Sterne Si-Line Series User manual

SOCH Cup (by Si-Bell) User’s Guide
Si-Bell’s USER GUIDE - ENGLISH
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing Si-Bell, a reusable menstrual cup made of medical grade silicone. Si-Bell is hypoallergenic and
without latex. Si-Bell has been designed to be folded and inserted into your vagina, allowing a healthier and eco-
friendlier alternative to tampons and towels.
Once inserted, Si-Bell opens up and takes place in the lower part of the vagina, thus it is held in place by the pressure
of your vaginal muscles.
Si-Bell has to be emptied, rinse and reinserted every 4 to 8 hours.
Si-Bell can be used overnight, travelling or when practising physical activity such as swimming, running and so on,
without any risk.
Before using Si-Bell, we recommend you to read this user guide.
Please refer to the diagram 1: Cup description
A) Rim –B) Holes avoiding suction effect when removing Si-Bell –C) External ridges –D) Base of Si-Bell -E) Stem
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Check that the 4 holes under the rim of the cup are well pierced.
Wash your hand and wash the Si-Bell with warm water and mild soap.
After rinsing the cup thoroughly, place-it in an allocated pan full of water and boil it for 5 to 7 minutes.
Your Si-Bell is now ready to be used.
NB:We advise you to practise inserting and removing your Si-Bell for the last two days of your period. Give yourself
plenty of time, and do not forget to relax!
Si-Bell INSERTION
Diagram 2: Folding technique
Si-Bell takes place lower than a tampon.
Wash your hand carefully, fold your Si-Bell in a U shape and hold onto it firmly with your finger and thumb, as
nearest as
possible of the cup base.
With your other hand, open the labia and insert the cup into your vagina, guiding it towards your lower back. Your
Si-Bell has to be placed around one phalanx of the vagina entrance.
Take off your fingers, and the Si-Bell will open by itself.
Diagram 3: Position of the Si-Bell and position of tampon
HOW TO REMOVE YOUR Si-Bell
A squatting position shortens the vagina and makes the Si-Bell removal easier.
Diagram 4:
Empty your Si-Bell every 4 to 8 hours.
Wash your hand carefully.
In order to make the removal easier, you can sit on the toilet or you can squat.
Your vagina muscles do not have to be tensed, so relax.
If you cannot reach the base of the Si-Bell, pull gently on the stem.
If you cannot reach the stem of the cup, you can ‘push’ the Si-Bell using your vaginal muscles in order to make its
removal easier.

WELCOME
Thank you for choosing SOCH Cup, a reusable menstrual cup made of
medical grade silicone. SOCH Cup is hypoallergenic and without latex. SOCH
Cup has been designed to be folded and inserted into your vagina, allowing a
healthier and eco-friendlier alternative to tampons and towels.
Once inserted, SOCH Cup opens up and takes place in the lower part of the
vagina, thus it is held in place by the pressure of your vaginal muscles.
SOCH Cup has to be emptied, rinse and reinserted every 4 to 8 hours.
SOCH Cup can be used overnight, travelling or when practising physical
activity such as swimming, running and so on, without any risk.
Before using SOCH Cup, we recommend you to read this user guide.
Diagram 1: Cup description
A) Rim, B) Holes avoiding suction effect when removing SOCH Cup, C)
External ridges, D) Base of SOCH Cup, E) Stem

Diagram 1
Rim
Holes avoiding suction
effect when removing
SOCH Cup
External ridges
Base of SOCH
Cup
Stem

BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Check that the 4 holes under the rim of the cup are well pierced.
Wash your hand and wash the SOCH Cup with warm water and mild soap.
After rinsing the cup thoroughly, place-it in an allocated pan full of water and
boil it for 5 to 7 minutes.
Your SOCH Cup is now ready to be used.
NB: We advise you to practice inserting and removing your SOCH Cup for the
last two days of your period. Give yourself plenty of time, and do not forget
to relax!

