How to Find Your Menstrual Disc Size
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Picking a menstrual disc size is almost too easy. Almost everyone can fit into a "one-size" disc, but if you have a lower cervix a smaller diameter disc might fit you better. And, if your cervix is high, you want to look for a disc with a long removal string or loop.
This advice comes from the POV of a person on the receiving end of thousands (literally) of messages, comments, emails, and live chats. For the users who experience a disc being too large this video may frustrate you, but the fact is most folks fit a one size menstrual discs. And for those who didn't fit a One Size disc or who have a low cervix, there are smaller diameter options available with these newer brands.
Compared to selecting the right menstrual cup, finding a menstrual disc that fits, works, and is comfortable just seems a lot easier. There are ALWAYS exceptions but discs are less finicky and you're more likely to fit the first disc you try with success than the first cup you try if you just randomly picked both without any research. Discs have the drawback of being more involved to insert and are often messier to remove, a small trade-off for comfort and fit. Plus, new reusable disc options are addressing that messy removal including the Hello Disc (sold out for now but check Period.Shop for a re-stock soon.)
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Skip Ahead:
00:00 Start
00:45 Menstrual Disc Sizing Basics
02:37 Cervix Height and Disc Size
04:23 How Discs Stay In Place
05:00 Why Small Discs for a Low Cervix
06:50 Is My Menstrual Disc Size Correct?
08:50 Menstrual Disc Size Options Summary
09:20 High Cervix Menstrual Disc Options
10:26 Disposable Disc Trials for Sizing
13:13 Is This A Trick?
Back when I first used a disc a few years ago I made the mistake of not realising that yes I have a very high cervix but my pubic bone is also high so the distance between my cervix and pubic bone is actually too short for most large size discs 😅
Super interesting feedback!
Haha I just discovered the same thing about myself lol! Thank you for sharing!
Omg I think that’s my issue! Thank you for sharing!
@@PeriodNirvana5:09-5:12 tho.. You have such a cool way of explaining it (you have less real estate for the menstrual disc)... Its funny yet so neutral that any one that isnt comfy with menstrual talks might end up liking the way you educate us. Thanks a lot!
Great job explaining this, I think this is exactly my problem! My cora one size disc was pushing against my bladder the entire time although it was definitely put in place correctly. It had made a suction effect on my cervix bc of that and it was awful to remove. I'm downgrading to a smaller size and one with rings to make the removal process easier.
According to the measurement I have middle to low cervix (thought I have low for a while) and I got Nixit from your quiz but it’s actually too big for me so I’ve switched to Lumma medium which works perfectly. Not saying your quiz is flawed cuz I do find it helpful but I think there still needs to be some more fine tuning when it comes to disc sizes and I suppose it’s going to require more ppl to try it and share their experiences.
I bought a box of diaposable discs to try. I tried one yesterday since I was having some spotting. It seems to have worked well. No spotting on my pad, and the disc had collected some stuff when I pulled it out later. I am actually looking forward to my next period. If i can make this work - or even semi-work - then I plan to invest in a reusable disc. Fingers crossed and discs at the ready!
I'm happy to report that the regular saalt disc fits me MUCH better than the nixit (which I believe was slightly too large in diameter) the rigidity of the rim has not given me any discomfort. so if you think nixit might be too large (I tended to still leak with it) try saalt! (I also have a medium to high cervix and the little notch makes removal easier)
I bought my 1st disc, the reusable Flex disc that just released late March this year. It looked just a little bigger than the disposable discs and I have a high cervix. I was blown away with how easy it was compared to cup insertion. I did knock it back once trying to remove it but bore down to try and get back down. It doesn't leak the way my cups did and way more comfortable. Still learning with it
I love my Nixit. It has changed my life. Thank you Kim for everything you do.
Ive really been needing this video! I love how thoroughly you explain everything, it's super helpful💖💖
This is the video I needed. My hello disc shipped today but my period is also ending tomorrow. I’m anxious and excited to try it on my next cycle but I definitely feel like it is a “trap” when people say discs are even EASIER than cups 🤣 I’ve had such a struggle with cups so I guess I’ll just have to see! Tiktok should be ashamed for banning your videos because I totally needed them when I was a kid.
How is it going? 🙂
@@KimMKx3 amazing!!! Literally way easier than a cup. I even have a harder time getting a pad to sit in just the right position on my underwear 😅. It’s a perfect fit, incredibly smooth insertion and total mess-free removal. And auto dumping is no longer just a myth for me. I can do my swim workouts with it in as well, even on my heaviest day. It’s honestly a dream come true and I will spread the good word to every woman I know for all of time lol
@@MyHam-os4bq thank you so much! Wow that sounds sooo awesome 😍 I was very unsure if I should try it, but now I know I totally should. Wishing you all the best!! 🌷
@@KimMKx3 run don’t walk to buy it 😅 good luck!
