How to Measure Your Cervix | Guide to Choosing Your Cup

This video is about How to Find and Measure Your Cervix. Check the chapters guide to skip ahead as you need to. Covered is how to locate your cervix and the best way to measure the cervix height. This measurement is needed for those who are buying a menstrual cup. Knowing your cervix height will make finding the right menstrual cup more likely the first time! Included in this video is a guide to how to use the Period Nirvana printable cervix ruler: www.periodnirv...
Additionally I cover what your cervix height means when picking a cup and go through some of the considerations for when you have a low, average or high cervix. I also cover the options if your cervix varies wildly from one part of your period to the next!
I hope this guide helps you navigate the sometimes scary world of menstrual cups. Knowing your cervix is one of the most important, if not THE most important, part of picking your cup. The quiz I mention in this video will be ready soon so keep checking periodnirvana.com for that release.
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Start 00:00
Intro 00:16
Put a finger in! 00:29
What is the cervix? 00:45
What a cervix feels like? 01:13
How to Measure Cervix 01:25
"Knuckle" Cervix Height Explained 02:23
Real Cervix Measurement How-To 02:43
Picking Cups Based On Cervix Height 04:09
Cups for a High Cervix 04:14
Cups for an Average Cervix 04:38
Cups for a Low Cervix 05:06
Cups if Cervix Height Changes 05:28
Picking Menstrual Disc based on Cervix Height 06:53
Outro 07:34

[@puca3569]

Thank you for this video! Before venturing into using cups/disc, I was pretty clueless about my own body. The information provided here is easy to understand and non-intimidating for a newbie like me. I hope I can finally find a disc that give my body comfort during these dreadful periods.

[@aprils5881]

Would just like to say thank you! I'm almost 42yo, but my oldest child will be 6 in april. And it's truly astounding, and quite frankly infuriating, how little we were\are taught about our bodies and different options. I can admit to leading a fairly blind existence, tried to do good, recycle, don't litter... But was pretty ignorant to what was really happening (to our planet, with our government etc). Guess I'm sharing all of this to say thanks for giving me the information I need and should've gotten decades ago! And to anyone else out there who might be older, feeling like it's too late... For kids or even to just change behaviors. I'm here to tell you it's never too late and to never give up hope! I was told at 25yo I couldn't have kids, and didn't have a cycle for almost a decade. I delivered beautiful boys at almost 36yo and 39.5yo. They're now almost 6 and 2.5yo.

[@aprils5881]

Just printed the measurement guide. I know I'm fairly low and tipped, but interested to know for sure. Tampons have always been uncomfortable (for shorter playtex, ob) and downright painful with tampax and other longer brands. I've been trying flex discs past 2 cycles and they aren't working very well and can get quite uncomfortable (assuming the rigid rim). It's been touch and go with a lot of leaks and slipping out of place. Any suggestions, tips, advice would be greatly appreciated! What are your thoughts on lumma? I see they have a bogo free offer.

[@DandiLoyalfoot]

Thank you for this comment! I'm currently 35, and don't have any kids yet

[@japhillips08]

@@DandiLoyalfoot I had my kids at 29, 31, 33, 35 and 38! And my body would have made plenty more had my hubby and I not taken it into our own hands 😬 Well I guess mine CAN still make more...just not with him 🤣 And don’t let a doctor tell you you’re high risk when you do have one. B/S. Had all mine at home in water at EVERY age! And I had a friend in her 40s do the same. A midwife won’t look at your age and classify you as high risk based on it.

[@jessicaelliott4328]

@@aprils5881 awe thank you. This actually gave me hope. We have been saving for invitro and lately I've been feeling like 32 is too old to try and start a family. We are $1000 away from our goal and I was scared to keep going. This post, and the last one from Jocelyn, has changed my views.

[@jessicaelliott4328]

@@japhillips08 that is awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@rachelcarhart8894]

You've definitely found your niche! Thank you for the time you've taken to curate this wealth of information. It's incredibly helpful and so important to many women to benefit from your knowledge and experience. You rock!

[@tatyanabolton9817]

This was so helpful!! When you said “it’s like the tip of your nose” I found it so quickly and without any doubt!

[@McMerlin11]

Lol the cups on the table look so big when no one is holding them

[@ellaq4610]

Question, what position should one be in to measure most accurately?? Ex: Standing, Squatting, One Leg Up?? Thanks

[@PeriodNirvana]

I’d measure standing, one leg up if it makes it easier :)

[@ellaq4610]

@@PeriodNirvana Thanks!

[@nowshinahmed8851]

Squat position fits for me.

