Today women are prefering to use menstrual cups during periods becaused the used menstrual cups are economic and they don't have to change it atleast for 12 hours. But it is also essential to know the proper way of inserting the menstrual cups so that you don't hurt yourself while inserting it, the article below states the stepwise procedur of using the menstrual cups.
Do you wish to use the cup menstruelle but then do not know how to get started? If yes then know it that this is not very difficult. Once you get comfortable you will be able to do this is just no time. Mentioned are some easy steps and directions which can help you make your menstrual cup experience easy.
Step 1 Folding it:
Option 1 is the "U" fold:
Take the cup menstruelle and fold its sides to hold so as to create a U shape.
Option 2 "Push Down":
To form a triangle shape place a finger on the menstrual cup at the top rim and then press it down to the center of the inside base. With this the top rim gets smaller and is easy to insert.
Step 2 is holding it:
Hold the sides that are folded firmly between the thumb and your forefinger so that curved edge faces your palm.
Step 3 Inserting it:
Separate the labia with your hand by relaxing the vaginal muscles and sitting in a comfortable position and then just push the curved edge of the cup into the vagina opening but only ½ inch should be in the vagina. Sometimes you may feel inserting it to the top will be a good option but then do not do so because it might cause leaks or removal.
Step 4 seal and then rotate:
Grip the base of the menstrual cup and then turn the cup in a full rotation, insert the menstrual cup half way and the turn it one full rotation to push it inside. Only when the cup menstruelle will rotate easily inside you can make sure that it is completely open and is horizontally positioned towards the tailbone.
Step 5 is Removing it:
When you want to remove the cup swiftly pull the stem until you reach the cup base. When you pinch the base of the coupelle menstruelle the seal will release and then you can continue pulling it down so as to remove it. Empty the contents in the toilet once removed and then wash the cup with some warm water and some mild non-scented soap too. You can reinsert the cup after cleaning it well.
When should you empty the cup? The coupe menstruelle must be emptied, washed and then reinserted at least twice a day and you and wear it overnight without any trouble. There are some women who would have to empty the same twice a day that is morning and evening. By monitoring the fullness of menstrual cup over a few cycles, you will learn how quickly to empty it as per your needs. Most of the women find that the menstrual cup is not even half full after half day has passed. For all those having heavier flow, the coupelle menstruelle is emptied often.
In case you have a regular cycle, you might insert the coupelle menstruelle right before the periods in order to avoid spotting. It is very important for you to buy the right quality cup so that you do not face any allergies in the future with its use.
