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With The Keeper Reusable Menstrual Cup, you can go about your daily activities in virtual freedom from your period! The Keeper is also great for the physically active woman and is a wonderful natural alternative compared to chemically treated disposable tampons and pads! The Keeper is a small internally worn, reusable, menstrual cup made from natural gum rubber (latex). If you are sensitive to latex please try the silicone Moon Cup. Please indicate which style/size when ordering. More details...

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Sizing

If you have ever had vaginal child birth, order style "A" (for "After" vaginal child birth). If you have had cesarean births only, or no child births, order style "B" (for "Before" vaginal child birth). Style "A" is slightly larger in diameter and the rubber is slightly softer than that of style "B".

Occasionally, a woman believes that trimming the "stem" of The Keeper or Moon Cup will provide a more comfortable experience. However, please be aware if you cut off more than 1/2 of the stem, your menstrual cup cannot be returned for replacement or refund. And, very importantly, the stem serves a purpose: it is essential for inserting and removing The Keeper / The Moon Cup. Again, we do not give refunds for a cup where half or more of the stem has been cut off.

Information

The KEEPER menstrual cup can hold up to one ounce of your menstrual flow (An average woman�s entire monthly flow is from 2 to 4 ounces). They can be worn up to 12 hours and even overnight. Great for active women.

The KEEPER honors your body since it does not absorb or disrupt your natural vaginal moisture, as they "are KEEPERS" of your monthly menstrual flow rather than absorbers. With either the KEEPER or Moon Cup menstrual cups you avoid the small ripes and tears that can be caused by the applicator. Since The KEEPER menstrual cup is made from natural gum rubber you are eliminating chemicals (dioxins), fibers and additives possibly found in commercial feminine hygiene products. If you are sensitive to latex, please try the silicone Moon Cup instead, if you are unsure consult with your OB/GYN.

Both The KEEPER and Moon Cup menstrual cups are environment friendly, honoring the ecological balance of the earth ... no paper products to throw away month after month. No plastic applicators. All of which create pollution and dangers to wildlife. The trees from which gum rubber is produced are tapped, not cut down. Medical grade silicone is completely synthetic, using no natural resources to produce.

The KEEPER and Moon Cup menstrual cups are economical, honoring your pocketbook. When cared for properly, The KEEPER menstrual cup has been known to last up to 10 years. The KEEPER and Moon Cup are so convenient. No need to carry a purse filled with feminine hygiene care products or stuffing your pockets before you leave home.

Directions for Use

How to use The Moon Cup and The Keeper

After washing your hands, simply fold your The Moon Cup / KEEPER by pressing the sides of the lightweight, flexible cup together; then folding the cup in half again.

Now, hold the folded menstrual cup between your thumb and index finger, as shown.

To insert The The Moon Cup / KEEPER�, menstrual cup sit on the toilet (or in an equally relaxed position) and insert your folded Moon Cup / KEEPER completely into the vagina. Let the cup unfold by releasing your fingers. After inserting, gently rotate it with your fingertips, before pulling it down and forward into position between your vaginal lips. At this point, you should feel that your Moon Cup / KEEPER is firmly in place. It is now in the correct position!

As you can see by the illustration above, The Moon Cup / KEEPER� menstrual cup follows the natural slant of your vagina. It does NOT touch the cervix, but rests comfortably below it. (Be sure the pull-tab is at the entrance to the vagina.)

REMOVING The Moon Cup / KEEPER�menstrual cup

Sit on the toilet, grasp the pull-tab firmly so that the tips of your fingers pinch the base of the cup. This action allows air to enter around the cup, releasing the suction, and making it easy to remove. Ease your Moon Cup / KEEPER gently forward and downward, supporting the bottom of the cup with your fingertips to prevent spilling. Empty.

If you are still having your period and want to reinsert your Moon Cup / KEEPER, simply wipe it (a tissue is fine!). If you are out in a public restroom take a reusable sports bottle with water into the stall with you.