[@andreafoley9243]

@@PeriodNirvana odd questions, but if you do have a consenting partner, would the best measurement come from doing an almost pelvic exam level measurement? I have never used a cup before and I am nervous about measuring incorrectly. Is it better for us to measure using out fingers, or someone else's if it is safely available? I ask this also because I may be a lovely combo of high anteverted tilted Cervix/Uterus. I couldn't feel even the tip of my cervix by myself standing and I'm at the beginning of my cycle. Like what is the difference between sitting on a toilet/vs. standing for measuring?

[@preciosacristobal8188]

Really want to switch into saalt menstrual cups but sadly can't afford it yet it's the best reviews i've seen so far gotta save moreeeeeee

[@whitevsdarkasmr]

i cant even reach my cervix.. i feel like theres a long tunnel i have

[@vydeguzman936]

I want to badly grab the Cora disc but I'm so scared that I have a high cervix w lil fingers that can't reach for the cup when I place em in there. I used to use cups but it was usually a painful process for me to place them in, and sometimes I'd leak throughout the day. My period's coming up so I will try my best w these short lil digits to measure!! Wish me luck :>

[@rebekahdrummond2818]

I have a super high cervix and small hands. It's like mining for coal in an abandoned cave. Tried so hard with this method and couldn't find it lol, maybe one day I'll find her but my hand and vagina are tried

[@crestahenry7810]

I can't find the printable guide. I used the link and hit a 404 page. Please fix so it can be used🙏.

[@thisjustin5043]

This was such a helpful and informative video! Thank you! It answered all my questions and even ones I didn’t know I had 😌

[@silverdarling2]

The real question is. Is my cervix high or my finger too short....?

[@PeriodNirvana]

Measure your entire finger length and use that number to compare :) That is why the measuring is important since the "knuckle" measurement varies based on finger length lol

[@sandravisser8058]

Thanks for the descriptions, One suggestion: could you zoom in more on the model?

[@susannavaughan9193]

So, I have a very low cervix, but I still use the Lumma Large. I tried the Lumma medium first because of the manufacturer recommendation, but found it incredibly painful because it twice actually got sucked up and tried sitting like a cup would with crazy strong suction that was very painful to break.

[@Irishgoddesss]

Can i ask you a question since i have low cervix too? I bought the smaller size cup, i tried to push it in but it doesn’t go further. I can see the bottom of the cup if I place a mirror under the vulva. Is this how it usually looks like for low cervix?

[@susannavaughan9193]

@@Irishgoddesss that's lower than mine sits. Are you able to see a pelvic floor physical therapist? This sounds like you perhaps have some prolapse issues going on

[@Irishgoddesss]

@@susannavaughan9193 No i dont have prolapse.i dont have any of those symptoms for prolapse. my cervix are low only on my periods. on normal days i wont be able to touch the cervix.

[@IcedCupcakes]

Yeah my cervix sits the complete opposite. It's higher in the beginning and lower towards the end of my period

[@arooba6807]

Thank you for this video....helped thousands of us here. Props to you😘😘

[@sarandaosterfeld3843]

I appreciate this video so much lmao

[@lunalight6732]

all sound so intimidating

[@ginaslevinsky8906]

I have a high cervix, a light flow, and a petite frame. Kim Rosas has the best menstrual cup content around, but there is not much about having a high cervix. I would appreciate it very much if you could enlist another period expert with a high cervix (Kim has a low one) to give reviews. I feel like there must be more to it than just getting the tallest one around.

[@PeriodNirvana]

Hi Gina. I don't have a high cervix so my best advice is going to be based from experience of the many others I've helped find the right cup for them. As for video content I'm open to having others contribute with their experiences but since I've just started this endeavor it's me for now.

[@ginaslevinsky8906]

@@PeriodNirvana Thank you!

[@justathumb]

im no expert but ive definitely got this problem too! on my 6th cup looking for my goldilocks 😅 all the longer ones so far have also been too wide, or too firm, there seems to be a shortage in the market for those of us who are narrow, sensitive and have high cervixes - or at lease that's been my experience so far :)

[@prachi6802]

@@justathumb could you tel me wat are the difference between low and high cervix. I just put it the first time and it had a long stem still it went all up, i culd feel a bone below and couldnt check if the cup was fit properly cos i dint hear the snap.

[@ipushpa]

I couldn't find my cervix 😭 but anyway got organicup A. But my pubic bone is so big that's what I feel, it is difficult to push the cup inside and check for the seal😭

[@justineizaguirre3999]

Thank you for doing this ❤️ I'm trying to understand everything and these videos help me a lot ❤️

[@taniacancel7350]

This was truly very helpful million thanks!!

