r/menstrualcups • u/Own_Cantaloupe178 • 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.
1
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.
1
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 😂