Softdisc

If you want the semi-TMI, girl talk honest review on these, KEEP READING! Okay, these are an absolute game-changer, especially for those with a heavy flow. Let me start by saying, to use these comfortably you should be/should become very familiar with your anatomy and comfortable being able to reach all up in there (if you know what I’m sayin). Inserting it is easy and comfortable, once it was in I truly couldn’t feel it was there at all! I was super pleased with this. This is my first day and I wore them up to 6 hours at a time - probably could have worn far longer because I had ZERO leaks. Now, removal is where things get a little trickier. For me, my vagina had pretty much eaten this thing (LOL) because it goes in pretty far, behind the public bone, and your muscles pretty much enclose around it. To take it out, you basically hook a finger in the rim and pull it out, but because it was so enclosed in there I prefer to fully relax the pelvic floor, and bear down/give a good push. After this, it was soooo easy and comfortable to pull right out. Disclaimer though, when you bear down/relax your pelvic floor like this, it empties into the toilet, and things get a little crime scene-esque on your finger iykyk. I imagine if you didn’t push first and just pulled it out it would be cleaner, but I just do what feels most comfy. If you are super squeamish with blood I gotta say, I wouldn’t recommend this. After my second try, it was already easy/routine. Overall, these are an amazing alternative to tampons and pads and so much better for your health! I’m never going back! Soooo much more comfortable.

The first time after I inserted this, I felt like I was going to throw up. But I hung in there and I don't know if I got the hang of inserting it better over the next few times (probably somewhat), or if my sensitive body adjusted to the feeling of having something sitting there over the next few hours. I do likely have endometriosis (unconfirmed but that's coming from my gynaecologist and I have a family history of endo on my dad's side as well), so that may have contributed to the weird/pukey feeling. I was very on the fence about trying these as I wasn't sure if these would work for me due to my weird internal shape and other issues but I'm so happy to report that they did and I wanted to leave a review to help others with the same questions. I have a tilted cervix (anteverted uterus) as well as vaginismus and pelvic pain. I sometimes have trouble/pain inserting even a slender tampon, and tampons also make my cramps worse so I have been trying to get away from them (as well as disposable period products more generally for any environmental reasons). Plus, as most of my period is huge clots (at least for the first couple of days), tampons just do not work well for me and I feel that they actually make my bloating worse also. I actually felt like my cramps were not so severe with this product as they are sometimes with pads or tampons, but it could have just been the case where that cycle was not as bad. I had tried Bambody period underwear and loved it (highly recommend), but I was getting sick of the mess and having to change underwear several times per day on my heavy days. The period underwear is also reasonably practical while at home (which I was full-time during Covid anyway), but not so much when I go back to in-person engineering college. I had really wanted to try a menstrual cup for a while but was hesitant due to the high price points (particularly for the “specialised fit” options), and fear that they just wouldn't work for me. I liked that this was a lower-risk option financially (and I could offer the unused ones to a friend or donate them if they didn't work for me) so I decided to go for it with the idea that if this worked for me, maybe it would be a good stepping stone to try a "real" menstrual cup at some point (I'd been interested in the shape of the Ziggy Intima cup). I had also had read the review by JC re: using one disposable cup per cycle and liked that idea for both environmental and financial reasons, so I tried that and it worked very well for me (i.e., just use one as a regular menstrual cup for your entire cycle, rinsing as you are able, then throw it away at the end of your cycle). I actually *think* the “ring” part might be able to be recycled, so I was going to take either it apart and try that, or just wash the whole thing with soap and water and put it in the plastics bin as I believe it is all plastic. While this doesn’t help me get away from disposable period products 100%, it was something that actually worked well for me and my weird body and it is awesome to only have one disposable product per cycle as opposed to a bunch! A couple of notes for people with really tilted cervixes: The "cup" part may not expand based on your shape and therefore may not collect as much fluid as reported or last quite as long with no emptying. I tried inserting a few different ways but I could never get the pouch to expand for me. For me that wasn’t really a huge issue though, as on my heavy days I am constantly running to the bathroom anyway so I can just “bear down” a little to empty the excess every few hours. I also never had any issues with it leaking overnight, although I would definitely use a backup method to be safe. A couple of notes for people with vaginismus/tight perineal muscles: If you can’t insert a tampon at all, this product might not work for you, but it also might. I still found it slightly painful to insert, but less so than a tampon and I think it slides a little easier, particularly if you can get the hang of it. It does look huge, but it squishes up quite nicely. If you are really on the fence, for most people $14 is a worthwhile risk to take so I would say just try it and if it doesn’t work, you probably didn’t lose too much by trying. Also, consider trying pelvic PT if you haven’t as it might help with some of your pelvic floor symptoms (including vaginismus, constantly feeling like you need to pee, or trouble pooping).

