Best Menstrual Cups for a Heavy Period (and Discs!)
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- Fit Over Flow! There are many cups designed for your heavy period but you still want to consider the cup's size, length, and firmness. A cup that doesn't fit or that isn't comfortable, even if it does hold more, isn't the right one for you. That said - cups or discs that hold more can improve your quality of life when you have a super heavy period. This video discusses the many options you have available - high capacity menstrual cups and menstrual discs - and walks you through their features. As always, try your new cup or disc while wearing backup until you know things are working for you.
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00:00 Menstrual Cups for a Heavy Period
03:03 Do menstrual cups work for a heavy period?
04:24 Merula XL
06:04 Merula OS (heavy and low cervix)
07:38 Firmness Overview
08:16 Lalicup XL
09:44 Super Jennie
10:20 Formoonsa XL
10:55 Tieutcup
12:10 Venus Cup
13:11 Menstrual Discs for a Heavy Period
14:20 Nixit Cup (disc)
14:54 Lumma Disc High
15:16 Hello Disc
15:45 Fit over Flow
Something else also worth mentioning is that if your periods are not only heavy but also come with cramping that is painful enough to interfere with daily activities, it could be that you have endometriosis. Please talk to your doctor if you have these kind of symptoms. If they don't listen, get a second opinion. Find someone who will listen to you so you can get a diagnosis and the right kind of treatment for you. I also would love for this channel to have more discussions about reproductive conditions such as endo, PCOS, fibroids, etc. I feel like this topic isn't discussed enough even in the reusable menstrual product world.
You’re right that painful periods aren’t normal and likely have an underlying medical cause. I’m not a medical professional so I stick to my expertise in products. The line can be blurry. I would say there are lots of amazing educators making content here and on social media who are far more qualified to discuss those conditions. It’s possible I will collab with an expert in the future but I myself can’t speak to those conditions and it would be irresponsible of me to try and potentially give harmful advice.
@@PeriodNirvana I understand the hesitancy to not give medical advice when you don't work in that field. However, I think a collaboration with a medical professional with some expertise on reproductive disorders is an excellent idea.
As someone with fibroids I agree this needs more discussion but I think thr option is highlighting channels and pages that do discuss this rather than expecting this channel with a specific speciality on period products to thin itself out in areas it doesn’t have expertise in
The Lumma disc has changed my life. My period is so heavy that I occasionally fill a Diva cup in under an hour. This disc is a life saver when I’m at work. I can just pop into the toilet every hour or so for a quick auto dump and get some extra time without having to go through the messy task of emptying a cup in a public restroom. Without it, I would need at least 2 days every month at home. Looking forward to trying the new disc when it comes out!
I have the same kind of heavy flow issues. I have the salt cup and it fills in an hour. It's ridiculously task excessive to empty and clean every time. I resort to using tampons if I have to be outside of the house. I'm going to try a disc. Maybe I'll try the one you did. Do you ever leak? My cup leaks all the time.
I do still leak on occasion and sometimes overfill a cup so I always wear a pad or period underwear.
Your videos are making me want to become a menstrual cup hoarder. I already have a moon cup and a lily cup, backed the Kickstarter for the hello disc. But this video makes me really interested in the lalicup and the super Jennie
I know the feeling. It's pretty fun to explore the many options out there, clearly I am having a good time with it! Well, sometimes it's a REALLY bad time. But usually it's great!
I don’t know where I’d be if I never found your channel. I think back to when I dreaded and suffered through my cycle every month. (I have multiple health issues that caused a heavy flow, cramping, vaginal sensitivity, etc.) It’s women like you who are open about your experiences that helped me find the things I need to live a normal life. I am now the proud owner of four menstrual discs (and a birth control prescription) and life has never been easier. I first found out about the Nixit through your channel and I NEVER looked back. Sometimes I go back and watch your Nixit review video to relive the fond memory of first finding out about it. I really appreciate you Kim!
The Merula XL is my goldilocks cup. I'm so happy I got it! For the first time, I can go 10 hours without my cup filling up on my heaviest day and I can sleep through the night without leaking. There is definitely a learning curve to using it but it's worth it.
