If you are having a hard time with removing your Talisi menstrual cup, try to be as relaxed as you can be. Take in deep breaths and try again. But this time, follow the steps outlined below.

  

-              Talisi menstrual cups are best removed in the bathroom or toilet.

-              Assume a standing, squatting or sitting (for example, over the toilet) position.

-              Wash your hands.

-              While in the shower or over a toilet, bear down by contracting your abdominal muscles and straining your vagina and anus - as you would do when trying to move your bowel.

-              Pinch the bottom of the cup to release the suction (that holds it in place).

-              While still holding the bottom of the cup, gently tilt it to the side. Doing this completely releases suction and frees the cup for you to pull it out. 

-              Gently pull it down and try removing the cup at an angle (diagonally).

-              If taking out the cup still proves abortive after suction has been released, gently and carefully rock the cup from side to side while pulling it downwards, until it is free.

-              Once free, empty the cup, thoroughly rinse and reinsert it (if you aren’t done with your period).

-              While taking out your cup, try not to pull on the stem of the cup or drag out the cup forcefully as this might hurt and make a mess everywhere. The stem helps you locate the bottom of the cup. Please do not pull on it or yank the cup out of your vagina while holding onto its stem.

 

 

If these steps do not help, take a minute to relax, take deep breaths and attempt the process a second time. You could also get someone to help you (after ensuring they have washed their hands and have been properly briefed on the steps to take). Please contact us if you still have difficulties and we will be glad to guide you through.