A menstrual cup is a safe alternative to tampons and pads. When you first open your menstrual cup, you may wonder how to use it and if it will fit. Menstrual cups are designed to suction inside your body and contain the blood.
When you are searching for a menstrual cup, how to use one, or the benefits, you may find that you are lost in long videos and articles. It can be overwhelming and even intimidating. Here is a quick guide on how to use a period cup.
Choose the Right Size
Before you attempt to use a period cup, you should wash your hands. Menstrual or period cups come in different sizes based on your period flow. A regular period cup is best for a light to medium flow while a super period cup is best for a heavy flow.
The Steps
If you have used tampons, inserting a period cup has the same general motion. You should first find a comfortable private area in your bathroom. With clean hands, you will want to fold the period cup as small as possible. Menstrual cups are made out of silicone and can easily be bent.
You will use your pointer finger and thumb to bend the period cup, forming a “C” shape. You want the cup to be at its smallest possible point before you insert it. Once it is folded into a “C” shape, you want to pull your labia apart with your free hand and push the cup towards your tailbone at a roughly 45-degree angle (as you would a tampon). Once you are comfortable with a menstrual cup, how to use one will become easier each time.
