How does Intensity 2.0 work?

Directions For Use:

All patients should be directed to watch the Intensity™ 2.0 Instruction Video in addition to the guidance below:

Before you begin, insert 4 AAA batteries, positive end down.

Empty your bladder, and have InControl Medical Gel available. Remember to always insert and remove Intensity™ 2.0 with the power OFF

Find a position that's comfortable; for most women, that's semi-reclined on their backs, with knees slightly bent.

With Intensity™ 2.0 in the OFF mode, apply a dime-sized amount of InControl Medical Gel to the tip of the Intensity and to the 2 silver plates (1 on each side)

Gently insert into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go and squeeze the inflation pump so it fits snugly in the vagina (this will improve contact with the tissues to optimize the electrical muscle stimulation).

For a stimulation session, power the Intensity to the ON mode.

Adjust stimulation by pressing the up/down arrows. There are 10 levels of stimulation. Press the up arrow once (level 1) and the first indicator light will illuminate; press again (level 2) and it will flash; press again (level 3) the second indicator light will illuminate; pressed again (level 4) and the second light will flash; and so on, to the maximum level of 10.

Begin at level 1 and increase slowly until you feel a muscle contraction of the pelvic floor, this will be felt as ‘pulling’ the probe upward and inward. Holding the Intensity in place will result in repeated muscle contractions. When complete, deflate by pressing the air release valve, turn the Intensity to the OFF mode and remove the device.

It is possible you may never need to use the highest levels of stimulation. Always start low and increase to your comfort. You may find you can comfortably increase the stimulation every 2-4 weeks. You want the stimulation to be comfortable (higher levels may be more uncomfortable).

For the vibrator addition: Add the vibration at any time during the session, or after the ‘exercise’ session. Adjust the vibration to the desired level (of 5 available) by pressing the up/down arrows.

Intensity™ 2.0 has its best results if used consistently, ideally 6-7 days per week. It is recommended to use the stimulator for at least 5 minutes and not more than 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of Kegel exercises while the device is in place but turned OFF. For the Kegel exercises, hold the contraction for 5 seconds and then release/relax for 5 seconds; repeat for 5 minutes. (Remember 5-5-5-5….5 minutes with stimulator on, 5 minutes with stimulator off but in place doing Kegel exercises, 5-second contraction, 5-second rest).