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Why am I leaking through my menstrual cup?
The number one reason why your cup might be leaking is because it hasn’t completely unfolded. When your cup is inserted, it should “pop open” so that it suctions to the walls of your inner genitals. If the cup doesn’t fully expand, there will be a crease that causes it to leak.
Which menstrual cup is best for heavy flow?
So here are our picks of top cup brands with the best menstrual cups for heavy flows and wide vaginas.
- Ruby Cup. Capacity: 34 ml. Width x Height: 45 mm x 68 mm.
- Super Jennie Menstrual Cup. Capacity: 41.61ml.
- Pixie Cup. Capacity: 35 ml.
- FemmyCycle Menstrual Cup. Capacity: 30 ml.
- Diva Cup. Capacity: 32 ml.
- Saalt Cup. Capacity: 30 ml.
How do I know if my menstrual cup is too big?
Signs that your menstrual cup is too big or too small
- You can feel the menstrual cup. Can you feel your menstrual cup coming out of your vagina?
- Your menstrual cup causes cramps.
- Your menstrual cup is leaking.
- Your menstrual cup is difficult to reach.
How do I know if my menstrual cup is full?
Check. If you are not sure if your menstrual cup has opened completely, try inserting a finger along the inside your vagina up to the rim of the menstrual cup, and follow the rim around, ensuring that the whole rim has opened up.
Should the stem of my menstrual cup stick out?
It should sit low in the vagina (lower than a tampon), and ideally, not over the opening of your cervix. The end of the stem should be sitting no more than 1cm from the vaginal opening. Nothing should be sticking out, but it should be only just inside you.
Should the tip of menstrual cup stick out?
How do I know if my menstrual cup is in far enough?
The menstrual cup must be open as if it isn’t, there will be leaks. The cup is designed to open up once it’s inside. It also creates a painless suction to your vaginal walls, which keeps it in place and prevents leaking. The best way to tell if the cup is open is to insert a finger and move it around the cup gently.
How do I know my menstrual cup is in correctly?
If the menstrual cup has been inserted correctly, you might hear a “pop” or a suction sound which means that the cup has unfolded and created the necessary suction seal. If in doubt, reach in and feel around the base of the cup – it should feel round or oval and not have any noticeable folds.
How low should a menstrual cup sit?
The Cup should be fully inside your vagina, with the stem of the Cup within approximately 1/2 inch of your vaginal opening (though this may vary from person to person as every body is different!). Please note that your Cup will sit slightly lower in your vagina than a tampon would.