Do you know what a cervix looks like? If you haven’t already searched Google images for it (which we highly recommend you do), we’re here to break it down for ya. During menstruation, the cervix plays a key role in this process. Knowing where your period comes from not only helps you understand your body more, but it empowers you!
Ok, but what even is a cervix?
It’s basically the “neck” of the uterus. Wait...my uterus has a neck….? Sort of. It’s a narrow neck-like passage that lies below the uterus and above the vagina. During menstruation, the blood travels down a pin-sized hole into the vaginal canal. How freaking awesome is that?
For some people, the cervix moves significantly lower during their period. Since the cervix is usually relatively high in the vagina and the menstrual cup is placed low in the vagina, the cervix remains above the cup. If the cervix sits low, it may be positioned inside the cup. In contrast, tampons generally sit further up inside the vagina, just where the cervix is located.
High cervix, low cervix and your menstrual cup
Menstrual cup leaks are more frequent for women when the cervix moves lower during menstruation or if their menstrual cup has been inserted too high in the vagina, (next to the cervix, or above it). The menstrual cup might also exert pressure on the cervix and cause discomfort and even pain. The best way to evaluate the position of your cervix is to determine if there’s leakage — if you’ve experienced leakage even when the cup has been opened, make sure that the cup is placed significantly lower than the cervix. In some women, the cervix fits best inside the menstrual cup – you’ll know what feels right. For many women, the cervix descends after giving birth, for others, it’s naturally situated low in the vagina. If you’ve given birth, you should exercise the pelvic diaphragm muscles by doing kegels. Keeping these muscles in shape is useful when using the menstrual cup. The upside? It also has the added benefit of reducing incontinence and improving sex. Who wouldn’t want that?
If you haven’t experienced menstrual cup leakage and still can’t seem to locate your cervix, there is no need go on an expedition. You’re just one of many women whose cervix is deep in the vagina – and it does not affect the use of a menstrual cup in any way! Remember, your body has its own divine internal landscape, so navigating this will be key to your comfort and success with your menstrual cup.
What to know more about menstrual cups? Check out our menstrual cup FAQ page!
Hi Valeria!
Unfortunately, we can not help you with the fitting of a menstrual disc, as those are not a part of our product range and we are not experts in that! We recommend contacting the company which you purchased your disc from :)
Best,
Team Lunette
Hello! So I just got a period disc and it’s a size regular that says it’s meant for medium/high cervix height but I know mine is low. I have been having heavier flows the first few days so I’m assuming it can help with that, but because I have a low cervix does it mean this disc will leak or be “loose”?
Hi Deepu,
when the cup causes pain, this often hints to the cup touching the cervix. It may cause discomfort or even pain, similar to menstrual cramps. Normally the pain stops when the cup is removed. This could be either because the cup is inserted too high or in case the cervix is coming really low. You can avoid this by placing the cup as low as possible. If the cup rises by itself, try this little trick to avoid it: when you insert the cup let it open before it is entirely inside your vagina, and push it in when it has opened. This way, the seal won’t become so strong.
If you want to check where your cervix is located during periods, simply insert a clean finger during your period and feel for it. It is a soft bulge in the vagina with an opening in the middle. If you can barely reach your cervix it is high. If you can easily reach it it is rather low.
Best regards, Team Lunette
Hi,
i trying menstrual cup for first time and have ordered small size from lunette.when i got cycle nd started using i m really feeling something is inside kinda feeling or slight pain after inserting.i have no idea whether the cup is above or below the cervix.as i push it deeper the suction happens nd slightly stem is visible.Help me out with a solution for this discomfort as I don’t wanna use sanitary pads again.
Hello, I recently started using my cup for the first time this week, i’m unsure of where my cervix sits but I did attempt to find it.. it was about a finger deep so I’m assuming it’s average, I’m still unsure i do know that when i insert my cup it tends to go up.. don’t know if that’s often an indication of a high or average cervix.. my issue is I experience leakage no too, too often.. It might be the way I’m inserting it because sometime I won’t have any and sometimes I will even if the cup isn’t entirely full.. every time I do use the cup however, I do have this brown blood residue I was curious if there’s a way to prevent that and as for leakage how could I prevent that as well? it may an issue with the insertion.. or i may need a bigger cup because of my cervix.. currently I use a Lena cup small..