FLEXMenstrual Discs | Disposable Period Discs | Reduce Cramps & Dryness | Beginner-Friendly Tampon Alternative | Capacity of 5 Super Tampons | Made in Canada | 12 Count

First off, I’ve been using both cups and menstrual discs for years. They. Are. The. Best. I bought light “period underwear” for small leaks which I only have to use on my heaviest days. More on that later. Both cups and discs are cramp-free. Read that again. No more cramps. I don’t know the magic but if cramps ruin your life this information might just save it. Totally worth the learning curve! You also shouldn’t feel them while you are wearing them. If you do, you should try a different one, since not all discs/cups are created equal! I started my journey with another brand of discs which I could feel and leaked frequently. This one is the best one I’ve personally tried, but know if you’re built differently then perhaps this one might be problematic for you, while another brand works perfectly. Don’t be afraid to experiment.For heavy bleeders: discs are great for those first couple of days or so. They self-empty when you go to the bathroom, which means you don’t have to ever switch out period products ever again in public bathrooms. Truly, you only need take it out at the end of the day and replace it with a new one! Easy peasy. Beginner friendly since they are disposable. No washing or sterilizing like the cup requires. I know that really grosses out some people. Just toss it. Downside is, you will have to buy them monthly just like most other period products. Not so with the cup (there are discs designed to be reused as well but I do not personally have experience with them, and this review is about this disposable one anyway).Let’s talk disc leakage. It should be minor, unless it gets dislodged during a restroom break. This is my biggest frustration with discs. Sometimes it’s good, but it’s recommended to check its placement after using the bathroom since it sometimes gets out of its place. If you don’t catch it, then it won’t do it’s job. Since they are designed to empty out you may find they might leak with, say, a badly timed sneeze or cough even if it’s in properly. Even so, a light back up pad is normally all you need in such circumstances unless it was very full to begin with. If you feel a leak starting, head to the bathroom. Most of the time that means it is overfull. A light liner is usually all you need for these leaks if caught right away.To sum up: discs are not totally leak-free, but that is actually what makes them so amazing for heavy bleeders, since they freely “leak” into the toilet. Unfortunately they can shift during that process so it’s not totally set-and-forget it, either.Oh wait. Period sex? There is DEFINITELY a learning curve with this. Not so much leak-wise (though I wouldn’t try it if it’s full), but the guy can feel it. Keep that in mind and start slow. There was a BIG difference in this area between this brand and the other one I have tried. This one wasn’t as “sharp”, although hubby is still not a fan so I’m not sure I can recommend it.Cups! Cups are virtually leak-free in every sense with the proper fit. They are not nearly as “one-size-fits-all”: shorter, taller, wider, skinnier, firmer, and softer versions means you may have to try multiple brands and styles before you find one that’s perfect for you. With a proper fit, you should not be able to feel it. They do not self-empty, which means you have to take them out, dump them, and reinsert if they get full. However, in my experience by day 2 or 3 you can easily go all day without having to dump it. I’m a heavy bleeder. If you are a light bleeder, you should be able to use the cup from day 1 for a leak-free period. Outside of the initial “cavity blood” making its way out (the stuff that was already there before you put the cup in - quite minor), you could honestly go without a liner and be good all day as long as your bleeding isn’t heavy enough to fill it up. After day 2 or 3, I normally do this myself. I wear regular underwear and not even a liner for back up. That’s how leak-free it is. With a cup, there should be no sign of your period until you dump it out at the end of the day. No cramps, no blood. 5 stars. You do have to wash it, so “dealing with it” is messier in that sense, maybe. They say to boil it on a stove to sterilize it between cycles, but I find throwing it in the dishwasher works great (it’s only after I’ve already washed it, but if that freaks you out then do what makes you comfortable). I recommend owning at least two cups to let them “breathe” between uses: I don’t personally use the same one non-stop for 7 days even with proper washing habits if I can avoid it. To sum up: I hand down prefer cups over discs on lighter days, because I can completely forget about it all day. No “reminders” when I go use the bathroom. On heavy days, I sometime do a cup, sometimes I do discs. A disc and light liner is easy to keep in your car or purse if you’re caught off-guard while you’re out.That’s it! Hope this has been helpful. Always happy to share TMI if I think it will help out. Try these discs out, you will love them!

I’ve been using Flex discs for a while now, and I can honestly say they’ve completely transformed my period experience. If you’re someone who struggles with heavy flow and cramps, these discs are an absolute game-changer.First, let’s talk about convenience. For someone with heavy periods like me, I used to be stuck changing tampons every 10-20 minutes during the first couple of days. It was exhausting, and I was always worried about leaks. With Flex discs, I can comfortably go an hour without worrying about leaks or needing a change. That’s a huge relief when you’re already dealing with the discomfort of a heavy flow.But the real magic, in my opinion, is how much they speed up your period. The larger capacity of the Flex discs allows the blood to pass through more quickly, shortening the duration of your period and making those tough days so much more bearable. I’ve noticed a significant reduction in cramping as well, which has been a huge plus. It almost feels like the discs take the edge off everything – less mess, less discomfort, and a faster cycle overall.It’s worth noting that there’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes to inserting and removing the discs. At first, it took me a couple of tries to get the hang of it, so I would definitely recommend practicing at home before trying them out in public. Once you get the technique down, though, they’re really easy to use, and I’m now able to insert and remove them with no trouble at all.When it comes to comparison, I’ve tried tampons, menstrual cups, and pads, and none of them have given me the same level of comfort and peace of mind that Flex discs do. They’re discreet, they don’t cause irritation, and most importantly, they actually work. I can’t imagine going back to anything else. For me, Flex discs are now the only period product I’ll use going forward.If you’re on the fence, I highly recommend giving them a try. It might take a bit to adjust, but once you do, you’ll likely find them to be the most effective and comfortable period product out there.

These things are freaking amazing! I am 43 years old and I cannot believe how long it took me to stop using pads and tampons. I tried a moon cup years ago and it was not right for me. Awkward and uncomfortable. The Flex Disc is a game changer! Super easy to use and I can't even feel it. I have a very heavy flow, so I do still need to get up at night to "empty" it, but that's as easy as sitting on the toilet to pee. I don't really know how it works, but when you pee they "self empty" and drain in to the toilet without you having to remove them entirely. When you're done, you just gently readjust the disc to make sure it's still fitting right. I haven't entirely figured out how to take the disc out without making a bit of a mess, but I just do it at home in my own bathroom, or in the shower. And really, it's not much worse than the mess of changing a tampon on a heavy day. I will be purchasing a reusable one immediately.

****Edit**** the company reached out and fixed the problem, and reached out quickly! Giving more stars for the customer serviceI love flex discs but I just received my order and a few of my discs have holes in them which now makes them useless.. I wish I would have bought them through the website cause I could probably get a return but it’s more difficult through Amazon. Looks like a manufacturer problem but sucks cause now I’m short of discs ughh