Getting your menstrual cup to pop open correctly is such a huge deal! It will allow it to form a tight seal so that you won’t experience any unwanted leaking...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While the cup itself is designed to be leak-free, it can take a few tries to get comfortable using and inserting it. We recommend that you practice at home first (rather than in a public restroom) so you can learn the perfect cup technique that works for you. You may even want to practice inserting your cup when you don’t have your period. If you do, don’t leave the cup in — just get familiar with how it feels when it’s inserted properly and forming a seal, and then remove the cup.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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First, let’s make sure you’re inserting the cup properly. Before inserting your cup, always wash your hands thoroughly. And, try to relax! This process can feel intimidating to new cup users, but if you’re feeling tense, it will make inserting your cup harder. So take a few deep breaths and remember, while learning how to use a menstrual cup can be a little uncomfortable at first, it should never be painful, and the cup can’t get lost inside you. So there’s nothing to worry about!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The C-fold is a simple fold that you can do with one hand, and that allows the cup to pop open easily. You may also want to use a little bit of our Pixie Cup Lube to make insertion easier.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After you insert the cup, run a clean finger around the rim of the cup (the top). As you do, you may feel some folds or indentations.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you feel folds, grab the base of the cup and gently twist the cup in a circular motion. Turn the cup one full rotation. This will help it pop open and form a seal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That’s it! For most people, following these steps will allow their cup to pop open properly and provide leak-free protection!