Can Menstrual Cup Get Stuck?

Sometimes your cup can get stuck if it isn't the right size or if it sits too high in your vaginal canal, Cosgrove learned after her cup was extracted. ... If your cup does get stuck, you might be afraid to use it again, but the more you use the menstrual cup, the easier it is. Kind of like with tampons.

What if I can't get my menstrual cup out?

Pinch the base of the cup. Grab the cup as far up as possible and pinch it. You may want to squeeze it for a few seconds to allow the seal to release. If you can't quite get a hold of the cup, grab the stem and wiggle the cup back and forth a bit (don't pull) until you're able to grab the base.

How do you get a diva cup out when it's stuck?

Insert a clean finger and thumb into the vagina and feel for the base of the cup. Using your pelvic floor muscles, bear down so that the cup is easier to reach. Firmly squeeze the body of the cup between your finger and thumb (several times) to try break the rim's seal and then gently pull outwards.