Saalt Cup or Saalt Soft | Review and Comparisons

The brand Saalt makes great average starter cups in both size Small and Regular (large) Expand text for links and resources. These cups come in two firmness choices - Original (Saalt Cup) and Soft (Saalt Soft.) Yes, this can be confusing! Both options are still well within the average firmness range but the original is "average firm" and the Saalt Soft is "average soft." This admittedly longwinded video will compare the Saalt Cup and Saalt Soft to each other, walk you through why firmness matters and who each is good for, and compare it to other leading brands like Saalt vs Diva Cup, Saalt vs. Lena Cup, Saalt vs. Cora Cup, and Saalt vs. Flex Cup. Then, finally, you will get to my Saalt Cup review and Saalt Soft review. As some may recall I collaborated with Saalt to help design the Saalt Soft based on my years of menstrual cup experience and I'm super proud of its success. Is it the best cup? No because there is no such thing! Both cups are just very good average starter cups and are similar to other "average" cups that work for the largest percentage of the population in length and fit.
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00:00 Start
01:23 Intro Saalt Cup
02:22 Saalt Cup Packaging and Unboxing
03:34 Saalt Shape + Sizing
06:30 Measuring Cervix Height
06:55 What Menstrual Cup Firmness Means
08:37 Saalt Cup vs Saalt Soft Pros/Cons
13:43 Saalt Cup and Saalt Soft Review
16:45 Saalt comparison to other brands
18:42 Summary - A good average cup
20:00 Outro

[@beautifulmariah6677]

Saalt needs to come out with a disc and call it pepaa ✨🤣anyway that idea is not an original of mine but something I heard and I want it to happen😅

[@alexandrastrieskova1611]

or sugaar 😂

[@monicabozzi82]

This comment made my day ❤️❤️😆

[@anaisjbeauty]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@RyanAbernathy14]

I actually keep 3 Saalt cups in rotation. The small Saalt in the standard firmness is my go-to cup. It’s fantastic nearly all of the time. However, sometimes on days when I’m having particularly bad cramps, or just feel sensitive I switch to my Saalt Soft small. On really heavy nights, I like to use the Saalt original in the regular size. Between the 3, I find I have all my bases covered. 😊 Such a great brand!

[@snophojosie]

Does the salt small leak a bit when you're on a heavy cycle?!

[@ashleyswaterfowlhomestead359]

​@Josie Baerg I have never leaked with my saalt cup. I take size regular, and it's good for light to heavy .

[@annastasiabeverhaus]

I’m 50 years old and just purchased my first menstrual cup. I’ve paid my period dues and I’m hoping for a better way. I took the quiz and I’m buying my Saalt Soft from you instead of Amazon. Thanks for your informative and caring work. 😊

[@leaveittomarisa]

THANK YOU!! I’ve been interested in period cups for years. I finally started researching a few months ago which is how I came across you. I decided to try the saalt soft and I can’t believe I waited so long. I’m currently on the last day of my first cycle using it and I LOVE it!! Everything has gone so smoothly thanks to all of the knowledge and tips I’ve learned from you ❤️

[@daydreams590]

Just started using cups last year and haven’t looked back. Saalt soft small was my starter cup and it is great 😊. There are some days when it can be finicky and not want to open right away but after some trial and error it was fine. I will say that I understand my body so much more now that I’m 30 than I did before because of Pacii and Kim! Thank you for all your awesome videos 🥰

[@ALYFFAMAE]

I just purchased my second saalt cup! My flow has been heavy the first 2 days and decided to get a regular size soft cup. It feels great! My saalt small in regular firmness was my first cup and I will use it on my medium to lighter days!

[@carolinavasconcelos9133]

I’ve been using the saalt soft ever since it was released a few years ago and I love it. From all the cups I’ve tried, the saalt soft was the best and I use mine to this day. If you’re thinking of starting on menstrual cups, I think it is definitely the one to go :)

[@KristinaMarie96]

Thank you. I've been interested in cups for a while but this and the quiz has helped me to finally decide it was time to purchase a cup and try.

