Technique 1: The C-Fold
Rinse your hands and the cup with warm water

1. Hold: Press the sides of the cup together

2. Fold: Fold the cup in half, holding the folded sides firmly between your thumb and forefinger

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

1. Push: Use your finger to push the lip / rim of the cup down towards the base of the cup

2. Squeeze: Then remove your finger as you squeeze the edges together so it doesn’t spring open

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