Is it easier to use a tampon or a menstrual cup?

Dr. Higgins says that anyone who has used tampons, especially the kind without applicators, should have little trouble learning how to insert a menstrual cup. If you’ve ever used a NuvaRing for birth control, you’ll have even less trouble learning how to use your new cup.

Which is better pad or tampon or menstrual cup?

Menstrual cups can hold more liquid than tampons or pads. They are known to hold twice as much liquid as sanitary napkins and tampons. They can be useful on days of heavy flow.

Can you use a tampon with a menstrual cup?

You can wear a pad as a backup in case your cup leaks, but you can’t wear a tampon and a cup at the same time. If putting in a cup is very painful, talk with a doctor or nurse about it. You may have a medical condition, or it may be that your hymen is covering the opening to your vagina.

Do menstrual cups leak?

The number one reason why your cup might be leaking is because it hasn’t completely unfolded. When your cup is inserted, it should “pop open” so that it suctions to the walls of your inner genitals. If the cup doesn’t fully expand, there will be a crease that causes it to leak.

Can 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.

Which hole does the tampon go in?

vaginal opening
The tampon goes in the vaginal opening, located between the urethra, where pee comes out, and the anus. Using a mirror can be helpful to find exactly where the tampon goes. The vaginal opening usually looks more like an oval-shaped slit rather than a round hole.

Why won’t my tampon go in for the first time?

The muscles of the pelvic floor are very strong, so if you’re not relaxed, it will be very hard to put the tampon in. If it doesn’t work the first time, don’t worry. Try again another day when you’re more relaxed. Make sure you follow the instructions in the pack too.

Are menstrual cups painful to insert?

Do menstrual cups hurt or feel uncomfortable? Many people can’t feel their cups at all once they’re inserted, Dr. Cullins says, and it shouldn’t be painful when you insert it, either (though it might take more practice to use than a tampon or pad).