder of Saf for trying the Diva Cup. I will say that anyone making the switch should consider that it usually takes ~3 cycles to fully master it. It all depends on how comfy you are with your body/your menstrual blood and the amount of patience you have with yourself. But once you get it, it’s everything. I’m now a diva cup + period panties girl and I’d never go back.

When dying, curled in a ball on my period, I always watch Safiya's period videos because they make me feel so much more comfortable and normal feeling. The fact that she is so open and chill about everything is so cool to me...

ROTATION IS KEYYYY = creates the suction = no 'bubbles' = no leaks

Hi!! So some tips from a cup veteran: 1. Do NOT pull the cup out by the stem. The stem is there so you can gently rock it back and fourth to get it to a point where you can pinch the sides to break the seal. You have to keep it pinched the entire time you pull it out. 2. If the diva cup is a little too out of reach, there are hundreds of other brands you can try! Every vagina is different so your first cup probably won’t be your glass slipper. 3. When you boil, place it inside of a whisk so it doesn’t rest on the bottom of the pot, it’ll keep it from burning 🔥 4. You can wipe the cup with toilet paper in public stalls and put it back in as long as your hands are clean and you wash it as soon as you can 🚰 & last but not least, the first fold the box was showing you is the punch down fold, when done correctly it’s 100x easier to put in rather than the c-fold. Happy cupping!!! 💓

I love how she's so chill and normal about her period. That's how things should be really

RU-vid: *recommends this to me on the first day of my period* Me: Thy witchcraft

"Step 3: the negotiation" I'm dead 😂

It's so cute how your boyfriend understands everything you say about your period ☺️ that's true love

I love how Saf is able to talk to her husband about this stuff and I can’t even open a pad around my dad. I hate when either my brother or dad stands outside the bathroom and I’m trying to open ze pad quietly. They be like “Soy unholy.”

Saf 2017 : we are living in dangerous times Me in 2020 : * slaps face *

Ok ladies, I respect you even more. Jeeze the struggle of being a girl!

Reading the comments has made me seriously worried. So many young women who don't know their anatomy. They should be teaching this in school. And their parents are lacking. But I am also very proud of the women who were kind and took time to explain that women have a vaginal canal and a urethra. And to all the girls, never be embarrassed or ashamed of your menses. Be proud and get informed.

As a male subscriber of yours I just want to say that I love that you are confident with yourself and not afraid to talk about menstrual cycles. Many women were told they shouldn't say anything about it and keep quit but that is wrong. Thank you for being yourself.

I've definitely watched her "period series" a few times, I'm wondering if she had continued to use these products and what was the perfect combo she would use for the first half and last half of her monthly. Maybe one day there will be a followup video! One can hope :)

Could you imagine trying to insert and remove the diva cup with acrylic nails? 😬

I love how relaxed and confident you are talking about your period

I just got my first menstrual cup called a Saalt cup today, and so far, I'm impressed. Cramps hurt less, it sits comfortably, and holds well with my heavy flow. I do agree that taking a cup out is a bit of a situation. I had to squish mine on the side with my finger and drag it out, so it spilled everywhere. Lol. Overall though, I'm never going back to tampons unless I have to. It's so nice to feel more relaxed and not worry about just having the tampon string stain your panties or feel like you have to change it every time you pee. *Edit: Now that it's been all day, and I've done a little extra research, I've found that if you push like you're trying to poop, it helps to get the bottom farther towards your vaginal opening and makes it soooooooo much easier to get out. You may have to do that a few times as you wiggle the cup down if you have a high cervix, or bendy vag like me. Just remember, try to relax and just be calm so your muscles don't squeeze in and fight you.

To test if it's got good suction, feel around the edge for dips and lightly tug the stem to see if theres any resistance. To take it out, pinch the base to break the suction and slowly pull out in the shower/over the toilet.

This was a year ago... I wonder if Saf is still using the diva cup. Would love to see that video! Along with other menstrual tries

I too consider myself a mother of dragons on my period

Okay soooo..... I was watching this in the morning in my room and my big brother walked in and I didn’t know and he stood there and his face was priceless

i literally dont try to be sneaky at all with washing it in a public bathroom. we’re all women, almost all of us get periods, theres nothing to be ashamed about. you wouldnt freak out if someone saw you throw away a tampon or pad in the bathroom trash

It takes time to truly master the art of using menstrual cups. I LOVE my menstrual cup and would never go back to using tampons. Here are some tips and tricks: - there are so many different brands of varying price points, sizes, shapes, textures, and colors. Don’t get bummed if the first one you get isn’t right for you. Put a cup in it has a very good comparison chart comparing all of the cups they’ve tried. - there so so many more golds that depicted here. I had a Diva cup for a year until I was able to actually use it and it wasn’t until I discovered the 7 fold that I was able use it - if you would for some reason need to change it in public, bring a water bottle with you to rinse it off in the stall - be careful using the toilet while wearing the cup, it shouldn’t come out but you would rather be safe than sorry - don’t be turned off by the price, menstrual cups can last over 5 years so imagine never walking into a store every again needing to buy over priced tampons. This is a one time purchase that will save you so much in the future. - it easiest for me to insert it in the shower. Squatting or putting a foot up on something is the easiest - run your finger around the cup after insertion to really be sure the cup has completely unfolded itself - for removing the cup, its best to pinch the base of the cup, not the stem. It’s also helpful to push and bear down so cup comes out more naturally Hopefully this was helpful to anyone who read this entire comment. I love never worrying about leaks, being able to sleep with no underwear, only having to change it 2 times a day, saving immense amounts of money, helping out the environment, it’s vegan and cruelty free, comfortable and healthier for you! Please try these out!

