i thought the punch down fold would be great for me but once i got my cup i was only able to get it in using the half diamond fold. i highly recommend it for those with small openings!
cummccann bless you! So many videos on YT focus on cervix position but never discus those of us who have small openings that make things like the C-fold physically impossible. I will try again with the half diamond
2 month ago I brought my first. Menstrual cup I tried using the c or u shape like everyone and 'it shocked my nerve system' when I inserted a little bit the pain give me a headache after that day I didn't try using it again. I think maybe I can give it a try again after hearing your comment... Maybe this time it will work *finger crossed*😩
@@meghasinha9320 you can do it! Give yourself time, do it slowly and have good lubrication (it works best for me when I try in the shower, although a bit slippery!) Hope all goes well for you!
thank you so much! I bought a menstrual cup last month and i tried using the c fold, punch down fold, etc but nothing worked and I thought my vaginal opening was too small and maybe that something was wrong with my body. this made me happy, hopefully the diamond fold will help.
I was getting so frustrated because all the videos showed the c fold method which didn't make sense to me, but I tried the triangle method and it worked the first try! Thank you so much.
I was using menstrual cup for the first time yesterday and whole day I tried again and again but everytime I was unable to put it in,I was so frustrated by it coz I was actually so fascinated by the idea of using a menstrual cup but when I watched this video I read your comment and today I tried so many different fold but still can't get it in but then tried triangle fold and in the first try it was in with a very little effort it was easy,and I am so happy now thanku😄😄
@@akankshamalik4918 did it pop open ? I tried punch down i forcefully inserted it many time which was pain ful a lil bit and it doesn't open im just on the edge to give up.
✨✨I HOPE THIS HELPS✨✨ Having a small opening and inserting a menstrual cup has been a challenge but i havent given up. Being a virgin and never using tampons, only pads its a bit scary to put something inside. I've been hearing a lot that the punch down method is the smallest and best methods for first-timers but for me its Not. Yes the tip is small and went in without a fight but the rest of the cup is plumped/ rounded so I had a tough time trying to put the rest inside and i wasnt able to put it in; also it was causing me pain. I tried the diamond fold but it's difficult to keep it folded for me because I have a smaller cup which is more for 1st timers & sensitivity; with this cup there's more tension with the fold since its harder to grip it firmly causing my cup to come undone trying to insert it because of the tension u have to have a strong hold w the diamond fold because for me it always came undone when I try to insert it. I felt so deflated! I thought i was never going to be able to insert it. There's so many folds just keep trying different folds eventually you'll find a specific fold that works for you. I kept at it &I'm happy I did. ALSO I highly highly suggest to use a water-based lubricant it helped a lot trying to insert the cup. I suggest water-based lubricants because those don't harm your menstrual cup thus oil-based tend to destroy the Integrity of your menstrual cups. For me the fold which worked was the "7 Fold/ triangle fold). At first i thought uhh uhh NO it's too big but once I tried it it worked!!! I was able to insert it since it's a flatter fold than the punch fold. It worked, it did not stetch me out like the punch down tried to. I was able to insert @ 1st try w this fold but I still need lots of practice because I haven't mastered it yet but I will still keep on trying different methods as well. Dont give up girls. don't be intimidated by the folds just make sure to relax and be patient at first I wasn't relaxed and I wasn't patient and I ended up irritating myself & hurting a little bit causing pain. I suggest just practice when you're not on your period. Don't be in a rush relax breath turn on a candle while tour at it to relax yourself. And just Try a different method different folding methods because trust me there is a specific folding method that will work for you. Thank you so much for this video in showing us some good methods. Good Luck Girls! Fighting!!!
Thank you so much! I’m saving up to buy my first cup and I’m doing a lot of research but didn’t see much for those who have never used a tampon and have a small opening. Just one finger causes pain so I was worried that the cup would be very painful for me. I’ll try a water based lubricant when I get it, thank you for the advice!💖
@@annaellemay8590 the june cup is having a sale until the end of May and their cups are $6 and with shipping its a $10 total due to covid19. I actually bought the small and it works great. The original price is $29 plus shipping and i suggest maybe just buying one since it's so cheap. They're great quality. I actually use this on my 1st period alternating w my other cup for the first time and it does not hurt. of course this is just a suggestion to buy one. Another cup. I suggest buying is the lena sensitive cup to have for sensitivity for first-timers it's $26 plus shipping if you go on their website and if u search online there are discount codes to remove $5 and then the total comes out to $25 plus change w shipping on their website. But on Amazon it comes out to like 30 plus shipping if you don't have Amazon Prime. Let me know if you need help and I help you search some coupon codes or if you have any questions regarding my experience or about the menstrual cup. And by the way the size difference of the lena sensitive cup and June cup dont have much difference the june is just a bit bigger. Junecup $6 sale end @ the end of MAY thejunecup.com/products/the-june-cup-regular Lena sensitve $25 lenacup.com/collections/all/products/lena-sensitive-cup
Is it safe to use the cup before your period? Many youtubers say that during periods, the blood makes insertion easier because of natural lubrication. But it is not convenient to experiment during periods, as cramps and irritation really make it difficult to relax. Plzz help!!
Anwesha Mandal yes you can! When I first got my cup a couple months ago I practiced using it before my period came to get the hang of insertion and removal. When my period finally came around it made things easier. It was also easier to insert because the blood would lubricate. If you plan on wearing it before you might want to use a water based lube to help make things easier. Some people also insert cups in the days leading up to their period in case it catches them off guard
Elisaa🌼 thank you so much! I purchased a local cup called the Harmony Cup and it’s working exceptionally well for me so I’ll stick with it! The Lena cup and June would be more expensive for me because 1ttd = 7usd, and adding shipping stuff it would be a looottt. I’d still look into ordering one online sometime when I have the money😅
g u n n e r don’t know if this reply is too late, but I spent almost an hour trying to get it in with all kinds of folds with no success (hurt too much and was literally getting nowhere) but then I tried the triangle fold and it worked ! Pretty easily actually compared to how long I spent trying the others. Recommend trying that one :)
@@gunner3712 Simone Jackson I was just in the shower in a bit of pain coz i tried the punch down, then the seven fold and still couldn't get it in, until I feld my cup into a labia fold, but instead of having a nub sticking out I pushed the nub more into the cup and I finally got it in.
A tip I’ve learned just from months of menstrual cup usage is that the same fold doesn’t always work at every stage of my period. A C-fold never seems to work when my period first starts, but as it gets heavier and I “open up” more, it becomes a LOT easier.
