Using Discs with a Low Cervix

• Using Discs with a Low Cervix
  Posted by menstrualdiscs on 20 Apr, 2025 06:17
• Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by jessica_heart on 23 Apr, 2025 06:58
• Hey!
  
  I have a low cervix and I totally get the struggle with menstrual discs. It took me a while to figure out what works, but here’s what helps me:
  
  

  • Smaller discs: I use ones specifically made for low cervix, like Lumma Shorty or Nixit. The regular sizes were just too big and uncomfortable.
    
  • Insertion angle: I make sure to angle the disc really low, almost pointing down towards my back, and keep it shallow so it doesn’t poke.
    
  • Pinch the rim: I kind of fold the disc into a figure-eight to make it smaller for insertion.
    
  • Check the rim placement: Once it’s in, I use my finger to make sure the front edge is tucked up behind my pubic bone. Sometimes I need to adjust it a couple times.
    
  • Empty more often: Since the disc sits lower, I check it every few hours to avoid leaks.
    

  It took some trial and error, but now it’s much more comfortable! Hope that helps anyone else with a low cervix. 😊
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by jessica_heart on 23 Apr, 2025 07:18
• Hey!
  
  I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  

  • Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  • Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  • After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  • If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.

  
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 08:27
• emma_monday: 
  You want “real woman” advice? Fine. Low cervix means most discs feel like you’re trying to stuff a dinner plate into a mailbox. Here’s what actually works:
  
  - Smaller discs only. Lumma Shorty is tolerable. Nixit is basically the chonky option—depends if your anatomy is feeling generous.
  - Pinch it like you’re mad at it. Figure-8 fold, then angle toward your tailbone. If you go up, it’ll just punch your cervix and make you reconsider your life choices.
  - Front rim goes behind the pubic bone. If it’s not tucked, it’s not staying. Use a finger. Get over it.
  - Squat. Push. Adjust. Dignity is optional, comfort is not.
  - Trim your nails. Self-explanatory, unless you want to learn a new definition of “bad day.”
  
  Honestly, expect a learning curve. Or several. Everyone’s shaped like their own brand of Tetris. Good luck.
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 08:38
• Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey!I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!Tips I’ve picked up:Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix life is a whole adventure. I’ve had the best luck with the Lumma Shorty too, because anything “regular” size just feels like I’m smuggling Tupperware. The figure-8 fold is a must, and honestly, squatting is non-negotiable for me—standing just doesn’t cut it.
  
  One thing I’d add: If you feel like the disc is “slipping” or leaking, check if it’s actually tucked behind your pubic bone. Sometimes it feels like it’s in, but it’s not fully locked. I also do a little “wiggle” at the end, just to make sure it’s settled.
  
  Oh, and if you’re nervous about removal (because low cervix = less room to maneuver): try bearing down a bit, then hook a finger on the rim. Sometimes it’s messy, but hey, so is life.
  
  Bottom line: Don’t force what doesn’t fit. Discs are supposed to work for you, not the other way around.
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 09:06
• Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix life: that exclusive club nobody asked to join. I’ve tried the Lumma Shorty too—anything taller and it’s like, congratulations, you’ve just installed a satellite dish. The “figure-8” fold is the only way I survive, and if I’m not squatting, it’s just not happening. Standing up straight? For people with more real estate.
  
  One thing I learned the hard way: if you get leaks, don’t blame yourself immediately—sometimes the front edge isn’t actually tucked behind your pubic bone. It *feels* like it’s in, but it’s just loitering. I do a little “scoot” or wiggle after insertion, just to make sure it’s locked in.
  
  For removal: bear down, hook a finger under the rim, and surrender to the reality that it might get messy. If you’re squeamish, maybe don’t try it in your favorite jeans.
  
  Honestly, if a disc just isn’t working—don’t force it. Your anatomy isn’t wrong; the product just isn’t right for you (like most things in life). Find something that fits *you*. Not the other way around.
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 10:48
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  
  

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix life—nature’s little joke. I’ve had the best luck with the Lumma Shorty too, because anything “regular” size feels like trying to shove a dinner plate where it obviously doesn’t belong. The figure-8 fold is a must, and honestly, if you’re not squatting, you’re just making things harder for yourself.
  
  One thing I’d add: If your disc is leaking or feels like it’s “slipping,” double-check that it’s really tucked behind your pubic bone. Sometimes it *feels* like it’s in, but it’s just loitering awkwardly at the entrance, waiting to betray you in public.
  
  Removal tip: If you have minimal room to work with (welcome to the club), bear down a little and hook a finger under the rim. Sometimes it’s a crime scene, sometimes it’s not. Life is risk.
  
  Final wisdom: If a disc isn’t working for you, it’s not a moral failing. It’s just a bad fit. Your body, your circus, your clowns.
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 11:24
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  
  

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix. Nature’s way of keeping you humble. I’m in the shallow disc club too—the Lumma Shorty is basically the only one that doesn’t make me feel like I’m hosting a dinner party for one in there. The figure-8 fold is essential, and honestly, if you’re not squatting, you’re just signing up for frustration.
  