PADS GANG WHERE YOU AT ?!

I love how she isn't embarrassed at all and normalizes periods. I get so nervous I will bleed through and she is like, "IM ON MY PERIOD!!!!!" I majorly respect her for this

I love how relaxed and normal you talk about periods. So many people hardly talk about it, and if they do, they put it in a video and edit it in a way that makes it seem like it’s taboo and apologize for bringing it up, but you were so casual & unapologetic about it, which is super refreshing to see so thank you!

"Uh oh? Can I find it?" HAHAHAHAHAHA

Holy cow, during the course of this 13 minute video, I literally started to feel period cramps start coming on out of nowhere, and by the end of it I actually began my period. What is this.

"We're living in dangerous times" 2020: oh you have nooo idea

A couple of tips from someone who liked using the diva cup before testosterone halted my cycle: -after it unfurls after inserting, pull down on it slightly until you feel a little resistance. It’ll suck back up and you’ll know you’ve got a good seal. -when removing, it helps a lot to either twist it a little or just barely pinch the base of the actual cup portion to break the seal. This makes removing it much easier! -depending on your anatomy, you may when to trim the stem portion a little. With where the cup naturally say for me (generally me still cups sit much lower in the vagina than tampons do), the long stem felt a bit awkward. -lastly, as with most if not all period products, there is a bit of a learning curve. It can be reassuring to use panty-liners, particularly on those early heavy flow days, while you’re getting used to using it and figuring out exactly how long you can go before it needs emptying.

“Wow this is a pretty hands on project” 😂

*everyone saying tampons are amazing* *me sitting in the corner burning all tampons and holding pads like their my babies*

It amazes me whenever Saf explains something it would always sound educational.

4 years later, I'm glad you did this. I have to be away from home on day 2 this month and I wanted to refresh myself on your experience. Thanks for this 🙏

Hopefully you read this! The bubble feeling is because there are two air holes in the top of the cup! That's designed to let air out of the cup as it fills, because the blood slowly going in the cup is obviously going to push air out the way! So the holes let out the spare air😂which is what calls a "bubbling" sensation!

I'd just like to add some tips/info here: 1. If it pops up/fully expands after you insert it, you probably have good suction. Trust me, it's a good thing if you don't have to fiddle with it a lot! It's always good to rotate it to get it extra secure though. 2. I like to cut the stem on mine, sometimes it can stick out a little too much and often when you "feel" the diva cup, you're actually just feeling the stem. Others express discomfort in this area and it's worth trying. 3. You don't have to walk to the sink to rinse it out every time. This would be super awkward/impractical to do in a public restroom, and if you're having a heavy day no one wants to do that lol. Just remove it as usual, pour the blood into the toilet, wipe the cup with toilet paper, and reinsert. It's no different than a tampon, and is actually (in my experience) a lot less messy than a tampon. I guess there's a little bit of a learning curve for everyone, but after you get used to it (which imo happens really fast!) it doesn't take more than a couple seconds to insert/remove. I'd also like to add that I experience significantly less cramping with a cup! They're really so great, they're a lot more comfortable and clean than tampons/pads.

Safiya skipping the rotating step and struggling to get the cup in and out is sooooooo relatable!

Wish me luck, I’m gonna use tampons for this first time once my period starts again. ✊😳

I love diva cup! I've been using one for almost 15 years now. That's 15 years of not buying tampons and pads... good for the environment, the body, and the wallet!

‘Hello Diva Cup, are you in there?’ Tyler~~ 8:24 I just love rewatching these and seeing what a great husband he will be....

This video inspired me to switch to a menstrual cup. Watching this video again after using it for the last few years and knowing exactly how the cup should feel and what “bubbles” mean before the 12 hour mark (ie: it wasn’t fully unfolded upon insertion and or, the cup is full), is interesting. It’s certainly no drama once you know how to use it. Don’t pull it out by the nub - break the seal by bending it with your finger. It’s Awesome!!!👍🏾

I’m so happy how she is so comfortable with it, I love watching these on my period it makes me feel less alone.

I know this video is ancient now. But pro tip- don't use the nub to pull it out. Squeeze the body of the cup to break the seal then pull it out. Many cups are designed with ribs at the bottom for this exact reason. Pulling a giant- well-sealed- suction cup out of you is not easy lol. That makes the removing process less than a minute

My god she looks so cute without makeup

Thanks for trying out the diva cup, it made me more comfortable getting my own.

