Suppository Applicator: How to Insert Suppositories Comfortably

Quick Answer

Use a suppository applicator for cleaner, more comfortable vaginal suppository insertion. This guide walks you through the steps to get it right every time.

How to Insert a Suppository Comfortably

1. 1. Wash your hands and the applicator: Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Clean the suppository applicator with mild soap and water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Skipping this step can introduce bacteria and cause irritation.
2. 2. Load the suppository into the applicator: Place the suppository into the open end of the applicator barrel. Push it gently until it sits just inside the tip. Don't push it too far or it may fall out before insertion.
3. 3. Get into a comfortable position: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the bed or floor. Alternatively, stand with one foot on a chair or toilet seat. If you're tense, the insertion will be harder. Relax your pelvic floor muscles.
4. 4. Insert the applicator gently: Hold the applicator by the grip end. Gently insert the tip into the vagina, angling it slightly downward toward your lower back. Insert until the grip touches your body. Never force it. If you feel pain, stop and try relaxing more or use a lubricant.
5. 5. Depress the plunger to release the suppository: While holding the barrel steady, push the plunger all the way in to deposit the suppository deep inside the vagina. A common mistake is releasing the plunger too early, which can pull the suppository back out.
6. 6. Remove and clean the applicator: With the plunger still depressed, gently withdraw the applicator. Wash it with soap and warm water, then store it in a clean, dry place. Always clean the applicator after each use to prevent residue buildup.

Product Facts

• Vaginal Suppository Applicators for Boric Balance & Other Suppositories: Intimate Rose Vaginal Suppository Applicators provide women with a safer, cleaner alternative to hand insertion and flimsier applicators. This means you get more sanitary, targeted delivery of your treatment, which is critical for efficacy.