The pregnancy preparation period is a stage that every woman will go through. During this stage, women are always filled with anxiety and worry as they hope to have a healthy and smooth pregnancy. However, during pregnancy preparation, many women will face some embarrassing problems, such as irregular menstrual periods, light menstrual flow, etc. In response to these problems, I have a little tip to share with you – how to use a menstrual cup. 
a. Features and advantages of menstrual cups
Reusable: The menstrual cup is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be used repeatedly, reducing the burden on the environment.
Convenient disinfection: After use, just soak the menstrual cup in boiling water for disinfection.
Efficiently prevent bacterial infection: It is recommended to take it out and clean and disinfect it every 5-6 hours to avoid bacterial infection.
Wash your hands gently: Wash your hands before use and wear disposable gloves.
Suitable for women preparing for pregnancy: The design of the menstrual cup conforms to women\’s physiological characteristics and is very suitable for women during pregnancy preparation.
b. Usage steps
Step 1: Disinfect the menstrual cup first. You can choose to boil it in boiling water for 5-6 minutes or clean it with a special cleaning solution.
Step 2: Wash your hands and menstrual cup to ensure worry-free hygiene.
Step 3: Fold the menstrual cup into a U-shape for easy insertion.
Step 4: Gently expose the labia majora on both sides, and gently push the folded menstrual cup into the vagina and ensure it is close to the vaginal wall to complete the installation.
Step 5: Determine the length of time according to personal circumstances (usually 4-5 hours), take it out and clean it. 
c. Precautions for use
Feel the cervix before inserting it, and align the menstrual cup opening with the cervix to avoid bleeding!
Be sure to disinfect and clean it every time you take it out, and replace it with new products regularly to ensure hygiene and safety!
Please be careful when taking it outOperate carefully to avoid unnecessary injury!
d. Summary:
Through the above introduction, we can see that using a menstrual cup is a very practical, environmentally friendly and resource-saving method. Menstrual cups are reusable, easy to sterilize, and highly effective in preventing bacterial infections. All of these have given us a deep understanding of the important role and value it plays in healthy pregnancy preparations.