Merula-XL all the way! The minute I found it, there was no going back. Great content!
This video was made for me! I cannot thank you enough Kim bc thanks to one of your previous videos and your site where one can compare and contrast menstrual cups/discs for capacity, I found the Merula XL--what a game changer it has been. I used to be a HUGE and I mean HUGE advocate for FemmyCycle (and probably one of their biggest customers too) bc I thought that was the best of the best. Their O-ring is amazing, but as a woman with a super heavy period, I had to dump that little bastard out every hour making my clinical days at school a complete nightmare! No wonder why as FemmyCycle only holds 30ml vs Merula XL 50ml! While the Merula XL for me does require a bit more time and lots of lube to insert, it's a world of difference not only in capacity but in how many times I have to run to the bathroom to change. Simply put, it's that peace of mind that the product gives me that sold me on buying another cup and keeping it in my backpack for school. I have also purchased other products for heavy periods from your site to test out and seeing many others on this video gives me an encouraging feeling that if the Merula should ever not work for me, I have other options that I can try out. I also need to give credit and say that you are doing an excellent job at educating the public as to what products are out there and the different options that they have for their particular fit/flow concerns. To anyone out there, don't give up! There is a product out there for you and if you struggle with insertion or have horror stories of your cup falling--know that we've been there too. YAY for this video! Yay!
The venus cup large has been great for me and my heavy cycle and high cervix. It has great capacity, opens easily, and is very affordable compared to other cups.
Does it open up easily? Any tricks for insertion?
@@ellen9925 it does open easily for me everytime. I use the c fold on the size 2, and the base of the cup near is firm enough to fix any opening issues by pressing on the base. Best of luck!
Omgee thank you! “Auto dumping”! Had NO IDEA this was a thing! I been wearing a disk well working to wear cup/disk for at least 5 years, due to your videos I have learned so much more than I have with searching my questions over the years!! I feel more confident and comfortable now literally! Knowing that the auto dumping while peeing and to need to push it back into place is okay and is “normal”
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your content. After 20 years of menstruating and 10 years of searching for a reliable and reusable menstrual product, I can finally say I found a comfortable, reliable and reusable menstrual product (menstrual discs). I can finally sleep a full night without a towel under me when I'm menstruating.
I have a heavy flow, a tilted uterus, a sensitive bladder and my cervix is considered high. For reference, I would change a super tampon every hour or change my menstrual cup that supposedly holds up to 50ml every 1.5-2 hrs. For this reason, I also wore a super reusable menstrual pad in case the tampon or menstrual cup overflowed and leaked... and they almost always did.
I tried several menstrual cups (Diva 1&2, Super Jennie L, Merula OS & XL and Yuuki 1 and 2), all different capacities and firmness. They all leaked because I couldn't find the right position for my tilted uterus and no matter how hard I tried, the suction holes would always clog up which caused the cups to leak. The bigger and firmer cups put too much pressure on my bladder, and I often had a UTI as a result of not being able to fully empty my bladder.
I finally tried the Nixit disc - GAME CHANGER. It is SO comfortable, I can't even feel it once it's inserted which means I also don't have any issues emptying my bladder. I have had ZERO leaks, not even at night, since I started using it a few months ago. I can wear it up to 8 hours at a time on my heavy days because of the self-emptying feature, which only happens when I purposefully bear down over the toilet.
I also use the Hey Zomi disc (52 ml capacity, 65ml diameter) on moderate to light days because it has a loop which makes removal easier than the Nixit. The reason I don't wear it on my heavy days is because I cannot self-empty by gently bearing down over the toilet, which means I would have to manually remove it every couple hours. In Period Nirvana's review of the Hey Zomi disc, they self-emptied very frequently, but that is not the case for me.
I considered the Hello disc, but it would be too firm for me.
I HIGHLY recommend menstrual discs to anyone with a tilted uterus and a heavy flow. If you're not in a hurry to buy another product, I suggest subscribing to their newsletter and waiting for a promo code/sale.
