Inserting your Saalt CupUpdated a year ago

So you got your Saalt Cup, and now you're wondering how to insert it. Look no further! 

A Saalt Menstrual Cup should sit lower than a tampon in the vaginal canal, below the cervix. Click here if you need some tips on how to find your cervix first. (We get it, they didn't talk about this stuff in maturation class). When positioned correctly, it should fit comfortably and be leak-free. It’s natural and normal for the cervix to change position throughout the cycle, so you may find that the best placement for your cup may change from day to day. Knowing how high or low your cervix sits will aid in cup placement. 👍🏼 Additionally, mastering a menstrual cup comes with the opportunity to fully understand your internal anatomy. It's okay if it takes a few tries to get comfortable inserting a cup.

Here are some tips for success with cup insertion: 

• Get in a comfortable position and relax (sometimes even gently bearing down a little, like you're releasing some gas, will relax your vaginal muscles and pelvic floor. Be sure not to hold your breath).
• Click on this article for a variety of tips on how to fold your cup prior to insertion. 
• Use water or a water-based lubricant to help your cup glide in more easily.
• Insert your cup at a horizontal angle, pointing toward your tailbone. When seated, the cup will almost be completely horizontal in the vaginal canal. 
• Insert your cup with the fold facing the floor to help your cup open with ease. The front of our vaginal canal runs along our pubic bone, whereas the back runs along more soft tissue. Flipping your fold to open towards soft tissue can help your cup open more easily.  

Take your time! Using a cup is a learning process, so you may not be an expert the first time around. Click here for more cup troubleshooting articles.  

Check out these videos for more tips.

Here's a helpful video on how to get your Saalt Cup to open: