A Detailed Guide on How to Use Menstrual Cups

Last updated on January 26, 2019

You must have tried pads and tampons and must have heard a lot about menstrual cups.  What it is and how to use it? Using it is quite similar to that of a tampon and women all over the world use it. Take a look at the step by step guide on the ways of using a menstrual cup. This guide will smoothly take you through every phase. Here is how to avail the most out of a menstrual cup as well as your monthly period.

Step by Step Guide

Here is a step by step guide on how to use a menstrual cup,

• Fold and Hold- Begin by thoroughly washing your hands. Then fold the cup through the fold which works best for you. Begin with the fold C and if this fails to work experiment with the other folds for making the insertion simpler. The anatomy of every menstruator is different. Hence you need to find that fold which works for you.

• Insert and Ensure- Like tampons, insert the gently folded cup into the vagina and tilt it back with the spine’s base. The cup must sit comfortably inside the vagina generally lower than the tampon and with the stem entirely inside. The moment the cup gets inside this will pop open making a light suction. It is the suction that prevents the leaks, hence use your finger for checking if this is unfolded fully. Rotate or twist the cup if you need to. Do not rush but take your time. It is somewhat like mastering to wear contact lenses.

• Use it for Up to 12 Hours- A vital perk of a menstrual cup indeed is that you can use it for about 12 hours. The frequency on which you require to empty the cup rests on the flow and cycle, though most users of menstrual cups find they need to drain it once in the morning as well as another time during the evening.

• Take Out and Empty- Using clean hands pull the cup’s stem gently downwards till you reach the grip in the cup’s base. Pinch the base for releasing the suction and gently take this out. You may require using the pelvic muscles for pushing the cup lower into the vagina to reach the base using your fingers. After removing the cup, empty it in the toilet and using water rinse it thoroughly. In case access to water is not available, it can be wiped using some tissue paper or you can directly reinsert it after emptying. Most importantly ensure to rinse the menstrual cup at the next available chance.

• Re-insert- After rinsing the cup, reinsert this, and you are all set to go again.

Hope now you know how to utilize a menstrual cup. Buy the best, use it and experience the difference. You will love the experience and will recommend your friends and relatives too. Menstrual blood will begin to smell the moment it gets exposed in the air yet your menstrual cups will create an airtight seal.