[@DeniseServanez]

After 2 cycles, I finally got my saalt soft cup in!!! It’s so comfy! Never felt the pop, never felt pressure on my bladder, it’s like I’m not wearing anything at all! It does tilt to the left due to my tilted cervix, but still forms a good seal.

[@shanikpakeer]

How do you know you have a tilted cervix?

[@njso8613]

I did the quiz a couple years ago, and it recommended me the saalt soft small... it was my first cup and I liked it a lot, it was easy to me to learn how to use it , I didn't feel it at all... very happy . I did have a little spill the first days of the period (I'm a heavy bleeder, and I needed to dump the cup every 4-5 h, but that was something I was used to when using tampons) so I watched your video on the subjet, and followed your advice, and got the merula one size, and now everything is perfect. I use the merula the heavy days (when my cervix is sitting lower) and then I pass to the saalt soft. It has been a learning curve, now I'm very happy to have found the perfect solution for me, and you helped a lot ... thank you Kim:)

[@PeriodNirvana]

It's so great to hear that you're managing your period and know your body well enough to find the right combination. I know not everyone can buy more than one cup but for some people having those 2 different styles/shapes/capacity options can make for a perfect period plan. I'm honored to have played a role in your journey, thanks for sharing!

[@njso8613]

@@PeriodNirvana yes, that's right! Buying a cup is not always a simple decision, having in mind that if it doesn't fit, you can't return it or change it... that's why your work is so important, so we don't go blind on the first time, and we can get those answers to our questions (I must say that saalt has a very nice support service, they wrote me and gave me personalised advice that really helped in the beginning. Nevertheless, it's not the same as watching you explaining and showing)... it's a very personal journey, but having this kind of orientation is really great... thanks again!!!

[@StfuAhrii1]

I just bought my first today and had no issues inserting thanks to your video! I went with the soft!

[@elvy036]

I really wanna get the saalt cup. I took the Nirvana quiz and it said I should buy myself this cup. So hyped!

[@happymom9255]

I was an original tester of the original Saalt cup years ago and had the same urine restriction concerns. Saalt reached out to me when the Soft was being tested and sent one to me. I still use that cup and it is absolutely my Goldilocks ❤

[@lindseyherklotz7891]

This was really helpful. I've been a cup user for a few years now and while I love a firmer cup like my lunette I just feel maybe it's a bit too stiff on the first couple days as I have really bad cramps. I bought the Saalt regular, hoping it's just slightly softer as I didn't want something too soft that I have to fiddle with(ex.my athena cup is great but have to move it around to get it to open). So excited to try a Saalt cup!😁

[@TheeAntiChris]

Good for you advocating the importance of sustainable products for women!

[@LivTii]

My first cup ever I just tried was the regular soft. It’s awesome! Never going back to pads again.

[@beataporneki6679]

This was so helpful, thank you❤️

[@aimreadings]

If saalt made a cup with the same stem style as flex's stem it would be a total game changer!

[@BSorrell]

Saalt was the first cup I tried thanks to recs from your past life. While I don't use it anymore (I feel like it slides!), It did work well for my cousin who I referred to use it.

[@fpalisse]

What do you use now

[@Walking_Spinel]

Saalt soft was the second cup I tried bc the first cup I tried (Lena small) was too firm for me. It's one of my goldilocks cups. I even got the larger size for my heavier days!

[@Kiwi-vm9gc]

After using average size menstrual discs but realizing my lack of a pelvic bone to keep it in place, I opted for the Saalt Soft Regular in the misty pink. It came before my period so I’m dry testing it and actually felt for my cervix knowing what I’m looking for now. It leans to the left a bit but I cut the stem so I’m hoping just bearing down enough then pinching the end to break the seal will work. Similar to the disc

[@McMerlin11]

The Saalt soft worked for me...for about 1 cycle 😂 It started to become super unreliable after each month of use, so I contacted the company, and they just sent me another cup to try. I’m excited!