Merula XL lasts me 5-6 hours without overflowing. The joys of PCOS. Still, I can get through an 8 hour working day with this cup and two pairs of period pants and that’s a miracle for me.
I'm so thankful I found your channel last month. I never even heard of menstrual discs before and didn't know there were so many brands of cups available now. I bought the Cora disc and nixit from your shop bc I got so tired of my cup leaking bc I had to empty it every hour for 2-3 days of heavy flow which causes so much stress and lack of sleep. I loved the experience of using the Cora disc, I got it as a beginner friendly one and will try to nixit one next time bc it holds more. My issue with the Cora was that it somehow kept rotating inside me and I couldn't easily get to the rim and it would usually be too slippery to get a grip and pull out when it was really wet, I and had to use my pelvic muscles to get it out. I'm excited for your hello disc's to come out I ordered it as as I saw your video and found the gofundme page. I am curious about the merula XL and may try it one day but so thankful for your help it has helped me get a few extra hours of sleep on those days which is beyond amazing ❤
The Cora is a great option but the downside is the rotation it does in some users. If you like the Cora then I have high hopes you’ll love the Hello! We haven’t seen rotation happening with this tab 😃
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! You're amazing!
Im 30 y.o with severe menorrhagia. So bad that Ive signed the papers for a hysterectomy. Im afraid, but I cant live like this anymore. Thankyou for the info! I will try this whilst I wait for the call 😰
Loved your videos from the beginning even back with put a cup in it fantastic reviews so much useful information and tips thank you Kim for all your hard work xx
Hello, I love the educational content you're putting out there for people everywhere. Thank you for everything you do! I wanted to ask if you've heard that most women in the prison systems are usually not given enough menstrual products and have to wear them much longer than is recommended. I was wondering if you would ever consider raising awareness on that issue or maybe even working to provide reusable cups or discs for women that are in those situations? Having the proper products for our periods is something I know I took for granted until I learned that.
I love love love my Lalicup XL!! I have a stupid heavy flow sometimes, which changed after years of being able to wear a Diva 2 comfortably for 12 hours. I noticed my cup filled in two hours :( And once it filled in one hour. So i started looking for high-capacity cups, tried out Venus and a few others. I knew I couldn't go firmer, as it applies pressure and hurts to pee lol Anyways, I ended up ordering the Lalicup (even though it was pricey, I'm glad I did). It's not that firm, comparable to Diva I guess, and the bullet shape is friendly to the bladder pressure. I only wear this cup for 2 days, but it makes a huge difference, I can wear it comfortably again for 8 hours or so.
I just ordered a Merula XL based on the quiz and am very excited cuz I fill a diva cup in two hours on my heavy days. That’s usually only the first 2-3 days and then it’s just normal.
1-3 the entire period?? People have these lives?! 😭
Never really realized how heavy my period was till I watched this, I use a saalt regular and she said it was regular for it to be filled up to three times throughout the entire period... I have to empty mine about 3 - 4 times a day
That would definitely be on the heavier side. Some people are changing every 1-3 hours on their heavy day but even 3-4 full cups a day is quite a lot. As long as the Saalt is comfortable and you don’t mind changing a few extra times you don’t have to move to a higher capacity cup. But some of these options would probably get you to only 2-3 a day.
Talk to your GYN. There are medications you can take to lighten it. Also, have them check to make sure you are not anemic.
I have a SUPER heavy period and a pretty low cervix. I can fill a Diva cup in under 3 hours for the entire first 24 hours of my period, then then every few hours for the next couple of days. For over a decade I thought that was just how life had to be.
Last year I thought I had found the perfect solution (finally!) when I found the Nixit. But it turns out the way a disk sits, if it's rigid it gives me gas 😳😂 My solution is the less rigid disposable disks - and I can only wear them for about half a day at a time before I can see actually see my belly start bloating up.
Our bodies are so weird. But I’m glad I found this channel to help me figure this out.
I’m pretty surprised you’d describe Nixit as rigid when it’s super soft compared to both disposable discs. Did you mix them up?
