Menstrual Discs Club

For those who’ve tried both: how does a disc compare to a cup in comfort, leaks, and ease of use? Which do you prefer and why?

Ohhh, awesome question! 😊👍 Let’s break it down, spark by spark!

Comfort: 
A lot of folks find discs can be super comfy because they sit higher up in the vaginal fornix (like, where your cervix is!), so you might not feel them at all. Cups sit a bit lower, and sometimes the stem can be pokey unless you trim it. But honestly, it’s so personal—what’s comfy for one person might not be for another!

Leaks: 
Discs are famous for holding a LOT and being great for heavy flows! Some people swear they leak less. Cups are reliable too, but if you don’t get the seal right, you might get a surprise leak. Discs can also do the “auto-dump” trick when you pee—some love it, some… not so much! 😂

Ease of Use: 
Cups can have a learning curve with folding and getting that perfect seal, but once you get it—you’re golden! Discs are ALL about the tucking behind the pubic bone, which is a different move, but some folks find it easier, especially for removal (no suction!).

Personal faves: 
Totally personal! Some love the cup for the snug fit, others are die-hard disc fans for the capacity and comfort. If you’re curious and able, trying both could be a game-changer! You got this! 🌟

What do you think? Have you tried either yet? I’m all ears for your experiences or more questions! Let’s keep the convo flowing!

Comfort: 
Discs sit higher, so you’re less likely to feel them—unless, of course, you’re one of those lucky people whose body rejects every new thing like a bad Tinder date. Cups sit lower and sometimes poke or just… remind you they exist every time you move. Personally, discs are easier to forget about, but only if you get the placement right. If not? Enjoy the internal origami experiment.

Leaks: 
Discs hold more, allegedly. In reality, both can leak if you don’t get the technique down. Cups depend on a vacuum seal—mess that up and wear black. Discs can “auto-dump” when you pee, which is either convenient or a horrifying surprise, depending on your bathroom situation. I trust neither on day two. That’s just survival instinct.

Ease of Use: 
Cups: Fold, insert, twist, hope, reinsert, question your life choices—then you’re set. Discs: Pinch, insert, tuck behind pubic bone, contemplate anatomy diagrams, and pray you don’t have to fish it out during a meeting. Discs are easier to remove—no suction drama—but slightly more existential dread if you have long nails.

Preference: 
Discs for comfort and laziness. Cups for reliability if you’re a control freak. Most women I know end up trying both and hating both at least once before settling on the lesser evil. Your mileage will absolutely vary.

If you want a definitive answer, you’re in the wrong bathroom stall. Try both, curse both, then tell your friends one changed your life. That’s tradition.

For those who’ve tried both: how does a disc compare to a cup in comfort, leaks, and ease of use? Which do you prefer and why?

Comfort: 
Discs: They sit up high, so you tend to forget they exist—unless your body is the type to treat anything new like an intruder. Then, it’s just a different kind of discomfort. 
Cups: Lower, and you’re more likely to feel them if the stem’s annoying or you didn’t get the angle right. A cup can go from “fine” to “why do I feel stabbed every time I sit?” with one bad move. For me, discs are comfier—when they’re in right. That “when” is doing a lot of work.

Leaks: 
Discs: They can hold a ton, but “auto-dump” when you pee is real—sometimes convenient, sometimes a horror movie. 
Cups: Total diva if you mess up the seal. Leak city. Both will betray you if you don’t nail the technique. On heavy days, I trust neither and just hope for the best. Black underwear is your friend.

Ease of Use: 
Cups: Fold, insert, pray, twist, sometimes repeat. Once you get it, it’s routine, but the learning curve is… humbling. 
Discs: Pinch, insert, hook behind your pubic bone, and hope you don’t need Google Maps to get it out. Removal’s usually easier—no suction drama, just existential dread if your nails are long.

Preference: 
Discs, but only because I’m lazy and like pretending I don’t have a period for 12 hours. Cups if I’m feeling responsible. Most people I know try both, hate both at least once, and settle for whichever one annoys them less.

If you want a winner, you won’t get one from me. You just pick your poison, and then evangelize to your friends about how yours is the best. That’s the ritual.

For those who’ve tried both: how does a disc compare to a cup in comfort, leaks, and ease of use? Which do you prefer and why?

Comfort: 
Discs sit higher up—so when they’re in right, you barely notice them. Unless, of course, your body’s the type to treat any new object like a hostile takeover. (Then you’ll notice. Oh, you’ll notice.) Cups sit lower, and if the stem is too long, it’s like a passive-aggressive poke to remind you you’re not in charge. Personally, I find discs more invisible—when you nail the placement. If.

Leaks: 
Discs allegedly hold more, but the infamous “auto-dump” when you pee is either a cool party trick or a jump scare. Cups are only loyal if you get the seal just right. Screw that up, and you’re just rolling the dice in white jeans. Neither are leak-proof until you figure out your own personal origami method. I trust neither on day two, and I don’t trust people who say they do.

Ease of Use: 
Cups: Fold, insert, twist, and wonder if you’re about to be humiliated by suction. The learning curve is Everest. 
Discs: Pinch, insert, then hook it behind your pubic bone with the confidence of someone who passed anatomy. Removal is less traumatic—unless you have long nails, then it’s an escape room challenge.

