In order to facilitate the insertion into the vagina, the menstrual cup can be folded into various shapes.
There are mainly tulip-shaped, seven-shaped, C-shaped and S-shaped folding methods. You can try more at the initial stage, find the angle, and place it in the vagina.
(2) Placement
When placing the menstrual cup, you need to stretch your fingers deep into the vagina, so you must ensure that your hands are clean and the edges of your nails should be smooth and smooth. When placed, you can adopt postures such as standing, squatting, and sitting, which is convenient for spreading your legs and relaxing the vaginal
opening. Press the folded cup tightly with your thumb and index finger, and place it horizontally into the vagina in a directionparallel to the tailbone. After putting it in, first grasp the bottom of the cup and turn it around to make sure that the cup body bounces off, and then push the remaining part into the vagina, directly below the cervix behind the pubic bone. The menstrual cup should be placed deep inside the vaginal opening. The main purpose is to ensure two points: one is to prevent foreign body sensation in the vagina; the other is to prevent menstrual blood from flowing out. Putting in posture diagram.
(3) Duration of use
After the menstrual cup is placed in the vagina, it can be placed for up to 12 hours. If the menstrual volume is large, it can be taken out and cleaned every 5-6 hours.
(4) How to ensure that the menstrual cup does not leak sideways
If the menstrual cup is not fully expanded in the vagina, it is easy to cause side leakage. Therefore, after putting it in the vagina, you can use your fingers to make a circle against the edge of the cup to ensure that it is completely unfolded to ensure that no side leakage occurs.
(5) How to take out the menstrual cup
When taking out the menstrual cup, pinch the bottom of the whole cup (it is easy to cause side leakage if you just pull the handle of the cup), let the cup body reach the vaginal opening, pinch the bottom of the cup, and remove the vacuum sealing environment before taking it out. Take care to prevent menstrual blood from spilling out when taking it out.
(6) Cleaning and preservation
The menstrual cup can be replaced every 12 hours. Every time the menstrual blood is taken out and poured, rinse it and then put it back in (you can bring a bottle of water with you). It can also be cleaned with special lotion or mild soap. After daily use, it is better to soak in boiling water. After the menstrual period is over, it is recommended to boil it in boiling water for 5-10 minutes, dry it, and store it in a well-ventilated place. Avoid putting it in a closed environment such as a plastic bag. With the extension of the use time, the menstrual cup may change color due to use, cleaning, storage and other reasons. If you find that the cup produces a peculiar smell, you can boil it with boiling water without changing the cup. If the peculiar smell persists after boiling, you need to change the cup.