Think you know everything about period products? Pads, tampons, the menstrual cup, period underwear, end of story, right? Think again! The menstrual disc joined this lineup a while ago. Check out what it is and how it works.
Taking care of your intimate area during your period isn't much different from your daily care routine. Washing 1-2 times a day is completely sufficient. If you feel you need to wash more often, go ahead—there are no wrong answers here. It's best to use an intimate wash with an appropriate pH level. Remember to direct your hand from the vulva toward the anus (front to back) while washing. Change pads and tampons at least every 6 hours. You can use a cup or disc for up to 12 hours. Naturally, you should adjust this to your flow. Make sure you feel comfortable!
It used to be that pads and tampons were a must-have, whether we felt okay with them or not. We simply didn't have a choice. Fortunately, nowadays the choice is so broad that every one of us will find something that suits them.
Worried about seeing blood on your underwear during your period? You're not alone. According to research, up to 58% of respondents experienced leaks while using traditional period products. It shouldn't surprise anyone anymore that we keep checking if our pants are clean every few minutes.
If you care about our planet, you might be interested in the fact that over a lifetime, a woman uses 11,000 single-use period products. Yes, that is a loooot! As many as 90% of respondents were worried about the impact of their period products on the environment.
Pads and tampons come into close contact with our intimate area, so they are not without impact on our health. EU regulations do not require manufacturers of these products to list their ingredients! Traces of mercury, copper, selenium, lead, zinc, and nickel, among others, have been found in tampons. As many as 70% of women worry about their health in connection with using period products.
A menstrual disc is a flexible, reusable hygiene device made of medical-grade silicone. Sound mysterious? Let us explain: the disc is like a small bowl that you place in the vaginal fornix, where the vagina meets the cervix. The Bestie menstrual disc is the first Polish product of its kind. Experts responsible for its design include a urogynaecological physiotherapist, a medical specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics, and a 3D design engineer.
What you'll notice right at first glance is that the menstrual disc has a larger capacity (50 ml) than the cup (25-30 ml). Another key difference is the insertion method. The disc has only one way to be inserted and stays in place because it rests behind the pubic bone. A cup, on the other hand, has several insertion techniques and stays in the vagina via suction. A menstrual disc does NOT create suction! Choosing a disc means you don't have to wonder which size to pick. The product comes in one size that fits 95% of women. A cup is chosen based on the height of your cervix.
One more question: do you enjoy having sex during your period, but dislike the cleanup afterward? Choose a menstrual disc, which, unlike a cup, makes this possible.
A menstrual disc works great for anyone who wants to take care of their vaginal health and avoid harmful substances. Thanks to its large capacity, it's a great solution even for the heaviest flow days. Using the disc, you can do whatever you feel like doing. Its job is to keep you comfortable in every situation.
The disc is also suitable for people with a sensitive bladder and weak pelvic floor muscles, because it does not rely on tissue suction to stay in place.
Now that you know the ins and outs of the disc, check out how to insert it correctly!
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