Wash your hands thoroughly
Sterilize the menstrual cup before first use
Fold the cup using a beginner-friendly fold
Relax your pelvic muscles
Find a comfortable position
Separate the labia with one hand
Insert the folded cup toward the tailbone, not straight up
Let the cup open inside the vagina
Rotate or adjust the cup if needed
Check that the cup has fully opened
Run a finger around the base to feel for dents or folds
Tug gently on the stem to confirm a seal
Trim the stem if it feels too long
Empty and clean the cup as directed by the manufacturer