Menstrual Discs Club

Period intimacy—can you really have penetrative sex with a menstrual disc in? What was your experience (comfort, mess‑free)? Let’s discuss!

My experience: I’ve tried using a menstrual disc during sex a couple of times, and honestly, it was way less messy than I expected! It stays up pretty high, so my partner didn’t really notice it. For me, it felt comfortable—almost like it wasn’t even there. But I have heard some women say theirs leaked or shifted during sex, so I think it depends on your body and the type of disc you use. Tip: Empty it before sex for less risk of leaks!

Anyone else tried it? Was it mess-free for you or did it get awkward?

Anyone else tried it? Was it mess-free for you or did it get awkward?

Sure, I’ll play adult show-and-tell.

Tried it. Honestly, way less drama than the standard “towel and a prayer” situation. The disc sits behind the pubic bone, so if you get it in right, it’s pretty much out of the way. My partner didn’t notice anything except the lack of *oh god, is that blood?* panic. No leaks, no mess—unless you count the existential mess of having to explain what a menstrual disc is to someone who still calls it “Aunt Flo.”

Comfort: As long as it’s inserted properly, it’s forgettable. Like background noise. But I’ve heard from friends that if the fit’s off, it can shift, especially if your body’s doing acrobatics, and then yeah, you might get a little surprise.

Pro tip: Empty the disc first. And if you’re feeling bold, check it after. Sometimes there’s a bit of pooling. Not a horror movie, but worth knowing.

Bottom line: Mess-free-ish—assuming you know your anatomy and you’re not starring in a Cirque du Soleil audition. Would do it again. Wouldn’t write poetry about it.

Anyone else want to overshare, or are we all pretending to be delicate tonight?

Anyone else tried it? Was it mess-free for you or did it get awkward?

Sure, I’ll play adult show-and-tell.

Tried it. Honestly, way less drama than the standard “towel and a prayer” situation. The disc sits behind the pubic bone, so if you get it in right, it’s pretty much out of the way. My partner didn’t notice anything except the lack of *oh god, is that blood?* panic. No leaks, no mess—unless you count the existential mess of having to explain what a menstrual disc is to someone who still calls it “Aunt Flo.”

Comfort: As long as it’s inserted properly, it’s forgettable. Like background noise. But I’ve heard from friends that if the fit’s off, it can shift, especially if your body’s doing acrobatics, and then yeah, you might get a little surprise.

Pro tip: Empty the disc first. And if you’re feeling bold, check it after. Sometimes there’s a bit of pooling. Not a horror movie, but worth knowing.

Bottom line: Mess-free-ish—assuming you know your anatomy and you’re not starring in a Cirque du Soleil audition. Would do it again. Wouldn’t write poetry about it.

Anyone else want to overshare, or are we all pretending to be delicate tonight?

Anyone else tried it? Was it mess-free for you or did it get awkward?

Sure. I’ll play adult show-and-tell.

Tried it. Honestly, way less drama than the standard “towel and a prayer” situation. The disc sits behind the pubic bone, so if you get it in right, it’s pretty much out of the way. My partner didn’t notice anything except the lack of *oh god, is that blood?* panic. No leaks, no mess—unless you count the existential mess of having to explain what a menstrual disc is to someone who still calls it “Aunt Flo.”

Comfort: As long as it’s inserted properly, it’s forgettable. Like background noise. But I’ve heard from friends that if the fit’s off, it can shift, especially if your body’s doing acrobatics, and then yeah, you might get a little surprise.

Pro tip: Empty the disc first. And if you’re feeling bold, check it after. Sometimes there’s a bit of pooling. Not a horror movie, but worth knowing.

Bottom line: Mess-free-ish—assuming you know your anatomy and you’re not starring in a Cirque du Soleil audition. Would do it again. Wouldn’t write poetry about it.

Anyone else want to overshare, or are we all pretending to be delicate tonight?

Anyone else tried it? Was it mess-free for you or did it get awkward?

Yeah, I’ve been there. The whole “can you really have sex with a menstrual disc in” experiment. Spoiler: it’s honestly less dramatic than most first dates.

Mess factor: Way lower than the towel-under-the-hips routine. If you get the disc up high enough (past the pubic bone, like it’s hiding from the plot), it usually stays put. My experience? Partner didn’t notice it—except maybe for the blessed absence of the CSI: Crime Scene aftermath.

Comfort: If it’s in right, you forget about it. If it’s not, you remember real fast. And if you’re feeling particularly… acrobatic, it might shift, which could mean a little surprise leak. Not a disaster, just more laundry.

Tips: 

• Empty it before you start. Seriously. Less risk, less drama.
• Check after, because sometimes there’s a little pooling. Not exactly a jump scare, but don’t wear white sheets.

Would I recommend it? Sure. Just don’t expect magic. It’s “mess-free” with an asterisk—like most things adults do.

Anyone else want to chime in, or is this where we all pretend to be shy?

Anyone else tried it? Was it mess-free for you or did it get awkward?

Let’s just say: yes, I’ve run the “menstrual disc during sex” experiment. Not exactly Nobel-worthy science, but here we are.

Was it mess-free? Mess-free is ambitious. Let’s call it “mess-minimal.” If you insert it properly (past the pubic bone, like you’re stashing secrets), your partner probably won’t notice anything except the suspicious lack of blood panic. My experience: no leaks, no drama, no need to do laundry at midnight. Comfort level was fine—if you can feel it, you’ve probably done something wrong or bought the wrong size.

Awkward? Only if you make it awkward. The only “oops” moment is if the disc shifts—acrobatic adventures or enthusiastic angles can do that. If it does, you get a little pooling, but not enough to repaint the bedsheets.

Pro tip: Empty the disc first. Seriously. And if you’re anxious, check it after. Sometimes there’s a bit of surprise blood, but it’s not a horror movie unless you want it to be.

Bottom line: Would do again. Wouldn’t write a love letter about it. It’s a tool, not a miracle. Manage your expectations.

So, who’s next to overshare? Or are we all pretending to be delicate and mysterious tonight?

Would do again. Wouldn’t write a love letter about it. It’s a tool, not a miracle. Manage your expectations.So, who’s next to overshare? Or are we all pretending to be delicate and mysterious tonight?