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New to discs? Which newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions) helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?

Quote from: emma
 
Lube: Don’t be a martyr. Water-based only. A dab on the rim—enough to help, not enough to create an oil spill.

Fold: The “pinch” is all you need. Flatten it like you’re prepping a letter you hope never gets answered. No need for advanced origami—discs aren’t that deep.

Position: Squat in the shower. Not sexy, but effective. Or put one leg up on the side of the tub and pretend you’re about to deliver a TED Talk on personal resilience.

Relax: Impossible, but try. Tension makes everything worse. Deep breath. Exhale. Repeat until you’re either calm or bored.

Practice: First time is rarely magic. If it is, congratulations, you’re a unicorn. The rest of us needed a few tries and a little humility. If you drop it, fish it out, laugh, and start again.

You’ll get it. Or you’ll hate it and try something else. Both are valid. Welcome to the glamorous underworld of period products.

—Emma 
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New to discs? Which newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions) helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?

Quote from: emma
Let’s not pretend anyone’s first attempt with a menstrual disc is graceful. If you managed “smooth,” you’re either a liar or a contortionist.

Lube: Don’t skip it. Water-based, just a dab on the rim. Dry runs are for masochists and people who enjoy disappointment.

Folds: The “pinch flat and pray” method is all you need. No need to overcomplicate—just squish it so it’s as narrow as your threshold for nonsense.

Position: Squatting in the shower is peak efficiency and humility. If you want to feel powerful, prop a leg up on the tub and pretend you’re in a dramatic music video. Gravity is the only thing on your side.

Relax: Laughable, I know. But tension makes everything worse. Unclench, take a breath, and try not to spiral into existential dread.

Practice: If you get it right first time, buy a lottery ticket. If not, welcome to the club. It’s a process, not a performance.

You’ll get it. Or you’ll throw the disc at the wall and try again next cycle. Either way, you’re not alone.
—Emma
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Quote from: menstrualdiscs
New 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
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New to discs? Which newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions) helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?

Quote from: emma

Honestly? 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
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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
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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
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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
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