@@MyHam-os4bq I ordered one and can't wait to try it out 😊 thank you for encouraging 😃❣️
Thanks for your great work Kim! I've been using reusables for several years and always loved the Sibell cup, as it's super soft and the side indents made it easy for me to use. After noticing my cervix lowering I decided to try disks. I tried the Ziggy and the Nixit, but they were too big and the rim on both was crazy thick. I don't know why they need them that thick. They didn't fit me and kept popping out, like you said in your video. Lumma disks were ok. I was so glad they offered a smaller size, for when my cervix is super low, but they feel icky (not my preferred silicone.) I've just tried the Hello disk and it's wonderful. The silicone is a nice texture, inside and out. Silky smooth outside and slick inside, so it cleans up nicely. The tab is comfortable as well. The best part is that the rim is perfect! It's just firm enough and not too big. It doesn't stick out and that matter so much to me. I have issues with bladder pressure and the Hello disk was barely felt at all. I can't thank you enough for helping make this comfortable option! (Love the fog blue color too! So pretty!)
you have an amazing way of explaining things!
I tried the disposable flex discs a few years ago and was so disappointed that they wouldn’t tuck into place so they just didn’t work at all..but I forked out the money to try the hello disc anyway because of all your rave reviews in hopes that it would be different and I’m BLOWN away. My cup had been leaking because my periods have been so heavy the last year and so far the only “leaks” have been on the toilet…so I assume it’s auto dumping but I remove and clean and reinsert to be safe but that’s so much better than bleeding through and leaking from the cup every 3 hours on days 1-3.
Your videos have me wanting to try discs again! I tried softdiscs in like 2012 and I couldn’t get the hang of them but it led me to finding out about cups & converting me to those. Glad there’s more discs on the market since last time I encountered them!
I didn't have the most amazing experience with those either so I'm glad we have a lot more shapes, sizes, designs now!
Kim, you totally convinced me to make the switched to reusable with disc. Seriously had the best period of my life. Thank you!!!!
Thanku so much...
You're helping a lot of people...
I really really love your content..
This is so awesome! I would always leak with the flex and soft disc. Finally the saalt fits perfectly.
Thank you for this video! It has been such a process trying to find a menstrual cup/disc and have it actually work for me! I have had issues with all menstrual cup attempts but did have best luck and enjoyment using my ziggy disc. I think after this video it might be too large for me because it was often popping out of place. I am so glad to have options to try now because my heavy period is awful on disposable period supplies 😫
This is a nice video and much needed. I tried a couple of discs however it would leak. I think I know my mistakes. One- I didn’t push it up high enough. Two- I think I ordered a larger size and it did not stay up. I just ordered the hello disk 🤗 congrats 🎉 I took the quiz and it recommended the hello disk or nixit for high flow.
7:45 I finally figured that out!!! I have a low cervix right when my period is starting and once the flow is normal, my cervix is high…but the diameter of the reusable Flex disc was too big for me and it kept getting untucked and leaking. So, the Hello disc has a better diameter for me and didn’t leak!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This is such amazing info for this newbie! Thank you so much for these videos!!
I use discs now because I have a IUD with long strings, but I have a tilted cervix and when I try to remove the disc, it usually stay tucked behind the cervix and I have to do the messiest maneuvers to take it out... i don't know if it makes sense. When I used cups this wasn't an issue, because the cervix wasn't reached and hooked by the cup. Also many people talk about bladder sensitivity when using internal period products, but my main problem has always been rectum sensitivity, probably because the tilted cervix forces the disc to stay more "backwards"?
Any suggestion for discs vs low/average tilted cervix?
I really enjoy this channel! Thank you!
I hope Hello Disc has shipping to Canada soon!
It seems like they have smaller discs now. Thats nice. The only ones available to me for where the pink disposable ones it seems up intil recently. They where always too long. As well as tampons but at they same time. Ive have had trouble reaching cups and such... Ive had trouble with them leaking.. I think that my anatomy just is not shaped right for them. I have had gone by the insertion directions as well.
lol, I just took a look at a drugstore in my country and the box of disposable disc is 55 reais, while a reusable cup or disc is between 60 and 100 reais, and the Lumma even sells their 3 sizes kit for 99 reais!
Omg why would they take you off the ticktock for spreading knowledge ... You're awesome maam ..
