did I get it in right?

[gotacola]

Today is my first time trying to use my cup and is the first day of my period in this cycle.  At first I had trouble putting it in - tried c-fold, s-fold, double 7-fold but all really hurt trying to put them in.  Finally I tried 7 fold and was able to get it in without too much drama.  It seems to be sitting just inside the pubic bone - that is,

Comments

[melissa569]

Successfully using a cup (I find) comes in steps. First you find a fold that works for you with insertion (seems like you found one thus far :) ). Then you figure out how the cup works with your body for the right position, and popping open. Then you figure out the best way to remove it. Once you have all that, you've done it

[fireaphid]

Agreed!

And for a little unsolicited advice, if you like the 7 fold but think you could do better, you might also want to try the punch-down fold, the triangle fold, and the origami fold, too. (-;

[gotacola]

Thanks for the tip. I think I fell in love with the 7 fold - just because it was a relief to find one that worked and that I could hold closed until it passed the pubic bone. But I'll check out those ones too - I just might find something better still.

[gotacola]

You're sure right about the steps. Figuring out how to get the cup out - oh my gosh - so much harder than I expected