Wash your hands thoroughly
Clean the pessary as directed by your healthcare provider
Apply a water-based lubricant if recommended
Find a comfortable position, such as standing with one foot raised, squatting, or lying down with knees bent
Relax your pelvic muscles
Fold or compress the pessary if needed, according to its type
Gently separate the labia with one hand
Insert the pessary into the vagina and aim it toward the lower back
Push it in until it is fully inside and comfortable
Make sure it sits in the correct position as instructed by your healthcare provider
Wash your hands again after insertion
Contact your healthcare provider if insertion is painful, difficult, or if the pessary does not stay in place