❓ DOES YOUR CUP LEAK?❓⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
8 Reasons Your Cup Might Leak (and how to solve them all)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. It isn't positioned correctly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The vaginal canal isn’t straight up and down; it angles back. So as you insert your cup, you'll want to direct it toward your tailbone instead of straight up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. It just didn't open fully⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After you insert your cup, wiggle it a bit back and forth or up and down to ensure that it opens fully.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. It's too small (or too big?)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If the cup is too small, it won't create a tight seal, allowing blood to leak around the edge of the cup. Or, rarely, your cup could be too big, without enough room to open fully.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. It's too dry (or not dry enough?)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A smooth insertion can help your cup open easier. A little lube goes a long way! On the other hand, some women find that inserting their cup dry creates a more secure seal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. Your flow is more of a wave⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We often hear from women who say their cup is leaking after a few hours. While you can use your cup for 12 hours, if your flow is heavy, you might find you have to empty it more often!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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6. You're just too strong⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Strong pelvic floor muscles can squeeze your cup, causing a half-full cup to overflow. Solution? Just change your cup just a little more often on your heavy days!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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7. The air holes are blocked⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The air holes around the rim of your cup are there to create a good seal, so if these are blocked, you may experience leaks.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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8. Your cervix is tilted⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If your cervix is tipped back against the wall of your vagina, this could cause leaks. If you think your cervix isn’t lined up with the center of the cup, try reinserting, directing the cup toward your tailbone. It also might help to let your cup sit below your cervix, opening the cup lower in the vagina. If you have a low cervix, try our Luxe line!