Almost every fold I have tried is painful for me even with lube😬 last period I finally found a fold that works perfectly (thanks to this video). It's painless and opens perfectly every time! It was the labia fold and it relieved me that my cup could be used without any pain. This period I must have accidently mixed the folds up and used the half diamond fold instead of labia (I don't know how I messed that up so bad) but it was awful. A lot of people swear by that fold but when I use it it always opens too early causing extreme pain and it always leaks for me because it never settles in the correct place. I watched the video back and realized my mistake of mixing up the folds. I will always use the labia fold considering that's what works for me. A little advice for beginners, if you experience any pain with a fold, please try a new one. If you can't find one that works for you look into water-based lube. Especially for beginners it helps a lot. I've had my cup for about 6 months now and I'm still making mistakes and getting used to it. Most of my friends got the hang of it after two months but for me it was about finding the right fold that didn't cause pain. If you're having this same issue try the labia fold. Again, if that doesn't work for you find one that will. I LOVE my cup even though I'm still learning how to use it according to my body and I still make mistakes. I've always hated how I felt in a pad and tampons were not only uncomfortable but they also never worked. A cup works and is comfortable when used correctly.
I just ended my cycle and got my menstrual cup in the mail. I got one because I saw a video on Facebook about them that sold me. It mentioned that (once you master the cup) you won't have to use tampons and pads again (right?). That and menstrual cups can last up to years. A couple years ago after first hearing about the menstrual cup, I was intimidated about its size and being in there. Though thinking about it now, if I have kids in the future, them being delivered would be a whole of a lot bigger than the cup going out! So I thought I should give it a try :) Got to wait for next month, I'm interested in the half-diamond fold.
@@chitralekhakalita6111- Hey, I came back to this video and saw I commented! This was awhile ago and I had some trouble inserting it then. Recently, I decided to try menstrual cups again, especially since I'll be the only person in my household with a period. Just two days ago from writing this, I inserted the menstrual cup in for the first time! I'm using the small, pink Saalt cup and I used the triangle fold :) Same story with how I inserted my first tampon, I just had to relax and think about something else. It is definitely a learning curve. You have to get it just underneath your cervix for leaks to stop happening, which is something I have to learn, especially when I have a heavier flow. I'm near ending my period now and had the cup in for 6 hours today and no leaks! It's comfortable too! I still have a bit learning to do before I master the cup, but I can tell it will be an amazing period tool to have! :D
I have had a Diva and currently use a Lena cup. My absolute favorite fold for both is the 7 fold. Fast, simple, works for me! I then rotate the cup fully to make sure everything is open. Thanks for showing all these folds! Learned some new things.
I'm new with the cup, I've only used it durantly one period and de punch down was the best fold for me, I tried the C fold fold but I couldn't make it work
On my second month with the tulip valve cup, I'm still having trouble to insert and get it unfold inside. But one thing is for sure, I will never buy tampons again!!! What a liberation.
Some cups are more difficult to fold that others - especially firmer cups. Something in the 1-2 range of our firmness chart may be easier putacupinit.com/firmness
Listen... I don't mean to sound stupid but I've been doing the punch down fold and I don't have any problems getting it in, I can't get it to open!! Are you suppose to insert it punch down to the front or the back? (anterior /posterior) I tried inserting to the back and it felt like it popped open. It definitely did something different, but now I'm having some cramping? I also have never felt my cervix, so I'm assuming it's high. Also, even when I was inserting and it wasn't fully open (squished) at the bottom, it didn't leak at all.
Brittney Sellers I had the same issue, so I did the C fold for the entire first year. There was some discomfort with insertion, so I finally gave the punch down fold another try. The key is to pinch the base, once you clear the pubic bone. When you squeeze the base, you'll feel the part of the rim that you punched down into the cup. Your squeeze should force it out. It's actually pretty simple, once you get it. Wish I would have figured it out sooner, lol! Hope it works for you!
Watching it on my period. Placing the order for a cup. Waiting excited for my next period to use it. Edit: 25 aug. 3 months ago I got my first cup and I love it I use the punch down fold
I'm a cup user newbie who just got thru 4 cycle and still struggling with leaks. I feel like I wanna give up 😭 currently I'm using C fold, hopefully the 7 fold works for my cup
First timer here! After reading the comments on this video, I tried the triangle fold first. It didn't go in, the size was a little big for the opening. Next I tried the classic punch down fold, it started to go in but it opened just before it fully got in and created the suction there, I had to break it then took it out again. Last, I tried the C- fold which surprisingly worked, but it didn't open :( for some reason I got scared when it didn't open so I took it out. I didn't get to try it again because the cup fell on the bathroom floor while I was taking it out :/ I wish to make it work next time, I will try it again 🥺
Don't give up punch down fold, give it a try;) the C fold causes difficulties if the opening is too small, so better try punch down or labia fold with squeezing your cup in between pointing and middle finger
The only fold that worked for me was the double punch down fold. it's quite similar to the half diamond fold as far as shape when folded, but the half diamond fold tends to open early for me, and since it has to open to a regular diamond fold Before it can open fully, I found it quite painful. The double punch down fold gave me more control of when it opened. it's actually very simple: start with a regular punch down fold, and then push the bottom inwards again, and pinch to keep folded. its kind of hard to explain, but it's not hard to figure out from the name. double punch down = punch down twice. hope this helps somebody
I love the punch fold so much. It is easier then most of the folds. I recommend it. This is my first tume using a cup and the punch one was so easy was not painfull.
I have been struggling with the right cup fold for so long. Everyone talks about the cervix positioning, but my vagina is super small. The diamond fold worked first try and I cannot thank y’all enough
Hi.. I ordered a cup last month.. Now, today I am in my period.. Punch down fold didn't worked for me.. But.. I tried triangle it went half a way... But not fully.. Now I am taking little rest... Gonna try diamond fold.. Hope it fits.. I am just 17.. Its hurts a bit.. Will update u guys soon Edit:nothing worked I dropped my cup in toilet... Urghhhhhh It went in.. So I am thinking of buying a tampon.. Next.. I know its not environmentally good but I need to train my muscle... My vagina opening is so little.. I, even struggled to put my one finger in side to feel cervix.. Soo I think using tampon for year may train me mentally to put a cup inside me next time.. Without fear..
The E fold was actually the one that worked best for me! My cup is on the softer side and I am very tight so the other folds would not open for me. The E fold just really wants to open and I was able to get a pretty small point of insertion.
The Double 7 fold is perfect for soft cups that have a hard time “popping” open. I have the Lily Cup One & this fold was the only way I was able to get it to open.
I tried it but I couldn't hold the fold in my hands while inserting it. It went it crooked and I couldn't get the stem to get it out. I gave up after a while becuase I'm sore of putting it in so many times and I'm using a pad now
Thanks a lot for making this video, all the other videos were super annoying, behaving as if everyone's born with large openings or had prior sexual experiences.
I didn't even know so many folds existed! I only knew the c-fold and the punch down, and those are the only ones I've ever tried. I used the c-fold for a really long time until I got a softer cup and I was having trouble with it opening so I tried the punch down and fell in love with it.
I was about to give up on these things cause I couldn't get it to freaking pop. First fold did it I was literally screaming for my girlfriend i was so happy lol
I'm all about the triangle fold. I hold the fold down with my thumb, and then use my thumb to push the fold back up once the cup is inserted, basically in one motion.
My favorite has always been the 7 fold. I never could get the push down or the c fold to work. I recently got a much smaller cup (meluna shorty) and the 7 wasn’t working for me anymore so I ended up doing the half diamond fold and that worked much better!
