Ecoblossom Menstrual Original Disc - Set of 2 Reusable Period Discs Regular (Large Disc (Pack of 2))

Let me start by saying I'm an experienced disc user. I have been buying them since there was only one option and they were called instead (many years ago). I decided to try to find a reusable option because my cycle is unpredictable and heavy for a few days, and I wanted to create less waste and save money. I'm 40 and am not a large woman, but I've had four babies vaginally. I know a small size is not going to work for me. I read the review that mentions a "kungfu grip on the cervix" and laughed to myself that she must be doing something wrong if that's the case. I liked this brand so I ordered the pack of two large discs. I was sent a pack of a large and small. Sent them back and ordered a replacement. Got the wrong option again. This time, I decided to just keep it. I even went so far as to visit the company's website and send them a message that Amazon is sending out the wrong product. The item number and description on what I was getting did not match what I ordered. They couldn't be even be bothered to send so much as a thank for you the heads up response. This product misses the mark in two of the most important ways. First is that the disc does in fact have a kungfu grip on your cervix. It's suctioned to it rather than just sitting in place like the disposable one. I mean it's on tight. This means you have to put a finger into the top to break the suction. That then means you have blood all over your hand, and hopefully have not scratched your insides trying to free the creature from your body. Huge miss. Second is the fact that there is nearly no structure to the thing so it is not easy to insert. Again, I've put in many a discs so I know the drill. You pinch it, but it's so flimsy that it doesn't just go into place. You have to either lubricate it with something other than water (tried and failed with that), or you have to push it in and wait for it to move a centimeter at a time then apply more pressure for another centimeter and so on. Huge miss. The other two things that I do not like are the fact that this "large" sized disc doesn't even make it four hours before it starts overflowing. Large? I think not. The ridges on the outside of the rim are absolutely aesthetic and they 100% hang on to blood when you're trying to rinse the thing. I do not recommend this product unless maybe you're itsy bitsy, have had zero kids, and have a medium flow at the most. The colors are cute, and you can't feel it when it's in place. But I'm going to stick to disposables until I find a better option.

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I’ve never used a menstrual cup before this one. I had read the previous reviews and was really scared about taking it out BUT, it was easy. I bought the variety pack, used the small one because I’ve not given birth vaginally. Anyway, insertion was easy, I waited for the first day of my period, at home. Once I felt the rim behind my pelvic bone, I just left it alone. 6hrs later I went to the bathroom and when I leaned forward blood came out to of the cup as it should. Another 2hrs, later I went back to the bathroom, I sat on the edge of the tub, both my feet inside and with my middle finger I found the rim. My first attempt was not successful, the cup had moved and I was worried that the suction might be too strong to break. Not trying to worry too much, I just went back in with my middle finger, found the lip of the rim and started putting pressure against it to break the seal, it gave way a bit and a steady stream of blood came out with the cup with my middle finger pulling it out and guiding it till it was all out. The only down side is that you will occasionally leak, so you’ll need panty liners and it’s a bit time consuming. Because I was home I was able to take the time I needed in a relaxed environment. I feel like I’d be too clumsy if in a public bathroom and worry it might just fall into the toilet. My plan is just to keep 2 specific times to empty the cup and not stress about little drips here and there. Comfort wise, once it’s in you don’t feel it, it’s comfortable. As a first time menstrual cup user, I would recommend if you have the patience and time to empty and remove to clean. What made me purchase this was the price and overall positive reviews.

I started useing these a month or so ago and like them better then cups. Once you slide them in you don't have to adjust them like a cup to get the correct suction/placement. I havn't had any leaks really but you have to wipe really well after you put them in or some residual blood will get on your underwear. They are also very messy to take out, you will need either a sink very close by and/or extra toilet paper to clean out the cup and wipe your hand off. I started useing them because tampons after my second child weren't working, the blood would just go around the tampon and leak everywhere. I also run and swim with the disk no problem but wear black shorts just in case because like I said can be messy in the bathroom.

I wish I could like it. I really do. I am a great fan of the disposable disks, like Instead. I tried the menstrual cups and found them very hard to remove, they seal... so I figured I'd try out the disks. Well, the rim is tall, taller than Instead, and let's just say the insertion was not painless. It leaked. Instead never leaked. Then about 2 hours after insertion, I started feeling sick, which developed into a massive, nauseating headache. I was down for the day. Since the only thing that was different was inserting this device, it's not a hard correlation to make, buy I can't be sure. However removal was worse than insertion, and as bad as removing the menstrual cups, so I am not eager to try it again. I scrubbed the disk like instructions, and I'm no stranger to silicone devices, so I can't figure out why I would have a reaction, who knows. But I think I'll either go back to the Diva cup or just buy the disposable disks, at least that's better than tampons or pads.