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

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.

These Softdiscs have been a game changer for me! They’re comfortable, easy to insert, and surprisingly easy to remove once you get the hang of it. I have been using them for the last 4 years. The only thing to be mindful of is removing them carefully to avoid spills, but that’s true with any menstrual disc. I love that I can wear them comfortably throughout the day and almost forget they’re there. They provide reliable protection, let me stay active, and give me so much more confidence. If you’re new to menstrual discs, there’s a small learning curve, but it’s absolutely worth it. I highly recommend these to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient alternative to tampons.

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!

I can’t beleive I overlooked this product for so many years, but am relieved that as a last resort I finally found it! I have tried EVERYTHING under the sun for my heavy, uncomfortable and temperamental periods. And EVERY one of them had a huge downside for me. The biggest downsides were leaking, pain inserting or taking out, or the worst one, causing a UTI or bladder irritation by the end :( I don’t know if I have a particularly sensitive vagina or an unusual cervix position, but I know that I always have problems no matter how careful I am and it was very depressing. Cups never fit quite right and hurt to take in out no matter what I tried (also pushed my bladder uncomfortablely), then would leak every time even after doing every suggestion I could find. Tampons I could feel and would hurt when hitting my changing cervix, not to mention bulging out at heavy times causing pain on my urethra, and completely dried me out by the end. Disposable pads were sweaty, stinky and no matter how ‘green’ would always cause irritation. I had finally just become dependent on cloth reusable pads, which were great for absorption and were the only thing that didn’t overly irritate...I was about to resign myself to them for life. The only things I didn’t like were the constant cleaning of them, feeling uncomfortable on hot days with a bulge in my underwear, and feeling gushing at times...I mean, I trusted them not to fail me but every woman still feels that twinge of fear that it might just keep going past the pad! I was about to try another brand of reusable cup when I saw these. I read a lot of info on them and liked that they sat more like a diaphragm then something in your canal, so I decided to give it a go. Insertion was a BREEZE compared to anything else and after tucked behind my pubic bone I couldn’t feel a thing, it was amazing!! The real test was how long it could hold up this way. I went to a museum with my family and we were walking everywhere for HOURS. I had a small reusable pad on just in case, this was my heaviest day and the cup was going to be put to the ultimate test. I had less cramping than normal (not sure if this was because of the cup or just my cycle) and I FORGOT I was wearing it! That never happens!! I was reminded finally after about 5-6 hours when I had to go to the bathroom. (I would have had 3 bathroom visits with a tampon in that same time!) There was absolutely NO leaking onto my backup pad, I would have just rinsed and reinserted but being in a public stall I just emptied what I could (the whole disc was filled btw) then changed to a new one. I had packed some medical gloves and just used one for easy cleanup and insertion...that is the best idea possible trust me. It is a little messy taking out but with the glove is no problem. I went the rest of the day without incident and then went to the beach the next day same thing. This is the first period in my life (no exaggeration) where I have felt free. Before, it just felt like something was always wrong and I was miserable just trying to prepare for the next mishap. I didn’t have to worry this period. No pain, no leaking, no irritation...I seriously have found my holy grail! If you have tried everything else with no success I strongly suggest giving these a try. I was at the end of my options and am SO glad I did as this is it! Ps- as others have suggested you can also use your muscles to empty the cup by bearing down while on the toilet then just using a finger to push the rim up behind your pubic bone again, this was so helpful in a public restroom when I didn’t have time one time to do the full change routine! As if it couldn’t be better!

Take this with a grain of salt because it has only been a few hours, BUT I LOVE THESE DISCS! Ok, so this is my first foray into the world outside of traditional tampons and pads. Ever since my son was born, I haven’t been able to tolerate tampons, and pads just suck. I have been intrigued by menstrual discs for some time and found these on Amazon a few days ago. Went ahead and purchased because they are more affordable than the Flex discs I always see ads for on Facebook. Anyway, today is by far the heaviest day of my period and it’s just been a huge PITA. I was also in pain all morning - like to the point of feeling like I could pass out from the pain. As soon as I saw that they were delivered, I immediately went to the bathroom (pro-tip: watch some videos on YouTube first and USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES). Ok, so I have been preparing to use these little babies for a few days now and was well equipped with both knowledge and protection. I didn’t have any trouble inserting it properly and haven’t been able to feel it since insertion about 4 hours ago. Two bathroom breaks, zero leakage and they best part, my cramps started feeling better within about 20 minutes, and were barely noticeable after about an hour. I KNOW, it’s only been a few hours and I could totally change my mind on these suckers, but I’ve got a good feelin’ about ‘em. The real test will be overnight tonight because things will likely still be heavy and my overnight flow really tends to push things over the edge. I will update accordingly. Update: Still loving this product. I had zero leakage on my heaviest day and no leakage overnight. Yesterday evening, after having the first cup in for nearly 6 hours, I actually forgot that I was on my period. I was also so comfortable overnight. I do want to add that you have to be careful on how you insert the disc. I said above, but will reiterate to watch some videos on YouTube on how to insert the disc correctly. I honestly think this helped me with the learning curve that comes with using a disc vs a tampon. Each disc has been easier to insert than the last. You also have to be mindful about which way the lining is facing - like it can’t be going over the rim if that makes sense, which I saw mentioned in a video. Also, bearing down with your pelvic muscles will pop it out of place - this is also how it is removed, so don’t push too hard when using the bathroom, but if it’s unavoidable, the disc can just be popped back into place (it doesn’t necessarily need to be taken out or changed). Update 2: Second cycle with Softdisc. I still love this product and do not have much to add except for being simultaneously horrified and amazed by the amount of liquid they can hold. I am as comfortable as I possibly can be on my heaviest day. The only thing that would be more comfortable would be not being on my period. Softdisc is one of the best discoveries in my adult life. Right behind my marriage and birth of my son.

