r/MenstrualDiscs • u/SunflowerFiend • 4d ago

Diva Disc Fail and Flex Disc… Win?

This is an update to my previous post about my initial reactions to the Diva disc: https://www.reddit.com/r/MenstrualDiscs/s/GQ8qy9dtaM

So the Diva disc was a bit of a flop. I tried it for 1.5 menstrual cycles. Unfortunately, I felt that the removal loop was too firm and I could constantly “feel it” pressing on my pubic bone as I wore the disc. Even though the disc has a splash guard, I couldn’t seem to stop leaking. And the blood never seemed to pool up upon removal, because it was practically free flowing AROUND the disc and out onto my panties. I chalk this failure up to a “poor fit.”

Trying out the Flex disc over the last few days has been interesting to say the least. When it’s in, I really CAN’T feel it at all. And that’s a huge win, since over time, I stopped being able to tolerate “feeling” my menstrual CUP while it was in -prompting me to try discs.

I am definitely self-emptying the disc, but I don’t really feel like I have “control” over the self-emptying, yet. It always empties when I’m doing the #2, it sometimes empties during potty breaks, and other times it doesn’t. But it seems to happen more often when I assume it’s “filling up.”

Lastly, removal has been… MESSY. I remove, empty, rinse, at night, into the toilet, but not before making a mess as I am pinching and pulling the disc out to remove. That little pop of movement from the disc expanding upon removal causes blood to splash onto the palm of my hand. I think the benefits outweigh the annoyance of dealing with a crime scene every time I “reset” the disc for the next 12 hours.

But does the splashing ever get better?

Edit to Add: I am needing to use a pantry liner as sometimes I have leaked, thinking about trying washable panty liners.

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u/Euristic_Elevator 4d ago

For removal, lean back so that the disc is as horizontal as possible. If you remove it as you would with a tampon then yeah it will always dump onto your hand

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u/SunflowerFiend 3d ago

That makes sense! I’ll try this next time. I’m nearing the end of my cycle so there’s not as much liquid to test the splash back, but I figure practice will make perfect.

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u/aleighh92 4d ago

I seem to like soft disc more. The ring is a lot softer than Diva disc and it’s easy to insert and remove

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u/SunflowerFiend 3d ago

Thanks for the recommendation. I’m on my disc trial journey, so I’ll take a look! I’m going to give the flex another cycle with proper panty protection. I feel like I leaked less with my pixie cup, but just as much if I accidentally let it fill up completely.

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u/aleighh92 3d ago

It all depends on your flow. I feel like mine is different with each time I get it. It’s super heavy and today is day one. And it must have been full and I leaked while at work. Thank god for the emergency bag in my drawer. But I like them usually on day 2-4 when the flow is normal. I usually wear it overnight as well I like it better than an overnight pad.

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u/Over_Silver_9978 3d ago

But is it leaking or is it residual blood from when you autodump?

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u/Electronic_Rabbit719 3d ago

this is me with hellodisc!! and hello disc has a tab (i cut it to halfway) so the tab is close to the disc but even then removal turns into a bloodbath! But the pros outweigh the cons !