Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
Rinse or sterilize the menstrual cup according to the manufacturer’s instructions
Find a comfortable position such as sitting, squatting, or standing with one leg raised
Fold the cup using a suitable fold such as the C-fold or punch-down fold
Relax your pelvic muscles
Hold the folded cup firmly
Gently separate the labia with your free hand
Insert the folded cup into the vagina at a slight angle toward the tailbone
Push the cup in until the stem is fully inside or the cup sits low enough to be comfortable
Release the cup so it opens inside the vagina
Rotate or adjust the cup if needed to help it fully open
Check the seal by gently tugging the stem or base
Make sure the cup is positioned below the cervix
Trim the stem if it feels uncomfortable, if needed and allowed by the manufacturer
Wash your hands again after insertion