9 Great Menstrual Cup Fold Techniques

Need help with how to fold a menstrual cup? This video walks you through nine cup folding techniques, starting from the easiest and first you should try to more complex folds. We end it with 2 folds that are just not practical but ones you may see in other resources.

-Folds in order of appearance:
-Punch Down (push down) Fold
-C- Fold (u-fold)
-7- Fold
-Double-7 Fold
-Labia Fold
-Triangle Fold
-Origami Fold
-Diamond and Double Diamond Folds

-E-Fold and S-Fold

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[Sabrina-bzxz]

Honestly these comments are helping me feel not alone

[jbfan]

i thought the punch down fold would be great for me but once i got my cup i was only able to get it in using the half diamond fold. i highly recommend it for those with small openings!

[chenemiedogbanya]

y’all really out here making origami out of menstrual cups

[lseongl]

0:23 Punch down
0:53 C-Fold/U-Fold
1:36 7 fold
1:57 Double 7 fold/Tulip fold
2:12 Labia fold
2:39 Triangle
3:06 Origami fold
3:22 Diamond fold and double diamond fold
3:56 E-fold and S-fold

[ladylaurenia]

I was getting so frustrated because all the videos showed the c fold method which didn't make sense to me, but I tried the triangle method and it worked the first try! Thank you so much.

[rebeccam]

me having a mental breakdown in the bathroom watching like 👁💧👄💧👁🤚🩸

[pilarous]

A tip I’ve learned just from months of menstrual cup usage is that the same fold doesn’t always work at every stage of my period. A C-fold never seems to work when my period first starts, but as it gets heavier and I “open up” more, it becomes a LOT easier.

[uschilou]

When I first got my cup, I loved the half diamond because the point of insertion was so small. Now I use the c-fold bc nobody has time for all that!

[Moonlight]

✨✨I HOPE THIS HELPS✨✨
Having a small opening and inserting a menstrual cup has been a challenge but i havent given up. Being a virgin and never using tampons, only pads its a bit scary to put something inside. I've been hearing a lot that the punch down method is the smallest and best methods for first-timers but for me its Not. Yes the tip is small and went in without a fight but the rest of the cup is plumped/ rounded so I had a tough time trying to put the rest inside and i wasnt able to put it in; also it was causing me pain. I tried the diamond fold but it's difficult to keep it folded for me because I have a smaller cup which is more for 1st timers & sensitivity; with this cup there's more tension with the fold since its harder to grip it firmly causing my cup to come undone trying to insert it because of the tension u have to have a strong hold w the diamond fold because for me it always came undone when I try to insert it. I felt so deflated! I thought i was never going to be able to insert it. There's so many folds just keep trying different folds eventually you'll find a specific fold that works for you. I kept at it &I'm happy I did. ALSO I highly highly suggest to use a water-based lubricant it helped a lot trying to insert the cup. I suggest water-based lubricants because those don't harm your menstrual cup thus oil-based tend to destroy the Integrity of your menstrual cups. For me the fold which worked was the "7 Fold/ triangle fold). At first i thought uhh uhh NO it's too big but once I tried it it worked!!! I was able to insert it since it's a flatter fold than the punch fold. It worked, it did not stetch me out like the punch down tried to. I was able to insert @ 1st try w this fold but I still need lots of practice because I haven't mastered it yet but I will still keep on trying different methods as well. Dont give up girls. don't be intimidated by the folds just make sure to relax and be patient at first I wasn't relaxed and I wasn't patient and I ended up irritating myself & hurting a little bit causing pain. I suggest just practice when you're not on your period. Don't be in a rush relax breath turn on a candle while tour at it to relax yourself. And just Try a different method different folding methods because trust me there is a specific folding method that will work for you. Thank you so much for this video in showing us some good methods. Good Luck Girls! Fighting!!!

[bloop_]

Here I am having a breakdown in my bathroom trying each fold

[Trueblade]

I just ended my cycle and got my menstrual cup in the mail. I got one because I saw a video on Facebook about them that sold me. It mentioned that (once you master the cup) you won't have to use tampons and pads again (right?). That and menstrual cups can last up to years. A couple years ago after first hearing about the menstrual cup, I was intimidated about its size and being in there. Though thinking about it now, if I have kids in the future, them being delivered would be a whole of a lot bigger than the cup going out! So I thought I should give it a try :) Got to wait for next month, I'm interested in the half-diamond fold.

[kittykittymeow]

I have had a Diva and currently use a Lena cup. My absolute favorite fold for both is the 7 fold. Fast, simple, works for me! I then rotate the cup fully to make sure everything is open. Thanks for showing all these folds! Learned some new things.

[vayurvegowda]

my cup is arriving in 5 days!!! im watching so many cup videos to be prepared. wish me luck!!

[randomperson]

Almost every fold I have tried is painful for me even with lube😬 last period I finally found a fold that works perfectly (thanks to this video). It's painless and opens perfectly every time! It was the labia fold and it relieved me that my cup could be used without any pain. This period I must have accidently mixed the folds up and used the half diamond fold instead of labia (I don't know how I messed that up so bad) but it was awful. A lot of people swear by that fold but when I use it it always opens too early causing extreme pain and it always leaks for me because it never settles in the correct place. I watched the video back and realized my mistake of mixing up the folds. I will always use the labia fold considering that's what works for me. A little advice for beginners, if you experience any pain with a fold, please try a new one. If you can't find one that works for you look into water-based lube. Especially for beginners it helps a lot. I've had my cup for about 6 months now and I'm still making mistakes and getting used to it. Most of my friends got the hang of it after two months but for me it was about finding the right fold that didn't cause pain. If you're having this same issue try the labia fold. Again, if that doesn't work for you find one that will. I LOVE my cup even though I'm still learning how to use it according to my body and I still make mistakes. I've always hated how I felt in a pad and tampons were not only uncomfortable but they also never worked. A cup works and is comfortable when used correctly.

[irtap]

On my second month with the tulip valve cup, I'm still having trouble to insert and get it unfold inside.
But one thing is for sure,
I will never buy tampons again!!! What a liberation.

[paulopezbotella]

I didn't even know so many folds existed! I only knew the c-fold and the punch down, and those are the only ones I've ever tried. I used the c-fold for a really long time until I got a softer cup and I was having trouble with it opening so I tried the punch down and fell in love with it.

[elizabethbrown]

ive been using a cup for years and never knew some folds have a method to open. Thats good to know!

[TheGenericIndianGirl]

I got my period like an hour ago and I haven't tried on my menstrual cup I bought last month. So thank u so much

[thesoulwithin]

I love the punch fold so much. It is easier then most of the folds. I recommend it. This is my first tume using a cup and the punch one was so easy was not painfull.

[Fionadest]

the 7 fold works great for more firm cups :) love this channel! greetings from Argentina