Precious Stars Vlogs had the same issue with the Nixit when she reviewed it on her channel. Knowing that combined with the fact that my pubic bone region is sensitive, I ordered the Saalt small disc rather than a regular size.
I feel like I can't fart when using it... and when I do anyway it spills a bit out 😅
I tested the nixit disc this past cycle for my heavy flow and it was amazing.
I have a very heavy flow and have tried both cups and discs. I can definitely see pros and cons of both. But on my heaviest days it's for sure the disc that win bc of the autodump. I just wish my flow was a little lighter so I could leave a regular cup in for 8 hours without any worry 😅
I always use period underwear with cups and disc
I have very heavy bleeding when on my period & for me pads & tampon’s no longer work for me on my period. I end up bleeding through both a super tampon & a maxi pad every hour. To everv 48 minutes. I decided to switch to trying a menstrual cup for my period & it seems to be working out well for my medium to light days! I haven’t tried it on my heavy days yet but I’m interested in looking in to getting one that is meant for heavier days.
Omg i need this! My first couple days i fill up 50 ml
Hi! I’m fairly new to menstrual cups. I have only ever tried the diva cup and had it about 2 years but I find it hard i struggle with it. I have trouble with it ‘popping’ back to its round size to make the suction and when I go to remove it it really hurts when the top lip edge of the cup comes out (even though it’s folded in half). Do you have any insight on why and maybe which cup/ disc might be better for me? Thank you and I am so happy i found your channel!!
I've used Super Jennie for years
I started using the nixit because I have a heavy flow but because of the way it kinda stays folded up inside, I think it actually holds less than my saalt cup… It’s so discouraging
I have low and tilted cervix and heavy flow so i use small cup that gets full in less than 4 hours and while reinserting i take off my clothes from bottom because in that little time blood drips 😐
I use bfree one as it have 2 rims it holds it on place otherwise it keeps on moving as i move cz of all the wetness
Awesome video, I used cups years ago but my clots would take up much of the space. Any recommendations for this ?
A disc might provide more space and capacity if a cup is too small for the size clots you're passing.
I love the Merula OS but I wanted to “upsize” to hold my heaviest flow so I tried their XL. The Merula XL would have been really helpful for me if not for the painful removal. I tend to wear it low because I have a low-average cervix height, but their no suction holes is a downside this time as the cup tends to ride up and during removal it becomes painful because it suctions my cervix :( I’d say the XL is really firm firm compared to the OS so I guess it contributes to the painful removal as well. I feel like a disc is another option I can try for my heavy flow so I’m waiting for my Hello Disc to arrive haha
Good point about the lack of suction holes. I’ve mentioned in my review but didn’t mention here! I hope the Hello Disc is a great alternative for you when it arrives 😍
I also bought the Merlua XL and had the same issue. Painful removal, difficult insterting, (I like the C fold). It also caused a lot of suction with my cervix and that became very painful so I had to stop using it. I bought a diva cup but I'm not happy with that one either though it is way easier to instert and remove.
I have being using the merula xl for 2 cycles now, on the first cycle was painful to remove and I had some minor cramps and I was too aware of the cup because of it's shape but it was marvellous at handling m flow for 5+ hours without leaking . This cycle was even way better. So some tips I use the ease the process:
1. I use the 7 fold for insertion ans once it is inside I use one finger to press it to the side to let some air in to avoid too strong suction and also for it open fully , I then do a full circle check to make sure it's completely open around my cervix;
2: When removing it I usally do it over to toilet or bathroom floor if I am going to shower , I put one finger inside the ring the use another finger of the same hand to press it to the side to release the suction ans I take it out folded (eventually bloog gets on my hands ) , rinse it then put it back it.
Hope this helps if not I wish you better luck with the Hello Disc.