[@PeriodNirvana]

Saalt is well known for excellent customer service. Hope the new cup works for you!

[@McMerlin11]

@@PeriodNirvana Thank you!!

[@heavensangel21.]

What exactly did you tell them to get a new cup? I’m scared this one won’t fit for me and i wouldn’t know what to say.

[@McMerlin11]

@@heavensangel21. Idk if you still need this advice, but basically I just told them all the issues I was having with it, and they responded back with tips to try. After another cycle with no success, I contacted them again, and they asked me what other cup I’d want to try (a regular firmness this time).

[@shomshomni2314]

​@@McMerlin11Did the regular firmness work for you?

[@couture]

I like the dark grey colored one. Just ordered the saalt soft. My first cup was a generic pretty firm one, shordy cup, and it was genuinely painful to insert sometimes.

[@IMisstheBoondocks]

My quiz said the Flex but I want to try this one!!!

[@darlenedavis4211]

Damn, you called me out with the going to target but to be fair if I ordered it wouldn't have come in time (last minute decision). That was so on point though

[@snophojosie]

I have the Salt Small and I really really like it but I had a notable amount of leakage during one period that was really extremely heavy. My last cup was diva and it never leaked but sat way too low and was uncomfortable. Would a Salt regular help fix this problem? Does anyone else have this issue with the small?!

[@sophia-lillytaylor8884]

I bought the saalt small and struggled a great deal getting a grip on the base to break the seal and get it out. Everytime I tried it took me over an hour with bearing down and breaking the seal, which would quickly reseal as soon as I tried to get it out. I’m not really sure how to make getting it out become less of a struggle.

[@PeriodNirvana]

Can you reach in once the cup is low enough to reach but put a finger all the way to the top, then push inward to break the seal and pinch, drag the base with the other hand? If this cup continues to be so hard to remove you may be better suited to a different style, either a longer cup easily reachable, the Flex cup which break the seal for you, or potentially a disc since those are suction free.

[@karamullin2658]

Made the switch to saalt soft because I kept feeling like I needed to pee with the regular. Super glad I switched

[@karamullin2658]

The soft was is labeled soft on the packaging - I had initially thought the same thing when I first bought the regular that didn’t work for me. Hope you find something that works for you!

[@vickiso9644]

How would the firmness of Saalt Soft and Saalt original compare to that of MeLuna classic firmness?

[@mr6927]

I’m surprised the issue of removing firmer cups wasn’t addressed. Starting out with the diva cup, inserting it was a breeze, especially when using lube. Breaking the seal to remove was a bitch. Extremely painful bc that seal wouldn’t break, even when my thumb was touching the damn rim.

[@Alexaaraeee]

Omg me too I had the #2 diva and just threw it out its too firm and hurts. I used to take it out only in the shower to help with the pain but if I have to clean during work im in tears. So out it went

[@KSMP]

Saalt didn't exist when I started using cups but I need a new one I would definitely give it a try. I tried a firmer brand (Fleurcup) in both sizes and they both leaked SO BAD. I almost had to leave work to get clean clothes more than once. I honestly think it was so firm that the seal was easily broken whenever I moved around. My much softer cup (Femmecup) is my goldilocks cup ❤.

[@luzvieestrada2451]

Is the saalt soft a better option for people who experience constipation during periods?

[@oliviagreen2089]

I don't know if you or maybe someone else might be able to answer but... The first time I ever used a cup (pre-baby) it was hard to take out. Now that I have had a baby I tried again with a cup again and I couldn't get it up far enough and the stem was hanging out and it was easier to take out. My servix is I guess average when I'm on my period I haven't actually checked since having my baby. Anyway is the a cup that would work for me or should I just go for a disc? I feel like a disc would be easier for me because I've used nuvaring and you have to put it in and take it out exactly the same.