My daughter is 18 and I got her 3 different ones she’s taking the journey with me thank you all and I constantly tell Pluto go to put a cup in it because you definitely have the right information, she is as confident as I was and that’s again because of you
I seriously cant thankyou guys enough I was so scared to buy one let alone use it but I got it right first try thanks to your videos I absolutely love the Dutchess cup it was $15;on amazon n works great !
I've tried every fold I've been able to find and then some and none of them work, I try to put the cup in in the shower and it doesn't work. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong it feels like I'm just pushing the cup around against a wall, I have tried relaxing while inserting and that still doesn't work. Any other ideas on how I could possibly get it to work?
hmm sometimes it may help to try to "push" your "walls" inside away a little bit from one side to give the cup a little bit more place. Also, relaxing is good, but you can also try to "press" a bit while you insert, then, try to "suck" the cup in with your muscle while still putting in with your hand at the same time. Maybe that helps you :)
Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful. I was almost ready to give up after leaking during the night and finding that the cup wasn’t even full. I knew then that C fold method was no longer working for me. I tried the Punch Down method several times. I was so angry by then, but I refused to give up, I had to master this! I’m proud of myself for not reaching for a Tampax pearl. The Punch Down method is working for me right now. Thank you again! 🥰
TAKING OUT IS THE REAL DEAL FOR ME! I'VE tried the cup twice and the removal is the trickiest and hurts a bit and cup comes out with a pop (I think it's because I fail to break the seal but I still can't make myself insert a finger all the way up and break the vacuum and end up getting really sore) ANY ADVICE? I'd be grateful
Today i used the menstrual cup for the 1st time. I tried for an hr literally but the cup wasnt going in and it was paining a lot! I then watched this video and tried out different folds. Some were going in but not opening properly and i could feel the kinks in there. My last try was labial fold which instantly popped open in one attempt without anypain! I'm really happy with it❤
Origami fold for most of my cups except Lena cup, and triangle for Lena. I fold down the nob of the origami so I can hold the cup in folded shape while grabbing really low. For many years of using cups I still don’t get C fold, for me it just plainly hurts and cups wouldn’t go in...
Definitely finding the right fold is invaluable to using cups! There are some folds that just won't work for some cups/people but switching the fold will work! We always encourage people to try different options before calling cups a failure. Glad you found what works!
I normally use the 7 fold or triangle fold, but I occasionally use C fold if I only have one clean hand, say I need to change in public toilet and my left hand has touched door/toilet seat. I think the key to getting used to the C fold is to spread your labia enough ( that means you need to spread your legs wide enough) and only use it when you are lubricated enough, may be applicable only on your heaviest day. I found that if you don't spread your labia enough, when you try to push the cup in with that wide opening of C fold (which also sometimes spread to two sides if the cup is firm) can create friction with the tissue at your vaginal opening, which makes it hurts even if your vaginal opening should be big enough to accommodate it. And start trying it when you're in a bath, so that water also helps with the lubrication. I just wrote this so that it might help when you want to give C fold another try :) No need to force yourself doing folds that are painful for you though. I think it's good that you find the fold that suits you and you can stick with that as long as it works.
I don't really care what you want. I want a video on these products that very openly discusses what it means for that cup to open early. You talk about having nubs to pop the cup open, but you don't ever say how pushing that nub up in the punch-down method reduces the size of the base which can feel like tearing if you don't do it. I want a video that stops treating women as wrong for folding their cups into the c-fold on the way out to reduce that same tearing sensation. It's that flap of skin between vagina and anus. It isn't all that stretchy. It hurts to tear it. A lot.
I REALLY wanna love my cup... but I just can’t seem to perfect the placement. I’ve been using one for 6 or 7 months and I’m finding Its a bit of hit & miss. Sometimes I get good positioning and I don’t leak, but more often than not I’m getting leakages when the cup isn’t actually full. I’ve tried so many different folds and tried pushing it up further and also having it a bit lower... I can’t figure it out??? Any suggestions??
the half diamond honestly saved me i thought i was crazy when the punch down fold wasn't working for me guys if you've never done anything sexual the half diamond will probably be the best shot x
The C fold always caused leaking for me but thankfully for this great video I'm trying different folds like push down and 7 method. They work for me and I'm thrilled. The push down is absolutely perfect because you can push the side in and it pops open - love it!! Thanks for a great video :)))
help!! i literally tried every single fold but the cup wont go in , once it went in halfway through with the triangle fold but was hurting too much i instantly tried to take it out grabbed my hymen with the cup and tried to pull it 😭😭 i swear the pain was.... and i was constantly doin it but then realised it so grabbbed the cup nd pulled it out. Again tried but could not get in, tried squatting, standing, and sitting on the toilet but nothing really worked...😓😓but i really want to swith to the cup so if u have any suggestions tell me plzz
I'm a bit late to this video but THANKS FOR THIS. I got the Diva Cup recently and the only 2 folds it lists are the C fold (which is physically impossible for me) and the punch-down fold (which goes in fine but doesn't open properly and results in me leaking all over the place). I tried the triangle fold and actually felt the cup pop open this time! Yay!
I tried the c fold but it was literally impossible to insert. So I tried the punch down and it went in at the first try but after an hour or so I realised it wasn't open inside 😕 So I tried the triangle fold and it went in so easily. But for me the main issue was that the stem was sticking out and it was uncomfortable so I literally pulled it out and inserted it again for 3-4 times until I realised I should trim the stem. So I trimmed it like a cm or so and then inserted it again with a triangle fold and now its not uncomfortable. That pop that it gives inside is so weird lol😂 anyways its my first day to try a cup and I tried it wetting with cold water but it just wasn't going in. So I used hot/warm water and it went in easily. 😂
I started with the Moon Cup. Then switched to the Super Jenny a few years ago. I have both the large and small size Super Jenny's. I used the 7 fold, but I have a hard time using it with the smaller size cup cuz its walls are flimsier and dont pop open nicely. So Im shopping for new fold methods lol. I also bought 2 news brands that I have yet to try (June Cup and Dorsi Cup). Plus I got my nephew's girlfriend some cups and pads for a gift and Im looking for the best resources to help her use them. I'm going to suggest this video to her. Thanks!
I was so devastated to not be able to get cups to work. Two years, hundreds of dollars, every fold, lube, position imaginable... I tried different sizes, different shapes, different softnesses, with or without stems, different times in my cycle... invariably one of two things happened 1. I couldn't feel the cup, but it was as effective as wearing nothing (leaked straight through), or 2. no leaking, but unbearable discomfort and pain.
I just tried the double diamond method and it opens up immediately! I had troubles with the push down method and the C method worked a bit better but i never thought the diamond one existed!