@Clara Nguematio Hi, your review is very thorough and helpful. May I know if you have a high or low cervix? i have a low cervix with a very heavy flow and am afraid to use the merula xl
I had the exact same problem. Inserting the Merula XL was completely fine, the fit was nice, and I finally managed to wear it for an entire day (the other cups I had tried did not have similar capacity). But holy cows! The removal was absolutely horrendous. I usually use one finger to press against the rim of my cups to break the seal and kind of 'scoop' it out (most of the cups then kinda collapse in on themselves). Needless to say this did not happen with this cup and it was pretty darn painful. The rings are also pretty much useless if you have long nails and don't want to scratch yourself... So sad, I really wanted this one to work.
I don't know if this would matter but I'm one of those people with the higher and tilted cervix but problem is mine is so high that when I was pregnant my dr couldn't reach them with his fingers to check me to the point he said he didn't know how I even became pregnant in the first place! So what we had to do was get a nurse with the thinnest/longest fingers to check me which wasn't a fun nor easy time. Then I had to get a biopsy of my cervix done once and my obgyn had to go in with longer hemostats (spelling is wrong probably) to grab a hold of it to get a sample. Any who, my point is idk if id be able to use any of these products or id be so interested in the disks.
What I've done especially for days I am at the office....I wear a disc and then a cup in tandem 🙈🙈🙈 it usually gets me through a work day...also wear period underwear or pads as back up
I fill up the merula OS in 4 hours on my heaviest day. I have very low cervix so that’s the highest capacity i can get. I just pair it with period undies on those days and just let it leak onto the undies if i have to.
Ooh. I have a medium-high cervix and wear Lena with 25 ml capacity. On my heavy days, I also need to change per 3-4 hours. I can push it to 6 hours (like when sleeping), but usually when I start doing activities like walking, 6 hours means the cup will feel like its ready to spill. I always consider myself to have light flow and medium on the heavy days, but now I wonder if my heavy days are indeed heavy if I have to empty it in 4 hours?
I bought both menstrual cups and discs on Amazon yesterday because I really want to stop spending money on tampons and pads. My period is fairly heavy and on my heaviest day I go through a tampon in about 2 hours. I have tried a cup in the past but I had trouble getting it inserted correctly and sometimes it would slide down enough in my v that the stem would be sticking out of me. I want to give it another try and this time allow myself more time to get it right.
That sounds like the cup might be too small? Maybe try a slightly bigger size (I'm no expert tho, so take that with a pinch of salt)
I have a somewhat heavy flow and have to empty my cup 4-5 times on day 2 of my period every month, but that's a minor inconvenience when I consider how much I hate pads! 😅
I have very heavy bleeding when on my period & for me pads & tampon’s no longer work for me on my period. I end up bleeding through both a super tampon & a maxi pad every hour. To everv 48 minutes. I decided to switch to trying a menstrual cup for my period & it seems to be working out well for my medium to light days! I haven’t tried it on my heavy days yet but I’m interested in looking in to getting one that is meant for heavier days.
Yesterday, I overflowed my Saalt small within a matter of a 2-3 hours (heavy day) and ruined my underwear. Luckily I just got home when I felt the bubbling 😅 It was totally full. Quickly switched to my Saalt soft Regular size. Even that, I need to empty every 3-5 hours when I’m out because I’m super heavy when it’s heavy.
Bubbles usually = Trouble in a cup! You saw that coming! Yikes!
Hahaha lol I also take the bubbles as an alert to run quickly to the bathroom. I also upgraded from saalt small to regular, but i still have to empty it up to 6x on a heavy day 😢
i have been using a regular cup for many years now, and it serves me well at the beginning and end of my cycle, but i've been looking for a higher-capacity cup for my heavy flow days (we're talking going through a super plus tampon in under an hour, some times half an hour, for a couple days straight, and ALWAYS with period undies on for leaks/back-up). all that to say, i bought the merula xl and really wanted it to work for me, but it just didn't. i don't know if it was the bell shape, or maybe the firmness, that was making it pretty uncomfy/leaky for me, but i gave up on in after trying it upwards of a dozen times. now, i don't know if i have a high or shallow cervix, i simply have no earthly idea. i don't have endless money to spend trying different products (i have also tried a disc that just seems to bunch up inside of me), but i'm willing to try a couple more before i just relegate myself to lots of tampons/period undies on my heavy days.