At the end of your period, wash The Moon Cup / KEEPER Cup� menstrual cup in soapy water � or it can be rinsed in vinegar � and let it dry. Place your Moon Cup / KEEPER in the convenient purse bag it came in.

Statistics

* Over 12 BILLION pads and tampons are USED ONCE and disposed of annually, clogging our overburdened landfill sites.
* An average woman throws away 250 to 300 pounds of tampons, pads and applicators in her lifetime. The great majority of these end up in landfills, or as something the sewage treatment plants must deal with.
* Plastic tampon applicators from sewage outfalls are one of the most common forms of trash on beaches.
* For building owners, pads and tampons that are flushed down the toilet are the most common cause of plumbing problems.
* There are 85 million women of menstruating age in North America.
* FDA does NOT require that the ingredients in tampons and pads be listed anywhere in or on the package.
* The National Women�s Health Network states that twelve billion pads and 7 million tampons pollute landfills annually in the US.
* In a woman's lifetime, she is likely to use 15,000 sanitary pads or tampons. The KEEPER� menstrual cup is the economical, environment-friendly alternative.

10 YEAR COMPARISON

OTHER PRODUCTS $4.50 monthly x 120 months = $540.00
ONE KEEPER .29 monthly x 120 months = $35.00

With proper care ( for instance not using harsh chemicals to wash it or storing it improperly) The KEEPER has been known to last up to 10 years.

Questions & Answers

The answers to these commonly asked questions about The Moon Cup / The KEEPER menstrual cups have come with the assistance of the manufacturer, The KEEPER Inc.

If you have a question we have not covered please email or call us.

We always tell women to talk with their own personal OB/GYN or health care provider regarding the KEEPER or Moon Cup menstrual cups.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I EMPTY MY MENSTRUAL CUP?
You never want anything to stay in your body for an extended length of time without removing it. The Moon Cup / The Keeper Cup should be emptied and rinsed every 8-12 hours. More often if you are experiencing a heavy menstrual flow. Your Moon Cup / Keeper holds one full ounce of menstrual fluid. Since most women flow 2 to 4 ounces during their periods, emptying the cup a few times a day is usually sufficient. In a month or two, you will become familiar with your own menstrual flow pattern, and will know when to empty it.

IMPORTANT

When first using The Moon Cup / Keeper� menstrual cup, you may be slightly aware of its presence. After you use it for a few periods, you will find � as thousands of other women have found � that you "wouldn't know how to live without it!"

*If you have a sensitivity or allergy to rubber / latex" ... Please choose The Moon Cup.

How do The KEEPER and Moon Cup menstrual cup work ... how do they stay in place?
The most amazing thing about The KEEPER and Moon Cup menstrual cups is they are designed to catch your menstrual flow rather than absorbing it. The bell shape allows The KEEPER or Moon Cup menstrual cups to fit snuggly and comfortably up against your uterine walls, below but not up against your cervix and inside the vaginal opening. The rim and tiny holes above the rim are designed to create a suction which keeps The KEEPER and Moon Cup menstrual cups in place and collects your menstrual flow inside. The KEEPER and Moon Cup menstrual cups are a simple devices and are simple to use.

What is the "KEEPER" made from?
The KEEPER menstrual cup is made from natural gum rubber, also known as latex.

What is the "Moon Cup" made from?
The Moon Cup menstrual cup is made from medical grade silicone. Baby bottle nipples are also made from this material.

What about latex allergy?
Unfortunately if you are sensitive to rubber The KEEPER may not be for you. We recommend you try The Moon Cup, the silicone version of The KEEPER. Please consult with your OB/GYN or health care provider if you are unsure.

Who makes "The KEEPER and Moon Cup"?
The KEEPER menstrual cup is manufactured in the U.S.A.(Cincinnati,Ohio) by The KEEPER Inc.

How long has The KEEPER been available?
The KEEPER menstrual cup first came on the market in 1986 and is entering it's 16th year.

How long has The Moon Cup been available?
The Moon Cup is new to the market.