I was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of this product. Admittedly, I was nervous and scared to try these but I've read so much about them and I have a very busy schedule that doesn't allow me to use the bathroom often enough during my period to change a tampon (and this product works for up to 12 hours without risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome!). This review will be 100% transparent, raw, and honest so if you are squeamish... look away now. This review will talk openly about the normal, natural, and beautiful female body and the process of making menstruation more comfortable. Firstly, insertion can be confusing and messy, mostly in the beginning. I watched videos on YouTube to help me but, the truth is, you won't really know what you're doing unless you really know your body and are comfortable with it. The videos explained how to insert it, they talked about your cervix, your tailbone, your pubic bone... but where are all of those things inside my body?!? I didn't know!! I highly recommend figuring that out ahead of time if you aren't already aware. Remember: your body is natural, there's nothing to be ashamed of, and it can be empowering to learn and explore your own body. Secondly, every woman is different and every woman's body is different. Your body may change throughout time too. If you have given birth vaginally and/or you have a pelvic floor problem and/or if you have had a prolapse, this will also impact insertion and how the product interacts inside your body. For me, I have to be very careful because of my pelvic floor difficulties - if I cough hard or sneeze hard and I have not physically prepared myself for it, this product can become dislodged from my pubic bone, causing a leakage. If you have not given birth vaginally and do not have any physical problems, you may find that your pubic bone is more pronounced inside your vagina, thus making the product easier for you to use. I was surprised that the product wasn't detectable while in use. It felt as though I wasn't wearing anything! I experienced zero physical discomfort during insertion, removal, or while wearing it. The only discomfort I felt was emotional awkwardness as I tried to figure out how to use it. I do wish that the box came with better instructions but, as stated previously, YouTube is great for that! A few more words of advice: I highly recommend learning about your body before trying this product. Give yourself time and be patient with yourself. Remember that your body is normal, natural, and beautiful. I also can't stress it enough: watch How-To videos. If you will be using public restrooms often while wearing this product, I recommend bringing wet wipes with you. Why? Because it takes a bit of finesse and practice to remove the product without getting blood on your finger(s). Public bathrooms have papery thin toilet paper that will just further frustrate you. If you have a wet wipe, you can easily clean your hand and move on with your life. Once you become at expert at using this product, you may find that you have no need for wet wipes but, as a mother, I feel compelled to nurture all of you by advising that it's better to have the wet wipes and not need them than to not have them and need them. These are certainly the next generation menstruation product! Only a few decades ago, women had to wear belts to hold a giant wingless pad in place. Now we have this product and it's great!

I'm going to give you TMI so you can make the most informed decision with these. I've got menorrhagia (think raging period, super heavy, super long, super crampy). I soak through Ultra tampons like nobody's business for at least the first half of my period, so I'm always looking for other solutions. Also, full disclosure, I've had kids, so I know that changes anatomy a bit, too, though I don't have any noticeable issues that should cause problems. Aaaanyway, I gave these four stars overall, because they've got some real pros, especially if you've got periods on the lighter side or average at most, but they've also got some cons. In honesty, I can't use the disc for the heaviest part of my period; I've really tried, but when wearing one, I end up leaking suddenly (in gushes, because the cup overflows or I move in a way that creates a gap) in a short amount of time, and it's SUPER messy to empty it while it's still in there or remove it — you use your bare fingers/hands for this, and I look like I've murdered something and use a ridiculous amount of toilet paper and time to clean up (and pray I don't accidentally get anything on clothing). There's also not a great way to dispose of it even after dumping the blood, so I end up wrapping it in tp and stuffing back into the wrapper and hoping no one thinks they've stumbled upon a crime scene. Therefore, Ultra tampons that I replace ad nauseam are the cleanest solution for my heavy days. Having said that, the discs are great for the lighter part of my period. They're easy enough to insert (the company makes a helpful video for this, so be sure you get this right), and though I empty frequently throughout the day while still inside by reaching up there, tilting the disc, and then repositioning when empty (no real way to get around this being messy, so push up your sleeves!), they do last a long time, and I can keep in the whole day; they also do the job on light nights and don't have to fight gravity. These don't have risk of TSS, so I have more peace of mind when wearing these than I do with tampons. Also, once in, they're definitely comfortable with no irritation or friction like tampons can cause, and I've been able to do everything from swim to have sex without issue, so those are big upsides. I also really did notice fewer cramps when wearing these, even when I was experimenting with wearing them during my heavy days, so I know it wasn't just because of the timing during my cycle. So the bottom line is that you should always test with your specific flow (on a low-risk day around the house, not at the office!), but I suggest using these for lighter days or if you max out at Super tampons rather than Super Plus or Ultra. They're comfortable and functional (again, you can have a romp in these — towel optional) with no link to TSS, and they even seem to reduce cramping, but they're not tidy to use. Also notable, this brand is much more cost effective than some of the fancier brand versions out there, which I've tried, and I think they work the same. Overall, worth a go. Best of luck!

