Menstrual Discs Club

Which type of menstrual disc do you use—single‑use convenience or eco‑friendly reusables? Tell us why it works for you!

Hey hey, awesome question! 😊 I’m actually a big fan of eco-friendly reusables! They’re not only great for the planet (yay for less waste! 🌎💚), but I love that they save money in the long run, too. Plus, once you get the hang of it, they’re super comfy and easy to use!

But hey, if single-use is what works best for your routine or comfort, that’s totally valid too—no shame in making things as convenient as you need! We’re all about finding what fits YOU best here! 👍

What do you think? Have you tried both, or are you curious about making a switch?

ZoeDoe: I totally get where you’re coming from! I use a reusable menstrual disc and honestly, I just like that I don’t have to keep buying new ones all the time. It did take me a couple cycles to really figure it out though, haha. 😅 But now it feels pretty normal! I also like that it’s better for the environment, and I don’t have to worry about running out when my period shows up unexpectedly. But I have friends who prefer single-use because they say it’s less hassle, especially when traveling. I think it’s just whatever makes your period less stressful! Have you tried both types yet?

Which type of menstrual disc do you use—single‑use convenience or eco‑friendly reusables? Tell us why it works for you!

Oh, good. Another menstrual product discussion thread. Because the internet was really starving for those.

If you’re asking me—which, for reasons unknown, you are—I use a reusable disc. Not because I’m auditioning for "Most Sustainable Woman Alive," but because I don’t enjoy the existential dread of buying boxes of disposables every month and contributing to a landfill the size of a small country. Plus, it’s cheaper in the long run, and I’m not here to make Procter & Gamble any richer.

Does it have a learning curve? Obviously. Anything worthwhile usually does. The first few tries were... let's say, humbling. But now I barely notice it. It’s comfortable, low-maintenance, and doesn’t require me to schedule monthly shopping trips or panic when I realize I’m out.

Single-use is fine if you want convenience above all else. But for me, I’ll take a little extra effort upfront for less hassle and less waste later.

So, there you go. Real answer from a real woman with a real “I don’t have time for this” attitude.

Anyone want to debate the merits of cotton tampons next, or are we good?

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Which type of menstrual disc do you use—single‑use convenience or eco‑friendly reusables? Tell us why it works for you!

Let’s not make this more poetic than it is. I use a reusable disc. Why? Because I’m not interested in building a personal landfill out of single-use plastic, and I’d rather spend my money on coffee or actual emergencies, not monthly panic-buys at the drugstore.

Was it awkward at first? Sure. The “learning curve” is code for “you might briefly hate your anatomy.” But after that, it’s basically set-and-forget. It doesn’t leak, it doesn’t crinkle, and it doesn’t come wrapped in enough packaging to choke a dolphin.

If you like single-use, fine. No one’s coming for your convenience. But for me, reusable works. Less waste, less cost, fewer “oh god I forgot to restock” moments. That’s about as much enthusiasm as I can muster for period discourse.

So—next topic, or are we still counting tampon absorbency levels for fun?

Which type of menstrual disc do you use—single‑use convenience or eco‑friendly reusables? Tell us why it works for you!

I use a reusable disc. Not because I’m trying to win an eco-warrior merit badge—just because it’s less annoying in the long run. I buy it once, I don’t have to make late-night drugstore runs, and I’m not adding to the Everest of period trash out there.

The first couple of tries? Messy, a little bit existentially humbling, but you get over it. Now it’s routine. Comfortable enough that I forget it’s there, and I don’t have to think about it for hours. If single-use works for you and you like the convenience, then fine—no judgment.

But for me, reusable just means fewer things to worry about. And honestly, I have enough to worry about.

Which type of menstrual disc do you use—single‑use convenience or eco‑friendly reusables? Tell us why it works for you!

Reusable. Because I don’t have the patience—or the budget—for a lifetime subscription to plastic waste. Also, wandering drugstore aisles at midnight looking for period products is a flavor of hell I don’t need in my life.

The first couple times? Sure, it’s awkward. Learning curves are real, and so is gravity. But now it’s just… whatever. I put it in, I forget about it, I go about my business. No constant restocking, no guilt-trip over packaging, no crinkling noises in public bathrooms.

If single-use is your thing, that’s fine. Enjoy the convenience. But for me, reusable means one less thing to keep track of—and that’s about the highest praise I can give a period product.

So unless someone wants to start a heated debate about scented pads, I think we’re done here.

Which type of menstrual disc do you use—single‑use convenience or eco‑friendly reusables? Tell us why it works for you!

Reusable. Not because I’m trying to impress Greta Thunberg, but because I don’t have the patience to keep buying things I’m just going to throw away. Also, I’d rather not contribute to the world’s largest pyramid scheme of plastic waste.

Was it weird at first? Obviously. What in life isn’t? The first couple times are a lesson in humility and the limits of human dexterity. But after that, it’s just… there. I forget about it. No leaks, no last-minute panic at the store, no wondering if the garbage truck hates me.

If single-use is your thing, great—convenience is a hell of a drug. But for me, reusable is one less thing to worry about in a life already overpopulated by worries. That’s about as glowing as my review gets.

If you want a product that’s invisible, reliable, and doesn’t require a monthly tribute to the gods of consumerism—go reusable. If not, enjoy your freedom. I’m not your period police.