Do you think a company like nixit would come out with a dark colored disc ? I love mine but I am worried about staining it.
Ma'am where will the loulou cup classic be on the scale 1-5 in firmness?
I lose about 300 mL per cycle. It's really difficult. I am using diva cup 1 right now, but it fills fast during the first 48 hours. I am watching this to try something else. I have two lena sizes (1 and 2?). I just don't feel comfortable wearing size 2, which is why most of the high capacity cups don't work for me. I also couldn't do diva cup 2 without pain.
Same boat here!
Cup + knix has been great for me. I just got a nixit to try.
What are your thoughts about the Lena Cup?
I dont know if I have a high or low cervix. I just know I have a heavy flow and I have given birth. I am 30. I want to try thay first one.
can I use disc for light period, or spotting, would it be too dry to use? I usually have heavy period on my first three days, so I don't use tampon for my 4th and 5th day, but it still have some light or spotting situation on those days which I have to use pads~ I was wondering if disc can be use for those ligher days, I most concered about being too dry to insert~ Thanks!
At the time, the merula was the highest capacity cup and it didn't fit😡 I tried and tried to make it work because at the time my flow laughed at the Diva cup
For me nixit didn't stay in place, so it leaked even on my light days....
I like the Hello disc, just need it to be higher capacity.
Honestly, I have a heavy period my first 3 days and literally I have to empty my cup every 2 hours. It almost always leak at night until the 3rd day breaks. Ive started to use period undies with a cup those days that helps manage this.
Yes, this also happens to me 😭 i usually wake up at 3AM to empty my cup and have to wake up at 7AM to empty it again. This is me with the saalt regular soft cup 😢😢 sleep deprivation during period is driving me crazy. May i know what brand of cup and period undies you use?
I have very heavy bleeding when on my period & for me pads & tampon’s no longer work for me on my period. I end up bleeding through both a super tampon & a maxi pad every hour. To everv 48 minutes. I decided to switch to trying a menstrual cup for my period & it seems to be working out well for my medium to light days! I haven’t tried it on my heavy days yet but I’m interested in looking in to getting one that is meant for heavier days.
@@feliciatella I'm sorry I know this comment is crazy old but as a woman who struggled with CRAZY HEAVY periods prior to 2 kids and cramping so strong I had to miss work during the first day or so of my cycle, I learned the hard way many different products that make my period no longer have to be something I dread, so i always love to pass on my knowledge whenever it may help another fellow sufferer out as I seen nobody had answered your question yet. I still am a pretty serious bleeder now that I've had my kids, but the extreme cramping issues have mostly gone by the wayside due to changing to the reusable silicone products. Those super chemical filled tampons always make it seem like you're a much heavier bleeder than a girl might actually be in my opinion, due to how they small pellet absorb your blood, versus basin collecting, so when I first switched I seriously thought that switching made my period lighter and slightly shorter in length, which of course made no sense, I think what was really happening was I was no collecting instead of absorbing which makes it much easier to see how little (or more) you're actually losing in a cycle. And makes for quicker and easier bleeding so it doesnt seem as severe. It certainly no longer was as much as the tampons lead me to believe originally. I also find that the tampons with the chemicals may have been the biggest source of my extreme cramping, and in my opinion that part actually makes a lot of sense. These days I find as long as the cup or disc I use is the right fit for my body, cramping is pretty minimal, and I can mercifully now change even a cup out roughly 4 hours later than I did my tampons back in the day (it was easily every 2 hours for a super tampon, now it's about 6 hours with a cup and the full 12 with a disc), and pairing either of those with a good pair of heavy duty period panties saved my life as well! Leaking is no longer a problem like it was for me prior, because even if I had a bit of leaking from an overflow, or a learning curve with a new cup or disc, I would have a really great protective barrier in place. Okay now after all that rambling I've just done I wanted to recommend some of my favorite products that helped to change my period. The first is the flex reusable disc (the disposable ones also are really great in a pinch or for a cheap option to try out discs to see if they'll work for you). This one has a 70ml volume and is the longest I've ever been able to go before changing out thanks to the genius that is auto dumping (I can go a full 12 recommended hours before I have to take it out and adjust things!). The nixit is a disc that gets alot of complaints about being too soft despite the high capacity for some people, so I like the reusable flex because its rim is much firmer and so insertion and opening is a breeze, but it has the same high capacity as the nixit. The second product I swear by is the bambody heavy flow period panties on amazon. They come in a pack of 3 for about 35 dollars, or certain styles come in a single pair for about 10 bucks. They're all really great at providing full coverage (front to back) protection at a reasonable price point and the best is that they now come in more colorful options instead of just the black only option they used to have about 5 years ago when I first discovered them. Sorry for the crazy long winded message, I hope this helps you!
