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The INSTEAD® is a unique, proven advancement in period protection. With the INSTEAD®, women can now live life during their periods in freedom INSTEAD® of being restricted by strings and wings!
Don't you agree it's about time we women had a period solution designed for our lifestyles today? Our lives are certainly different than those of women in 1936 when the tampon was first introduced!
What makes INSTEAD® so uniquely different from other period protection options?
The INSTEAD® has "marathon capacity"
It holds at least twice as much menstrual fluid as a tampon, allowing some women to go at least twice as long between changes on heavy flow days. On a light day, most women find they can wear one INSTEAD® the entire day without changing or risk of leakage. Athletes rave about how the INSTEAD® carries them through a long marathon or triathlon. Travelers don't leave home without it!.
The INSTEAD® is "body friendly and very safe."
Safety is so important when it comes to taking care of your reproductive system. For added peace of mind, you should know that the INSTEAD® has had absolutely no reported incidence of Toxic Shock Syndrome in over 10 years!
Our commitment to safety: The INSTEAD® is made entirely of hypoallergenic, non-toxic, non-irritating, non-absorbent materials that have been used for more than 20 years in the health care profession. Cleared by the FDA, it has undergone extensive laboratory and human clinical testing. And, the INSTEAD® has NO LATEX, which is good news for all women out there with latex sensitivities!
The INSTEAD® is "life friendly."
With INSTEAD®, you don't have to change your routine just because you are on your period. The INSTEAD® can be worn during all types of physical activity and because it is worn entirely internally, it's so discreet that you can wear anything (including swimsuits) without revealing any trace of your period protection!
The INSTEAD® "loves making love!"
Wearing INSTEAD® during your period, you and your partner can enjoy "clean sex"and he won't even feel it's there! (Note: the INSTEAD® is NOT a contraceptive!)
The INSTEAD® "keeps you fresh."
Because INSTEAD® holds menstrual fluid entirely internally, it can help eliminate dampness and reduce odor caused when even small amounts of menstrual fluid leak and are exposed to air, which even tampons can't avoid.
Ready to try the INSTEAD®
First read these helpful tips:
Remember the first few times you used a tampon or wore contact lenses? Well the INSTEAD® can also take a little time to learn to use correctly and comfortably. At first it may seem awkward to either insert or remove. That's OKAY most women experience that.
Here are some TIPS to help you have a successful experience with the INSTEAD®.
Unlike a tampon, when inserting the INSTEAD®, you should PUSH BACK, not up for proper placement.
When removing the INSTEAD®, we suggest using your middle finger to gently hook under the INSTEAD® rim, as your middle finger tends to be slightly longer than your index finger.
ALWAYS REMEMBER
When you are ready to remove the INSTEAD®, try not to pull the cup straight down. Rather, keep the cup level to the floor to avoid spilling the contents.
The INSTEAD® can often be worn twice as long as a tampon:
When getting ready to participate in strenuous exercises, like biking, running, swimming, or sexual intercourse, we recommend inserting a fresh INSTEAD®.
**Remember that the INSTEAD® cannot be re-used and should NOT be worn for more than 12 hours.
Always properly dispose of a used INSTEAD®. You may want to wrap the used INSTEAD® in toilet paper and then put it into the old wrapper or just simply wrap the cup in toilet paper and place it in an appropriate waste container. Be careful NOT to FLUSH the INSTEAD®.
Warnings
Do not use Instead if you are using an intrauterine device (IUD), as there is a risk of dislodging the IUD when removing INSTEAD. If you have ever suffered toxic shock syndrome, do not use INSTEAD or any other internally worn products.
Toxic Shock Syndrome(TSS)
Studies suggest that the risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is related to tampon usage and tampon absorbancy. Unlike tampons, INSTEAD, is non-absorbent and contains no fibres.
The warning signs of TSS include: a sudden fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, a sunburn-like rash, dizziness, fainting and muscle aches. TSS can progress rapidly from flu-like symptoms to a serious illness that can be fatal. If you have any of these signs and you are using Instead, remove it and contact your doctor for immediate medical care.
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