How do I get the damn thing in?

[Indadhanu]

To get it in, I squash it flat then fold it in half, pinch it close as I insert and then twirl to create a seal.

To get it out has took me a few cycles to get the hang of, but I pinch the bottom and push the sides together to break the seal, and then attempt to semi-fold without tipping or spilling while pulling it out. I don't use the stem, that just hurts and without pinching to break the seal I feel like I'm trying to pull my insides out! I often wonder if it bruises, and what would the Dr think if I went in for a pap smear and she saw a massive bruise in my vagina and on my cervix

[wysiwyg]

I only got two uses out of mine (mooncup) before got pregnant but I did exactly what Trillian said "kinda pinched the top closed, then folded it in half" - didn't find the putting in too bad, but the getting it out totally agree with you about the suction - and agree with Indadhanu I don't use the stem at all to pull out because without breaking the seal would never get it out. My sister who has used one for years has completely trimmed off the stem because she said it makes it more comfy and is useless really because of the suction. My cycles weren't very heavy but can imagine with a full one trying to break the seal and avoid spilling would be tricky.

[Indadhanu]

Unfortunately I can't last 8 hours in the first 4 days of my cycle without it filling up, but as much as I can, I try to just take it out in the shower

[Maruschke]

I have totally cut the stem off mine. I just empty it regularly when the witch is heavy. The stem is annoying to sit on anyway.

To put it in, fold in half, in half again, hold the folds in a pincer grip and shove it up there, let go, remove fingers .