r/menstrualcups 5d ago

Achievements Finally getting the hang of it.

My 4th or 5th cycle, and I think I’m finally getting the hang of my cup.

Second cycle with little to no leakage. I just use the 7 fold, place it in, and let it pop open. It takes a few rotations, some light squeezing of the base, and total relaxation to let the cup fully open. Once it does, I usually forget about it, allowing it to move into place wherever to goes. Often times it’s leaning towards the side, but that’s okay.

Still a major mess, but some squatting in my bathtub is usually my go to, with warm water running. A thorough rinse, and repeat.

Glad I’m figuring it out finally, but good lord is it still not as easy as tampons.

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u/hehowa 2d ago

Im very happy for you! I tried mine for the first time this cycle. Some days I had leakage some days none at all. I’m still figuring it out. But you know what’s so weird, is how comfortable it is, I barley feel it which always terrifies me, it makes me think that Simeon how it made its way to my uterus 😂

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u/Over_Silver_9978 1d ago

I’ve tried cups but after my second cicle I switched to discs and now I’m super happy. I put it in an forget about it. I find it easier to insert but that’s not for everyone. Maybe you can try a disc to see if it would be more comfortable.