[@laurelclark8926]

Is the Saalt regular softer than the diva cup? I’ve been having some cramping when I use my diva cup. :(

[@TheShumoby]

Saalt original regular is softer than Diva small.

[@Chichikim]

I have the saalt small original firmness. It works fine, no leaks, and I'm not experiencing any pressure in my bladder unlike with lunette 2 until I start doing my workouts. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong :( I made sure it's sealed but I'm still leaking.

[@PeriodNirvana]

Is it that your Saalt leaks but Lunette does not?

[@Chichikim]

@@PeriodNirvana actually even my lunette does the same when I do my workout :( It's not even half way full

[@ulan25]

I wanted to switch to a menstrual cup. I took the quiz, measured my cervix (high), got a recommendation for a cup. Tried it and it was a traumatic experience. I couldn’t insert it (kept popping open) for more than 30 minutes. And then removing it was even more traumatic. I couldn’t reach it easily and when I finally did, it was another challenge to find purchase on the stem to pull it out. It was also very uncomfortable against my bladder and I couldn’t pee well all day, just trickles. I was sore for two days after. I might have scratched myself. It was also very messy and not suitable for my outdoor shoots where the facilities are not the best and have limited water supply, and many people share the facilities so you can’t take too long. After that first try, I went back to pads. 😔 I’m wondering if a soft cup would give a different experience. I could use it when I’m just home and have access to a proper bathroom.

[@leahkornbau217]

Great idea. Won't hurt to try!

[@ulan25]

@@leahkornbau217 thank you for the encouragement. Just got the Saalt Soft. Hope it’ll be a better experience ☺️

[@leahkornbau217]

@@ulan25 Yay! I hope the best for you!

[@JulesBagyo]

first and second month was a traumatic experience for me as well but the third month i was able to get it in using lubricant (i only used water-based oil at that time). it help to slid in faster before the thing popped out. my first cup is firm as well and the technique i learned is it's ok to let it pop inside as long you feel the whole rim is already past the bent part (cervix) and you push the bottom all the way in till the rest of the body slides in the cervix. as for getting it out, you squeeze it and assist pulling it out until it bends into c-shape and it will go out much easier. i also apply lubricant in the getting out part as well

[@jaroyful]

I have studied from you about measuring a cervix and found that im about the average. so I tried an Organicup size B. for first time of use, I have a problem that the stem annoy me a bit so i reinsert deeper which i feel better. The next problem is that it made the cramp worsen, after take it out i feel better. I'm not sure that an anxiety is also the cause of the pain. The last problem is that the rim hurt me even i take it out very slowly. Now, I fear of the pain during insert and take out. Im in Thailand and there's not much brand i can choose. Q: Does size B too big for me? Should i try Organicup mini or size A (between mini and A, which will be better?) or should I change to saalt soft?

[@PeriodNirvana]

It could be that the firmness is causing some crampiness, though anxiety and tenseness could also be the cause. I just shared a new video this morning about pain with cups also. Have you joined our group on FB? Getting peer sourced advice is also a great idea!

[@octoberdawn1087]

I 1st tried the thing called the Honeypot and it was so painful. Oh my gosh that thing was painful. But I but I didn't want to give up. So I got the soft saalt regular. I forgot that I was on my moonzy. I am not kidding

[@hlektradedousi2262]

Has Me Luna soft cup the same firmness as the saalt soft? I see that it is very difficult to find the saalt cup in Europe, as it is sold only in the UK. So I want to try something similar

[@PeriodNirvana]

The MeLuna soft isn't sold in the US due to some issues with our regulations and their TPE... I have never felt their soft firmness cup to know how they compare. Sorry!

[@Anonymous-gq6bq]

Does the salt cup work for a tilted cervix?

[@PeriodNirvana]

Since the cup seals below the cervix it should work, you will just want to pay extra attention when inserting so that the cup doesn't angle and go past the cervix... not a common thing but it's possible.