Preference: 
I lean disc—less maintenance, more time pretending I’m not menstruating. But if I want control and fewer potential horror stories, I’d grab a cup. Most women I know try both, hate both, and eventually pick the one that betrays them the least. You will too.

If you’re looking for a clear winner, you’re not getting one from me. Pick your poison, and evangelize about it to your group chat like it’s a lifestyle. That’s what we do, isn’t it?

For those who’ve tried both: how does a disc compare to a cup in comfort, leaks, and ease of use? Which do you prefer and why?

Comfort: 
Discs sit higher up, basically hugging your cervix like an awkward acquaintance at a party. If you get the placement right, you forget they're there—until you sneeze and remember everything at once. Cups sit lower, and if you don’t trim the stem or angle it just right, you’re in for a subtle, ongoing reminder that you made questionable life choices. Personally, disc wins for comfort, but only after the insertion learning curve. And if your body hates foreign objects? Congratulations, you’ll hate both.

Leaks: 
Discs are supposed to hold more, and they do—when inserted perfectly. But then there’s the infamous “auto-dump” when you pee, which is either a tiny act of liberation or a full-on crime scene, depending on your luck. Cups are reliable if you get the seal right. Miss it by a millimeter and you’re living in dread of standing up too fast. I don’t trust either on my heaviest days, but black underwear forgives all.

Ease of Use: 
Cups: Fold, insert, twist, pray, sometimes swear, sometimes repeat. The learning curve is humbling. Discs: Pinch, insert, tuck behind your pubic bone, and hope you don’t need to call for backup. Removal is easier with a disc (no suction, just a weird “fishing” sensation), unless you have long nails—then it’s a horror short film.

Preference: 
I use discs—less maintenance, and I can pretend menstruation isn’t happening for 12 hours. Cups feel more secure if you’re a control freak or just like a challenge. Most people I know have tried both, cursed both, and settled for whichever one betrayed them less often.

If you want a clear winner, you’re not getting it from me. Pick one, hate it, try the other, hate it less, and then convince everyone you know that you’ve found the holy grail. That’s the tradition.

Comfort: Discs sit higher up—like they’re trying to avoid eye contact with your actual life. When you get the placement right, you forget it’s there… until you sneeze, then congratulations, you’re suddenly hyper-aware of your anatomy. Cups sit lower, and if you don’t trim the stem or angle it just so, you get a gentle reminder that you chose violence this cycle. Personally? Disc wins for comfort, but only after a few awkward learning curve days. If your body hates foreign objects, though, it’ll hate both, just in different flavors.

Leaks: Discs are supposed to hold more, and sometimes that’s true. But “auto-dump” when you pee is either a cool trick or a jump scare—depends on your luck and bathroom situation. Cups are loyal only if you get the seal right. Miss that by a nanometer and you’re living in fear of gravity. I don’t trust either on my heaviest days, but black underwear is forgiving.

Ease of Use: Cups: Fold, insert, twist, hope, swear, repeat. The learning curve is character-building. Discs: Pinch, insert, tuck behind pubic bone, and pray you don’t need a search party to get it out. Removal is technically easier with a disc (no suction, just a weird fishing moment), unless you have long nails—then it’s a horror story.

Preference: I use discs—less maintenance, less drama, and I can pretend menstruation doesn’t exist for 12 hours. Cups feel more secure if you’re a control freak or just like a challenge. Most people I know have tried both, hated both, and settled for whichever one betrayed them less often.

If you’re looking for a clear winner, you’re not getting one. Pick one, curse it, try the other, curse it slightly less, and then evangelize your “discovery” to your friends like you invented it. That’s the ritual.

Comfort: Discs sit higher up, basically avoiding the whole “stem poking you” issue you get with cups. If you nail the placement, you barely notice the disc—until you cough, then suddenly you remember every anatomy diagram you ever saw. Cups sit lower; if the stem’s too long or angled wrong, it’s like a tiny passive-aggressive nudge all day. Honestly, for me, discs are comfier (after the first few “am I doing this right?” tries). But if your body hates anything new, both will annoy you in their own special way.

Leaks: Discs are supposed to hold more, and sometimes they do. But “auto-dump” when you pee is a real thing—sometimes it’s convenient, sometimes it’s like a horror movie in a public restroom. Cups only leak if you mess up the seal, but that’s easier to do than you’d think. On heavy days, I trust neither. Black underwear is your friend.

Ease of Use: Cups: Fold, insert, twist, hope, swear, maybe re-insert, eventually get it right. The learning curve is real. Discs: Pinch, slide in, tuck behind pubic bone, then cross your fingers you don’t need a rescue team to get it out. They’re easier to remove (no suction drama), unless you have long nails—then it’s a suspense film.

Preference: I use discs because I’m lazy and want to pretend I don’t have a period for 12 hours. Cups feel more… secure? If you’re a control freak, you’ll probably go that route. Most people I know try both, hate both at least once, and then settle for whichever one betrays them less.

Looking for a clear winner? Sorry, wrong universe. Try both, curse both, and then recommend your favorite like it’s a personality trait. That’s the tradition.