HOW TO INSERT SCKOONCUP:First, wash your hands and SkoonCup with Oil-free Fragrance-free Soap1-Hold your SckoonCup and ensure that the stem is pointing down. "See diagram below"2-Fold your cup so that it is coming in on itself.3-Squeeze your cup so that it is flat, then fold it in half and make a “U shape” with the rim.4- While squatting, Insert your SckoonCup in your vaginal canal aim it so that it is angled towards the tailbone. Make sure that the cup is not going past the cervix or sitting right next to it. Do not insert SckoonCup while lying down as this may result in the cup being positioned improperly, leading to discomfort and possible leaking.5-To open and seal your cup, grip the BASE of the cup, not the STEM, and gently twist the base sideways. You can also insert your finger and guide it along the rim of the cup to help open.6- After insertion, ensure that the cup is fully open by rotating it a full 360 degrees in either direction. Use the BASE of the cup to rotate Not the Stem.Some women find that the stems on their period cups are too long, feel free to trim this portion of the stem.Always make sure you’ve enough air above your cup when inserting and if your cup has air holes, that they are clean and have a clear airway.For Beginners Do not push the cup upwards like a tampon as it can cause leakage, it may take a little bit of learning curve, but Sckooncup will be a very comfortable and healthier alternative to tampons.Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.  ORYou will want to either sit on the toilet or squat comfortably. With your free hand, gently separate your labia. While ensuring your cup is still folded, insert your SckoonCup with your dominant hand and aim it so that it is angled towards the tailbone. When inserting menstrual cups, correct angling will ensure comfort and proper function. Once the stem becomes even with the opening of the vagina, stop insertion. SckoonCup should sit slightly lower than a tampon, but they should still extend beyond the pelvis bone.