Technique 1: The C-Fold
Rinse your hands and the cup with warm water
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1. Hold: Press the sides of the cup together
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2. Fold: Fold the cup in half, holding the folded sides firmly between your thumb and forefinger
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3. Insert: Relax and push the curved edge of the folded cup into the vaginal opening
Technique 2: The Punchdown
This fold creates one of the smallest areas
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1. Push: Use your finger to push the lip / rim of the cup down towards the base of the cup
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2. Squeeze: Then remove your finger as you squeeze the edges together so it doesn’t spring open
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3. Insert: For the easiest insertion of the punchdown fold, push the cup into the vagina part way, letting it open, then push the remainder of the way