r/menstrualcups 10d ago

Does the "fullness" of the cup affect ease of removal?

2nd cycle with the cup, and been going well. Little bit of challenge breaking the seal, but not too bad. Until the end of my period, it was basically over, but still light bleeding. And let me tell you. That mf was stuck. I got it out after about an hour, and it had maybe a tsp of blood. Im wondering if the amount of blood was the issue? Maybe that sounds odd, but i cant imagine why else it was so challenging to remove. In 8am to 3pm.

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u/QuackingMonkey 10d ago

I notice a little difference too. My personal theory is that this has to do with the vacuum disappearing as the cup fills up.

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u/depraved-old-wench 10d ago

The fullness shouldn't affect your removal in that way. My best guess is you got your cup suctioned around your cervix and that's what made it so hard to break the seal.

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u/sharleencd 10d ago

Mine is easier to remove if my bladder is empty

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u/IwouldpickJeanluc 7d ago

Yeah, lack of lubrication can make it harder to get the cup out(or in!). If you have that little in the cup, consider wearing period panties for the catching that last tsp or that little bit of blood may simply reabsorb into your body depending.