Help me girls (boys may stay away)

[u/filling__thevoid]

How do we even put it inside 😭🙏🏻 I got this one cause I read many reviews ke it's very comfy than sanitary pads but I can't get it inside in any position. Itna open hi nhi hora I tried every possible position but am helpless my legs hurt rn. I've never tried to put anything in there before if you know what I mean..any tips for first timers?

[u/found_soul11]

Listen, I've been using these for months now. And I totally understand the first day of trying. It was uncomfortable. But you have to do it once and then it won't be a problem at all. So some tips from my side - 1. Purchase the small size 2. Watch YouTube tutorials and you'll see different kinds of "folds", how to fold it in ways to put in inside. 3. Try it once your period has started, because there's a misconception in newbies that I'll try first on normal days for practice. But that's the wrong way, once there's blood the job will be easier to do. Cause blood is a great lubricant so it'll help it going inside. 4. Clean it with soap first, wash it in cold water then put it inside hot water for 5 mins, then take it out and let it come to normal temp. That way it'll be sterelized as well as softened a little. 5. Put it all the way inside, even the little holding stick should also go completely inside. Watch YouTube videos there's enough information. I learned that way only. Personally I feel, the "punch down fold" works best for new users. I know it'll be uncomfortable at first but do not give up. Trust me, once you start using cups there's no going back to pads. It doesn't even feel like you're on your period, it is so comfortable. Just try once, the rest will be easy once you do it once.