Hey everyone, so I am new to the world of menstrual cups. I bought a Diva and a Lunette cup, and I really love the idea of them and want to love them, but I've been experiencing an issue with them that I'd love some advice on. Only keep reading if you're okay with detail.

The little ridges on the bases of the cups and on the stem are really irritating to me. I find that whenever I squat or bend, I can feel the ridges on the stem rub the skin at the back edge of my vagina (like where vaginal tears can happen), and when I remove or adjust the cup to try to counteract this, I can feel the same thing with the ridges on the base. It's to the point where it's honestly getting painful and I feel like I can feel it every time I move. I've tried to adjust it so that the stem is more centered or more forward in the opening so it's not right against this skin, but it just goes right back there (I guess that's just my positioning). Does anyone have any tips on how to fix this or on a different cup brand that doesn't have ridges like this? I'm not married to either brand, I just really want to find a cup that works for me. I'd really appreciate any help you can give!!