leaking through within an hour
info: using the flex cup size one. first time using cup, started using it yesterday. second day of period.
so leaking is my biggest issue right now. i bled through twice last night and am spotting my underwear consistently within an hour or two. i am almost certain i have done everything right. the seal feels tight and no gaps, and when i take out the cup it has barely anything in it. i even get a wet towel to wipe myself down after inserting it to make sure theres no blood residue anywhere, but i still end up with stains. i usually change my super tampon 2-3 times a day but i'm an anxious girly so its usually precautionary lol. i will sometimes bleed through overnight with a super tampon.
cramping/discomfort? the first insertion went well, i couldn't really feel a thing and i didn't feel like it was affecting me. i was having cramps but it seemed unrelated to the cup. following insertions i have been left slightly uncomfortable with cramps. im not sure if i am doing something wrong or?
my technique: i have switched between the c fold and the punch down method but i prefer the c fold. i have to use some force to insert it but once it is in the cup is popped up and it feels like there arent gaps when i run my fingers along it. ive had issue with taking it out and the "suction breaking" pull tab just coming all the way through the bottom of the cup..? annoying but not unuseable
any tips? is the cup just not for me? i see a lot of people using the disc but I am terrified of loosing it lol. thanks guys <3