How to use
a menstrual cup.
So you got a menstrual cup and now you want to know how to use it? It's easy:
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Boil Your Cup to Sanitize
2. Wash Your Hands
3. You will want the cup to be wet for insertion. Use warm water or use lubricant. If you’re using lubricant add a tiny bit to the rim of the cup.
4. Find Your Position: Either sit on the toilet, squat, one leg on the toilet. Whatever you’re most comfortable with. Whatever position you usually insert a tampon is fine.
5. Fold the Cup: There are various folding methods, and you should experiment to find your favorite. We’ve gathered the easiest folds for you below
How to Fold
There are a few different methods you can use to fold your menstrual cup. Use the one that is most comfortable for you.
The Punch Down Fold
- Push the rim of the menstrual cup down to the base of the cup.
- Pinch the menstrual cup together so it doesn't pop open.
- The punch-down fold makes the smallest diameter like the size of a tampon making it easy for insertion.
The C-Fold
- Fold the menstrual cup in half lengthwise.
- Fold the menstrual cup in half lengthwise.
- The rim should look like a C. Use two hands for insertion to avoid the cup opening early.
The 7-Fold
- Fold the menstrual cup closed.
- Bring one top corner down diagonally to the opposite bottom corner.
- The rim should look like a 7. This gives you a small point of insertion and gives you control of when you want the cup to open.
