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An important part of empowering ourselves as women includes regaining confidence in our bodies.  We must re-learn how to listen to and trust the natural signals our bodies give us.  Using sea sponges gives women the opportunity to experience what their bodies feel like -- both inside and out.  They also give us a chance to get into the rhythm of our special and individual moon cycle.

Sea sponges, like tampons, are not sterile.  Therefore, great personal care should be exercised in their use.

First, wash your hands thoroughly.  Wet your sponge.  Then thoroughly squeeze out excess water.  Insert the sponge into your vagina using your fingers.  You should feel comfortable.  If you feel any pressure, remove your sponge and trim around the sponge to a smaller size.  However, your sponge is pre-shaped, so don't cut it in half.

Sponges are soft and textured like your vaginal wall and very easy to remove. Simply feel for the perimeter of the sponge, grasp it and pull gently.  For easy retrieval, you may sew a piece of dental floss to the sponge.  However, the sponge is delicate, so take care when removing with the string.

As you become familiar with your menstrual flow, you will learn how frequently you need to rinse your sponge.  Rinse your sponge well with water and squeeze out thoroughly.

Re-Use!

Do not use soap on your sponge.  Soap leaves a film that upsets the natural pH balance of your vagina.  Air-drying in between uses is sufficient, similar to caring for your toothbrush.  Sun drying is preferable.  At the end of your cycle, soak your sponge in a vinegar-water or a baking soda-water solution.  A drop of tea tree oil or St. John's Wort oil or tincture in water will also disinfect your sponge.  Research shows that a 0.5% strength of these herbs kills 60 strains of antibiotic resistant staphlococcus aureus.  When your sponge is dry, store it in a cool dry place. 

Keep in mind that your sponges may last up to 1 year, but should probably be replaced every 6 months or so.  Remember to always keep an extra sponge on hand during your cycle in case rinsing is not convenient!

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