How to Use
The Keeper is a natural gum soft rubber cup that is worn internally during your menses. If you have sensitivity to rubber please do not try this product. The cup can be worn confidently anytime including overnight and during sports. Since it holds 30 mls (entire average monthly flow approximately 90-120 mls) the Keeper needs to be emptied only a few times a day and can be worn up to 10 hours.
The Keeper is simple to use. Just empty the cup as required, rinse and reinsert. It is not necessary to remove the Keeper for urination or bowel movements. By monitoring the fullness of the cup you will be able to accurately determine how often you should empty it.
Always wash your hands well before and after handling the Keeper.
 Step 1 Hold The Keeper Hold between thumb and forefinger and squeeze the cup together. |
 Step 2 Fold The Keeper Hold the folded sides between your thumb and forefinger with the curve facing down. |
 Step 3 Insert While sitting on the toilet or squatting, relax your muscles and separate your labia with your free hand, then insert the folded cup completely into your vagina, the curved side first. Release your grip from the cup and it will unfold. |
Trim the stem to a comfortable length. If the pull tab is located between your labia, you will have to trim it so that no part of the stem is outside your vagina. Cut the pull tab a little at a time until you find a comfortable length. If you trim of the pull tab completely we won’t be able to offer you our three-month-money-back guarantee.
When inserted properly the cup should not cause any discomfort.
You may wish to lightly moisten the rim lightly with clean water, too much will cause leakage
The cup follows the natural slant of the vagina. The Keeper does not touch the cervix, but rests comfortably below it.
Removal
While sitting on the toilet, push your cup towards the vaginal
opening using your stomach muscles. Then relax and grasp the pull tab firmly
with your fingers. Pull your cup down so you can grasp the bottom of the cup.
Pinch gently to release the seal. Slowly pull the cup down while moving from
side to side. Removal is more comfortable if the cup is brought out one side
first followed by the other. Ensure you keep the cup upright to avoid
spillage.
Ensure you relax your muscles before removal. Moving your Keeper from side to side while removing avoids any discomfort. A few sheets of toilet paper dropped into the bowl before emptying your cup will avoid residue in the toilet bowl.
Rinse your Keeper with clean water or wipe with a tissue before re-inserting.
If you are in a public toilet, you may wish to take a small bottle of drinking water with you to rinse your cup.
Leakage
Do not wear the Keeper too high. The Keeper is worn low under the opening of
the cervix.
Exercising your pelvic floor muscles a few minutes each day will assist in holding your Keeper in place and avoid leakage. A small push with your stomach muscles after insertion will bring the Keeper into the correct position.
It is important to stay relaxed when using your Keeper. The more relaxed you are, the easier you will find it to insert and remove, and will ensure a better seal.
If you experience a heavy flow, leaking may occasionally occur while using your Keeper. To help prevent this you can combine a reusable Moon Pad together with the Keeper that is still a responsible and sustainable choice that saves your budget!
Useful Hints
Become familiar with your genital area and stay relaxed when inserting the
Keeper. Some women find their Keeper occasionally moves towards the cervix,
making it difficult to reach. Push down with your stomach muscles until the
pull tab is closer to your vaginal opening. Don’t panic, you cannot
lose the cup inside! Some women remove the pull tab completely, which we only
recommend when you are comfortable using your cup and if you have used the
Keeper for over three months. Always trim the pull tab a little and then try.
Ensure that the pull tab is inside you vagina to avoid discomfort.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Toxic Shock Syndrome is rare but can be serious and fatal if not
detected early. TSS is caused by the Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria. The
warning symptoms can include:
Feeling ill, headache, muscular pains, high fever and chills (usually 39C or above), vomiting, diarrhoea or confusion, and a sunburn-like rash during your period or a few days later.
TSS is linked to high absorbency and prolonged use of tampons. The Keeper is a receptacle that collects the menstrual fluid and therefore not linked to TSS.
If you experience any unusual symptoms while using the Keeper, please stop using the Keeper immediately and seek medical advice.
Extra’s
Some women have an extra Keeper handy to avoid inconvenience when
their period arrives unexpectedly. The Keeper is ideal when travelling
overseas, camping outdoors or for the active woman, especially those involved
in water sports.