I got my cup a month ago and used it only once during my period bc I was so nervous. Now it’s the second month and again decided to use a pad but this video made me wanna get up and use the cup😂hopefully tomorrow I have the balls to use it
There's a mini for teens and petite in june cups for $6 dollars and 5-6 for shipping. I recently ordered and waiting for it to see if it works for me. It would be my first time lol
I want to start using menstrual cups, but I can't imagine how uncomfortable my dad would get. He looks like he's in pain everything someone brings that time of month up.
Which type of fold “pops” open less intensely? I have the natural rubber Keeper which is a very rigid cup, and have experienced unbelievable pain when I already have cramps from the popping open from the punch down or c folds. Tia
I’ve been using the cup for some months now and always had troubles with the fold and leakage, I was about to gave up until I tried the half diamond fold, I really thought it wouldn’t pop open, but once I move around a little it just opens and seals everything. I used to spend a lot of time trying to insert the cup with a punch down fold, it was small but not small and it wouldn’t unfold, but now it’s different And i spent little to no time inserting the cup with the half diamond shape.
I don't know what folds would be practical for a Diva cup or Lunette cup (other than the c-fold and the punch down fold). Most of these folds only look like they would work for soft cups.
If you're a beginner and have a small opening try using punch down fold. I was trying to do it for like the past 2 days but finally I was able to do it today. I would recommend sitting in squat position (it makes insertion easier, at least for me). Thanks for the video.
I tried all the techniques and only the half diamond kinda seems to work... But it's too difficult to keep the cup folded while inserting it. It keeps opening up before going completely in. I dont know if using lube will make sense because it'll be too slippery and I already can't seem to hold the folds down. :(
lawn Art I had this same problem!!! Girls with smaller openings have difficulty making it go in at all, especially with the C fold. But when it does kinda go in using lube it slips out of my fingers 🤦🏼♀️. Gonna try the diamond fold and hopefully it works.
Thank you. This should help a lot. Watched your visual model guide as well. Really want to start saving money on periods, but was having trouble with cup opening
I am 16 and bought a cup like 4 months ago. I tried so many when I am not on my period to get the hang of it but I didn't succeed even once!! In fact the first time I fainted while trying. And the next 3 4 times I was dizzy inserting the cup. After that it wasn't like this but still I am not able to insert the cup! I tried so many folds but most of them have a large insertion point. I tried punch down fold and it goes halfway in and either it pops open in the middle (which hurts so badly) or it hurts inserting the base(since the base is so wide of the punch down fold) and so I give up every time. Any suggestions guys?? I am fed up off pads but I think cups aren't for me. I don't know. Help :'(
y’all really out here making origami out of menstrual cups
We do like a good swan fold....
😂😂😂
Lmao
💀 LOL
It do be tru tho 😂
me having a mental breakdown in the bathroom watching like 👁💧👄💧👁🤚🩸
Can relate 😭
Same 😭
Pls I'm so freaked out 😭
Me the other day when trying
Me right now, waiting for mine to boil. Nervous as heck 😭🤣
Here I am having a breakdown in my bathroom trying each fold
Did You get it in?
My first day with a cup..never even used tampons. I am crying
Nøshin Saiyara girl I used tampons and found it so difficult, I think I actually scratched myself! I’m going to try again on my next period 🙄
@@maddydickens7554 omg :( I've been unsuccessful so far... I should've bought the size mini :(
Nøshin Saiyara no it’s okay! You should try different folds, I got mine in but I had trouble taking it out
0:23 Punch down
0:53 C-Fold/U-Fold
1:36 7 fold
1:57 Double 7 fold/Tulip fold
2:12 Labia fold
2:39 Triangle
3:06 Origami fold
3:22 Diamond fold and double diamond fold
3:56 E-fold and S-fold
o, my dear royalty. i shall express my thankfulness to you.
Thank you 👍😊
Thanks.
@@തെന്നൽചാരുത hey malayali!
Thank you! Really helpful!
i thought the punch down fold would be great for me but once i got my cup i was only able to get it in using the half diamond fold. i highly recommend it for those with small openings!
cummccann bless you! So many videos on YT focus on cervix position but never discus those of us who have small openings that make things like the C-fold physically impossible. I will try again with the half diamond
Thanks. Ill try it on my next period
2 month ago I brought my first. Menstrual cup I tried using the c or u shape like everyone and 'it shocked my nerve system' when I inserted a little bit the pain give me a headache after that day I didn't try using it again. I think maybe I can give it a try again after hearing your comment... Maybe this time it will work *finger crossed*😩
@@meghasinha9320 you can do it! Give yourself time, do it slowly and have good lubrication (it works best for me when I try in the shower, although a bit slippery!) Hope all goes well for you!
thank you so much! I bought a menstrual cup last month and i tried using the c fold, punch down fold, etc but nothing worked and I thought my vaginal opening was too small and maybe that something was wrong with my body. this made me happy, hopefully the diamond fold will help.
Honestly these comments are helping me feel not alone
I was getting so frustrated because all the videos showed the c fold method which didn't make sense to me, but I tried the triangle method and it worked the first try! Thank you so much.
Really, i got today . 1st time. Iam waiting for my period. Little bit nervous
I was using menstrual cup for the first time yesterday and whole day I tried again and again but everytime I was unable to put it in,I was so frustrated by it coz I was actually so fascinated by the idea of using a menstrual cup but when I watched this video I read your comment and today I tried so many different fold but still can't get it in but then tried triangle fold and in the first try it was in with a very little effort it was easy,and I am so happy now thanku😄😄
Did it pop open
@@akankshamalik4918 did it pop open ? I tried punch down i forcefully inserted it many time which was pain ful a lil bit and it doesn't open im just on the edge to give up.
✨✨I HOPE THIS HELPS✨✨
Having a small opening and inserting a menstrual cup has been a challenge but i havent given up. Being a virgin and never using tampons, only pads its a bit scary to put something inside. I've been hearing a lot that the punch down method is the smallest and best methods for first-timers but for me its Not. Yes the tip is small and went in without a fight but the rest of the cup is plumped/ rounded so I had a tough time trying to put the rest inside and i wasnt able to put it in; also it was causing me pain. I tried the diamond fold but it's difficult to keep it folded for me because I have a smaller cup which is more for 1st timers & sensitivity; with this cup there's more tension with the fold since its harder to grip it firmly causing my cup to come undone trying to insert it because of the tension u have to have a strong hold w the diamond fold because for me it always came undone when I try to insert it. I felt so deflated! I thought i was never going to be able to insert it. There's so many folds just keep trying different folds eventually you'll find a specific fold that works for you. I kept at it &I'm happy I did. ALSO I highly highly suggest to use a water-based lubricant it helped a lot trying to insert the cup. I suggest water-based lubricants because those don't harm your menstrual cup thus oil-based tend to destroy the Integrity of your menstrual cups. For me the fold which worked was the "7 Fold/ triangle fold). At first i thought uhh uhh NO it's too big but once I tried it it worked!!! I was able to insert it since it's a flatter fold than the punch fold. It worked, it did not stetch me out like the punch down tried to. I was able to insert @ 1st try w this fold but I still need lots of practice because I haven't mastered it yet but I will still keep on trying different methods as well. Dont give up girls. don't be intimidated by the folds just make sure to relax and be patient at first I wasn't relaxed and I wasn't patient and I ended up irritating myself & hurting a little bit causing pain. I suggest just practice when you're not on your period. Don't be in a rush relax breath turn on a candle while tour at it to relax yourself. And just Try a different method different folding methods because trust me there is a specific folding method that will work for you. Thank you so much for this video in showing us some good methods. Good Luck Girls! Fighting!!!
