How To Remove a
MENSTRUAL CUP
How to Remove a Menstrual Cup
Now that you have been wearing your ultra comfortable menstrual cup for hours, you are probably wondering how to remove a menstrual cup. Removing is done in a quick few steps: wash, relax, pinch & wiggle, empty – That’s easy!
Wash
Always wash your hands before inserting or removing your menstrual cup. Remember to rinse off any soapy residue.
Relax
Think of puppies, ice-cream or rainbows, anything that will put you in a relaxed headspace.
Tension can tighten your vaginal muscles and make for an unpleasant removal. So breathe deeply and find your inner calm.
Pinch and Wiggle
While sitting over the toilet or in a squatting position gently “push” with your pelvic muscles (the same muscles you use for a bower movement) – this will lower the cup downwards for you to easily to reach the base.
Gently insert your fingers between your labia and locate your cup.
Pinch the base / bottom third of the cup (not the stem) to release the suction, and softly wiggle your cup down. Voila you have removed your cup!
Empty your cup over the toilet, sink, or shower.
Note: Do not pull on the stem. The stem is only for ease of mind in locating your cup. Pulling on the stem will not assist in removing your cup. You must release the vacuum by pinching the bottom third of the cup while wiggling the cup down.
Empty, Wash and Reinsert
Once you have removed your cup, empty the contents in the toilet or the sink. Rinse your cup with cold water first (warm water will set stains) then gently wash with mild detergent soap. Ensure you have cleaned the air holes and thoroughly rinse off any soapy residue. Then re-insert your cup. You do not have to sanitize your cup during your cycle, only at the end of your cycle.
Wash
Always wash your hands before inserting or removing your menstrual cup. Remember to thoroughly rinse off any soapy residue.
Relax
Think of puppies, ice-cream or rainbows. Anything that will make you relaxed. Breathe deeply and find your inner calm.
Pinch and Wiggle
While sitting over the toilet or in a squatting position gently “push” with your pelvic muscles (the same muscles you use for a bower movement) – this will lower the cup downwards for you to easily to reach the base.
Gently insert your fingers between your labia and locate your cup.
Pinch the base / bottom third of the cup (not the stem) to release the suction, and softly wiggle your cup down. Voila you have removed your cup!
Empty your cup over the toilet, sink, or shower.
Note: Do not pull on the stem. The stem is only for ease of mind in locating your cup. Pulling on the stem will not assist in removing your cup. You must release the vacuum by pinching the bottom third of the cup while wiggling the cup down.
Empty, Wash and Reinsert
Once you have removed your cup, empty the contents in the toilet or the sink. Rinse your cup with cold water first (warm water will set stains) then gently wash with mild detergent soap. Ensure you have cleaned the air holes and thoroughly rinse off any soapy residue. Then re-insert your cup. You do not have to sanitize your cup during your cycle, only at the end of your cycle.
FAQ's
CAN A MENSTRUAL CUP GET STUCK?
First time menstrual cup users might be worried that a menstrual cup can get stuck.
No worries. A menstrual cup cannot get stuck. It only has one way to go and that is out.
Do not pull on the stem. Unlike tampons – the stem does not assist with removal, it is only for locating your cup. The stem is like training wheels on a bicycle, most Flo Angel menstrual cup users trim the stem once they are comfortable in using the cup.
Your menstrual cup forms a vacuum seal, this keeps bacteria from entering the cup and prevents leakages. To break the seal is easy to do. Just “PINCH” the bottom third of the cup while slowly wiggling the cup down.
HELP I CANT LOCATE MY CUP
A menstrual cup is usually inserted lower than a tampon.
Sometimes it can happen that you inserted your cup a bit high, or the cup might have moved upwards while wearing. You might find your fingers too short to reach your cup. Not to worry at all – There is a easy fix.
To lower you cup and make it easy to pinch and remove simply push down with your pelvic muscles. (The same muscles you use for a bowel movement). By contracting these muscles your cup will lower and be within easy reach for your remove your cup.