@brandigore6286 Thank you so much for the detailed reply!!! It's great to hear your story. i appreciated it so much ❤️
Back before 2020, I used to use pads (I'm from a SEA country, tampons are not as common as pads back then) and would go through a box of the biggest one every month (around 31.5cm i think it covers my underpants like a diaper lol). I'm a heavy bleeder, but now I have also found that my period finished a lot faster using a cup. I bought the bigger size of the saalt cup, and it's better than before as I can get a longer wear than the small one. But on the 2nd day, which is my heavies day, I still leaked a lot at night 😭 So i use reusable pads, but it's kind of uncomfortable. I tried to order a menstrual disc after using a cup for 2 years, still waiting for my order to come, it's from lumma cup, i hope it's a good one too 🤣 it shipped from Australia so it's easier to get to my country.
I love to try period panties, tho 🥰. Honestly, switching to reusable period products is one of the best decisions for my period experience in general. I feel better, worry less about the waste, and it's convenient as i don't have to shop for different size of pads every month
@@feliciatella I've ironically enough just ordered the Lumma disc to try as well and it's being shipped to me at the moment, I'm really excited to try it out as well! It's always a good idea to have some backups! Yeah I'd be so lost without my period panties myself, glad to hear you found some products that work well for you! 😁 and good luck with your new lumma!
I wanna use a disk but i am only 14
But my periods are soo heavy
I use a tampon for 2 hours because it is to heavy
If I paid for it on kickstarter when would i get it??
I have the merula and the merula xl and the one size was a pain in the ass to get in and out it was a lot of digging around until it opened but while wearing I didn't feel anything. The xl gets in and sits perfectly on the first try and after 2 minutes I feel nearly nothing.
Hi, I got my Hello disc, but why does mine looks a bit small is that's how they all are, same size?
maybe this is dumb.... but how do I know if I have a low cervix? A dr once told me I have an inverted uterus.... not sure if or how that would come into play
She has a video on it
Can i use different sizes of cup thoughtout my cycle bcoz my 1st 2 days are heaver then others rightnow m using small size , but at night it leaks
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I am afab (assigned female at birth) and I am trans (Agender) and your use of gender neutral language has made getting educated so much less dysphoric which is needed as my period is already so dysphoric.
Omg I know right? It makes me feel so welcome where every other aspect of menstrual care doesn’t
So, you're a woman.
🤣🙄
can auto dumping happen even when your not on the toilet?
like for example a ballerina, doing a grande plie at barre. could anything happen there?
I wonder if it would be overkill to have something absorbent into a cup or disc… just so if there is an accidental leak its only a dribble not like 30mls of fluid😅😅
I vaguely recall someone was developing a disposable "absorbent" disc but no idea where that is and if it will come out.
I have used both a cup and a disc! At the same time😂
Do you think that the company tampax would come out with a disc ? I think it would be cool if they did.
They have done so . But i don’t care for it
@@daciasdiy1861 they do have a disc ?
@@daciasdiy1861 they have a cup but not a disc a cup is not a disc
I have a few questions that I hope you can help with. My 12 year old just started their period and right now they are ok with pads but I know eventually they will want to try a cup because they have times they are pretty active and pads will not work for those times. How are cups if you haven't lost your virginity? I didn't start wearing tampons until after I lost mine so I'm not sure what I should tell them to expect. My second question is about pelvic floor weakness since you mentioned that at the start of this video i thought maybe you might have some advice. After 4 kids mine is weak and needing help. Is there anything that will help other then doing Kegels because that doesn't seem to be helping much and I now fear each time I feel the urge to sneeze lol.