Thank you so much! I’m saving up to buy my first cup and I’m doing a lot of research but didn’t see much for those who have never used a tampon and have a small opening. Just one finger causes pain so I was worried that the cup would be very painful for me. I’ll try a water based lubricant when I get it, thank you for the advice!💖
@@annaellemay8590 the june cup is having a sale until the end of May and their cups are $6 and with shipping its a $10 total due to covid19. I actually bought the small and it works great. The original price is $29 plus shipping and i suggest maybe just buying one since it's so cheap. They're great quality. I actually use this on my 1st period alternating w my other cup for the first time and it does not hurt. of course this is just a suggestion to buy one. Another cup. I suggest buying is the lena sensitive cup to have for sensitivity for first-timers it's $26 plus shipping if you go on their website and if u search online there are discount codes to remove $5 and then the total comes out to $25 plus change w shipping on their website. But on Amazon it comes out to like 30 plus shipping if you don't have Amazon Prime. Let me know if you need help and I help you search some coupon codes or if you have any questions regarding my experience or about the menstrual cup. And by the way the size difference of the lena sensitive cup and June cup dont have much difference the june is just a bit bigger.
Junecup $6 sale end @ the end of MAY
thejunecup.com/products/the-june-cup-regular
Lena sensitve $25
lenacup.com/collections/all/products/lena-sensitive-cup
Is it safe to use the cup before your period? Many youtubers say that during periods, the blood makes insertion easier because of natural lubrication. But it is not convenient to experiment during periods, as cramps and irritation really make it difficult to relax. Plzz help!!
Anwesha Mandal yes you can! When I first got my cup a couple months ago I practiced using it before my period came to get the hang of insertion and removal. When my period finally came around it made things easier. It was also easier to insert because the blood would lubricate. If you plan on wearing it before you might want to use a water based lube to help make things easier. Some people also insert cups in the days leading up to their period in case it catches them off guard
Elisaa🌼 thank you so much! I purchased a local cup called the Harmony Cup and it’s working exceptionally well for me so I’ll stick with it! The Lena cup and June would be more expensive for me because 1ttd = 7usd, and adding shipping stuff it would be a looottt. I’d still look into ordering one online sometime when I have the money😅
When I first got my cup, I loved the half diamond because the point of insertion was so small. Now I use the c-fold bc nobody has time for all that!
USCHI LOU what fold would be good for a teen
g u n n e r don’t know if this reply is too late, but I spent almost an hour trying to get it in with all kinds of folds with no success (hurt too much and was literally getting nowhere) but then I tried the triangle fold and it worked ! Pretty easily actually compared to how long I spent trying the others. Recommend trying that one :)
Simone Jackson did you use lube with the other fold methods? I find lube helps so much
@@gunner3712 umm the first one punch down
@@gunner3712 Simone Jackson I was just in the shower in a bit of pain coz i tried the punch down, then the seven fold and still couldn't get it in, until I feld my cup into a labia fold, but instead of having a nub sticking out I pushed the nub more into the cup and I finally got it in.
Do you know how hard it is to get a cup up there😂😂😂I ordered it and on the lord hardest thing I've ever had done in life😅
it gets easier! I had a hell of a first day myself when I tried a cup almost 10 years ago. -K
Same here
So true its not easy to insert !!! My cup was not open up!!
I feel like i have to put my whole hand in there like HOW
Tell me about it..I am still crying 😢 😭
Am I the only one that hates the punch down fold? I find that when I insert my menstrual cup with that fold it just opens crooked inside 😂
i`m with ya
Same , it dont unfold all the way
Try a few of them, you’ll find the best one for you.
i feel you huhu
I know things, Remember? Lol i use the punch down and it always works perfectly
A tip I’ve learned just from months of menstrual cup usage is that the same fold doesn’t always work at every stage of my period. A C-fold never seems to work when my period first starts, but as it gets heavier and I “open up” more, it becomes a LOT easier.
Almost every fold I have tried is painful for me even with lube😬 last period I finally found a fold that works perfectly (thanks to this video). It's painless and opens perfectly every time! It was the labia fold and it relieved me that my cup could be used without any pain. This period I must have accidently mixed the folds up and used the half diamond fold instead of labia (I don't know how I messed that up so bad) but it was awful. A lot of people swear by that fold but when I use it it always opens too early causing extreme pain and it always leaks for me because it never settles in the correct place. I watched the video back and realized my mistake of mixing up the folds. I will always use the labia fold considering that's what works for me. A little advice for beginners, if you experience any pain with a fold, please try a new one. If you can't find one that works for you look into water-based lube. Especially for beginners it helps a lot. I've had my cup for about 6 months now and I'm still making mistakes and getting used to it. Most of my friends got the hang of it after two months but for me it was about finding the right fold that didn't cause pain. If you're having this same issue try the labia fold. Again, if that doesn't work for you find one that will. I LOVE my cup even though I'm still learning how to use it according to my body and I still make mistakes. I've always hated how I felt in a pad and tampons were not only uncomfortable but they also never worked. A cup works and is comfortable when used correctly.
Doesn't using lube just make it to slippery for the fold to stay in place? That's what happened to me when I used lube
I just ended my cycle and got my menstrual cup in the mail. I got one because I saw a video on Facebook about them that sold me. It mentioned that (once you master the cup) you won't have to use tampons and pads again (right?). That and menstrual cups can last up to years. A couple years ago after first hearing about the menstrual cup, I was intimidated about its size and being in there. Though thinking about it now, if I have kids in the future, them being delivered would be a whole of a lot bigger than the cup going out! So I thought I should give it a try :) Got to wait for next month, I'm interested in the half-diamond fold.
So.. how did it go?
2 years!! Did it happen, sis ... Eagerly waiting
@@chitralekhakalita6111- Hey, I came back to this video and saw I commented! This was awhile ago and I had some trouble inserting it then. Recently, I decided to try menstrual cups again, especially since I'll be the only person in my household with a period. Just two days ago from writing this, I inserted the menstrual cup in for the first time! I'm using the small, pink Saalt cup and I used the triangle fold :) Same story with how I inserted my first tampon, I just had to relax and think about something else. It is definitely a learning curve. You have to get it just underneath your cervix for leaks to stop happening, which is something I have to learn, especially when I have a heavier flow. I'm near ending my period now and had the cup in for 6 hours today and no leaks! It's comfortable too! I still have a bit learning to do before I master the cup, but I can tell it will be an amazing period tool to have! :D
my cup is arriving in 5 days!!! im watching so many cup videos to be prepared. wish me luck!!
Me to
Me too. How did it go?
