You need to follow the packet info it should show you exactly, or go to the nuva ring web site they have a demonstration video. And it doesn't go around anthing, it fits in the cervix and slowly releases the hormones straight to the cervix. Don't worry not a dumb question if its new to you!

The NUVA RING does not fit INTO the cervix at all.

BASICALLY, the nuva ring just needs to be inside of your vagina, which the NUVA RING "information leaflet" explains to you.

You should place it as high as it will go so it will not fall out.

The HORMONES release into your BODY via the vaginal mucosa. The vaginal mucous absorbs the medicine, then it goes into your body and affects ovulation.

Thanks Carifairy you explained it alot better! I don't know a whole lot about it, I only used it for a month and don't deal with it alot in the pharmacy I work in!

My gyn told me to use an old tampon applicator to insert it. Since I use tampons with paper applicators, that isn't a good approach for me, so instead I use a plastic applicator that came with a yeast infection treatment. It is made just like a tampon applicator. Just squeeze the NuvaRing in half and twist it a few times to make it narrow enough to push up into the applicator. I put a little lubricant on the ring to help get it in the applicator, and also put a little lubricant on the outside of the applicator to make it easier going in. Then you just insert it like a tampon. Works really well for me.

That all said, I have been on NuvaRing for five months now, and am having LOTS of side effects--headaches, depression/low energy, low sex drive, vaginal itching and soreness, intermittant weird feeling that I need to urinate when I don't, mild weight gain, and significant hair loss. I could put up with the other side effects, but the hair loss is the straw that broke the camel's back. I am planning to discontinue NuvaRing once I finish this month's cycle. From what I see on this and other forums, these side effects are typical for hormonal birth control.

When I got my ring from my doctor she actually showed me how to put it in with a tampon applicator. She showed me how to twist it and fold it over so its smaller and fits in the applicator. I found this is ALOT easier to insert it and to get a better fit for the ring!