[@shanikpakeer]

I took the cup quiz twice and once I was recommended the Lily cup original and then the saalt cup small. I'm confused. Do the saalt cup regular and lily cup original do the same job?

[@PeriodNirvana]

The Lily Cup is pretty soft but it's a longer cup, so if you have a high cervix it would be easier to reach. Lily Cup has no suction holes and Saalt does, which is another difference

[@shauna-yk9eg]

I just have an issue of inserting the lunette menstrual cup model 1

[@PeriodNirvana]

That is a firm cup similar to the original Saalt. If it's a size issue you can use a silicone safe lubricant to help it get in coupled with trying some smaller fold styles like the Labia fold. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGPOeaCFf82tfac

[@shauna-yk9eg]

@@PeriodNirvana thanks for the advice

[@brettramirez94]

Is there a cup that doesn't cause that feeling of urinating slower? I've only used my saalt soft and I experience that.

[@PeriodNirvana]

If even Saalt Soft gives you an issue you are quite sensitive. There are softer cups (the chart on thecupchart.com has firmness scores, you need a 1 or a 2. Saalt Soft is 2.5) or you can consider a menstrual disc since these sit in a different place and are less likely to cause pressure. If slow urine is not bothersome, then you can also just keep using Saalt Soft. I get that with some cups and I don't mind it. Only bladder pressure bothers me.

[@tori3395]

I got the hello cup on your quiz and a Saalt teen on another one. Which do you recommend for a teen (who has only ever used a light tampon 😅)

[@user-li8ys9og3p]

Omg I can’t believe no one replied to you ♥️ I hope you figured everything out

[@tori3395]

@@user-li8ys9og3p oh yeah haha I did! Thank you for replying though!

[@iyishavictorine6541]

How LONG does it really take to get this right??? I feel like every month Im on youtube watchong videos trying to figure this cup stuff out....the one time i felt that it was really im there good my husband was who put it in for me!!!😔

[@hollywont9447]

I want to try this brand but I don’t need all the colors of the rainbow. I prefer clear, dye free cups only…it’s not a pair of shoes. 😂

[@Varshana10]

Ma'm, I'm in India. How can I buy my Saalt cup . Plz suggest

[@nataschakindle8143]

I just bought my first menstrual cup. They didn't have a soft one but they had a small so that's what I got. I.... it hurt. It hurt to get it in and if I got it sort of in, it wouldn't pop open. No matter how much I twisted it or whatever, it wasn't working. I'm kinda disappointed. I know it's my first time but *gosh*. It had me really doubting myself, like, was that even my vagina? For me, 30 dollars is spendy. I don't want to have to buy another one. I really want this to work!

[@headboysyd6567]

on your quiz if I say I do sports it does not give me a disc option and I just wanted to know why that is.

[@happymom9255]

Old comment but discs are not as secure as a cup. They can auto dump with changing pressure as well

[@emmabreakwood1018]

I REALLY wish I could buy from the website, but I live in Canada 🇨🇦😭 I've never used a menstrual cup before, but tampons really hurt, so I am trying to find the best cup and where I can actually buy it. Wish me luck... 🤞

[@StfuAhrii1]

Check out a target! I’ve also seen them in drugstores so you may find some there as well :)

[@waterbucket4745]

@@StfuAhrii1 I’m in Canada, I don’t think we have target anymore (for like years now) but other drug store is a cool suggestion!

[@foolish9463]

I'm in india and most of the products i want to try are either unavailable or too expensive its so sad

[@Plushiecandie]

I don't get it, every period cup I've used, it hurts. I'm gonna try the meluna shorty sm but if that doesn't work im SOL

[@PeriodNirvana]

Do you have a low cervix then?

[@Plushiecandie]

@@PeriodNirvana I think so? My gyno didnt say anything abt it at my appt. When I measured myself it seemed low. She said there was no problems though, so idk.

