Diva Cup users - HELP!

[KJoslyn78]

I got my Diva cup today - the last day of my cycle... so i thought i would try it at least to get use to inserting and removing it.... but i'm having "issues".

I hold it right, but when i insert it, it doesnt unfold! I tried "spinning" it, and pulling down a bit, to no luck. The only times i got it to get any suction was when i was just inserting or removing it.... so most of the cup was outside of the body.

What am i doing wrong?!?!?

[KJoslyn78]

:bump

anyone got an idea what i might try differently or that i am doing wrong?

[pumpkin]

Honestly, it just takes practice.

I've found that I really only want to fold it a little bit, so just fold in the top edge just enough to be able to use it.
Also experiment with positions. It makes a huge difference. I have to sit on the toilet to put it in. I can't explain why, its just the only way it works for me.

And while its potentially messy, I found it was easier to practice on heavier days.

Keep trying, because it does eventually become really easy and you'll wonder how you ever could have used anything but a Diva cup.

[songbird45]

I let it open when half outside. It's uncomfortable for the first minute or so, but it slides into position on its own with some kegels and moving around. Also, rinsing in cold water makes it more likely to pop open, and hot water makes it softer and more likely to stay folded.

[KJoslyn78]

both great tips - thanks!!

and yeah - i figured it might be a bit easier when there's more... "fluid"..