In recent years, more and more people use menstrual cups during their menstrual period, also commonly known as moon cups. It is also one of the female menstrual products. Which type of menstrual cup is most suitable for you? Do you know how to actually use it? 🤔
"What is a menstrual cup?"🤷♀️
Menstrual cups are usually made of silicone or thermoplastic rubber TPE. The material is soft, highly stretchable and fits well, making them easy to put into the vagina to collect menstrual blood. They are used more frequently. 🩸There is a pull ring at the bottom of the basic cup, just pull it out when changing.
"How do I choose the right menstrual cup for me?"🍷
When choosing a menstrual cup, many people first consider the menstrual flow, followed by the distance from the cervix to the vaginal opening, and the pelvic floor muscles.
Your cervix will change as you cycle, so it’s best to buy a menstrual cup on the first day of your period. In addition to testing menstrual flow, you can also use it to test your own cup height.
Test my cup height:
There are two ways to measure: first clean your fingers, then insert them from the vaginal opening to test the height of your cervix.
High cervix: the index or middle finger can be inserted completely Normal cervix: two knuckles can be inserted Low cervix: only one knuckle can be inserted
Knowing your cervix and flow rate will greatly affect your purchasing choices and usage experience. For a low cervix, it is generally recommended to use a small cup size; for a high cervix, small to large cup sizes can be used.
For beginners, women with a low cervix, women who have never given birth vaginally, or younger women, it is generally recommended to use a small cup so that there will not be too much foreign body sensation at first and make the "sister" uncomfortable, and you can gradually get used to the menstrual cup. 🍷
Basically, depending on the amount of menstrual blood, people who are older or have given birth vaginally can choose larger sizes or larger cup shapes.
「Menstrual cup\How to use the menstrual cup」🌝
Steps for inserting a menstrual cup:
Compared with tampons, many people worry that menstrual cups may cause discomfort. It also requires certain skills to properly place the menstrual cup:
1. When inserting the menstrual cup, first fold the mouth of the menstrual cup into a C shape/7 shape.
2. The posture is sitting or squatting.
3. Hold the cup and insert the menstrual cup into the vagina. Release it after the entire cup body and pull ring are inserted.
4. Use your vaginal muscles to push the cup to the cervix.
5. Run your fingers around the cup to confirm that it fits snugly against the vaginal wall.
6. Gently pull the ring of the menstrual cup left and right to adjust it. If there is suction, it means it has been successfully inserted.
Steps to remove the menstrual cup:
1. When taking out the menstrual cup, first insert your fingers into the vagina, pinch the lower half of the cup and gently rotate it to release the vacuum state.
2. Pull the pull ring or cup handle to remove the menstrual cup and pour the menstrual blood into the toilet.
Alternatively, you can squat and apply gentle force like you would when defecating, and the menstrual cup will slowly push out of the vagina.
"Using the menstrual cup\Disinfection and cleaning steps after menstrual cup"
Please note that the cleaning of the menstrual cup is very important. When using a menstrual cup for the first time, you should first boil the menstrual cup in water for 5 to 7 minutes to ensure disinfection, and then use it after cooling down. Repeat the above disinfection steps at the beginning and end of each menstrual period to ensure that the menstrual cup is clean, will not affect the health of private parts, and form good hygiene habits.
How to clean a menstrual cup during your period:
- Wash with clean water or soap.
-Put it back after it is dry.
- If it is inconvenient to go out, you can prepare clean bottled water in advance to simply rinse it, and then clean it thoroughly after returning home.
The structures of women's genitals vary, so not every brand may be suitable for them. Girls can try it out for themselves and choose the menstrual cup that suits you best!💯
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