My menstrual cup won't open! I don't know if it's open! What to do when that happens
Menstrual cups are reusable sanitary products that are inserted into the vagina. Because they collect menstrual blood inside the vagina, they offer a number of benefits, such as reducing stuffiness and odor, allowing you to enjoy hot springs and saunas even during your period, and being environmentally friendly and wallet-friendly because they can be used for a long period of time. As a result, the number of types has increased recently, and they are now sold in drugstores and cosmetics stores, and have been featured in the media, so you may be hearing and seeing them more often than before.
However, we often hear from people who don't really understand menstrual cups, or who want to try them but can't take the plunge. This murmo online store blog provides a variety of information about menstrual cups for people who are interested in menstrual cups but can't take the plunge, so we hope you'll read any articles that interest you.
Well, this time we will be looking at some questions that arise when inserting a menstrual cup, such as "My menstrual cup won't open!" or "I don't know if it's open!"
I don't know if my menstrual cup has opened!
Because menstrual cups are placed inside the vagina, you can't see if they've opened, so sometimes you'll know if your cup has opened or not.
Generally, menstrual cups that are hard, thick, and have a narrow opening are the ones that open easily inside the vagina. On the other hand, hard, thick cups require more grip strength and are slightly more difficult to put on and take off.
When your menstrual cup opens or signs that it is open
The ease of opening a menstrual cup will vary depending on its hardness, how it is folded, and the size and shape of the vagina. Whether or not you feel it when it opens also varies from person to person, so it's difficult to generalize, but the following four points can be considered signs that your menstrual cup has opened or is open.
1. There is a faint hissing sound of air escaping
2. Feel and hear it pop open
3. The bottom of the cup is flat when pinched
4. When you touch the opening of the cup all the way around, it is not folded
1. There is a faint hissing sound of air escaping
This occurs when the air escapes through the cup's air hole and the cup fits snugly against the vaginal wall. When you hear this sound, it means the cup has opened.
2. Feel and hear it pop open
If the cup is hard or thick, you may hear a popping sound when it opens inside the vagina, and you may feel pressure inside the vagina. On the other hand, this is less likely to happen with softer cups.
3. The bottom of the cup is flat when pinched
Squeeze the bottom of the cup 2-3 times. If it remains folded, it's thick and uneven. Conversely, if the sides of the bottom lie flat, it's likely open.
4. When you touch the opening of the cup all the way around, it is not folded.
This is a fairly difficult method (your hands will get dirty), but it's one way to check. Use one finger to trace all the way around the opening of the menstrual cup at the very back of your vagina. If it doesn't feel folded, it's likely open.
How do I open my menstrual cup? Are there any tips?
The Murmo menstrual cup has a narrow opening, which makes it easy to open, but because they prioritize ease of use even for first-time users, it is a little soft and has an easy-to-fold design with an easy-to-use line, so it can be a little difficult to open, and it can be hard to tell if it's open or not. Here , we'll show you some tips on how to open the Murmo menstrual cup.
What works for you will vary from person to person, so I encourage you to try them all out and find the method that works best for you.
Whatever technique you use, the most important thing is to keep the area around your vagina relaxed . On the other hand, if your vagina is tense and tense, it will be difficult to open.
The trick to opening a menstrual cup
1. Pinch the bottom of the cup to release the folded groove
2. When you are pouring the cup all the way in, rotate the stem (the rod at the bottom) around several times.
3. To finish, pull the stem out of the vagina and then insert the menstrual cup back in.
1. Squeeze the bottom of the menstrual cup to release the folded groove.
Murmo menstrual cups are designed to fold easily, so it is important to release the folded part that is inside.
Squeeze both sides of the bottom of the menstrual cup and push out the folded part inside. Once you've done so, you'll notice that the part you pinched is flatter and thinner than before.
Please take a look at this video for a detailed explanation.
2. When you are pouring the cup all the way in, rotate the stem (the rod at the bottom) around several times.
This will allow the menstrual cup and your vaginal walls to wiggle slightly, fine-tuning the cup's position and making it easier to open.
3. To finish, pull the stem out of the vagina and then insert the menstrual cup back in.
Similar to step 2, doing this will adjust the gap between the menstrual cup and the vaginal wall, making it easier for the menstrual cup to fit.
Finally, once you have performed these steps and feel that the menstrual cup is comfortably in your vagina, try wiping your vulva with toilet paper.
If menstrual blood comes out even after wiping, apart from the blood on the outside, it is likely that the menstrual cup is not open inside the vagina, so we recommend removing it and trying again.
Don't worry if you're not sure if your menstrual cup has opened. Items to support your menstrual cup
If you're not sure if your menstrual cup has opened, don't worry.
When using a menstrual cup, it will be more comfortable if you combine it with period products such as pads or panty liners, or sanitary items such as absorbent shorts or cloth napkins.
In particular, absorbent shorts can be used in place of pants (shorts), so you don't need to wear any extra items and they are lightweight and recommended.
Either way, unless your menstrual cup is full, it's very unlikely that you'll experience excessive leaking, so it's best to make sure it's able to support some leakage.
Some people can tell whether the menstrual cup has opened, while others can use it successfully even if they can't. Since the shape and size of the vagina, as well as the amount of menstrual blood, vary from person to person, there is no 100% surefire way to use it. Therefore, we encourage you to experiment and find the method of insertion that works best for you. It may be a hassle or you may make mistakes at first, but we hope that it will help you have a more comfortable period.