Way better than tampons and pads! Easy to use and comfortable. Worth every penny!

Soooo... I bought these as a 43 year old woman who’s praying to go through menopause any day. (Hey... my sister and mom were both done by my age... it could happen! 🤞🏻) I didn’t buy these to try to get pregnant, and I didn’t buy these to try to have sex while I’m menstruating. I strictly bought these to make my period bearable. The older I get, the heavier it gets. 😣 The pros: I read you should practice before you actually NEED them. Here’s the deal... I ignore my cycle until it creeps up and bites me in the @ss unexpectedly. That’s just how I like it. But, it’s coming more frequent and angrier than ever before. All that to say, I hope every time is my last, so I didn’t ever practice with these guys because I’m in a state of denial that this shenanigans is still happening to me. (My kids are 18,19, & 19... I literally have no use for Aunt Flo anymore. I’m OVER it. These kids are... plenty to deal with.) Annnnyway... I didn’t practice, and yet I managed to get it placed properly the first go around (and every time after that) with no issues whatsoever. None. And, I’m told I’m “tilted”... whatever that means. Sure, the first time I was definitely checking on the hour every hour that nothing was going awry, and sure enough, nothing went awry. Hallelujah! That would have been a mess. All that to say, insertion for me was easy peasy, and it undoubtedly worked like a charm. After the initial paranoia that there’s no way I could have gotten it right on my first try, there was truly no worries. It collected all the things for hours on end, and there were no leaks. Yeehaw! Those first 10 hours were bliss. 10 hours and 1 minute after insertion, all the things went to h*ll. The cons: I’m not sure how you pull something down and out and still manage to keep it level. ??? Honestly, I’m not laying on the bed or the bathroom floor for this. I’m just not that person. It’s coming out over the toilet, or I’m not interested. Whatever. I digress. I guess what I’m trying to get at without being too terribly descriptive is that removing it is no freaking fun. Somehow, I feel like it is still suctioned to something up in there, and, as mentioned, pulling it out level is not realistic. Thus, the INSANE mess. 👀 I was NOT prepared the first time. Like... at ALL. I kinda just sat there and looked at my hand and looked at this device and thought, “what the heck do I do now???” The subsequent times I was more prepared, but it was no less messy. Geez Louise. The other con that I didn’t read about when I overthought and overanalyzed this $10 purchase for 8 days straight was that my lady business is like... raw from inserting and removing this thing for a couple days. Yes, it lasts for hours, so the insertion/removal isn’t happening all that often, but I guess my biz isn’t used to this fairly large plastic ring OR my finger(s) being shoved up there even twice in 24 hours. There’s a general level of discomfort on the exterior side of things after just 2-3 days use. I don’t know. Maybe I’m doing something wrong. The down-low: yep... it works as advertised and is incredibly easy to get in place. They just don’t advertise much about the removal blood bath, nor do they mention that you could get sore/raw from all the activity down there. Lol. (And, I actually do have a husband with a fairly active sex life. Maybe it’s muscle memory? I don’t know.) What I’m trying to say is that it will do as advertised, but there’s a couple things that aren’t advertised. Take that for what it’s worth. If you don’t want to take a shower each and every time you need to change this thing, and if you’re not keen on true crime scenes on your hands, this might not be for you. 🤷🏼‍♀️ My plan: because it works as advertised, I def plan to use these when I’m traveling long distances and convenience store bathrooms aren’t my jam. I would also use this at night or... when I’m on a boat for a long summer day?? (I don’t know... think about when changing a tampon would be incredibly inconvenient for several hours.) Otherwise, though, I guess I won’t be cancelling that Amazon subscription to my economy size box of tampons any time soon. To all the ladies praying for menopause as your period laughs in your face, I hope this helps! I’d probably say to give it a whirl... you never know. I’ve read you can perfect the removal process after a few cycles, so I’m gonna keep trying. Maybe I’ll report back in a couple months. Maybe. Or maybe my prayers will be answered, and I’ll be done, done, DONE in a couple months! Only time will tell!

