If you use a menstrual cup then you already know
that the number one secret to a leak free period is making sure
that your cup pops open properly. In today's video I'm going to cover
all the ways to make sure your cup is opening properly so you don't have to
worry about any leaking throughout your cycle.
Getting your menstrual cup to open up properly will allow it to form a
tight seal so that you won't have any leaking. It
can take a couple of tries to kind of get this down and in the
beginning there is a slight learning curve but once you figure it out it is
so easy it's almost like second nature. I do recommend trying your menstrual cup
out for the first time in a private restroom in your home so
that you can try a couple things out and get comfortable with it
and again it is really easy once you get the hang of it and I will tell you what
to look for to make sure that your menstrual cup has
folds or no creases going on. The first step to making sure that your
menstrual cup is open properly is to try and use the C-fold. If you're
having issues with the punch down method -- which
is where you punch down the side -- if you're having issues with the side
popping open try the C-fold. To do this you simply
fold your menstrual cup in half like this forming
a C shape just like that. When you go to insert the C
shape it pops open very easily. If you're having trouble with insertion
it is a good idea to try our Pixie Lube. You simply put a couple pumps on your
cup, you rub it in, and then it glides in a lot easier.
The next step is once your cup is inserted make sure you take a finger
and move it around the rim of the cup which is the top of the cup. So if your
cup's inserted you're going to want to insert your
finger and you're going to want to feel all the way around the top.
That way if a side is punched down you'll feel it
and you'll be able to then grab the bottom of the cup
and gently rotate it around. That is our third step,
grabbing the bottom of the cup and rotating it 360 degrees
to make sure that all those sides are popped open correctly.
As far as steps go that is it. For most people
these three simple easy steps make it so that they no longer have a leaking cup.
If you still have a leaking cup there are a few things that could come into
play. The first thing is you could have the
wrong cup size. If you notice your cup moving up and down during the day --
a little movement is normal but we're talking a lot of movement like sliding
up and down -- then it means that you have the wrong
cup size or shape for your body. Our Pixie Cup comes in three different
sizes and two different styles so we do have the cup to fit your needs. And if
you need help picking a cup just reach out to one of us and we'd be happy to
help. Number two is you might have a tilted
cervix. If you have a tilted cervix and your cup isn't properly aligned
the menstrual flow might run along the vaginal wall
instead of making it into your cup. If this is the case
just try simply wearing your cup lower in your vaginal canal so that it can be
sure to catch the blood flow. Also you can try using our Pixie Cup Luxe
which was made specifically for people with a tilted cervix. Number three is
your menstrual flow might be a bit heavier than your cup can handle.
We did design the Pixie Cup in a bell shape so that it can
capture the most blood flow as possible but there is a possibility that
your period might be heavier than what the cup can typically capture.
If that's the case you might just have to empty your cup a little more often
throughout the day. I'm one of those people
the first two days of my period I have to empty it two to three times a day and
then only once a day after that. You could also try our extra
large Pixie Cup, it's designed to hold even more blood
but no matter how heavy or light your period is
make sure that you're changing your Pixie Cup at least once every 12 hours.
The last thing is you might just need a cup that is a bit more firm.
If you're using a cup that's super soft sometimes it might not pop open the way
that you need to. Some women have had success with cups
that are more firm. If this is the case just try our
original Pixie Cup as it is made a bit more firm than our Pixie
Cup Luxe. Remember that menstrual cups take a
little bit of practice and just to keep practicing and to stay
strong because again once you get the hang of it it will change your life
and if you make sure you're doing these tips it should completely help you. Again
before long your body is going to adjust to the cup
you're going to have it down to a science and you won't have
any leaking. If you have any other questions please let us know and let us