I'm a virgin and I'm able to fit a light tampon with no problem. As long as the cup isn't wider than a light tampon when folded a certain way, then it usually works for me. I also need to apply lube in order to insert it.
The tightness of my vagina makes it difficult to remove traditional cups, so that's also something to consider. The cup is already taking up most of the space in my vagina, so trying to fit both of my fingers up my vagina to break the seal was difficult and painful. Because of this I switched to the Flex cup since it removes like a tampon and I don't have to reach inside.
you can also try period underwear for them. the period co 'sporty' version , goat union and bambody absorbent would be good budget friendly options and are pfa free. the period co also gives you 50% off of your first order.
I have a really heavy flow and I have to empty my cup at least twice a day at the most three would a disc be better ?
Likely! It holds potentially 2x more than the cup you're using, give or take. It's worth a shot!
I love the auto dumping of discs. I use flex disc (disposable) and it works great. It Dumps a little each time when I go to the bathroom every few hours so I don’t worry about it overflowing. I like that I don’t have to completely take it out to empty. I just push it back in place (it moves forward a little while dumping), and wipe good. They’re coming out with a reusable one too the end of March I think! I recently preordered it. I haven’t had much luck with the other reusable discs so far.
I have the Merula XL. On my heaviest days I'm emptying it every 2 hours. Its crazy.
i never used tampons or had anything up there before, but i have very heavy flow. do you think its a bad idea to get that cup for a first-timer?
@@vinsm0ke756 that cup might scare you if you do not have any prior experience with menstrual cup, maybe try with something smaller and less firm?
@@Lilka213 forget the cup, i cant even find my damn hole...💀just gonna have to stick to pads until i get surgery and never have to bleed again lmfao
@@vinsm0ke756 try period underwear! the period co, bambody or goat union. good luck!
@@Lequeer10 i wear Depends along with pads and still miserable :( thankfully i have a surgery consult scheduled :D
I am 15 years old with low cervix and I never tried tampons before. And I am very active. I am not able to put cup fully inside my body. Neither it opens inside nor its painless to insert. I have tried 10 times but situation is still same.
What should I do? 😭😭
I would recommend the Labia fold in your case. i had similar problems. maybe the half diamond fold works well for you too and when you put in the cup open your mouth, that helps
Try the half diamond fold. It worked best for me in opening my cup inside in its proper place as you insert it in an upright position as well (unlike the punchdown which leans a bit sideways). I also have a low cervix. If this fold is still uncomfortable, try using lube.
I had the same problem with the insert and so I switched to a disc! I really enjoy it and it is about the same size as a tampon without the applicator so you might want to look into something like that
My cousin switched to a disc she is 15
I would just like to point out that all of LaliCup’s cups are high capacity! Even their small size (which really is small) holds almost as much as a typical large size cup.
*Note: if you like brands that use gender neutral language, LaliCup is not for you. I love their cups but that aspect makes me very upset
If there is a Super Jennie cup and a Lalicup, then that must mean there is a Jisoo cup and a Rose cup lol
Watching these videos makes me want to have a period again. 🤪😜🤣🥹OH NO NO NO. Totally joking of course. But something about the presentation seems very comforting. My mom just never ever wanted to talk about. Geez and she had three daughters. Poor us.
The merula xl.. hmm seems like I cannot pee without taking that off ...
I tried the organicup and it fell out. I then changed to the Super Jennie. Like night and day.
i never used tampons or had anything up there before, but i have very heavy flow. do you think its a bad idea to get the super jennie for a first timer?
@@vinsm0ke756 I also am very heavy. Super is amazing! It will take some time to get used to but it means you can go about your day without needing to change every few hours
Uuhh…if you’re bleeding though a pad in an hour or less, THAT IS A REAL EMERGENCY! If that’s happening you should go straight to the ER.