How do you know if your cervix is high, low, or somewhere in between?
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We have an easy test to figure out your cervix height.
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All you have to do is insert your finger into the vaginal opening and feel for the cervix. Your cervix, which is the lowest part of the uterus, may feel like the tip of your nose: firm but a little soft. You may also feel a small dip in the middle, which is the cervical opening.
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One important thing to remember is that your cervix changes position and texture throughout your cycle. Around ovulation or the middle of your cycle, the cervix becomes higher, softer, and harder to reach. During menstruation, the cervix is lower and firmer. Because this is when you’ll be wearing your menstrual cup, it’s best to check your cervix on or right before the first day of your period. (Pro tip - measure your cervix in the shower to avoid any mess!)
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Start with clean hands and trim nails and get into position. You may find it best to squat, or stand with one foot on the edge of the bathtub. Insert one or two fingers into the vagina and feel for the cervix.
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If you can reach the cervix at just your first knuckle, your cervix is low. If you can reach it at the second knuckle of your finger, your cervix is a normal height. If you cannot reach your cervix at all, you have a high cervix.
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You want a cup that’s big enough to accommodate your flow, but won’t sit too low in the vaginal canal that it becomes uncomfortable.
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Armed with all this knowledge, you are now ready to choose your cup!