Before use: Please follow Coralcone user instructions inside product packaging. Wash and sterilise your Coralcone before you first use it.
To insert: The ‘punch down’ fold.
Hold the fold in place with one hand. Spout first, insert the Coralcone into the vagina pointing towards the small of your back. Try different standing, hovering, squatting positions (the same as you would for a tampon).
Once the Coralcone is inserted into your vagina and your forefinger and thumb have gone as far as they can go whilst still holding the cup (about halfway down the Coralcone body), squeeze the base of the Coralcone (particularly against the fold you created) so it POPS open and pushes all the air out of it.
You will learn to recognise when it has popped fully open because of a familiar popping sound and sensation. To make sure that the Coralcone has fully opened you may run a finger around the rim or try swiveling it back and forth a little to force the silicone open.
To remove: Wash and dry your hands thoroughly and get comfortable. While in a forward leaning sit, stand or squat, push down with your pelvic floor muscles and reach for the many ridges at the base of the Coralcone. If you can only reach the ribbon – you can pull on it gently until you work your fingers up to the cup itself.
Remember DO NOT pull on the ribbon too hard – it’s not designed to stretch too far, but more of a location device.
Once you have a good hold of the Coralcone – pinch the sides in slightly so it releases the seal. Alternatively, insert a finger alongside the cup and push the rim in slightly. The more air released into the vagina, the easier it will be to remove and ease it out.
Gently pull it downward. When the base is almost out, tilt it slightly sideways to slide half the rim out, then tilt it the other way to remove it completely. The specially designed rim will help to stop any spill, but try to keep it as upright as possible.
Empty the contents into the toilet, rinse with clean water and reinsert.
Tip: Empty your cup 2 or 3 times a day, depending on the heaviness of flow. It’s safe to leave it in for up to 12 hours. When you remove it, you’ll see how full it is - if it’s very full you may need to empty it more frequently.