The menstrual cup is folded and inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual blood.

There are several folding techniques for this, such as C-folds, S-folds, perforated folds, and snap folds.

 

Our tip: moisten the menstrual cup with water before inserting it, this makes insertion easier. By the way, unlike a tampon, blood is not absorbed but collected, hence the designation cup or jug. This means that the menstrual cup does not dry out your vagina.

The menstrual cup is folded. The folding technique is called a C-fold.
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The menstrual cup is folded into an S shape. The folding technique is called an S-fold.
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The menstrual cup is folded. The folding technique is called pressure folding.
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The menstrual cup is folded. The folding technique is called pressure folding.
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Don't be discouraged if the folding techniques don't work right from the start. It takes a few tries, but it will get better each time. If the menstrual cup does not open, take it out again, rinse it with cold water and try again.