The device body is
what you insert into yourself, the springs are what allow you to
control the resistance and the top knob is what you use to close the
device when you insert it and remove it and what you use to open the
KegelMaster when it is inside of you.
Start using The
KegelMaster with one spring on the rear pin just in front of the
hinge. Close The KegelMaster with your hand and tighten the knob on
top to hold it closed. Do not over tighten! Lie down on your back,
with your head resting on at least one pillow, relax, and bend your
knees keeping your feet flat, about two feet apart. Position The
KegelMaster with the knob facing up. Make sure you lubricate the
vaginal area with O'My Natural Lubricant with Hempand lubricate the
unit.
You are now ready
to insert the Kegelmaster
1)
Place The KegelMaster between your thighs. Insert the unit into your
vaginal opening until it is firmly in place. You will notice this
when The KegelMaster feels much smaller and feels a bit like it
"locks" into place. The KegelMaster is only inserted
approximately three inches, just up to the ridge. You may
experience some initial discomfort when you first insert the
Kegelmaster. This usually goes away quickly as you begin doing
the exercises. If you are post-menopausal and/or have been
sexually inactive for an extended period of time, please see the
special note below.
2)
Grasp The KegelMaster firmly. You are now ready for your initial
adjustment!!
This is done by
turning the knob at the top of The KegelMaster counterclockwise -
until the knob is no longer touching the top of The KegelMaster or
until it is slightly uncomfortable. Not to worry, this discomfort is
your muscles being put under tension so that the contraction
exercise can proceed.
Note:
If the knob is not touching the top of The KegelMaster and you don't
feel any pressure from The KegelMaster putting resistance against
the vaginal muscles (and/or if the device is simply not opening),
then you will have to add another spring. If you have the
right tension, squeeze down against The KegelMaster. If you
are easily able to close down with your vaginal muscles completely
for thirty closings, remove the unit from your vagina and change the
position of the springs, moving forward one pin. You can get
a sense for how much movement you are creating by lightly placing
your fingers on the side of the Kegelmaster. Make sure not to
use your fingers to exert any pressure on the device, just place
them lightly on the side to feel the movement.
3)
If you are still easily able to close down The KegelMaster all the
way, for thirty closings, then move the spring forward to yet
another pin. If you find that the single spring is on the front pin
and you are still able to easily close The KegelMaster all the way,
for thirty closings, then move the single spring back to the rear
pin (1) and add a spring to the next forward pin (2), then repeat
the process. The ideal spring tension is determined by one's ability
to close The KegelMaster completely at the beginning of the exercise
but becoming unable to close it completely at the end of 30
closings. This eventually will not be hard to do and it's a lot of
fun to see how many of the springs you can squeeze for 30 closings,
having difficulty with the last five. Some women find that
they can't close the Kegelmaster completely, even at what they deem
to be the right setting. That's ok; what is most important is
that you create as much movement as possible as you work your
muscles.
Maximizing Your
Sequences and Sets (you can never overwork the vaginal muscles).
The exercise sequence
starts with 3 sets of 30 closings daily. With each rep you attempt
complete closure of The KegelMaster, pausing between each set of 30
closings for 15 seconds. It is recommended to work up to 6 sets of
30 closings a minimum of 3 times a week. If an individual chooses,
they may do as many sets and closures that they feel comfortable
with. Your goal is to fatigue the muscle until there is very little
movement.
Removing the
Kegelmaster
In order to remove the
Kegelmaster simply screw the top screw down all the way to close the
device and slowly withdraw it from the vagina. This removal
should not pinch. If you have a particular concern about
pinching (this can be an issue for women whose skin is looser
after childbirth for example) once you have completed your exercises
you should 1) close the Kegelmaster with your fingers 2) rotate it
so that the top screw is facing one thigh 3) rotate it so that the
top screw is facing the other thigh 4) bring the screw back to the
initial position (facing up) screw it down all the way and remove
the Kegelmaster. We have never actually heard of any women
experiencing problems with pinching.
Special Note for
post-menopausal women and/or women who have been sexually inactive
for an extended period of time:
Without regular usage,
the muscles in the vagina, like those throughout the body, will
atrophy. As women age, the vaginal aperture can shrink and,
particularly for women who are post-menopausal, the vaginal walls
can thin. This combination of factors can make it slightly
more uncomfortable when starting to use the Kegelmaster but, at the
same time, the very existence of these challenges (shrunken vaginal
aperture, wall thinning) make the use of the Kegelmaster imperative.
To start using the Kegelmaster, insert it as described above (using
a great deal of lubricant) with all four springs in place.
Once you've inserted it, unscrew the top screw to whatever level is
comfortable for you. By doing this, you will essentially be
stretching yourself. You may experience some bleeding and
soreness. There's no need to be alarmed by this. The
bleeding is likely the result of broken capillaries which have
become fragile from the thinning of the vaginal wall. The
breaking of these capillaries is not going to do you any harm; the
same thing would likely happen if you had insertive intercourse.
The potential soreness is also a natural consequence of stretching
the muscles (just like your body muscles might be a bit sore after a
workout or a yoga session). Of course, if you experience
anything you deem to be abnormal, you should contact your
doctor/gynecologist.
