Are there any expanded insertion techniques?
A. To ensure proper insertion, carefully read and follow the instructions. Make sure that you aim it horizontally towards your tailbone and that you are able to make one full rotation. Also, try running your finger around the cup pushing it against the opposite side of the vaginal wall. The stem may be trimmed for comfort. You may want to use another method – the “push down” method: push one side of the cup into itself, then pinch the sides together. The DivaCup sits lower than the cervix, so it is important to aim it toward the tailbone not “up”. Your cup could be positioned at an angle, so you may need to push the cup (toward your tailbone, not up) slightly further. Please try this little tip: put the cup in about half way, turn the cup one full rotation and then push it the rest of the way in. Since it will open up before inserting fully, you will know that it is has fully opened and that you will create the seal for it to stay in place; therefore, the cup should not give you any di
