Instead Softcups are menstrual cups available in supermarkets and online. The Softcups consist of a bag and a more solid ring made from a polymeric material that is used in the production of catheters and bottle teats. Reminiscent of the shape of the diaphragm, they collect the menstrual fluid instead of absorbing it as a tampon.
Softcups can be used while sleeping, playing sports, swimming, or during sexual intercourse. Many women manage to wear menstrual cups longer than other traditional products. They eliminate the odor of the period, do not cause dryness and are not associated with toxic shock syndrome. Read on to find out how to use one.
Steps
Step 1. For the first use, use the bathroom at home and not a public one
Also, it is recommended to do a dress rehearsal while on your period as you are more lubricated. Maybe pick a day when the flow is less.
Step 2. Wash and rinse your hands thoroughly as soap can cause yeast
Step 3.
Unwrap the cup from the purple packaging.
Step 4. Don't be impressed by the size of the cup
While it looks great, it's actually the same size as a folded tampon. Relax and try not to have any tension in your muscles. It may be painful or difficult to insert. (Relax your jaws during insertion, it will help you). Be patient, the first time is always the hardest, don't give up if you get stuck.
Step 5. Get in a comfortable position
Try inserting the cup while you're on top of the toilet. You could also try in the shower or tub, or lying on the floor, knees up and legs apart.
Step 6. Find the cervix
Insert a finger into the vagina and feel the cervix, the sensation is that of touching the tip of your nose. It is a small, moist core with a recess in the middle. In order for the cup to work properly, it must be attached to the back of the cervix, you need to know where it is.
Step 7.
The cup must be in this position for insertion. Make sure the cup opening is facing up.
Step 8. Squeeze the pink ring until it takes on a more or less rectangular shape
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Spread your labia and find the opening of your vagina with your other hand. Now push the cup towards the coccyx, not upwards. Push the cup up to the cervix, it won't go further.
Step 10.
Tilt the cup down and back as you insert it, and then push the inner part of the rim up, so that it hooks behind the cervix.
If the cup is in the correct position it won't bother you and you won't feel it. The pink circle of the cup is made of a heat-sensitive material to adapt to your shape. The cup works because it sticks to the vaginal walls.
Step 11. Leave the cup for 12 hours or less
You may need to remove it first, so check frequently the first few times. The cup has a larger capacity than a tampon, however, when used correctly, it shouldn't lose as much.
Step 12.
Remove the cup.
Put a finger into the vagina until you feel the edge of the cup. Hook your finger under the rim and slowly pull the cup. Make sure to keep the cup as much as possible when removing it to avoid leakage. It is recommended to remove it in the shower the first few times to avoid mess. If the cup is too big and it hurts at the entrance to the vagina, hold it squeezed with two fingers to make it smaller.
Step 13. Crumple a few pieces of toilet paper and place it in the bag for the fluid to absorb
Then wrap everything in toilet paper, throw away, wash your hands and put in a new cup. Or you can use the same cup again. Check out the tips for cleaning instructions.
Advice
- Disposable gloves work well for removal. Put one on, start removing the cup with your finger, once pulled out, take off the glove and wrap the cup in it. Voila! Hands are clean and cup is wrapped for disposal.
- There are menstrual cups that can be used over and over again.
- If you are in a public restroom and want to reuse a cup, simply clean it with toilet paper, you will clean it better later. Or always carry wet wipes or a bottle of water with you. (Wet wipes are also good for your hands).
- The cups come in one size and fit most women. They are also very small when squeezed and when compared to a tampon they are roughly the same size. However, if the cervix is low, they may not fit because the back fits around the cervix and the cup may be too long and fall off. A study reveals that 4% of women fail to use it due to the size.
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Instead_flat_609 While the company does not recommend re-use, you can do it multiple times. After removal, empty the cup and rinse it in the sink (remove any residue with your fingers). You can use some soap, but the cups don't carry bacteria. If you use soap, make sure you rinse it thoroughly as it can give you candida. Many women do this without any side effects, the decision is up to you.
Warnings
- Although they look like diaphragms, cups are NOT contraceptives, they can guarantee you a clean intercourse during your menstrual cycle but will not prevent pregnancy.
- Do not use the cups if the blood strikes you.
- Cups should not be used if you have an intrauterine coil as it may cause it to expel. Many women use cups despite the spiral.