Why have I not heard about The KEEPER or The Moon Cup before now?
Since the KEEPER menstrual cup is reusable, lasting for a long while, a woman will only purchase a few menstrual cups during her menstruating years. It is not a money making product for big companies with the ability to make a product "highly visible and available". In the early days it was difficult for the KEEPER to find anyone to allow them to advertise. No one wanted to write about or be associated with something called a "menstrual cup".

The KEEPER menstrual cup has achieved it's internationally known status purely on the hard work of it's distributors and their strong commitment to let other women know of an "alternative" to the commercially made feminine hygiene products available. Credit also goes to the health food stores, mid-wives, holistic practitioners, food co-ops, and women's health clinics who understood the need to bring The KEEPER and The Moon Cup's availability to the attention of women through out the world and gave the distributors a voice, show place, or shelf to promote a product they truly believed in.

Have The KEEPER and The Moon Cup menstrual cups been approved by the appropriate agencies?
Yes. FDA-in the USA and many other countries.

Isn't The Moon Cup / The Keeper Cup a little expensive?
Comparatively speaking, no. Most other forms of protection cost anywhere from $4.00 to $7.00 a month while the The Moon Cup / The Keeper Cup menstrual cups' average monthly cost is only pennies!

How long does The KEEPER menstrual cup last?
If cared for properly the KEEPER menstrual cup has been known to have a life expectancy of at least 10 years.

What if I can't wear it or don't like it?
The manufacturer has a generous "3-month (90 days from the purchase date) no questions asked return policy". Just return it to your place of purchase! All distributors of The KEEPER and The Moon Cup menstrual cups are required to honor this return policy.

Is the 3-month return guarantee in writing?
Yes.

Is it comfortable? It looks so big.
At first you may be aware of its presence but once you get use to it that awareness will go away

Is using a menstrual cup messy?
No, not once you get comfortable with it. In the beginning you may cause things to happen which will lead to it being messy. This usually happens when you are first getting use to removing and emptying it. Not properly releasing the seal you created when you inserted The Moon Cup / The KEEPER menstrual cup can sometimes be messy. Once you learn to release it properly there should not be any problems. Pulling The Moon Cup / KEEPER menstrual cup out tipping at an angle or too fast could cause a problem. Again, once you get use to removing and emptying the Moon Cup / KEEPER menstrual cup, things should be fine. Just remove it slowly and as straight as possible.

Will the Moon Cup / KEEPER Cup leak?
No ,The KEEPER / The Moon Cup menstrual cups themselves do not leak. However, there are conditions that could cause leakage. If it has not been inserted properly, if something has caused the KEEPER / Moon Cup to move out of place, some leakage may occur.

Will I be able to feel The Moon Cup / The KEEPER Cup when it is inside of me?
No, if you do feel it then it has not been inserted in the correct position and is too close to the vaginal opening. Reinsert the KEEPER menstrual cup slightly higher.

Is it possible for The Moon Cup or The KEEPER Cup get lost inside of me?
No.

Does it fit near the cervix?
No.

How often should a menstrual cup be emptied?
You never want anything to stay in your body for an extended length of time without removing it. The Moon Cup / The KEEPER Cup should be emptied and rinsed every 8-12 hours. More often if you are experiencing a heavy menstrual flow.

Can The Moon Cup / KEEPER cup be worn overnight?
Yes.

When I urinate or have a bowel movement do I need to remove my menstrual cup?
No. However, you may find your Moon Cup / KEEPER traveled down closer to the entrance of your vagina if you were pushing your muscles harder than normal.. It may need to be readjusted.

What if I need to empty my Moon Cup / KEEPER menstrual cup in a public restroom?
Not a problem ... first wash your hands ...it is suggested that you wet a paper towel and take it into the stall with you. Remove, empty and wipe the Moon Cup / KEEPER menstrual cup before reinserting. Use part of the wet paper towel to wipe your fingers.

Is it sanitary?
Yes, if cared for properly. Always wash your hands before handling your menstrual cup.

Can I wear The Moon Cup / The KEEPER Cup during intercourse?
No. Menstrual cups are positioned below the cervix and low near the vaginal opening.