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!

Okay. This is going to be TMI but let’s face it, it’s a period disc. This isn’t an air freshener or a pair of dice, so it stands that a review of this nature will be personal. I’m a 46 year old perimenopausal woman. After 40-ish my periods could be compared to the first “Nightmare on Elm Street” when Johnny Depp’s character got sucked into his bed only to be followed by a violent volcanic eruption of blood. I was bleeding through ultra tampons hourly. It’s worse now than when I was a teenage girl. Top it off with white chin hairs that I am forced to pluck on the daily; bleeding through my clothes like I’m once again that 14 year old girl new to periods - there are days when I am fueled by nothing but absolute unbridled rage. Anyways, on a whim a year ago I tried these. I will never go back to tampons. For starters - I practiced before I had my period. The risk of TSS is very low so I felt brave enough to do it and I didn’t leave them in long. Just enough to get somewhat familiar with positioning. These will not get lost in your body. It’s a vagina and a cervix. Not a portal to another dimension. Yet, I get the fear. Needless to say, there is a learning curve. Perhaps I’m a slow leaner but it took me a good 6-7 cycles before I felt like a grownup and called myself a converted disc user. Can you go 12 hours between changes? Sure. The auto-dumping does help. Do I go 12 hours? Not on my heavy days. I am lucky to do 3 hours, but that’s an improvement from the under one hour with the harpoon (ultra flow) tampons. So. If your periods are also an absolute crime scene narrated by that guy from the Forensic Files, go into this with the knowledge that you won’t always be one of those 12 hour girlies. Which is fine. It’s not the discs fault and it’s not yours either. I’ve had sex with one in but only when it’s the start or tail end of shark week. I can’t imagine it would be mess free on the heavy days and honestly having sex and my man fiddling down there is the last thing I want. I’m not putting down my ice cream for that malarkey. Being armed with wet wipes is also encouraged. It can get messy, but it’s never bothered me because it’s my body. Changing it in the shower is heavenly, but that took some practice. I have the flexibility of an oak tree so that also took some determination. Honestly though. If you’re on the fence, try it. If you’re scared, watch some YouTube videos. They are helpful. So far these discs have been my favorite. The size works well for me, and the disc is the perfect softness while still being efficient. I use one for my whole cycle and happily toss it at the end. The money savings is also lovely. Now, once they start making our clothes actual pockets that work - paired with the disc, we will become unstoppable.

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!!!

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!

Als mein Frau, die unter Menorrhagie leidet, nach einer Alternative zu Menstruationstassen suchte, entdeckten wir die Softdisc Menstrual Discs. Und was soll ich sagen? Wir sind absolut begeistert! Diese Menstruationsscheiben bieten ein erstaunliches Fassungsvermögen – sie können so viel wie 5 Super-Tampons aufnehmen, was für Frauen mit starker Periode ein Segen ist. Meine Frau fand sie nicht nur bequemer, sondern auch zuverlässiger als die Tassen, die sie vorher verwendet hat. Positive Merkmale: - 👍 Super bequem und angenehm zu tragen - 👍 Größeres Fassungsvermögen als Menstruationstassen - 👍 Ideal für starke und langanhaltende Periode (Menorrhagie) - 👍 Einfache Anwendung und Entsorgung Negative Merkmale: - 🤔 Einwegprodukt (nicht umweltfreundlich) Detaillierte Beschreibung: Die Softdisc Menstrual Discs sind einfach in der Anwendung und bieten hohen Komfort. Das Einführen und Entfernen erfordert zwar etwas Übung, aber das ist bei allen Menstruationsprodukten der Fall. Ein kleiner Nachteil könnte für einige sein, dass sie Einwegprodukte sind. Dennoch, aufgrund ihrer Bequemlichkeit und ihres großen Fassungsvermögens, sind sie eine herausragende Option für Frauen, die mit einer starken Periode kämpfen. Fazit: 🌟 Insgesamt sind wir mit den Softdisc Menstrual Discs mehr als zufrieden. Trotz der Tatsache, dass sie Einwegprodukte sind, überwiegen die Vorteile für uns deutlich. Sie sind bequemer und fassen mehr Flüssigkeit als die Tassen, die meine Frau vorher benutzt hat. Wir empfehlen sie definitiv weiter!