[@evidenceroom]

What abought tilt?

[@SS-ex5on]

ok i measure while squatting/sitting and when i stand the measuring is wildly different --way higher than sitting position. which is the true height of the cervix?

[@jazzylashay2983]

Standing

[@SS-ex5on]

@@jazzylashay2983 Thanks

[@Mary-zo4rx]

@@jazzylashay2983 how you know this?

[@jazzylashay2983]

@@Mary-zo4rx just guessed lol

[@mariocartel544]

Probably depends if you are more active or have a desk job for example. If your going to be sitting around wearing it get one that fits when you sit at your desk id think or if you are a post carrier get one that fits better on foot.

[@daniellebutera604]

Will the cervix ruler be back on the site soon

[@sunandarangdal5007]

Ok so average is abt 45mm(4.5 cm) then how and why they need 6 inches iykyk

[@prongpraison8463]

Where do you place the thumb to measure? Right by the lip of it or outside or inside?

[@anandhisubramanian9842]

How often can we check our cervix height? Is it okay to check it multiple times a day if we're unsure?

[@saltycat662]

Sure. It's your body, you can check it however many times you want. It will also help you determine when your cervix is rising and dropping.

[@anandhisubramanian9842]

@@saltycat662 Ahh okay. Thank you! :)

[@juniperq4900]

The link says the page is no longer there for the ruler

[@luci9407]

OK, problem. I have really short arms lol. So… I can barely reach down there lol. Like I can barely reach to get my finger just A little way in there. And then I run out of arm length to reach

[@GabrielleEther]

Ok so I measured mine even though my period isn’t on and it’s right at the opening so I barely even entered. I can’t imagine it getting any higher but I’ll try again when my period comes on. So far every cup I’ve used is extremely uncomfortable. I’m about to try Hello In size small but wondering do I need extra small? I’ve had 2 children it’s just the fact that the cups always make me feel like I have to pee or my muscles push it out🤷🏽‍♀️

[@OhWanya]

I have a high cervix and I have the same problem like you! :( the pressure is too much for real

[@javeriayousafzae3790]

Hey were you able to find the right cup for yourself?

[@hopearmer6502]

I have the ecoblossom small and I think I actually have a lowers cervix but my fingers r short and I can't feel my cervix. So I put the cup in as far as it will without causing pain or feeling like it won't go further and the stem sticks out which doesn't bother me cause it makes me feel like I can grab it easier. Once in it is pretty comfortable.. but as I wear it it goes higher and then when I try to get it out latter in the day it is hard to reach the stem even baring down ... HELP .. lol

[@VipesVonHarlot]

Should this be done while sitting or standing?

[@Rizaru42]

This is going to be an odd question- but I have really tiny hands. I mean I am an adult woman whose hands are that of a 2nd graders. Do those same measurements still hold when I don't have average sized hands/fingers?

[@Ms88keys1]

Ok, I’m just going to be honest here……Im grossed out about checking for cervix while on my heavy heavy cycle. I cannot seem to get past has gross that seems to me.

[@herlastvoyage]

Could you measure it in the shower?

[@maymayavenido9812]

Hello! Is it advisable to use the menstrual cup while you are having yeast infection or better use it when the infection has subsided. I need an answer please I am a bit desperate to know because I wanted to change into menstrual than pads because I keep having skin irritations. T.T

[@GoddoDoggo]

A menstrual cup should be perfectly fine to wear when you have a yeast infection as long as the cup is properly and regularly sterilized (i.e. boiling it).

[@ABCDEFGH-qx6yn]

I tried Every positions the one leg up, squatting, supine etc. But even my little finger is not able to go fully in I tried during menstruation, it got a very little bit in not even upto first knuckle, and was obstructed by something fleshy What does that mean????🥺

[@arooba6807]

You don't have to worry at all, that means you have a lower cervix(like me unfortunately) coz there are less options for us 😪

[@ABCDEFGH-qx6yn]

@@arooba6807 Thank you so much for replying Which brand would u suggest for first-timer with low cervix I have lily cup one

[@eyanaashley]

If I measure inbetween my period like not on the first day or the last day but in the middle will I still have the same outcome in terms of the lowest point in my cervix?

[@ansamzedan]

Thank you so much for all of your videos

[@Lemon8soda]

I have got a high cervix I couldn't find it even with my longest finger. 👀 Please tell me how do i find the actual length of my cervix.🤔🤔😥

[@mollybanystsky9729]

Same. I'm kinda bummed nobody responded to your comment.