SOCH CUP INSERTION
Diagram 2: Folding technique
SOCH Cup takes place lower than a
tampon.
Wash your hand carefully, fold your SOCH
Cup in a U shape and hold onto it rmly
with your nger and thumb, as nearest as
possible of the cup base.
With your other hand, open the labia and
insert the cup into your vagina, guiding it
towards your lower back. Your SOCH Cup
has to be placed around one phalanx of
the vagina entrance.
Take off your ngers, and the SOCH Cup
will open by itself.
Diagram 3: Position of the SOCH Cup and
position of tampon
Diagram 2
Diagram 3

HOW TO REMOVE YOUR SOCH CUP
Diagram 4:
A squatting position shortens the vagina
and makes the SOCH Cup removal easier.
• Empty your SOCH Cup every 4 to 8 hours.
• Wash your hand carefully.
• In order to make the removal easier, you
can sit on the toilet or you can squat.
• Your vagina muscles do not have to be
tensed, so relax.
• If you cannot reach the base of the SOCH
Cup, pull gently on the stem. If you cannot
reach the stem of the cup, you can ‘push’
the SOCH Cup using your vaginal muscles
in order to make its removal easier.
• Do not forget to stop the suction effect
before removing your cup, by squeezing
the base of the cup.
Diagram 4

Diagram 5: To release the seal
Gently squeeze the base of the SOCH Cup or insert a nger along the SOCH Cup.
When the menstrual cup is released, you may hear it.
Remove gently the SOCH Cup in order to avoid spilling the blood: when the SOCH
Cup base is almost out, slightly tilt the cup on the sideway to remove half of the rim,
and then angling in the other way to release the other half. This way, the SOCH Cup
remains upright, ensuring a smoothly removal without spilling the uid contained
inside. Empty the contents of the SOCH Cup in toilet, rinse and reinsert.
Diagram 5

CLEANING THE SOCH CUP
You need to keep your SOCH Cup clean.
Wash-it regularly with a mild soap and warm water, and rinse it well with clean
water(soap may cause vaginal irritation).
Use a soft brush to clean the ridges. You can turn the SOCH Cup inside out to clean
if necessary.
The tiny holes situated just under the rim of the SOCH Cup help to stop the suction
effect. You have to be sure that these holes are always clear. If necessary, you can use
a needle to clean them.
If you are in public toilet, take a bottle of water with you to rinse your SOCH Cup;
empty it, rinse it and reinsert it. Next time, ensure you clean the SOCH Cup more
thoroughly. When travelling, take care to always use drinkable water to clean your
SOCH Cup.
Over time, the SOCH Cup can lose its colours, but this does not affect its efciency.
Discolouration can be removed using a sterilising solution (see next paragraphs).
If you note any tears or any other changes on the SOCH Cup, we recommend to
replace it.

Choose one of the following methods :
Boil your SOCH Cup for 5 to 7 minutes in an allocated pan, with sufcient water to cover
the whole cup. Do not boil dry!
Soak your SOCH Cup into a sterilizing solution (available at pharmacy) respecting
manufacturer’s guidelines. Do not exceed the sterilization time.
Use a steam steriliser.
Storing your SOCH Cup
Dry your SOCH Cup and store it into the bag provided. Do not store it in plastic bag or an
airtight container.
Never use the following products (they may damage your SOCH Cup or cause vaginal
irritation:
Petrol based substances such as Vaseline
Essential oils such as tea trees oil
Harsh cleaners
Perfumed soap
Dishwasher
You can clean your SOCH Cup more thoroughly if you like to.

UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING – REMOVAL
You need to be relaxed in order to remove your SOCH Cup.
If you meet some troubles when trying to remove your SOCH Cup, do not panic.
Whilst your SOCH Cup is inside your vagina, it is maintained by your vaginal muscles.
Tension will only make the removal more difcult.
The opening at the top of your vagina into the womb is the size of a pinhead. Thus,
your SOCH Cup cannot be ‘lost’ and, due to its exibility SOCH Cup cannot cause
any damage.
It is necessary to be relaxed to remove your SOCH Cup, so take your time to relax
and reread the ‘HOW TO REMOVE YOUR SOCH Cup’ section if you need. The
squatting position makes easy the insertion and the removal of the SOCH Cup.
If you cannot reach your SOCH Cup, use your vaginal muscles to slide it down. To
do so, a sequence of gentle and slow downward pushes is required. Whilst pushing,
you can feel that your SOCH Cup is rising again, but after 5 to 8 pushes down, your
SOCH Cup is going to start to slide down.

UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING – THE STEM
The stem does not have to be outside your vagina.
Most women think that the stem is too long.
The stem has been made to be cut to sit its extremity just inside your vagina.
Take the time to nd the ideal length, as the entrance of your vagina will be irritated
if the stem is too long.
Some women need to trim the stem totally. Be careful, and do it only if you feel able
to remove your SOCH Cup without any stem.
If you feel any discomfort when sitting or walking, or if you feel that the SOCH Cup is
pinching the opening of your vagina, feel free to trim the stem.

Diagram 6:
If the stem is outside your vagina, you need to trim it.
REMOVE your SOCH Cup before cutting the stem.
Use clean scissors or nail cutters.
Cut the stem step by step, and reinsert your SOCH Cup each time to check the
length.
Diagram 6

UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING – LEAKAGE
1) Position: Most of the time, the SOCH Cup is not placed enough low into the vagina (refer to
section ‘SOCH Cup INSERTION’).
2) Stem: Check that the stem of the SOCH Cup is trimmed according to your needs (refer to
section ‘UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING – THE STEM’).
3) Suction effect: Check the SOCH Cup sticks correctly to your vaginal wall by:
• Running your nger all around the side of the SOCH Cup, checking that it is fully open, or
• Pinching the base of the SOCH Cup (not the stem) and rotating it, or
• Clenching the SOCH Cup in your vaginal muscles. Refer to Diagram 7
4) Size of the SOCH Cup : If you are using a SOCH Cup of size ‘S’ which is constantly moving
or leaking, you probably need to try the size ‘L’.
Diagram 7

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The SOCH Cup has no inuence on the vaginal secretions. Thus, you can wear it be-
fore your period as prevention, or during your period for light and profuse bleeding.
To avoid being stressed while using the SOCH Cup for the rst time, you may wish to
wear a cloth pad or sanitary napkin.
You do not have to remove the cup when going to the toilets.
You can use the menstrual cup SOCH Cup in addition to contraceptive means such
as coil. However, we advise you to consult your doctor in order to be sure that you
can use both at a time, without any intervention.
For further information, problem or question, do not hesitate to check our website:
www.sochgreen.com or to contact us by email at: [e-mail].

CAUTIONS
SOCH Cup is not a contraceptive.
SOCH Cup will not protect you against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Remove your SOCH Cup and contact your doctor if you experience symptoms such as
general pain, burning, irritation, or any discomfort during urination.
It is not necessary to remove your SOCH Cup for urination or bowel movements, but you
must remove it before intercourse.
We recommend to not sharing your SOCH Cup with another person.
Keep your SOCH Cup out of the reach of children and animals.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Menstrual cups are used since the 30’s and they have never been associated to the Toxic
Shock Syndrome. The TSS is considered as a serious disease, sometimes fatal. It is caused
by a bacterial toxin associated with ‘Staphylococcus aureus’. The TSS is often correlated to
tampons.
TSS symptoms are similar to those of the u, including: sudden fever (>39°C), muscular pain,
vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness, fainting, or rash rather like a sunburn.
If you experience one of these symptoms when using the SOCH Cup, remove it and contact
immediately your doctor. If you have already suffer from TSS, ask your doctor advice before
using SOCH Cup.

SUM UP
Could I wear SOCH Cup…
...before my periods? ✓Yes, to prevent leakage.
...during my periods? ✓Yes, empty SOCH Cup every 4 to 8 hours.
...when going to the bathroom? ✓Yes, You can.
...when using a contraceptive mean
such as coil? ?We recommend asking your doctor.
...when doing sport? ✓Yes, SOCH Cup is an effective protection.
...with abundant bleeding? ✓Yes, you only need to empty SOCH Cup more
often.
...at night, when sleeping? ✓Yes, SOCH Cup is a real solution against
leakage.
...when having sex? No, it is unadvised to wear SOCH Cup during
penetration.
...if I have experienced or experience
TSS symptoms? ?We advise you to contact your doctor before use.