Can we take a moment to truly appreciate Safiya for diving into the period taboo discussion head on? I find her videos very empowering while entertaining! Thanks Safiya!

The Diva is so good after that initial first week. Your diva and your lady bits get used to each other, and then every month following is honestly a party. Bless the Diva Cup. Changed my life.

Day 1: okayyyy nice and slowwww- Day 2: THUNDERING BOMBS OF UTERUS Day 3: DEATH Day 4: okayyyy is is stopping now? Day 5: NO DIE HUMAN DIE Day 6: hmmmmm Day 7: calm Day 8: *brown* Edit: I have updated my schedule: Day 1: oh alright then just a little bit of brown Day 2: OH HOLY MOTHER OF ALL THINGS SACRED Day 3: tampon time Day 4 tampon time v2 Day 5: I can go with just a pad Day 6: *fin*

I’m very late to commenting but thought this could be useful. TIPS FOR USING A CUP: I wanna start by saying I was only ever using a pad before I tried the MoonCup (my preferred cup). Tampons terrified me because of Toxic Shock so this was my first time using an internal period product. When I first used it I was a virgin which may sound like an odd fact but I literally knew nothing about my vagina and how to insert the cup. So first thing I’d say is make sure you know at least the basics about your vagina and periods. When first inserting use some water and continue with water if needed - helps any pain you may have if you have a small cervix and also helps seal the cup in place. I would recommend the MoonCup as a great starter cup as you can cut the stem to whatever length works for you and it’s never once leaked for me. Definitely do what Safiya forgot (rotating and checking it’s suctioned) If you can feel it whilst walking, sitting or standing then you’ve put it in wrong - it’s a learning process. BUT the feeling of calm that you get when you literally forget you’re on your period because the product is so good is worth everything!! I no longer get my period due to my birth control but I used the cup for a solid two years and (as someone with a heavy flow) it was a genuine lifesaver. I wouldn’t leave the house when on my period since it was that heavy and the cup gave me the freedom to even just go outside that I didn’t have before.

It’s nice to watch these videos while your on you period, bc no one likes their period, so it makes you feel like you not alone. It’s pretty comforting to watch. 🙂👍🏽

Women who've never used it: "seems gross and uncomfortable I could never use it!!!" Every single woman that has tried it: "it gets easy and it's amazing!"

Ladies, break the seal before taking it out. It’s way easier and more comfortable to remove that way. That helped me a ton.

These things are great! I would recommend the Flex cup, they're only $20, have a loop so they come out like a tampon, and come in different sizes with a bag to keep them in and everything. Great quality, check them out

I been using the Diva one year and I absolutely love it bye bye pads and I hate tampons. I use stage 2 because I have had 2 kids stage one is for woman that do not have kids yet. Stage 2 cup is slightly bigger cup. I just wanted to let everyone I'm a scuba diver and this by far the best method for my period. Bleeding outta my Scuba Wetsuite with a tampon on is GROSS and embarrassing and its wet and uncomfortable. Here's a tip for cleaning your cup in public to be discreet wash your hands 1st and bring a water bottle with you after you discard your flow wash the cup the best you can with the water bottle and clean your lower area with the water bottle and hands then insert. If you can bring Vagisil or a mild soap in your backpack to clean the diva cup do it or just use water till you can get to a place you feel comfortable cleaning the diva cup for example home. I find my flow is super heavy so day 1 to 3 I'm taking the cup out every 2 to 5 hours to insure no overflow but after day 3 it's back to 12 hours. This is a funny story I'll share I thought I lost my diva cup couldn't get it out was scared and I panicked I thought I had to go to the hospital but after googling it and watching a youtube video I was told you can't loose your cup. So I took a deep breath and calmed down and tried again and slowly remove my cup. So thankful you cant loose it. I love my cup and keeps your ph levels great and no odors from your flow so happy it's much cleaner and no leaks ever for me. Hope this helps everyone! Also the great thing about this Diva Cup you save lots of money and no TTS Shock! 😊

This is how much stress periods are😂😂

I saw a video showing how to wash it in a public stall, the girl brought a water bottle and rinsed it out with that in the stall, reinserted it, then said to clean it more thoroughly when you get home! I thought it was a pretty solid way to clean it inconspicuously.

girl i was shocked when she didn't sterilize the cup the first time she used it 😦

I loved these videos! They're so informative especially for young girls who may have just gotten their period. It normalizes a very normal thing and I just love Safiya for that ♥️🩸

lol I'm actually scared of sticking anything up there.. I don't even use tampons lmao how am I ever gonna have sex and reproduce

Rewatching this years later, wearing my own menstrual cup which I finally felt brave enough to try after watching this (also some of Hannah Witton's vids) when it came out 😂 These were such good vids, thanks Safiya!

Love that you are talking about the different period products available, giving them a try and providing an honest review. I want to add, from experience and farther research after failing with the product, that the diva cup and similar products often don’t work well for women with endometriosis. My friend with PCOS said the same about that condition. Thank you Safiya!