How do you insert the Menstrocup?

Prepare – Wash your hands with soap and rinse your Menstrocup with water to remove any dust that may have accumulated. Do not use soap on the Menstrocup.

Take your position – Get into a comfortable position: – Stand – Squat – Sit on the toilet – Stand and put one leg up on the bathroom – Lay on the floor with your knees up and legs apart

Relax – Try not to tense your pelvic muscles (the muscles you use to stop and start peeing), keeping your pelvic muscles relaxed will make inserting the Menstrocup a much easier task.

Get ready – Hold the base of your folded Menstrocup in one hand and with your free hand gently separate your labia.

Insertion – Slowly insert the Menstrocup into your vagina; aiming it horizontally towards your tailbone (the very bottom of your spine). Your cup will pop open before it is properly inserted. Despite this, continue inserting towards your tailbone until the stem is even with the vaginal opening.

Ensure the cup is open – You may have heard or felt a “pop” as your Menstrocup unfolds. You now want to make sure that the cup is firmly in place if you touch the base of the cup it should feel round. Rotating the cup 360 degrees in either direction will ensure that the cup is fully open and positioned towards the tailbone.

Alternatively, you can swirl your finger around the outside of the cup to ensure you have a good seal.