Put simply, you need to wash your hands, fold the cup, aim it towards the back of your vagina (as you would a tampon) and give it a little push. I've always struggled with leaks and ended up wearing a make-shift nappy during the night to ensure I wouldn't ruin my (navy) sheets! Admittedly, I come from a very conservative family and had to discover this new femininity for myself.

Fold your cup using the punch-down fold – push the bottom of the cup inwards and then fold the top sides together, pinch the bottom to hold in place while inserting. Because the large size has a bit of length to it, it may also be easy to reach for those who have a medium to a high cervix.While any menstrual cup is more sustainable than tampons, Organicup takes all the materials into consideration even the packaging and the organic drawstring bag.

One of the softest cups made to day– In many reviews that were posted online about the Organicup it was emphasized that this menstrual cup is very soft such as the Lunette. If you pull the rod lightly and feel a little resistance, a vacuum has been created and it fits properly.Once you have healed, then you can use a menstrual cup, but you will likely need to use a different size than you were using before if you have just given birth vaginally. You can then re-insert or if your period has ended you can boil the menstrual cup for 3-5 minutes to sterilize. It’s also handy to set a timer to make sure you don’t overboil your cup – if left to boil too long, it can burn. The XL might be a good option for those with a prolapse as it has a wide diameter that may make placement easier. If you know you'll need to change yours while you're out and about, bring a bottle of water with you to rinse out your cup over the toilet.