Calling menstual cup users: got my first and needs some tips!

[BogstandardBelle]

I bought a Fleurcup and have been using it for the first time, over the last three days. It’s so much better than tampons! I’m totally converted. But I have some questions if anyone can help...

1. I haven’t cut any of the stalk off... I can’t feel it and it’s comfortable, do I don’t need to, right? I can’t see how I’d get it out without the stalk. But an awful lot of people seem to trim it off.

1. In the heaviest days of my period, I found that it leaked just a little bit on and off through the day. Not enough to be a problem, just enough to show on tp when I wipe after peeing. Is this a sign it needs emptied? or is not a good fit? No leaks on the lighter days. I find it really hard to tell if it’s in properly. It feels comfortable but I’m just assuming that it’s unfolded and in the right place.

1. I did need to get up and empty it overnight on one night, so after maybe 4 hours? Is that normal with a heavy period? Even with that, it’s still much better than flooding through super tampons and towels....

Thank you and sorry if TMI- i don’t know anyone else who uses one. I wish I’d got it 10 yrs ago...

@Bastardanxiety Yes absolutely a cup would work for you.

Yes it's not usually recommended to get a softer cup but smaller might work OK.

I switched to a moo cup about 8 years ago - life changing!! Persevere with removal as it’ll soon become second nature (great tips on PPs).
My post is mostly to say I switched because I’d read periods would be lighter and less painful - this is TRUE!! I used to have to double up with tampons/towels and even slept on a bath towel until I switched. Mine are gross, thick, clotty periods (sorry, way too much info!) and there’s NEVER been a time I’ve leaked with the cup 😊 I wish they were marketed more as I had leakage and pain all through adolescence until my late 30s.

I used to have the occasional leak with mine, but I have now refined my insertion technique and after I've shoved it up there, I gently pull down on the stem and then gently push the bottom of the cup back up, I may have to repeat this manoeuvre, then I can feel it's sort of suctioned in place and no more leaks.