Menstrual Cup vs. Menstrual Disc: Why I'll Keep Using a Disc
I Tried a Menstrual Cup and a Menstrual Disc — Without Question, the Disc Wins Out
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I've used a menstrual cup for years, but only recently discovered a menstrual disc and have used it for three months now. Although my first two months with the disc were a little rocky, and I had to go back to the cup a few days because I had a hard time with removal (I got scared when I couldn't figure out how to get it out!) the last month I became a 100 percent fan.
Both a cup and a disc take some getting used to. You have to be OK with sticking your fingers up your vagina, OK with a little uncomfortable pressure when removing either one, and OK with seeing blood. Using a cup or a disc will definitely make you feel more connected to your body.
Although I'm still a fan of menstrual cups, if I had to choose . . . the disc wins! When I have my period, I'm lucky enough to have access to a bathroom with a sink or to a shower. And although removing the disc is very messy, the comfort is worth it. Another bonus? Since a menstrual disc fits exactly like a diaphragm, it can be worn during sex, if you choose.
Cups and discs range in price from $20 to $50 so if you can afford to test out both, it'll allow you the chance to see which one you like best. Give each a few months, and hopefully you'll find the one that works, and you can say goodbye to tampons forever.