I’m currently trying to figure out whether the pressure and untucking issue from my softdiscs (trialing disposables before committing to reusable) is because it’s too big or too firm of a rim. Also trying to figure out if I’ve got a high cervix and/or pubic bone, short fingers, or just can’t find my cervix cause I’m finding tucking properly to be an issue. This video and others are really helping me in my investigation lol, thank you!!
I keep tucking mine and making very sure it's there then after a few seconds of relaxing it falls
I wish I could try a disc! Even though I'm a happy cup user thanks to your quiz (Saalt Soft saved my life!) and I'll be forever grateful, discs look more confortable and convenient. Unfortunately, we have very few options to try here in Europe. I live in Spain and I struggle to find reasonable prized discs beyond the Intimina one, which I'm not really fond of...
Interesting I ordered the eureka cup from Spain and it is my favorite to be outdoors with but use lumma disc when at home or want a break from using a cup.
@@wendyward3273 Cups are more widespread and easier to find than discs, at least in Spain! We even have some local brands, such as Cyclo, a clear cup similar to the Organicup. You can get also discs, but generally you have to buy them from the UK or the US, and the shipping fees make them quite expensive. I'm glad the Eureka cup works for you, it has an interesting design!
Since you already use and like Saalt, have you looked into getting the Saalt disc? I’m assuming that since you were able to get a Saalt Cup in Europe, you’ll be able to get one of their discs too.
@@the123kaylad as a fellow EU citizen I can tell you that's not the case. They don't sell all of the Saalt Cups here nor the disc
I know 😭 I would love to try the Cora or Hello Disc but no one ships it to Germany unless you want to pay more for shipping and taxes than you do for the actual disc. But you can get the Lumma and Ziggy in Europe too so maybe you can try those if you want to try a disc
Ah yeah, disposable discs have a much firmer rim, I’ve trialed softdiscs and I’m trying to figure out whether it’s the hard rim or the bigger size that is causing pressure when worn and prone to untucking. But it’s most likely why it’s painful to insert and remove for me since I’m very small down there and have never inserted anything before
for me it was the hard rim of the Softdisc that caused pressure, not much different from my experience with the Lumma M; the pressure and other problems were not as bad with the Nixit, however I cannot tell if the untucking you mention is caused by the size. it could be that indeed you need a smaller one. for the pain in inserting and removing, lube has helped me a lot since my time with cups.
So I tried the disc for the first time.i must say, I loved it. I had no issues wearing it or leaking anything. But, when taking it out it was really uncomfortable. Could I use a smaller disc?
Ecoblossom has a ton of cheap options for some cups and discs
So far only two disc due to there to soft wont work so lol ...I have diva disc nixit cup small rainbow large white black pink disc all large .......then many cups waiting on two cups to come and ziggy 2 Size A wash and spray so far I'm happy I pair disc cups with period underwear
Using cups have been tricky for me after having kids. They always seem to leak and I gave up a year ago and went back to tampons. I just got my flex reusable in the mail and im really hoping it works for me!
Have you tried the Merula OS? I feel that it has one of the best voids, so it's unlikely to leak
hello, I am from india. how i buy hello disc. plz help me
My issue is it doesn't matter the size. I tried all sizes they all slip out even come straight out. I tuck it and it just doesn't stay period. I guess disk aren't for me. So I just use menstrual cups.
Ugh I just feel like I’m not made for any of these products. I have an extremely high cervix (can’t reach it with my middle finger while on my period) but I also have a very small frame (even the small saalt disc is too big for me and caused bladder pressure) cups hurt and I hate the suction 😭
Thank you for this video. I used to use a cup, but after my 4th pregnancy I noticed my cervix is a lot lower and cups aren't comfortable anymore because they keep poking out. Even with the stem completely removed. I had bought a ziggy disc a few years ago and was struggling to keep it tucked. It was always leaking and I was feeling deflated because I want to use reusable products. I did however seem to find a temporary fix or hack to keep my ziggy in place better during my last cycle and it seemed to work for me. Since my ziggy is oval shaped, I decided to insert it width wise instead of length wise like it's designed. It seems like width wise makes it more of a rounded shape as opposed to oval and that helped it stay tucked better with my low cervix. I know that's not how it's designed to be placed but it worked wonders for me this last cycle with no leaking and staying tucked. I even autodumped. Now I don't feel so bad about the money I spent buying it in the first place.
I got the idea after watching your video about TPE cups and how they mold to your body but should be reshaped to original roundness before reinsertion to avoid leaks.
That's a super awesome idea and I'm glad it worked!
