Are you worried that your cup could get stuck?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you answered yes, keep in mind that we are always just a click away, and we have loads of resources on our blog and social media channels!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We have a few tips to make sure If you know how to get cup should drop down and be “accessible” in no time!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Relax, and take time to breathe⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“WHAT? But I can’t reach…” Don’t worry. The best thing you can do is relax, because your muscles will relax too and, before you know it, that cup will be back safe in your hands. If you are too tense, all of your muscles are contracted and will actually grip your menstrual cup tightly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Do not bear down⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Doctors’ concern with bearing down when under stress is that it’s not good for all the organs and muscles in the pelvic region. When you have a bowel movement or are giving birth, your muscles work together naturally. While prolapse of the pelvic muscles is rare, physicians are trying to pinpoint what exactly can cause this.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. Take a squat⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This really works. Just get as low as you can to the ground, and chances are that stem will be within reach! A good place to do this is the shower. You also can lift just one leg onto the edge of the bathtub which will help by lowering your cervix.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. Gently break the seal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is super important! Breaking the seal (once it’s in reach) can be achieved by pinching the base of the cup or by sticking a finger up the side of the cup. Listen for the sound of air leaking and that means the seal is broken. Pulling on a sealed cup will strain the muscles. If you can’t break the seal by pinching the base or pushing on the side of the cup, try inserting one finger higher until you can feel the rim of the cup. Gently push in the rim, similar to the process used for the punch-down fold, until you hear the seal break.