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- The cup is held in position by the seal formed with the walls of the vagina and by pressure from the vaginal muscles. The menstrual cup, unlike a tampon, is seated low in the vagina, but not so low so that the tab is uncomfortable, particularly when seated. The tab should stay inside the vagina. You can trim the tab of the Lunette menstrual cup if needed, but take care not to damage the bottom!
- To ensure that the cup unfurls correctly in order to avoid leaks, gently rotate the cup by twisting the tab. To check that the cup has fully opened, slide a finger up next to the cup and feel all the way around it. The vagina is tilted backwards, so guiding the cup towards the small of your back and moving it up and down will aid finding the correct position.
- The Lunette menstrual cup is emptied on average 2-4 times a day, and can be used during the night, though for no longer than 12 hours at a time. You can quickly learn your own rhythm by viewing how much blood the cup has gathered. The Lunette menstrual cup can be used any time in your menstrual cycle, during your heaviest and lightest flow. To assist in gaining confidence when first using the cup, sanitary napkins may be worn as well.
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If the menstrual cup has worked its higher inside the vagina, relax the muscles and try to grasp its bottom or tab with your fingers. Squatting also brings the cup down. The cup cannot get lost in the vagina but it slips down eventually by force of gravity. If the cup seems to slip down during use, check that it has been inserted correctly and that the cup has fully opened. Improving the strength of your vaginal muscles through exercises seems to hold the cup in position.
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Note: All prices in Australian Dollars
Lunette Cup
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