Once you get your technique down on how to use it, it makes for a nice alternative to tampons. It works extremely well for light days, but on heavy days it leaks a little bit. I haven't had a child, so this is why I selected the Model 1. The brochure that comes with it says that it's hard to get a good fit and some women may need to try Model 2 for a better fit. The cup is made of a good quality silicone and is easy to clean.