It just didnt go in
Got a cup today (small). I was not scared at all, instead I was excited to have pad free periods.
Unfortunately I didnt get time to practice and I got my periods today too. I have a really moderate flow which lessens a lot during the last 2 days but super super painful first day. My cramps eased a bit after some hours so I thought I would give it a try
Got a mirror, an XL pad (I thought for the first time i would have it as a backup) the cup and went in the washroom all confident.
The thing is I have never inserted anything in there before..not even my own finger(never used a tampon). So I had to look in the mirror, examine and put in a finger. AND IT HURT and burn a bit. Not a lot but significantly discomforting. The canal felt so small I was like how tf would the cup go in.
Still tried with the cup and of course it didnt go in. I just couldnt understand the path. I am thinking of trying again tomorrow.
Any tips would be appreciated😭
Never doing anything there before gave me a hard time today I feel :,)