[@Lemon8soda]

@@mollybanystsky9729 well 😂😂i guess all they can suggest is to have a cup with a longer stem (for higher cervices)🤷‍♀️

[@caylincampbell1173]

Me too, I have very long fingers and had nails on and still couldn’t find it… kinda frustrating after awhile idk if this is normal

[@NikhithaVNaik]

In what position should we check the height? Should we squat or stand?

[@naxela1000]

On another comment, she answered that she would stand. :)

[@helenbantin7072]

Super helpful! 🎈

[@Kelkian69]

Very informative! But the link to the measurement guide no longer works

[@prongpraison8463]

Would the string supposed to be inside completely or a bit outside?

[@bakes887]

Wondering this too

[@cheripitout3273]

Wow! I was wondering what I'm feeling and if it's normal..

[@officialsusheel2612]

Well... Why is this thing so difficult... I mean I tried it for many time.. but didn't got anything except for failure.... I really wanna use cups.... But m scared.... What if hymen just got raptured.... Doesn't it hurt it get rapture.... I don't give a fuck about that virginity myth.... But I am real scared of the pain I might had to face if something like that happens.... Bruhh.... I can't even imagine that.... Or maybe I am just a sneaky girl who acn even tolerate that much of pain... But can't help it... If you can... Please suggest

[@sharong8908]

Leave the cups alone for now,smear tests and tampons will stretch the hymen, over time the hymen will l 'm told disappear,

[@officialsusheel2612]

Thanks for the suggestions.. I'll give it a try..

[@sanjanats4763]

Am 16 year old teen I tried to find my cervix 6 times.... 4 times on dry days and 2 times one my 1st nd 2nd day of period.. I don't know why but i can't find my cervix... My fingers r long.. But still.... Why is tht??... I bought an S cup of sirona.. Which i feel super small me and i haven't tried yet?? SOMEONE HELP

[@GoddoDoggo]

Clench your vag muscles a bit like you might do when you pee and swish your finger around a little. I disagree with the video that it feels like the "tip of the nose," mine feels like a little fingernail-sized donut ring and I sort of had to search for it a bit. Could have easily mistaken it for a random lump or something. You can also tell when you found it because you'll feel it from the cervix side.

[@jinessjung3087]

Does cervix size doesn't change?

[@dunnotck1]

Yes it does, for example I remember mine being huge when I had an infection. It would be twice as big as normal.

[@Pimkly]

First time I used a menstrual cup (I was 17) I thought I lost it up there 😂 that’s how I know I have a very high cervix. I have to squat often to get it out 😅

[@2morgue7]

it doesn't work? How many cm are u guys fingers wth

[@sam_sam_samo]

When should I measure my cervix height? I’m almost 13 and recently had my first period, I’ve been told to measure during menstruation but I don’t know what day.

[@saltycat662]

Check every day. It can change height throughout your period. It pretty much has a mind of its own, hehe.

[@Daisy-do2kb]

No need to check every day. Check the first and last day of your cycle and take the lowest measurement.

[@sam_sam_samo]

@@Daisy-do2kb Thanks :)

[@sam_sam_samo]

@@saltycat662 Thanks

[@ingrid26]

You should wear thr teen saalt especially disign for teens

[@luzvieestrada2451]

Thanks for this video! Question though, are bell-shaped cups better for high cervix that is tilted to the left?

[@PeriodNirvana]

Your cup is going to create a seal below the cervix so often the shape isn't a factor. Some people with a tilt feel like certain rims work better for them than others but I haven't discerned any specific trend... seems very much personal preference so far.

[@luzvieestrada2451]

@@PeriodNirvana thank you so much. Will have to do more research about this since it's my first time. 😊

[@pearatheodore3471]

I tried inserting my finger it could barely go in and it was super painful

[@_reverii]

Try using a lubricant

[@KiaxxAwh]

OK.THIS IS TERRIFIYING,honestly so scary....

[@KSt3my]

Which positions should you measure standing or sitting?

[@PeriodNirvana]

I would stand

[@KSt3my]

@@PeriodNirvana thank you so much, for replying and putting out content that helps women😍

[@KSt3my]

Will you have a heavy flow friend try the merula xL, the cup needs more explanation and understanding

[@chase7139]

I hate cups I'm so fed up lol jk I'm working on it lord have mercy

[@romamerin7689]

i think there's a whole on your shirt.armpit part.3:58

[@ashburbos4620]

When should I measure the height of my cervix? Some said to measure during period. But im scared that my blood might come out eventually

[@PeriodNirvana]

You should be measuring on your period, the best option would be to do so in the shower :)