Menstrual cups are sustainable, pocket-friendly, and offer long-lasting leak-proof protection. But despite all these benefits, some doubts can keep you from experiencing their goodness. A lot of people we talk to do not know how to insert them. Others aren’t too sure about how to pull them out. And some are scared that the menstrual cup might get stuck inside. Today, we’re here to put these cup queries to rest. It’s time you make the sustainable switch and here’s everything you need to know about using a menstrual cup.
Why Is Your Menstrual Cup Stuck?
The chances of a menstrual cup getting stuck inside the vagina are pretty low. That’s because it creates a suction grip with your pelvic floor muscles to stay in place. And this suction can be released by pinching the cup during its removal. Ideally, the cup should come off easily. But if it doesn’t, it means you’ve either chosen the wrong size or have not inserted it correctly.
What To Do If Your Menstrual Cup Gets Stuck?
If you’re wondering how to remove the menstrual cup so that it comes out easily, we’ve got you. All you’ve got to do is keep these points in mind and you’ll be fine, we promise.
Calm Down
The vagina is a 7-12 cm long canal that is bound by a rounded tissue called the cervix at the lower end of the uterus. It is impossible for a menstrual cup to cross the cervix and enter the abdominal cavity. So, can your menstrual cup get stuck inside? Yes. Can it get lost? Absolutely not. This is why you shouldn’t panic if you’re unable to locate the cup. Stay calm, sit in a comfy position with your legs wide open, and begin your search again.
Pinch & Remove
The right way to remove your menstrual cup is to pinch the base of the cup and hold on till it comes off. Insert a finger between the cup and your vaginal wall, then pull down. Once you release the suction, your cup will loosen and come off easily. Watch this video to understand the process:
Squat & Push
Squatting can help expand your pelvic muscles and loosen their grip on the cup. The result? Your cup might fall out on its own. Additionally, you can try applying a little abdominal pressure (mimic what you do on days when you feel constipated). Remember not to go overboard. Just a little pressure is enough to push out the cup.
Check If You’re Using The Right Size
For a menstrual cup to deliver what it promises, it needs to fit you like a glove. The right cup size depends on factors like childbirth, cervix height, and period flow intensity. For instance, people with a high cervix should opt for large-sized cups. Those who’ve never given birth can go for a small or a medium one. In this case, though, chances are that you opted for a smaller cup that ended up going too high up the vaginal canal. Don’t worry, you’ll find your match with some trial and error. But if you want to get it right in the first go, take this size-guide quiz before you hit ‘add to cart’.
Sirona Recommends Best Menstrual Cup: Sirona Menstrual Cup
Made with FDA-approved, medical-grade silicone, the Sirona Menstrual Cup is a skin-friendly period aid that offers leak-proof protection for eight hours straight. It has a stem at the back that helps you locate the cup and reach its rim. This rim has four holes to create a suction and can be pinched and removed easily.
Menstrual cups are a blessing for the environment and for irksome periods. Once you learn how to remove a menstrual cup properly, you will never look. So keep these points in mind and give it a go!
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