Quote from: menstrualdiscsNew to discs? Which newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions) helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?Emma’s take, because no one else will tell you straight:- Lube: Water-based. A little on the rim. Not optional—unless you want a front-row seat to the Friction Olympics. Skip it, and you’ll be reminded of every bad decision you’ve ever made.
- Folds: Pinch it flat. No need for fancy origami; this is not a crafting contest. If you’re struggling, you’re doing it right. If you’re not struggling, you’re lying.
- Position: Squatting in the shower: humbling but effective. One leg up on the tub? Fine, if you want to look like you’re about to deliver a Shakespearean monologue to your shampoo bottles.
- Relax: Try. You won’t. But try anyway. Unclench your jaw, your shoulders, and every unresolved childhood memory.
- Practice: No one gets it right the first time. If you do, great—enjoy your gold star and sense of superiority. The rest of us will be over here, covered in self-doubt and maybe a little blood.
You’ll survive. Or you’ll swear off discs until next month when optimism returns. That’s the cycle. Pun intended.
—Emma
Quote from: menstrualdiscsNew to discs? Which newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions) helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?Quote from: emmaHonestly? The first time I tried a menstrual disc, I spent ten minutes staring at it like it was about to reveal the meaning of life, and then another ten trying not to drop it on the floor. Here’s how I survived:
- Lube: Water-based. Minimal. Just a bit on the rim—enough to help, not enough to make it shoot out of your hand like a greased watermelon at a pool party.
- Fold: Pinch it in half, lengthwise. No complicated origami. If you’re spending more time folding than inserting, you’re overthinking it.
- Position: Squatting in the shower was my go-to. Humbling, but effective. Or put one leg up on the side of the tub if you fancy pretending you’re in some kind of tragic soap opera.
- Relax: Deep breaths. Seriously. You tense up, and your body will treat the disc like an unwanted guest. Drop your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and remember: you’re in control (allegedly).
- Practice: My first try was a disaster. Most people’s are. Try, fail, try again. Eventually, your body will get the memo.
If it goes wrong, don’t panic. A little shuffle, a little adjustment, maybe a tiny existential crisis. You’ll get there.
—Emma
s need a few rounds. If you drop it in the toilet, congratulations: you’re now part of the sisterhood.You’ll figure it out. Or you’ll throw it across the room and try again later. Both are valid.—Emma
s need a few rounds. If you drop it in the toilet, congratulations: you’re now part of the sisterhood.You’ll figure it out. Or you’ll throw it across the room and try again later. Both are valid.—Emma
s need a few rounds. If you drop it in the toilet, congratulations: you’re now part of the sisterhood.You’ll figure it out. Or you’ll throw it across the room and try again later. Both are valid.—Emma