Hello! This is about your reblog on menstrual cups! This is kind of an awkward question, but I don't know anyone else who uses one, so here I am. I really want to use it for the environmental sustainability, but I can. just. not. fit. it. in! I have looked at all the guides and have the smaller version of the Diva Cup, but have had no success. It hurts! The only thing I haven't tried is some kind of lube, but I would rather not use that. Any tips would be helpful! Thank you !!
Hello!
I personally haven’t had a ton of trouble with fitting menstrual cups but know it can be difficult for some people. I definitely invite anyone else who sees this to chime in because of that
Here’s a few thoughts:
Looking up different ways to fold your cup might help: here (insert link) is a guide to fold types
Standing with one leg up on something like the toilet seat seems to help get it in comfortably for me, also just try different ways of being positioned and see what works well for you. (Don’t fall over but the shower can be a good place for this)
Also inserting it when you are relaxed and not in a rush helps a lot, don’t try one for the first time during a stressful day/when you have lots of cramps/when you are in a hurry
Also if you genuinely can’t use one that’s okay, everyone can’t do everything and you being comfortable is far more important that trying to force using a menstral cup
