Instructions
Please read and understand all instructions before using Softcup. If you still have questions, please call 1-800-INSTEAD (467-8323).
Remember the first few times you used tampons or wore contact lenses? Well, Instead Softcup also takes a little time to learn to use correctly and comfortably. At first, it may seem awkward to either insert or remove Softcup ... that's OK, most women experience that. In fact, we recommend that the first time you use Softcup choose a lighter flow day and work your way to heavier flow days. After a few uses you will understand how your body and Softcup work together. Even though Softcup looks different than sanitary pads and tampons, remember Softcup was designed by a woman to provide you with the first significant alternative in feminine protection in over 60 years. And because of its special design, one size fits almost all women.
Keeping the rim pressed together, insert Softcup completely into the vagina. When you are sitting, your vaginal canal is horizontal, sloping slightly downward. Use your finger to push Softcup downward and back as far as it will go. Softcup cannot get lost inside you. It will slide into place under the cervix and behind the pubic bone.
Do not push Softcup upward as it will stop in front of the cervix. This is not the correct position for Softcup and can cause leakage. If that happens, just pull Softcup out and then reinsert pushing downward and back. Inside your body Softcup molds itself immediately to your unique internal shape, forming a personal fit that ensures comfort and helps prevent leakage.
When Softcup is inserted properly, you shouldn't feel it. Softcup fits exactly in the natural space just below the cervix If you feel something in the vaginal canal (like a tampon can feel), Softcup is probably not far enough inside you. Just remove and try again.
Just like the first few times you were learning to use a tampon, with a few uses you will be able to determine how often you need to change the Softcup on heavy flow and light flow days. You can safely wear Softcup for up to 12 hours.
If Softcup has been inserted properly and starts to leak, it's time to change your Softcup. Slight leakage during urination or bowel movements is normal and will not occur afterwards if the Softcup is properly in place.
Softcup is designed for single use and disposal after each use. Softcup must be changed after 12 hours.
To correctly remove Softcup, we recommend sitting on the toilet with your knees apart. Insert your finger into the vagina and identify the pubic bone, the Softcup rim will be right behind it. Hook your finger under the rim. Don't worry, your fingernails cannot puncture Softcup. Very slowly pull Softcup out of your body keeping it horizontal and level.
Do not pull down like you do a tampon, this can lead to spillage. Do not twist, just pull slowly and steadily.
One tip: if you have trouble hooking your finger under the rim, bear or push down. If you wish, empty fluid into the toilet or simply put toilet tissue inside the cup to absorb fluid. Place the used product inside the new Softcup wrapper for disposal. Or wrap Softcup in toilet tissue and simply throw it away like you do sanitary pads or applicators. Do not flush Softcup or the wrapper, as this can damage plumbing.
