How to use a menstrual cup: How to remove it
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 available at drugstores and in the media, so you may be hearing and seeing them more often than before.
However, we often hear from women that they don't really understand menstrual cups and want to try them but can't take the plunge.
The murmo online store blog will provide a variety of information about menstrual cups for those who are interested in them but are hesitant to take the plunge, so we hope you will read any articles that interest you.
Now, this time we will introduce how to use a menstrual cup, including Murmo's recommended method for removing a menstrual cup.
For instructions on how to fold and insert the paper, please see the blog below.
How to use a menstrual cup: How to fold it
How to Use a Menstrual Cup: How to Insert It
How to use a menstrual cup: How to remove it
When to remove the menstrual cup
The timing of when to remove the menstrual cup will vary depending on your menstrual flow and activity schedule. The Murmo menstrual cup can be worn continuously for up to 12 hours, so you can adjust the amount of time you use it depending on your situation within that 12-hour period.
・If the menstrual blood inside the menstrual cup leaks past the air hole
If it goes beyond the air hole, it may leak through the air hole.
When this happens, it's time to replace it. You can also reduce the amount of menstrual flow by using a menstrual cup in combination with thin pads or absorbent underwear.
- The timing to replace it before 12 hours have passed
On days when your menstrual flow is not heavy, it is unlikely that the diaper will fill up even if you wear it for up to 12 hours continuously . Therefore, please change it whenever you can within 12 hours.
●Location when removing
・Bathroom
·toilet
You can change your menstrual cup in the bathroom or toilet. Until you get used to it, we recommend changing it in the bathroom to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding area.
Since you can take off your clothes, you can wash away any dirt if something goes wrong, and it is more spacious than the toilet, making it easier to relax. Once you are able to take it off in the bathroom, try taking it off in the toilet as well, and gradually get used to it, so you will likely be able to do it smoothly.
Posture when removing
There are three typical postures to take when removing the item.
1. Squats
2. Sit and spread your legs
3. Standing on one leg
Just like the posture when inserting, squatting or sitting with your legs apart is better than standing on one leg, as both feet are on the floor and it is easier to slowly remove the cup containing menstrual blood without spilling, so we recommend trying method 1 or 2.
1. Squats
In a bathroom or a spacious toilet, it's easy to do a squat with your legs apart. In a bathroom, it's also recommended to stand outside the bathtub, spread your legs apart, and squat deeply, placing both knees against the outer wall of the bathtub.
2. Sit and spread your legs
In the bathroom, you should sit shallowly on the edge of the bathtub, and on the toilet, you should also sit shallowly, both of which require a slightly bent-forward posture.Some people find it easier to enter the toilet by leaning their upper body backward, so if you have difficulty entering the toilet while leaning forward, we recommend trying leaning your upper body backward.
3. Standing on one leg
If you are in the bathroom, place one foot on the edge of the bathtub, and if you are using your toilet at home, place one foot on the toilet seat with your legs spread apart.
The posture that is most comfortable for you will vary from person to person, so try out different postures to find the one that is most comfortable for you.
How to remove the menstrual cup
There are two important points that apply to both putting things in and taking them out.
・Clean your hands before doing this
・Relax and do not put pressure on the vaginal area.
Now, here's how to remove it.
1. Assume the position you would like to take out your menstrual cup.
2. Imagine having a bowel movement and strain from your vagina outwards.
3. The stem (the rod at the bottom) of the menstrual cup will then descend into the entrance of your vagina. Find the stem around the entrance of your vagina and grab it with your fingers and gently pull it out of your vagina. This will cause the bottom of the cup to gently squeeze out along the groove.
When pulling it out, it will be easier if you relax and do not put pressure on your vagina.
4. Once the bottom of the cup is slightly out, grab the bottom of the cup (the non-slip part) and slowly pull it out of your body. Make sure the opening of the cup is facing upwards to prevent the contents from spilling out.
Once you have removed the contents, check the amount of menstrual flow by looking at the scale on the inside. The amount of menstrual flow varies from day to day and depending on your physical condition, so we hope you will use this as a barometer of your own health.
For more information on how to disinfect a menstrual cup, please see the blog below.
How to clean a menstrual cup? How to sterilize it by boiling
Menstrual Cup Care: Cleaning Methods Other Than Boiling
Vaginas vary in shape, size, and sensitivity, so try to find the method of removing your menstrual cup that suits you best. If you have discovered any other methods or tips that worked for you besides the ones introduced here, please let us know by sending us a DM on murmo's Instagram ( @ourmurmo ) or chatting on LINE ( https://lin.ee/vUwl6vs ). We hope that murmo's menstrual cup will help reduce the discomfort and strain of your period.