I use my diaphragm sometimes for my menstrual protection, can The The Moon Cup / The KEEPER Cup be used as a method of birth control?
No. Menstrual cups are not like a diaphragm and can not be used as a method of birth control.

Can a virgin use The Moon Cup or The KEEPER menstrual cup?
Yes, it would be much like a tampon. If you have strong personal feeling about keeping the hymen "intact" you may not want to use a menstrual cup.

I have a tilted uterus, can I use The Moon Cup / The KEEPER?
Yes.

I am physically active and very involved in sports. Can I wear a menstrual cup?
Absolutely!

Can IUD users use The Moon Cup / The KEEPER?
The KEEPER menstrual cup would pose the same risk to an Intra-Uterine Device user as that of a tampon. The Moon Cup / The KEEPER's manufacturer's OB/GYN consultants suggest it may be "used with caution"..."there should be no problem". The risk would occur if The Moon Cup / The KEEPER Cup would travel up, which generally does not happen. We always recommend that women speak with their own personal OB/GYN or health care provider when concerned about using The Moon Cup or The KEEPER menstrual cups.

What about possible infection?
If you have a history of dehydration or UTI's, you may want to drink extra water during the time you are using your menstrual cup. A few women have found that their menstrual cup aggravated a urinary tract infection.

What if I have a yeast infection?
First and foremost, you must get medical treatment for your yeast infection. The manufacturer's (The KEEPER Inc.)consultants report that all that is needed to treat your Moon Cup / KEEPER menstrual cup is simply cleaning it with warm soapy water.

What happens with returned KEEPER's?
They are destroyed.

Guarantee

A menstrual cup is not for everyone. We would like to thank you in advanced for being interested in trying The KEEPER. We are pleased to extend to you the manufacturers 3-month (90-day) return policy. We agree with the manufacturer and feel it is important you are completely satisfied with your KEEPER. For whatever reasons you find that The KEEPER is not for you, please follow the directions in our return policy. We will refund your purchase amount (minus the cost of shipping) within 48 hours.

Return Policy

First, please go back over the above information. Visit the Q & A section to see if there is not a solution to your dilemma. If you have tried all of our suggestions or cannot find the answer, please contact us via email and see if we can help you at customerservice@allgreenthings.com. We will respond within 24 hours!

Product Policies

A. Our return policy for both KEEPER and Moon Cups:

3-month (but not one day more) return policy as stated on our website/written instruction sheet. In addition, we accept NO returns if more than half the stem has been cut off. If the stem needs to be cut for comfort please be sure to do so little by little by little, and not exceed the stated amount.

B. Our cleaning / care policy for both KEEPER and Moon Cups:

At the end of your period, wash The Keeper or The Moon Cup in warm/hot soapy water � or it can be rinsed (or soaked for up to 3 minutes) in vinegar dilluted with water (10% / 90%) � and let it air dry. Place your Keeper or Moon Cup in the convenient purse bag it came in. NO NEED TO BOIL

C. Our size recommendation policy for both KEEPER and Moon Cups:

Size A � After a vaginal chhild birth
Size B � Before childbirth & for c-section

D. Stem cutting policy for both KEEPER and Moon Cups:

Occasionally, a woman believes that trimming the "stem" of The Keeper or Moon Cup will provide a more comfortable experience. However, please be aware if you cut off more than 1/2 of the stem, your menstrual cup cannot be returned for replacement or refund. And, very importantly, the stem serves a purpose: it is essential for inserting and removing The Keeper / The Moon Cup. Again, we do not give refunds for a cup where half or more of the stem has been cut off.

E. Products material description / Life expectancy policy:

THE KEEPER: is made of natural gum rubber (latex). The life expectancy of The Keeper � with proper care (ex: not washing in harsh chemicals) � can be up to 10 years!! FDA approved.

THE MOON CUP: is made of soft medical grade silicone (non-latex). It's too new to determine the number of years of life expectancy. FDA approved.

The KEEPER and The Moon Cup are manufactured in the USA by The KEEPER Inc.

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