Menstrual cup tips and tricks

Our menstrual cup tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your cup, no matter what brand you have. Avoid leaks and ensure that you get a comfortable fit by following these ideas.

Menstrual cup tips and tricks

  • Make sure that your cup opens fully once inserted.
  • You can check that it has opened by running a finger around the edge, or twisting it slightly.
  • The cup should sit low, but not outside of your body.
  • If you find that you can feel the stem, cut it shorter or remove it entirely.
  • The stem is to help locate the cup, not to actually remove it.
  • To remove your cup, bear down slightly and break the seal by squeezing the bottom slightly. It should then remove easily.
  • If your cup is not comfortable, it may not be the wrong cup. Try turning it inside out, some people find that they get a better fit this way.
  • Keep the small, pin sized holes around the top of the cup clear. These help to create a seal and stop the cup from leaking.
  • You can clear them by filling the cup with water, pushing it against the palm of your hand and then squeezing to push water through them.
  • If your cup does not open fully, or you cannot insert it easily, then try different folds.
  • I will be sharing different folds in a later post. You can find them on you tube by searching for menstrual cup folds.
  • Although cup size is generally decided by how old you are and/or if you have had children, if you are very fit with very good pelvic floor muscles, then you may need a smaller cup.

Menstrual cup tips and tricks

Switching to a cup

I hope that these tips and ideas will help with any issues, problems or questions that you might have about your menstrual cups. If you haven’t tried one yet, then we have a range of cups and other reusable menstrual products available here. I am also happy to answer any questions, or help solve any cup related queries that you might have.

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