Menstrual Disc

This product has legitimately helped make my period bearable. I'll be singing praises of the menstrual disc to anyone who will listen. I am a Nuvaring user, so I got pretty comfortable with my cervix height and anatomy through that. In the past, I had tried cups, but I have a form of vaginismus and things sitting inside the vagina itself causes discomfort. So tampons have often failed me and been uncomfy. Pads shift and bunch up and cause leaks and cups are a no go. So I figured in my quest for an eco friendly, cost friendly, and leak free solution I would try a disc. And I'm so glad I did! My first purchase was a Lumma High since my cervix is very high (takes entire middle finger length to get behind public bone) and it is very different from Cora and has it's own strengths and weaknesses. Lumma is very flexible and it's rim is not nearly as thick and firm. It's also slightly larger. So it's more likely to pop free or "auto dump" at least for my personal anatomy. But it's something with patience and learning I deal with. So the Lummas strengths are it is easy to insert and remove, is very comfortable in doing so, and has the possibility for auto dumping and puts minimal pressure on me. It's weaknesses are the possibility of coming loose- so rigorous physical activity and lots of movement is scary but it's a perfect wear for a long, comfy, easy, sitting work day. In comes the Cora disc, recommended to me by a reusable product community by people who had the same concerns with their Lumma. The rim is thicker and it is not as flexible as the Lumma. The silicone is still soft and smooth it's just the thickness in construction. This is where the Cora shines. Insertion can be a bit more of an effort for someone with pelvic floor sensitivity like myself because it's very firm. But the firmness is it's strength for me because once it's tucked...that baby isn't coming loose. Bearing down, exercising, and lots of movement have nothing on the Cora. It stayed put with no worry, no leaks, no discomfort at all. Removal became a task again because it is so firm and wants to stay put. I think it can form a slight suction depending on its fit and while the little finger grip doesn't allow for a pull down like Lumma does, I find it does help me get a two finger pinch- pointer in the indent and thumb over the edge to pull out. The firmness can give a slight discomfort on pull out but it's shortlived and not any more than the dryness of a tampon would give me. So, long story short. The firmness of Cora and it's design means one can get a disc that stays put and gives a leak free and comfortable experience. However the firmness can also make insertion and removal more of a task than some other comparable discs. I still think past the learning curve it's perfectly manageable but it's up to the user if the removal/insertion is a worthwhile trade. Since the size was such a perfect fit for me and I've never had a perfectly leak free period in my life before discs...I think it's definitely a worthwhile trade off and Cora just might be my "goldilocks" product. Long review aside: every body is different! Just like cups have sizes, discs do too and while the fornix is more likely to have more universal sizing, as you can see from some reviews some have found the disc too difficult or too leak prone with their own anatomy. Trial and error is to be expected when finding the product for you. Compare, research, and know yourself first!! I would recommend Cora as a try for anyone interested.

Ive been through 3 or 4 reusable period cups before I came across this. The suction involved with cups made my cramps so much worse. And folding and inserting the cups (Warning: graphic) made me feel like I was fisting myself. I can insert this disc singlehandedly. Its super easy to fold, no need to push down the finger grip like another reviewer said. And it slides right in. Super comfortable. I can't feel it at all and it doesn't leak even on my "super" days. What I'm most surprised about is the self emptying feature. It happened naturally when using the bathroom but after my initial surprise I was ecstatic. It makes wearing it at work or in public a non-issue. No bottles of water in a public bathroom stall. Taking it out was the hardest to get right. It was...messy at first. And the finger grip leaves a bit to be desired. My first time I had to step into the shower and figure it out. Now its easier but it definitely takes some practice. The DUMBEST thing is the packaging. I'm speaking to the sellers/manufacturers here. There is absolutely no reason for the tin to be that big. They could produce 3 properly sized containers from the material used for just one. I wish I had this product years ago. Would've saved me a lot in trying to find a good fit and using back up tampons. If you suffer from increased cramps from regular cups, this is your sign to switch.

Update: Well I may have jumped the gun with my prior review. My flow is usually very heavy on day 2 and sometimes day 3. After I wrote my last review, I went on to experience numerous leaks throughout the next 2 days. Nothing major, but super annoying. It was imperative that I wore a backup pad. I checked the position of it so many times. I cannot understand where I'm going wrong. It auto dumped, so I cannot imagine the disc was full. On my lighter days it holds up just fine. It seems that my insertion technique is just fine. That all being said, I had to change ultra tampons every 2 hours before, so changing a pad every few hours isn't the worst thing. Frustrating though because everyone online says it should be leak free. .. im going to continue researching and see if another brand works better. I sure hope I find something because this is getting expensive. I am so beyond thrilled! I have been using tampons since my teen years ( mid 30s now). I have given birth. I always have had to use ultra tampons for my first couple days and would need to change them every couple hours. Lately , with the tampon shortages I found that my ultra tampons were nearly impossible to find. I tried 3 different cups. None of them worked for me. It was a mess removing them and inserting. I always leaked no matter what i tried. I tried this disc as a last ditch effort, I said to myself that if this thing doesn't work, I'm done and I'll just hunt for tampons. This thing held up ALL NIGHT on my heaviest flow. I've never had that luxury before! I always woke up to a soaked through tampon and backup pad. I really like the fact that this disc "auto dumps" when on the toilet. It's fantastic for those heavy days! I have only been using it for 2 days and have only experienced a couple minor leaks. I worked out while wearing it and it stayed in plave perfectly, no leaks. THis is such a freedom from having to change tampons every couple hours or dealing with a cup. Removal was indeed a little tricky. The pamphlet says to bear down and they're absolutely right. It helps! No need to panic, it will come out with a little effort.