How do I know which menstrual cup to use?

To figure out the right menstrual cup size for you, you and your doctor should consider:

  1. your age.
  2. length of your cervix.
  3. whether or not you have a heavy flow.
  4. firmness and flexibility of the cup.
  5. cup capacity.
  6. strength of your pelvic floor muscles.
  7. if you’ve given birth vaginally.

How do I know which hole to buy for menstrual cup?

The Cup should be fully inside your vagina, with the stem of the Cup within approximately 1/2 inch of your vaginal opening (though this may vary from person to person as every body is different!). Please note that your Cup will sit slightly lower in your vagina than a tampon would.

What happens if menstrual cup is too small?

If your cup is too small, it will not form a secure suction seal with the walls of your vaginal canal. In most cases, users can wear both sizes of VOXAPOD, but sometimes you need to go up a size to form a leak-proof seal with your vaginal walls.

Why does my menstrual cup hurt to take out?

Why is it so hard to remove a menstrual cup? Menstrual cups can be harder to remove if you insert them too far up the vaginal canal, allowing them to form a tight seal around the cervix. A cup that is too big for you, may also be more difficult or painful to remove.

Do menstrual cups get stuck?

Now first things first – we don’t want to alarm you – not everyone who uses a menstrual cup will experience it getting or feeling ‘stuck’, BUT it is super common and can happen even to the most experienced cup user.

Why can I still feel my menstrual cup?

6. Check the cup is inserted correctly. Once you have inserted your menstrual cup, you can check whether or not it’s been put it in place correctly. If you can feel the cup, then this likely means it hasn’t been inserted properly, says Ida Gjorup, head of community for OrganiCup.

Why does my menstrual cup stick out?

If you are turning your wrist as you insert, the cup is most likely also being inserting upwards, rather than horizontally. We would also recommend trying our “Push Down” fold option as this can help the cup glide in easier, open and allow you to better position the cup at the opening.