Softdisc Menstrual Discs | Disposable Period Discs | Tampon, Pad, and Cup Alternative | Capacity of 3 Super Tampons | 14 Count

Works for the tilted cervix folks too! Needed to get the hang of it but is pretty life-changing
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).

Softdisc-are they for you?
I have only tried this product for one menstrual cycle. I will update this review accordinglh when I have used it for more cycles.The pros:1) Easy-to-follow instructions for insertion, including a diagram and website for further reference.2) This is a very affordable product for those who want to try something other than pads or tampons. You can make that leap of faith and get better acquainted with your anatomy without spending over $40 out the gate.3) Comfortable- once the Softdisc is properly inserted, you can’t feel it at all. I know, it’s hard to believe when you see how big it is. But I literally had to remind myself to take it out in 12 hours because I’d forget I had it in. That was pretty awesome.4) Low maintenance- After 12 hours, you slide the old disc out and put in a new one. No washing or rinsing of the disc required. This can come in handy if you are away from home for a good while, and don’t want to bother with washing/emptying a menstrual cup in a public restroom.5) The Softdisc can be worn during sex.The cons:1) Removal can be somewhat messy. You have to take care to slide out the Softdisc horizontally, or things will get bloody in a hurry. Some blood on your fingers will be inevitable. To avoid this, remove the disc with nitrile gloves. They are latex-free, and are very good to use when you need a firm grip.2) Being disposable, these are not as eco-friendly as menstrual cups. Also, while there’s an upfront cost-savings with Softdiscs over the cups, it will be cancelled out by the need to reorder them repeatedly. Keep this in mind when making your decision.3) Like menstrual cups, there is a bit of a learning curve with using the Softdisc. This is at least partially due to the cervix. Your cervix may shift up or down throughout your menstrual cycl. This shifting can slightly alter the placement of the Softdisc and cause some minor leakage. I would recommend wearing a pantiliner, period panties or cloth pads as back up until you have the placement down pat. That said, leakage for me was minor even on my heaviest days.For me, the pros outweighed the cons. Though I will be transitioning to menstrual cups long-term, I feel the Softdiscs are worth keeping in my arsenal. They are low-maintenance, and allow me to be intimate with my boyfriend without much worry.Everyone’s vagina is different; what worked for mine may not work for yours. But for the price, they are certainly worth a try.

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!!!

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.