I’ve been meaning to review this product since the very first time I used them. I kept forgetting but I realized I needed to make this review a priority- especially to give input for those of you who are on the fence. Let me start - I have a 15yo and a 4yo. I had a tubal ligation done after my last child was born. My periods have been insane since then. You know the bleeding you have after giving birth - honestly that’s how my periods have been ever since. Prior to having my last child (I was 30 when I had her), my periods had always been light and short. I was super lucky. I had my daughter and my periods have been so heavy ever since. When I say I soak through a super plus tampon in an hour or two on my heaviest days, I mean it. I was not only going through so many tampons, but I was having to wear super absorbent diapers.. I mean pads to catch what leaked because usually 4 out of 7 days that I menstruate, it’s heavy. Not just blood but clots. It’s horrible. Honestly, I consider getting an IUD not to prevent pregnancy, but possibly to lighten my periods because it’s ridiculous. Anyways, about two years ago I started seeing people recommend menstrual cups. I decided to see what the hype was about. They definitely took some trail and error - and even a trip to the urgent care to have one removed that somehow slid sideways and suctioned sideways that made it impossible for me to remove. But even after that, I still used them regularly because they did make it possible to go more than an hour or two without stressing about leaking. On my heaviest days, I was probably going about 4/5hours without having to remove the cup. I was actually happy with that. But even after over a year of using them, sometimes I still had issues with getting the placement correct. I do have a tilted cervix if that makes a difference. Anyways, several months ago I started seeing info regarding these “menstrual discs” that was of course marketed safe and mess free to use during sex. Well I’m not going to lie, that wasn’t the part that intrigued me. The part that made me interested was the fact that it was a flat disc and if it allowed a penis to enter your vagina without issues, I thought maybe I could finally stop using pads and panty liners as back up and use a light tampon instead. There were two brands at the time this brand and another. I went with this brand because it was cheaper and had two more discs included. In my mind I was thinking about how I’m usually menstruating for 7 days and these say they can work up to 12 hours - so I am thinking these would get me through my heaviest days at least, even if I’m having to remove way before 12 hours. So I ordered them and they arrived. When I first opened one, I did get a little shocked by the size. I mean I’ve had two kids but the size was intimidating. However, they’re flexible and when you squeeze it together to insert, it’s not bad at all. There is a time here and there that it may hurt just a tiny bit inserting because the length when squeezed together is quite long but once it’s in, it is so easy to position in place. You just take your finger and push the lip that’s closest to the front of your vagina until it kind of hooks behind your pelvic bone. Reading the instructions didn’t make sense until I actually inserted it and felt my pelvic bone and realized what they were talking about. But it slides right behind there and once it’s there I feel absolutely nothing. It is amazing. And let me say that even on my heaviest day, I’m probably able to keep it in for about 8-10 hours without leaking. I don’t even use a backup tampon like I originally bought these for because it’s not even needed. These have completely changed my life. I am such an active person and am always doing outdoor things, so to be able to go swimming or hiking etc and not have to stress or cancel because of my period is awesome and game changing. I have yet to have sex with one but honestly, I don’t think I would unless I just put a new one in. The only issue I have occasionally is if I have one in and I am using the bathroom and push down, once in a while it break the seal and everything inside comes pouring out. So I usually just remove it before going and insert a new one when finished. When you remove it, all you have to do is put your finger on the lip and push down like your using the bathroom and pull it forward and it comes right out. I usually pull mine out with my right hand while holding a wad of toilet paper in my left hand, dump the contents into the toilet once I have it out and then slowly place it on the toilet paper, wrap it and toss in the trash. I know this is a lot of TMI but I wanted to be honest and share my experience. I will never use a tampon again. I will never use a cup again unless I happen to run out of these and am waiting for an order to come in. And honestly I never have to wear pads as back up either. If you’re debating - just do it. You won’t regret it. I also included photos of how much liquid these discs can hold compared to a cup. It’s triple the amount. That means if your cup is only getting you through 4 hours, this should get you through 12. Again, they seriously changed my life by allowing me that bit of freedom during the week I’m on my period every month that I never could have before.

