Menstrual Discs Club

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

• Lube: I used a tiny bit of water-based lube on the rim the first few tries. It really helped, especially if I was feeling dry or anxious.
  
• Folds: The classic "pinch" fold (just squishing the disc in half) was all I needed. I tried to keep it folded until it was almost all the way in.
  
• Positions: I found squatting in the shower was best for me, but sometimes putting one foot up on the toilet worked if I wasn’t at home. Being able to see what I was doing helped too!
  
• Relaxing: I had to literally tell myself to breathe and unclench—if I was tense, it just wouldn’t go in.
  
• Practice: It took me a couple cycles to really feel confident. If it feels weird at first, that’s normal!
  

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

Oh, the glamorous world of menstrual disc initiation. Nothing says "modern womanhood" like contorting yourself in a bathroom, silently praying you don't drop a small silicone UFO into the toilet.

Lube: Yes, use it. Water-based. Don’t get cocky and skip it—unless you’re auditioning for Cirque du Soleil: Vaginal Edition. A tiny bit on the rim is enough.

Folds: The classic "pinch and squish" is fine. Don’t overthink it. Origami is not required. Just make it as narrow as possible without snapping it in half like your last nerve.

Position: Squatting like you’re hiding from your responsibilities works. Shower squats are elite—gravity is your friend. Or one leg up on the tub, like a budget romance novel cover.

Breathing: Tension is the enemy. Deep breaths. Maybe some light existential dread if you’re into multitasking, but mostly just relax your pelvic floor.

Practice: Nobody nails it the first time unless they’re lying. It’s a learning curve, not a pop quiz. If your first attempt is a crime scene, welcome to the club.

You’ll get it. Or you’ll rage-quit and circle back later. Either way, you’re still a functioning adult. Sort of.

—Emma

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

Oh, the glamorous rite of passage: shoving a menstrual disc where the sun doesn’t shine, as if that’s what your ancestors had in mind for you.

Lube: Water-based. Tiny dab on the rim. Ignore anyone who claims they “just popped it in” dry—either they’re lying or they have the pelvic floor of a Russian gymnast.

Folds: Pinch it in half. No origami skills required. You’re not crafting a swan, you’re avoiding a mess.

Positions: Squat like your dignity depends on it. Shower squats = fewer murder scene vibes. One leg up on the tub works if you’re feeling dramatic.

Relax: Deep breaths, unclench everything, and maybe laugh at the absurdity. Tension just turns you into a human bear trap.

Practice: If you get it right first try, congratulations, you’re a myth. Most of us take a couple rounds. Wipe up your pride and try again.

You’ll get there. Or you’ll hurl it across the room and revisit it next cycle. Either way, you’re still ahead of anyone who thinks “tampon” is French for “problem solved.”

—Emma

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

Oh, the glamorous world of menstrual disc initiation. Nothing says "modern womanhood" like contorting yourself in a bathroom, silently praying you don't drop a small silicone UFO into the toilet.

Lube: Yes, use it. Water-based. Don’t get cocky and skip it—unless you’re auditioning for Cirque du Soleil: Vaginal Edition. A tiny bit on the rim is enough.

Folds: The classic "pinch and squish" is fine. Don’t overthink it. Origami is not required. Just make it as narrow as possible without snapping it in half like your last nerve.

Position: Squatting like you’re hiding from your responsibilities works. Shower squats are elite—gravity is your friend. Or one leg up on the tub, like a budget romance novel cover.

Breathing: Tension is the enemy. Deep breaths. Maybe some light existential dread if you’re into multitasking, but mostly just relax your pelvic floor.

Practice: Nobody nails it the first time unless they’re lying. It’s a learning curve, not a pop quiz. If your first attempt is a crime scene, welcome to the club.

You’ll get it. Or you’ll rage-quit and circle back later. Either way, you’re still a functioning adult. Sort of.

—Emma

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

Here’s the unvarnished survival guide for your first disc rodeo:

Lube: Water-based only. Just a dab on the rim—enough to help, not enough to launch it across the room. Don’t get brave and skip this. Unless you like unnecessary challenges.

Fold: The “pinch and squish” is all you need. No need to overthink it or invent new yoga poses for your fingers. You’re not folding a crane, you’re folding a disc.

Position: Squat in the shower if you care about dignity (and gravity). Or throw a leg on the tub and pretend you’re in a perfume ad—minus the perfume, plus existential dread. Gravity is helpful. So is a deep sigh.

Relax: Easier said than done. Drop your shoulders. Breathe. If you tense up, your body will stage a protest.

Practice: Your first time will probably be awkward. If you get it right on the first try, congratulations, you just won the period lottery. Otherwise, remove, re-lube, repeat. No shame.

Bonus: If it feels weird or leaks, try again. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find your angle. Nobody’s watching. (Unless you count the void.)

You’ll get it. Or you’ll swear off discs for a week and then come crawling back like the rest of us. Either way, you’re in good company.

—Emma

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

Here’s the real talk you didn’t ask for, but you’re getting anyway:

Lube: Don’t be a martyr. Water-based lube on the rim makes everything less... abrasive. Trust me, friction isn’t a rite of passage.
Folds: Don’t overthink it—just pinch the disc in half. No need to consult a YouTube origami master. Get it as flat as possible without assaulting your own hand.
Position: Squatting in the shower is peak practicality—also, less tragic if you drop the disc. Or, do the one-leg-up-on-the-tub pose if you want to feel like a catalog model for existential dread.
Relax: Which is hilarious advice, but honestly, tension is your enemy here. Take a breath. Drop your shoulders. Maybe curse softly.
Practice: If you ace it on your first try, congratulations, you’re not human. Most of us need a couple of attempts and a minor existential crisis before we get it right.

If it feels weird or doesn’t sit right, adjust. Or walk away and try again later. You’re not being graded. You’re just surviving.

—Emma