If you have never used a menstrual cup, the information below can help you insert and remove the menstrual cup in the easiest and safest way.
Menstrual cups or menstrual cups are a lifesaver to replace hot, uncomfortable sanitary napkins during red periods. Although it has been around for a long time in the world, in Vietnam, menstrual cups have only been around for a few years and are not known to many women.
For women who are using a menstrual cup for the first time, how to insert the menstrual cup into the vagina is quite difficult, because the menstrual cup is quite large, and at the same time, inserting an object into the private area makes many women feel “chill”, so to help women use the menstrual cup in the best way, below, Websosanh Bringing you some notes.
How to insert a menstrual cup into the vagina
Using it for the first time may make you a little nervous, but relax so your body can easily accept the menstrual cup.
Step 1: Sitting position to insert the menstrual cup into the vagina
When given menstrual cup into your body, you can choose one of the following positions:
+ Sit in the bathtub or stand under the shower with your feet up on tiptoes
+ Stand with one foot on the ground, one foot on a chair, the edge of the bathtub…
+ Lean your back against the wall and sit down in a squat position
+ Lie on the floor with your knees bent and legs apart
Depending on your body’s condition, you can choose the most comfortable position, but be careful to relax your whole body without being tense because it will be difficult to put it in.
Step 2: How to fold the menstrual cup
Depending on the type of menstrual cup and the structure of your menstrual cup, women can choose one of the following ways to fold the menstrual cup:
– Fold the menstrual cup into the shape of a tulip
– Fold the menstrual cup into an S shape
– How to fold a menstrual cup into a triangle shape
– Fold the punch-down menstrual cup
– C-shaped folding menstrual cup
Step 3: Insert the menstrual cup into the body
After choosing the folding style menstrual cup When appropriate, you begin to slowly insert the menstrual cup into the vagina. Note that inserting the cup is towards the tailbone, not in a straight vertical direction.
You may not be able to insert the menstrual cup the first time, so be patient until you insert it most comfortably.
Next, for menstrual cups with stems, if the user does not feel comfortable, they can use scissors to cut them off to avoid entanglement.
How to take out the menstrual cup
Depending on the type of menstrual cup with different capacities and each person’s constitution, you need to determine the time to take out the menstrual cup. For older people, they may have to take it out every 5 hours, but if it’s too small, it will take about 10-12 hours before they have to take it out.
To take out the menstrual cup, first grab the stem, then gradually grab the bottom of the cup and pull in a zigzag motion. After half the cup is out, you need to gently squeeze one side of the bottom of the cup to help air get in (disabling the suction effect of the cup) => pull out the cup vertically and zigzag.
Done, you just need to pour your menstrual cycle in toiletthen clean it and you can use it again.
See more How to clean menstrual cup
Hopefully with the above information, you know how to use a menstrual cup and have more experience when using it for the first time.
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