Updates plez
@@sofia-zumba.strong.yoga.6926 it went good
@@khayenq i wasnt able to get it in for 1 cycle, apparently you need to strech your vagianal opening
I have had a Diva and currently use a Lena cup. My absolute favorite fold for both is the 7 fold. Fast, simple, works for me! I then rotate the cup fully to make sure everything is open. Thanks for showing all these folds! Learned some new things.
I'm new with the cup, I've only used it durantly one period and de punch down was the best fold for me, I tried the C fold fold but I couldn't make it work
Me too. C fold is too big to insert to my V. The puch down is easier.
Same, I just couldn't get the cup to unfold using the c fold method
I'm sorry it's out of context but is it really you on the photo
Thanks you- c fold wasn't cutting it! 🙋
On my second month with the tulip valve cup, I'm still having trouble to insert and get it unfold inside.
But one thing is for sure,
I will never buy tampons again!!! What a liberation.
it’s so hard for me to hold these foldings during insertion are my fingers just weak?
Some cups are more difficult to fold that others - especially firmer cups. Something in the 1-2 range of our firmness chart may be easier putacupinit.com/firmness
Listen... I don't mean to sound stupid but I've been doing the punch down fold and I don't have any problems getting it in, I can't get it to open!! Are you suppose to insert it punch down to the front or the back? (anterior /posterior) I tried inserting to the back and it felt like it popped open. It definitely did something different, but now I'm having some cramping? I also have never felt my cervix, so I'm assuming it's high. Also, even when I was inserting and it wasn't fully open (squished) at the bottom, it didn't leak at all.
Brittney Sellers I had the same issue, so I did the C fold for the entire first year. There was some discomfort with insertion, so I finally gave the punch down fold another try. The key is to pinch the base, once you clear the pubic bone. When you squeeze the base, you'll feel the part of the rim that you punched down into the cup. Your squeeze should force it out. It's actually pretty simple, once you get it. Wish I would have figured it out sooner, lol! Hope it works for you!
jayda london I think my cup is too soft. Got an Eva cup ordered!
You might try the 7 fold or the triangle fold. I had the same problem with both my diva and my meluna and that solved it for me :)
Mikka Marie girl, I got my Eva cup and been loving it! That other cup was just way too soft!
Brittney Sellers yay!! That's great! :)
Watching it on my period.
Placing the order for a cup.
Waiting excited for my next period to use it.
Edit: 25 aug.
3 months ago I got my first cup and I love it
I use the punch down fold
I’m doing the same, just ordered one and it’s 2.am 😂
I wanna use my next period to try to use a tampon and then see if im comfortable with a cup
@@OfficialRekka good luck
@@OfficialRekka how did it go?
Kinda same, i have mine now for a couple of days and i think i never wanted my period to come SOO BAD
i tried the punch down initially. I could get my cup in but not open. I can't get a c-fold in. the 7 fold works for me.
the 7 fold works great for more firm cups :) love this channel! greetings from Argentina
Agustina Destefano Cómo te va la copa? Qué marca es? Soy de argentina.
I'm a cup user newbie who just got thru 4 cycle and still struggling with leaks. I feel like I wanna give up 😭 currently I'm using C fold, hopefully the 7 fold works for my cup
apppe try the 7 fold with lube, it’s my favorite!
I've ordered a cup and this is the FIRST time I'm excited for my periods
Some of the folds are so hard to do with ruby. Like the half diamond fold, since the cup is too thick to be folded that way
First timer here! After reading the comments on this video, I tried the triangle fold first. It didn't go in, the size was a little big for the opening. Next I tried the classic punch down fold, it started to go in but it opened just before it fully got in and created the suction there, I had to break it then took it out again. Last, I tried the C- fold which surprisingly worked, but it didn't open :( for some reason I got scared when it didn't open so I took it out. I didn't get to try it again because the cup fell on the bathroom floor while I was taking it out :/ I wish to make it work next time, I will try it again 🥺
Don't give up punch down fold, give it a try;) the C fold causes difficulties if the opening is too small, so better try punch down or labia fold with squeezing your cup in between pointing and middle finger
How am i going to remember how to fold all these on the toilet? well not on the toilet but at the toilet haha
The only fold that worked for me was the double punch down fold. it's quite similar to the half diamond fold as far as shape when folded, but the half diamond fold tends to open early for me, and since it has to open to a regular diamond fold Before it can open fully, I found it quite painful. The double punch down fold gave me more control of when it opened. it's actually very simple:
start with a regular punch down fold, and then push the bottom inwards again, and pinch to keep folded. its kind of hard to explain, but it's not hard to figure out from the name. double punch down = punch down twice.
hope this helps somebody
@Chloé Foglia élève how was it?
@Chloé Foglia élève I'll try a few more times later, wish they could make the walls thinner, so it wouldn't be that difficult to insert.
@Chloé Foglia élève thanks for honest reply btw
I got my period like an hour ago and I haven't tried on my menstrual cup I bought last month. So thank u so much
I love the punch fold so much. It is easier then most of the folds. I recommend it. This is my first tume using a cup and the punch one was so easy was not painfull.
Yep just tried it and it made things a lot easier.
I had a baby and I’m still scared of inserting this cup 😓
I have been struggling with the right cup fold for so long. Everyone talks about the cervix positioning, but my vagina is super small. The diamond fold worked first try and I cannot thank y’all enough
Hi.. I ordered a cup last month.. Now, today I am in my period..
Punch down fold didn't worked for me..
But.. I tried triangle it went half a way... But not fully..
Now I am taking little rest...
Gonna try diamond fold.. Hope it fits..
I am just 17.. Its hurts a bit..
Will update u guys soon
Edit:nothing worked
I dropped my cup in toilet... Urghhhhhh
It went in..
So I am thinking of buying a tampon.. Next.. I know its not environmentally good but I need to train my muscle...
My vagina opening is so little.. I, even struggled to put my one finger in side to feel cervix.. Soo I think using tampon for year may train me mentally to put a cup inside me next time.. Without fear..
It may take some practice, don’t get discouraged 💛 a little bit of lubricant on the rim may also help
The E fold was actually the one that worked best for me! My cup is on the softer side and I am very tight so the other folds would not open for me. The E fold just really wants to open and I was able to get a pretty small point of insertion.
The Double 7 fold is perfect for soft cups that have a hard time “popping” open. I have the Lily Cup One & this fold was the only way I was able to get it to open.
I tried it but I couldn't hold the fold in my hands while inserting it. It went it crooked and I couldn't get the stem to get it out. I gave up after a while becuase I'm sore of putting it in so many times and I'm using a pad now
ive been using a cup for years and never knew some folds have a method to open. Thats good to know!
I always thought I was doing the labia fold a little differently but now I realized I'm actually doing the diamonod one xD
Thanks a lot for making this video, all the other videos were super annoying, behaving as if everyone's born with large openings or had prior sexual experiences.
I didn't even know so many folds existed! I only knew the c-fold and the punch down, and those are the only ones I've ever tried. I used the c-fold for a really long time until I got a softer cup and I was having trouble with it opening so I tried the punch down and fell in love with it.
