How to use the FemCap

To avoid interruption of spontaneity and to ensure correct placement, the FemCap MUST be inserted at least 15 minutes before any sexual arousal. You must always check the position of your cervix before inserting the FemCap. To find your cervix, squat and bear down and insert your finger deep into your vagina. The cervix feels like the tip of your nose, and its position varies according to the time of the month and your body position.

• Apply a very small amount of ContraGel about 1/4 tsp in the rim of the FemCap.
• Spread the ContraGel in a thin layer over the outer brim, except for the spots where your finger and thumb are holding the cap (to prevent the cap from slipping out of your grasp.)
• Turn the cap over and apply the bulk of ContraGel about 1/2 tsp in the groove between the brim and the dome that will face into your vagina.
• Insert the squeezed, flattened cap into your vagina with the bowl facing upward and the long brim entering first.
• Push the FemCap down towards the rectum and then downward and back as far as you can.
• Make sure the FemCap is pushed all the way in and covers the cervix completely. If FemCap is correctly placed, a woman may rarely be aware of its presence during her daily activities or during intercourse. Men may rarely be aware of the FemCap and it should not interfere with sexual pleasure.
• Press upwards on the strap and the dome of the FemCap while squatting down. Continue this pressure for at least ten seconds.
• If the FemCap is not covering the cervix completely, either push it onto your cervix, or remove it and reinsert it.
• Check to make sure that the FemCap is not partway between the vaginal opening and the cervix.
• Check the position of the FemCap and insert additional ContraGel without removing the cap prior to each repeated intercourse within the next 48 hours.
• You must wait at least six hours after your last act of intercourse before removing the cap.

Removal of the FemCap

• To remove the cap, it is best to squat and bear down. This will bring the cap closer to your finger. You may rotate the FemCap in any direction that is comfortable for you
• Push the tip of your finger against the dome of The FemCap to dimple it. This will break the suction and allow room for your finger to fit between the dome and the removal strap then hook the removal strap with the tip of your finger and slowly and gently pull the Cap down and out of your vagina
• Wash the Cap thoroughly with antibacterial hand soap, and then rinse it with tap water. Allow the cap to air dry or gently pat it dry with a clean, soft towel and store the FemCap in the plastic storage container provided.

Determine your Femcap size based on your obstetrical history.
22mm FemCap - If you have NEVER been pregnant.
26mm FemCap - If you have ever miscarried, had a termination even for 2 weeks of pregnancy or delivered via Caesarian-section.
30mm FemCap - If you have delivered a full-term baby vaginally.

The sizing is very important, so please consider your history very carefully.