Menstrual cups should be removed at least twice a day. They should be washed before you insert them back into your vagina. Wash your hands first.Try to relax so removal is easier, and don’t yank on the stem of the cup.If you can’t feel the base, feel for the stem and use a gentle wiggling or twisting motion to pull the cup down. If you’re having trouble, you can squeeze your muscles as if you’re trying to poop to encourage the cup to move down lower.Pinch the base of the cup to break the seal, and pull it downward. Make sure you’re over the toilet so you can just tilt it to empty into the toilet.