I insert the ziggy this way too. I have a slight prolapse and weaker pelvic floor muscles with a tilted low cervix so I’ve found that with any internal period products I have to tweak the insertion. Another hack that seems to work for me is to do a couple kegel squeezes while running my finger around the rim pushing up to make sure it is completely inflated and nestled into the wall, once it is I gently rotate it, I also sometime use my thumb to push the back wall to help get it further back - it no longer pops out now that I learned how best to insert to best fit my body. Before that, it would slip down and come half way out anytime I used the bathroom (cups and tampons also do this for me) I think the some of problem with the disc at first was that it opened up before getting all the way back causing it to twist/fold/move down when I went to tuck the rim behind the pubic bone….that’s why I run my finger along the rim while kegel squeezing now to make sure it’s fully up and back where it needs to be.
@@PronounGirl yup I know exactly what you mean.
That slight prolapse and weaker pelvic floor muscles can mean having to relearn your body and what works best now
I like my menstrual cup because it lets me measure my bleeding. (I do fertility awareness charting, and the amount of bleeding can tell you a lot about your hormonal health). I've tried the Flex disposable discs, but they push everything out before they come out. I can't see how much was really in there. I don't mind the mess, but I want it all to stay in until I can eyeball the amount. Are reusables able to hold blood until I'm ready to dump it? I've got my eye on the Hello disc.
The end result when removing is mostly the same - you won't have much left in your disc to measure the quantity. For measuring your period a cup is definitely a better option.
Diva now has a disk that has a little barrier to keep the blood from auto dumping and from spilling out during removal.
I tried using the disposable discs several years ago, but I couldn’t even get it in all the way. The rim was so tough and firm and inflexible. When I finally gave up, I had the worst time trying to get it back out again and had to enlist my husband’s help. It was not a painless experience either.
Maybe I just have smaller than normal plumbing? Idk. I had a boyfriend in my twenties who was *ahem* very well endowed (approx 9” long and 6” in circumference - yes, I measured. LoL) and no matter how ready to go I was or how much prep work I did beforehand, sex was still extremely painful for me with him. So it’s not the first time I’ve had an issue comfortably inserting things into my vagina, but according to him, I was the first person to ever complain about it. LoL.
So all that to say, I haven’t tried any cups or discs since that first time because I’m afraid it’ll be the same thing all over again. I would love any advice on what products/sizes to try!
My menstrual cup keeps going way up. I can take it down but I have to keep pushing down to remove it. I am using size 2 and I am happy with my cup but it seems to high instead of being beneath my cervix
I might consider a menstrual disc because it would sit outside of my vaginal canal. Even the small Rubycup was too wide for me, and it was incredibly difficult to insert and remove.
The Cora Disc didn't leak until I did yoga with it. What's the problem? Are discs not suitable for doing yoga with or is it a size problem?
I'm new to discs and reusable period products, so take what I say with a grain of salt, but it seems like from all her videos this would be a size or firmness problem... I think?? I would think you should be able to do yoga and all the things because she mentioned in her lumma disc review video (from the Put a Cup In It channel) that she was running and doing all kinds of crazy stuff for a scavenger hunt in Germany with the disc and it never leaked once. Hope that helps if you're still curious, I know this is an old comment by now.
I'm a little sad, the smallest size disc available in my country is still the 6.5cm diameter but I think I need a smaller one. Argh.
I'm 24 and I checked it goes up to the second finger line and I'm currently using a medium cup Ziggy cup is available in small 60-67mm or large 65-76mm on amazon I'm currently using Lemme cup medium am using size but on second day of period it becomes tight then it does not open then it leaks then jiggy cup small is ok or big size tell me
I really want to use a disc, but I'm struggling with the placement/fit. Even on the first day of my cycle my cervix is so high i can't feel it - I cannot reach my own cervix and need the help of someone else! I struggle to get the disc to sit behind my pubic bone and it keeps coming loose, so I've had some messy accidents 😢
i’m still having issues with this after having a baby seven months ago
Do fatter people tend to have a lower cervix?
When being taught about the diaphragm/cervical cap method of birth control the nurse said that fatter people need a smaller size and slimmer people need a larger size.
I am currently using medium size lemme be z cup but it leaks in heavy flow but I had to use menstrual disc someone told ziggy disc there is not much difference between big and small size so I went for bigger size Took the disc because there is a lot of flow but it is not going inside can it be inserted by applying lubricant or I will have to take a smaller size disc please tell me I am very upset and one I think I have ordered the wrong size disc and now I can't return 😭😔Can I use bigger size disc by applying lubricant so please tell me
I use the nixit disc because I tried cups and they were ok but my body was sensitive to the suction.
Can someone explain auto dumping to me
Look for the auto dump video Kim has on this channel. She explains everything about it.
What if my finger doesn't reach anything?? No matter how deep i go🥲
Then you probably have a really high cervix! I’f its 65 mm or more you definitely have a high cervix! Try measure your finger to find out!