I was about to give up on these things cause I couldn't get it to freaking pop. First fold did it I was literally screaming for my girlfriend i was so happy lol
"And 2 shitty ones to try." 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm all about the triangle fold. I hold the fold down with my thumb, and then use my thumb to push the fold back up once the cup is inserted, basically in one motion.
just watched while inserting for the first time ever. punch down! thanks \m/
This is my first time too .... just inserted and want to make sure it won't leak
My favorite has always been the 7 fold. I never could get the push down or the c fold to work. I recently got a much smaller cup (meluna shorty) and the 7 wasn’t working for me anymore so I ended up doing the half diamond fold and that worked much better!
I’m absolutely confident and today is my first day and so far everything I have learned from you guys and my app I love my cup❤️
My daughter is 18 and I got her 3 different ones she’s taking the journey with me thank you all and I constantly tell Pluto go to put a cup in it because you definitely have the right information, she is as confident as I was and that’s again because of you
7/triangle fold are pretty much the same and its the fold i use and i have a really soft cup
I seriously cant thankyou guys enough I was so scared to buy one let alone use it but I got it right first try thanks to your videos I absolutely love the Dutchess cup it was $15;on amazon n works great !
I think the labia fold would be convenient for me as I have some couple insertion probs
I've tried every fold I've been able to find and then some and none of them work, I try to put the cup in in the shower and it doesn't work. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong it feels like I'm just pushing the cup around against a wall, I have tried relaxing while inserting and that still doesn't work. Any other ideas on how I could possibly get it to work?
Maybe the cup you have is not the best for your body,maybe you got the wrong size or it's not soft enough
Or maybe it's your hymen type
Aubrey Gallafent good to know I’m not alone 😭 my cup won’t go anywhere. Like you said, it just feels like you’re hitting a bunch of walls.
hmm sometimes it may help to try to "push" your "walls" inside away a little bit from one side to give the cup a little bit more place. Also, relaxing is good, but you can also try to "press" a bit while you insert, then, try to "suck" the cup in with your muscle while still putting in with your hand at the same time. Maybe that helps you :)
Nothing works....in the end its just you trying to shove the cup inside anyhow...lmao😆
Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful.
I was almost ready to give up after leaking during the night and finding that the cup wasn’t even full. I knew then that C fold method was no longer working for me.
I tried the Punch Down method several times. I was so angry by then, but I refused to give up, I had to master this!
I’m proud of myself for not reaching for a Tampax pearl.
The Punch Down method is working for me right now.
Thank you again! 🥰
sweetstormz try the 7 fold or the triangle fold! I couldn’t get the C or the punch down to work for me but I LOVE the 7 fold!
Looks like I've been using the origami fold! One good thing is that it forms a seal even if the cup doesn't fully open
Wow until today I just knew 2 folding methods! Thanks for this great and informative video
TAKING OUT IS THE REAL DEAL FOR ME! I'VE tried the cup twice and the removal is the trickiest and hurts a bit and cup comes out with a pop (I think it's because I fail to break the seal but I still can't make myself insert a finger all the way up and break the vacuum and end up getting really sore)
ANY ADVICE? I'd be grateful
Today i used the menstrual cup for the 1st time. I tried for an hr literally but the cup wasnt going in and it was paining a lot! I then watched this video and tried out different folds. Some were going in but not opening properly and i could feel the kinks in there. My last try was labial fold which instantly popped open in one attempt without anypain! I'm really happy with it❤
Yes , the diamond and labia are the best . C fold is the worst
@@lakshmisachidanandan1108 yeah i wonder how it works for some!
Origami fold for most of my cups except Lena cup, and triangle for Lena. I fold down the nob of the origami so I can hold the cup in folded shape while grabbing really low. For many years of using cups I still don’t get C fold, for me it just plainly hurts and cups wouldn’t go in...
Definitely finding the right fold is invaluable to using cups! There are some folds that just won't work for some cups/people but switching the fold will work! We always encourage people to try different options before calling cups a failure. Glad you found what works!
I normally use the 7 fold or triangle fold, but I occasionally use C fold if I only have one clean hand, say I need to change in public toilet and my left hand has touched door/toilet seat. I think the key to getting used to the C fold is to spread your labia enough ( that means you need to spread your legs wide enough) and only use it when you are lubricated enough, may be applicable only on your heaviest day. I found that if you don't spread your labia enough, when you try to push the cup in with that wide opening of C fold (which also sometimes spread to two sides if the cup is firm) can create friction with the tissue at your vaginal opening, which makes it hurts even if your vaginal opening should be big enough to accommodate it. And start trying it when you're in a bath, so that water also helps with the lubrication.
I just wrote this so that it might help when you want to give C fold another try :) No need to force yourself doing folds that are painful for you though. I think it's good that you find the fold that suits you and you can stick with that as long as it works.
Interesting. I have the Lena cup and the origami fold was the only one that worked for me.
I don't really care what you want. I want a video on these products that very openly discusses what it means for that cup to open early.
You talk about having nubs to pop the cup open, but you don't ever say how pushing that nub up in the punch-down method reduces the size of the base which can feel like tearing if you don't do it.
I want a video that stops treating women as wrong for folding their cups into the c-fold on the way out to reduce that same tearing sensation.
It's that flap of skin between vagina and anus. It isn't all that stretchy. It hurts to tear it. A lot.
The pain if it opening before fully inserted 😭
I REALLY wanna love my cup... but I just can’t seem to perfect the placement. I’ve been using one for 6 or 7 months and I’m finding Its a bit of hit & miss. Sometimes I get good positioning and I don’t leak, but more often than not I’m getting leakages when the cup isn’t actually full.
I’ve tried so many different folds and tried pushing it up further and also having it a bit lower... I can’t figure it out??? Any suggestions??
I’m boiling my OrganiCup right now so I can use it for the first time. I’m really excited and nervous.
the half diamond honestly saved me i thought i was crazy when the punch down fold wasn't working for me guys if you've never done anything sexual the half diamond will probably be the best shot x
The C fold always caused leaking for me but thankfully for this great video I'm trying different folds like push down and 7 method. They work for me and I'm thrilled. The push down is absolutely perfect because you can push the side in and it pops open - love it!!
Thanks for a great video :)))
help!!
i literally tried every single fold but the cup wont go in , once it went in halfway through with the triangle fold but was hurting too much i instantly tried to take it out grabbed my hymen with the cup and tried to pull it 😭😭 i swear the pain was.... and i was constantly doin it but then realised it so grabbbed the cup nd pulled it out. Again tried but could not get in, tried squatting, standing, and sitting on the toilet but nothing really worked...😓😓but i really want to swith to the cup so if u have any suggestions tell me plzz
I'm a bit late to this video but THANKS FOR THIS. I got the Diva Cup recently and the only 2 folds it lists are the C fold (which is physically impossible for me) and the punch-down fold (which goes in fine but doesn't open properly and results in me leaking all over the place). I tried the triangle fold and actually felt the cup pop open this time! Yay!