[@thezanarose]

Does it hurt during insertion and removal? Or when you’re wearing it?

[@Plushiecandie]

@@thezanarose more when im wearing it, the meluna shorty actually rly hurts n makes me feel like i need to pee

[@mayasweety8954]

Hi Sis, I'm 30 and have sex only once a month .. so I'm not sure if I have to choose a medium or small ,please help because the measurement either says teen who never had sex or above 30 who have vaginal birth.i have a average cervix....so I'm confused please help

[@BrinleyBlogette]

Im realizing i definitely have a high cervix. I can barely touch the stem of my cup when I put fingers up there. Idk if this matters or is tmi but I’ve also had almost all sexual partners with LONG equipment. What is the best options for a high cervix? I don’t think I’ll enjoy that weird shape on the grab thing on the black one you’ve shown.

[@leila8701]

❤❤❤❤

[@alyecebeard]

Can you use HSA for period underwear on this site? Or just cups?

[@PeriodNirvana]

Yes, anything for periods is eligible. That includes period underwear, pads, wash, cups, and discs. And www.period.shop accepts HSA payment cards on the store

[@younglovely4337]

What’s the email address to swap or return a menstrual cup

[@meatlemonade9938]

she said the phrase "blood drawer" on tiktok and so I had to come subscibe

[@sujinkangmusic7890]

considering that 90% of women who are menstruating experience cramping, it's not even a question whether to get the soft cup or not... O_o

[@zab2929]

Please don't take this the wrong way, where ever your eyes were focused was very distracting for me. You said you make a lot of videos so I thought that might be helpful. Thank you for this video it was so informative!

[@something_anything_everything]

M 28, unmarried and virgin.... I have tried several menstrual cups but i never succeed in inserting them bcz of their rims... I have tried soft cups too but still rim remains an issue. Can u please suggest a cup for me?

[@aleesham6604]

Use lube sis

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

I find it boggling when you say you shouldn’t feel it inside. I feel everything. I always have. Tampons, cups, all of it. And I don’t understand why. It’s not an insertion or position error, I got so frustrated i even made my gyn help with putting a tampon in to verify placement because - and I mean this - I feel it. All the time, no matter what. I can have sex fine with no pain, it’s not vagismus, I just don’t understand how some people do not feel tampons or cups or discs. I mean, is that literal? When you say you don’t feel it? Or are you really saying “I get used to it”? Sorry. You probably won’t even see this. I just wish I didn’t feel everything 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@PeriodNirvana]

I am being literal when I say that. You should not feel or even detect a tampon or cup or disc inside. They should not cause friction, pressure, and certainly not pain. There is a "hyper awareness" often associated with cups and discs and a new user but this goes away in time. Anything past that would be an indication that it's not a good fit. Have you ever talked about it with your doctor? They might be able to give you more information about your anatomy and if you describe it, explain what it is that is.

[@krystalanderson5880]

Please go to a doctor to see if it's save for your body to use a cup could cause you to have a prelapsed cervix n it's no joke very painful n I never see anything r anyone talking about it just telling you to use a cup but you should b without seeing a doctor first

[@PeriodNirvana]

There are no studies linking prolapse to cup use. Always break your cup’s seal at removal. Your comment is harmful and leads to undue hysteria. Cups have been in use since the 1930’s and are studied to be as safe as tampons.

[@lifeofbeautyk]

Thank you. I'm trying to do research for my daughter. She wants to buy one, and we're trying to look at the pros and cons. So far, we don't trust this company since they don't even know that only women use these products and not "people". Because God forbid you say women plus people who don't identify as women.

[@atruenut]

@@lifeofbeautykits really not a big deal!

[@happymom9255]

@@lifeofbeautyk I spoke to my OB/GYN about cups and discs. He was definitely a fan. No weird chemicals like tampons (which can also cause micro tears in your vagina when inserted/removed). He said he had done plenty of reading regarding safety and had zero concerns and recommended them without hesitation.