is the cup leaking? if it's not then just leave it be! sometimes cups open up fully on their own accord a while after insertion and sometimes cups work when they're not fully unfolded or more an oval shape as the cup mould to your body inside.

have you read this post and tried all the tips? http://menstrual-cups.livejournal.com/2618390.html#comments

have you tried different folds? video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep5hh0W-nFw the more intricate ones like the labia, origami etc will open up easier than say the C fold. also try folding the cup so an airhole is in the folded part that will open up first.

doing some kegels, squats, knee bends, wiggly bum dance etc can help the cup get into position after insertion.

you don't say for how many cycles you've been using your cup for but it takes roughly 3-6 periods to get through the learning curve! don't get another cup until you've mastered the learning curve with this one, another cup won't be any different.

thanks so much for your response! i have looked at the folds and tried the 7 and the c so far but i'll keep experimenting.

i thought about keeping it despite the weird pucker but wasn't sure if it was something i was doing wrong or just a size issue and i want to get the most out of the capacity because i have a pretty heavy flow.

i hadn't thought of kegels/squats/etc. or putting the folded part near an airhole. tricky!

I agree. If it's comfortable and not leaking, it's FINE! Don't worry about it. ;o)

Are these dry runs or actual use?

they were dry runs. maybe that matters too

Yes, it matters. Good to hear you managed to get it right! Congrats :-)

based on your comment i tried again with like 5 times as much lube and was able to get it to open with the 7-fold. YAY. thanks!

My first tries with the sckoon resulted in a not entirely unfolded cup, but it positioned itself properly on its own. Now I have the hang of it, mostly from learning how to position the holes so it can fully unfold. Definitely, if a cup is not leaking, it's good enough!