the invention comprises a disposable beverage cup that comprises a ledge between the cup &# 39 ; s rim and the grasping portion of the cup that is commonly held in the user &# 39 ; s hand . the ledge , which comprises a curb , a horizontal plane , and one or more indentations , acts as a barrier between the user &# 39 ; s hand and other objects , preventing a lid that has been press fit onto the cup &# 39 ; s rim from being dislodged . in order to remove the lid , the user must insert a finger and / or thumb into the indentation and press upward on the lid . the cup has a contour between the ledge and the grasping portion with ergonomic features to increase the user &# 39 ; s comfort in handling the cup .