Bottom line: these things are an absolute DREAM! If you’re on the fence, TRY THEM! PROS: -Dangerously comfortable (I forget it’s there) -Helps with cramps (a little sometimes) -No TSS! -Easy and painless to put in and take out (when you pinch it right! a mistake I made at first) -Lasts so long -Has pretty discreet and portable packets -Stays in place -Great for active lifestyles (exercise, sports, swimming, etc) -Can even use for bedroom activities! (possibly might leak depending on actions/factors and partner might feel it though. But hey, can’t do that with a tampon!) -No rashes, rubbing, or strings sticking out -No smell! -No leaks (it will drain a bit while going to the bathroom, because that’s when you’re engaging the right muscles to break the suction. Which is actually nice because then you can wear it even longer, just kind of emptying it from time to time without even having to take it out all day. But any residual from this or from accidental leakage is completely managed by just a panty liner!) CONS: -Tiny learning curve on how to use (it comes with directions, and it’s really easy once you get a feel for how to pinch it, where it sits inside, and how to hook grip it out. Really no more troublesome than tampons.) -Kind of gory to see on removal (it’s straight liquid blood and a little bit of tissue lining sometimes, but that’s just the nature of the monthly beast. Just be prepared to dump it out, wrap it in toilet paper before tossing, and wipe your finger off before continuing your bathroom activities.) -The Flex disks are a little more comfortable than this brand (but these are not bad at all and are cheaper, so it’s more preference on that) -You might forget you’re on you’re period (ha that one’s not a con, am I right? But seriously, don’t forget to take them out and change them. I have heavy flows and I only change it in the morning and before I go to bed, no issues. It’s not gonna stop all cramps or other symptoms, but man it’s nice not having to deal with mess and smell all day!) My journey with it: So I was strictly a pad user before. I had tried tampons a few times, but they were just uncomfortable for me and I hated the idea of shoving stuff like that in there anyway (and possible TSS). The pads did the job, but they gave rashes and sometimes couldn’t keep up with my flow. Not to mention they’re not trustworthy for staying in place during sports and other activities and they just overall feel like wearing a diaper and don’t smell the freshest. I was leery of these disks at first when I found them, but I was desperate to try something different and I am SO glad I did. These were an absolute life changer and I WISH I could tell younger me to have made the switch sooner. No more drawers packed with tons of pads, no more needless pain and discomfort, no more smell and constant worry about bleeding through. I am saving money with these, have way more confidence, and the beast can’t stop me from living my normal life now! I hope they work as well for you too!

Only thing I can wear. To bad it’s so expensive i Sweden 🤷🏻‍♀️ Remember to push it in like a record, not up like a tampon. Weird to think like that the first time but it works. 🙃 Just pushing it in like a record, back to you butt, if you understand what I mean. 😅👍

We were trying to conceive for 3 years when i came across reviews of softdisc as a fertility aid. Luckily, In just three months using these i conceived. It works!!!

These products are great. They are comfortable and highly recommend

I have menorrhagia, extreme bleeding, which is normally only barely helped by the biggest period cups on the market and pads the size of an adult diaper. Menstrual discs are by far the best brakes I have come across, they significantly slow down things so I can get to the bathroom in time in the mornings and not cause a flood during a sneeze. The first 2 days of my cycle I always always have to wear night time pads in addition to absolutely anything I put 'up there' because it will definitely leak, but that's a me-problem and not a product-problem. On day 3++ they are enough on their own so I can stop wearing pads. (I manually fully empty when on toilet on day 3 to avoid leakage) Love that they partially empty themselves when I go toilet so I don't have to empty manually every time, like I would have to do with a suction reliant device like a cup. I have used a different brand of disposable discs before and really loved those too, the only real difference would be that these have a slightly softer ring so I don't notice ANY discomfort on my bladder or urinary tract. I find them easy to both insert and take out, just hook a finger on the ring in the front and pull out. Compared to a tampon these things are a godsend; not once have I felt the occasional grueling pain of pulling an xxl tampon out, and not ever have I been worried about toxic shock or been grossed out about where that moist string has drifted off to. I wouldn't use a tampon again if I was paid to do so. These discs aren't exactly cheap, but I make a box last about a year with only using one disc per period, so I get a lot of value out of one pack. I have previously had a reusable disc that worked just as well, only issue was that I really didn't feel like I managed to get it properly cleaned between uses so it got discoloured, and I didn't want to carry it around in my bag as it was in a fairly large bright silicone case. The disposable one I can keep in my bag as they are quite small and don't really stand out. Highly recommend and will definitely be a repeat customer.

Tellement plus sain et plus pratique que les autres produits pour femmes!