In Starting i used to do downfold but it wasn't work really great for me so now I'm doing half diamond . it's great for me small opening..
This whole time I thought I was doing the 7 fold but I was actually doing the triangle fold
the half-dimond is my everything! thanks!!!!!
i just roll it into a shape of a paper tube. most narrow method
Very helpful (and interesting), thank you a lot for this ^___^
And it won't open inside 😶
Same
I love the 7 fold. Never heard of the double 7 fold before. It’s pretty cool. The c fold is too large for insertion for me.
These are so overly complicated for me. Punchdown fold all the way! If it doesn't pop open right away I just twist it gently and it usually opens up
I tried the c fold but it was literally impossible to insert. So I tried the punch down and it went in at the first try but after an hour or so I realised it wasn't open inside 😕 So I tried the triangle fold and it went in so easily. But for me the main issue was that the stem was sticking out and it was uncomfortable so I literally pulled it out and inserted it again for 3-4 times until I realised I should trim the stem. So I trimmed it like a cm or so and then inserted it again with a triangle fold and now its not uncomfortable. That pop that it gives inside is so weird lol😂 anyways its my first day to try a cup and I tried it wetting with cold water but it just wasn't going in. So I used hot/warm water and it went in easily. 😂
Warm water worked for me it softened the cup a little
I started with the Moon Cup. Then switched to the Super Jenny a few years ago. I have both the large and small size Super Jenny's. I used the 7 fold, but I have a hard time using it with the smaller size cup cuz its walls are flimsier and dont pop open nicely. So Im shopping for new fold methods lol. I also bought 2 news brands that I have yet to try (June Cup and Dorsi Cup). Plus I got my nephew's girlfriend some cups and pads for a gift and Im looking for the best resources to help her use them. I'm going to suggest this video to her. Thanks!
I was so devastated to not be able to get cups to work. Two years, hundreds of dollars, every fold, lube, position imaginable... I tried different sizes, different shapes, different softnesses, with or without stems, different times in my cycle... invariably one of two things happened 1. I couldn't feel the cup, but it was as effective as wearing nothing (leaked straight through), or 2. no leaking, but unbearable discomfort and pain.
I just tried the double diamond method and it opens up immediately! I had troubles with the push down method and the C method worked a bit better but i never thought the diamond one existed!
I got my cup a month ago and used it only once during my period bc I was so nervous. Now it’s the second month and again decided to use a pad but this video made me wanna get up and use the cup😂hopefully tomorrow I have the balls to use it
Thank you for this video, so far my cup has been a nightmare from hell. Hopefully this will help.
Same experience here. Painful as hell and wont open.
Hi I'm 13 years old and I tried everything but it won't fit I'm too scared
There's a mini for teens and petite in june cups for $6 dollars and 5-6 for shipping. I recently ordered and waiting for it to see if it works for me. It would be my first time lol
I want to start using menstrual cups, but I can't imagine how uncomfortable my dad would get. He looks like he's in pain everything someone brings that time of month up.
who cares. this is natural. he needs to get over it.
He needs to not do that lol. Maybe you should ask another female family member
Which type of fold “pops” open less intensely? I have the natural rubber Keeper which is a very rigid cup, and have experienced unbelievable pain when I already have cramps from the popping open from the punch down or c folds. Tia
This is the best video for menstrual cup folds that I've seen.
i cant get it in for the life of me omg im desperate
I’ve been using the cup for some months now and always had troubles with the fold and leakage, I was about to gave up until I tried the half diamond fold, I really thought it wouldn’t pop open, but once I move around a little it just opens and seals everything.
I used to spend a lot of time trying to insert the cup with a punch down fold, it was small but not small and it wouldn’t unfold, but now it’s different And i spent little to no time inserting the cup with the half diamond shape.
I don't know what folds would be practical for a Diva cup or Lunette cup (other than the c-fold and the punch down fold). Most of these folds only look like they would work for soft cups.
Soup2hot _ the cup shown in the video is a lunette, I have a small lunette and these folds work fine (I use mostly the triangle)
I have a Diva cup, the punchdown and c fold don't work for me. But the 7 fold works perfectly! So the folds work fine.
Soup2hot _ The Diva *and* the Lunette are pretty soft cups so all of them would be practical... plus that's a lunette she was demonstrating on 😂
Extremely helpful. Thanks
Love this video and I always share it with our customers asking for different folds
Thank you so much ❤
Lastly, we have the E fold🙄, which is VERY impractical but hey, u might wanna try it, ohhh as i die😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If you're a beginner and have a small opening try using punch down fold. I was trying to do it for like the past 2 days but finally I was able to do it today. I would recommend sitting in squat position (it makes insertion easier, at least for me). Thanks for the video.
I just need a friggin video on how to HOLD it after its folded.
Carefully, lol! Firmer cups always want to open back up more so it's harder to keep the cup folded. It's a matter of practice for sure.
I pinch in the middle and pretend the center folded part is like a straight line that can be inserted more easily, if that makes any sense.
The punch down fold is my favorite and I use the Lilly cup.
punch down is hard as fuck😭😂
I tried all the techniques and only the half diamond kinda seems to work... But it's too difficult to keep the cup folded while inserting it. It keeps opening up before going completely in. I dont know if using lube will make sense because it'll be too slippery and I already can't seem to hold the folds down. :(
lawn Art I had this same problem!!! Girls with smaller openings have difficulty making it go in at all, especially with the C fold. But when it does kinda go in using lube it slips out of my fingers 🤦🏼♀️. Gonna try the diamond fold and hopefully it works.
@@breeandmegs6156 yeah I'm going to attempt it again. I'll be super pissed if it doesn't work😭
How do you know, or check to make sure you’ve got the cervix properly? Just feel around or doesn’t that break the seal?
Get a finger inside and run it around the cup, it doesn't break the seal.
Pau López Botella Ok cheers, was worried I’d undo all my hard work trying to position :)
I have been looking at menstrual cups and if I get one I definitely want to try the half diamond fold!
My cup is quite hard, so I can’t fold it too much.
Usually c fold works
Thank you. This should help a lot. Watched your visual model guide as well. Really want to start saving money on periods, but was having trouble with cup opening
I am 16 and bought a cup like 4 months ago. I tried so many when I am not on my period to get the hang of it but I didn't succeed even once!! In fact the first time I fainted while trying. And the next 3 4 times I was dizzy inserting the cup. After that it wasn't like this but still I am not able to insert the cup! I tried so many folds but most of them have a large insertion point. I tried punch down fold and it goes halfway in and either it pops open in the middle (which hurts so badly) or it hurts inserting the base(since the base is so wide of the punch down fold) and so I give up every time. Any suggestions guys?? I am fed up off pads but I think cups aren't for me. I don't know. Help :'(
Try punch down fold ...don't withdraw hand during insertion .. only after fully inserted
@@stephy8686 I am trying that but it hurts inserting the base
@@tisha4164 due to practice .. insertion become painless ..
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