The menstrual disc is a new period product that is increasingly becoming popular. Here you can find out what properties it has and how you can use it.
Similar to the menstrual cup, the menstrual disc (in English “menstrual disc”) is a reusable period product that helps you not to produce plastic waste during your period. This not only protects the environment, but also save compared to tampons and also bind money because you don’t have to buy new products every time.
The menstrual disc differs primarily from the cup in its design. It consists of a thin, flexible ring that adapts to the shape of the vagina. The menstrual disc is slightly higher than the menstrual cup and thus brings some advantages.
Menstrual disc: durability, material and tolerance
The menstrual disc compared to other period products has these advantages:
- If you care and clean them regularly, the menstrual disc lasts for about five to ten years. During this time, you no longer have to worry about whether you still have enough tampons or binds for the next period.
- Like most menstrual cups, the menstrual disc is made of medical silicone. This is hypoallergenic and does not affect the vaginal flora.
- According to scientists, disposable products such as tampons, binding and panties contain: on the other hand, plasticizers. Some of them act as hormonal pollutants that can damage reproductive ability. The pollutants can be found primarily in plastic and in the adhesive of disposable products. The researchers therefore advise use to use periods that can be used again (although there are also disposable menstrual discs).
- Another advantage over tampons: You have to change the menstrual disc significantly less often. So you can wear them for up to twelve hours depending on the period of period without having to empty them. The disc also has a higher capacity than the menstrual cup. So it holds about 75 milliliters instead of 30 to 50 milliliters. This makes it suitable for people who have greater bleeding.
- You can empty a menstrual disc without removing it. With a little pressure or with the help of your fingers you can tip the pane forward and the blood runs into the toilet without you taking it completely out of the vagina.
Menstrual Disc: Advantages of your special shape
Since the menstrual disc is a flexible ring, it can adapt to the special shape of the vagina. So the disc does not exist in different sizes such as the menstrual cup. In addition, the design brings with it further advantages:
- The menstrual disk is placed close to the cervix and therefore sits slightly higher in the vaginal canal than the menstrual cup. As a result, you may feel them even less and have a higher comfort.
- Due to the higher location, the pane is also particularly suitable for people with pelvic floor weakness.
- The menstrual disk was primarily designed to facilitate penetration sex during menstruation. Since the pane in the vaginal canal sits so far up and catches the blood directly, the penetration is usually possible without any problems. In addition, there is no blood. In this function, the menstrual disc is similar to the mumbling sponge.
Menstrual disc: tips for inserting
If you want to use a menstrual disc, the following instructions can help you:
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First wash your hands: this is important so that no bacteria get into the vagina.
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Find a comfortable position: For example, you can sit on the toilet, put one leg on the bathing tub or crouch.
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Fold the disc in the middle: press it together so that it looks like an eight. So you can introduce them more easily.
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Insert the folded disc into your vagina: Set it up slightly backwards, i.e. towards your lower back or bite.
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Slide them completely: When she sits deep enough, you let go of it – it then opens by itself.
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Now comes the most important step: hook up: slide the front edge of the window with your finger slightly upwards behind your pubic bone. This ensures that the disc stays on the spot and nothing expires.
Tips for changing and cleaning
The menstrual disc is a relatively new product. Nevertheless, you can now purchase them in some drugstores and online shops (see recommendations below). Before, during and after use, you should clean the disc regularly to avoid infections and to ensure a long shelf life:
- Before you use the disc for the first time, cook it in boiling water for about five to ten minutes.
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In principle, the following applies: Wash your hands with water and soap every time before you use or take out the menstrual disc!
- During your period, you can change the slice depending on the strength of your bleeding. You should definitely take them out after twelve hours at the latest. Then empty them and wash them out with warm water.
- After the end of your period you should sterilize the disc (as well as the cup). It is also sufficient to boil them out for about ten minutes. You can also use cleaning agents and soaps designed especially for period products. However, this is not absolutely necessary.
- Keep the menstrual disc in a cotton bag. This is usually included with the product.
Buy: The Ziggy Cup 2 from Intima is partly advertised as a menstrual cup, but is actually also a flatter disc – available from avocadostore, baby market or Amazon. There is also a similar model at Bamboozy.
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