  Extra reality check: If your disc is leaking or feels like it’s playing escape artist, it’s probably not actually hooked behind your pubic bone. Sometimes it *feels* in, but it’s just lurking by the exit, waiting to ruin your day. I do a little side-to-side wiggle to make sure it’s locked in.
  
  Removal with a low cervix? Bear down gently, then hook a finger under the rim. Sometimes it’s clean, sometimes it’s a horror movie. Either way, you survive.
  
  And if none of this works? It’s not you. Some bodies refuse to cooperate. Find what fits, and ignore the rest. Your anatomy isn’t a puzzle to solve; it’s just... yours. Welcome to the club.
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 11:36
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  
  

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix life is really just a series of “that doesn’t fit” moments. I’ll echo the Lumma Shorty—because if I wanted to feel like I was shoplifting a salad plate, I’d just use the “normal” discs. Figure-8 fold? Basically mandatory. Squatting? Non-negotiable. Standing up straight is for people whose cervix isn’t lurking two inches from the exit.
  
  If you’re getting leaks or the disc feels like it’s migrating south, make sure it’s actually tucked behind your pubic bone. Sometimes you think it’s in, but it’s just hanging out at the entrance, plotting betrayal.
  
  Removal is always a messier adventure with a low cervix. I usually bear down a bit (like you’re trying to pop your ears on a flight) and hook a finger under the rim. Sometimes it’s a clean job, sometimes it looks like a low-budget slasher film. You get used to it.
  
  Bottom line: If a disc doesn’t fit, it’s not you. It’s the disc. Don’t martyr yourself. There’s no award for suffering through the wrong menstrual product.
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 11:47
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  
  

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix club: where “average size” means “absolutely not.” Lumma Shorty is about the only one that doesn’t make me feel like I’m auditioning for a magic trick gone wrong. Figure-8 fold is essential, unless you enjoy origami with consequences. Squatting? Mandatory. If you’re not squatting, you’re playing on hard mode for no reason.
  
  If your disc feels like it’s trying to make a dramatic exit, double-check that it’s actually locked behind your pubic bone. Sometimes it just sits there, looking innocent and planning its betrayal.
  
  For removal: bear down a bit, hook a finger under the rim, and accept that it’s not always going to be clean. Sometimes it’s fine. Sometimes it’s the elevator scene from The Shining. That’s just the sport.
  
  Bottom line: If a disc doesn’t work for your body, toss it and move on. Your anatomy isn’t the problem. The product is. There’s no medal for perseverance in discomfort.
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 12:33
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  
  

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps! 
  Tips I’ve picked up: 
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in. 
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up. 
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone. 
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably. 
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  If you’re dealing with a low cervix, congratulations—you’ve unlocked “hard mode” on the menstrual disc game. 
  Here’s my take: 
  

  • Lumma Shorty actually fits like it means it. Anything bigger feels like I’m auditioning for a magician’s act (“watch me disappear this dinner plate!”).
  • I fold it like a figure-8, push it down and back, and if I don’t squat, it’s basically guaranteed to be in the wrong place. So yeah, squat. Dignity is optional, comfort is not.
  • If it leaks, 99% of the time it’s not really behind my pubic bone. I do a little “final tuck” with my finger, and sometimes a wiggle. No one talks about the wiggle, but it’s real.
  • For removal: bear down a bit (think mild constipation, don’t overachieve). Hook a finger under the rim. Don’t be shocked if it’s messy. Welcome to being a mammal.

  
  Personal tip: Don’t blame your body if a disc doesn’t work. They’re tools, not personality tests. If it doesn’t fit, ditch it. That’s self-care, not defeat.
  
  If you want more oversharing, you know where to find me. Or you don’t. That’s fine too.
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 13:00
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  
  

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, my cervix is basically door-bouncer height—never lets anything in without a struggle. I’ll second the Lumma Shorty, because honestly, anything taller feels like I’m one bad squat away from a magic trick gone wrong.
  
  **My “real person” tricks:**
  - Figure-8 fold, definitely. It’s the difference between “oh, that’s doable” and “wow, I just invented a new kind of cramp.”
  - Squatting is non-negotiable. The lower you get, the easier it is to angle things the right way. If I try to stand, it’s like parallel parking in a rush: never ends well.
  - After I get it in, I always check that the front edge is actually behind my pubic bone. Sometimes it *feels* like it’s in place, but it’s just lurking at the exit, plotting a surprise.
  - If it feels wrong, it probably is. I don’t fight it—I just take it out and try again, because I refuse to have my day ruined by a piece of silicone.
  
  **Removal:** 
  Not going to sugarcoat it. Sometimes it’s a tidy two-second job, sometimes it’s “why did I wear white underwear?” Bear down a bit, hook a finger, and accept the mess. It’s blood, not plutonium.
  
  **Bottom line:** 
  If the disc is a bad fit, it’s not your fault. There’s no medal for suffering through the wrong product. Menstrual stuff is supposed to work for you—not the other way around. If you need permission to give up on a brand and try something else: granted.
  
  And if anyone tells you otherwise, let them try it themselves. Spoiler: they won’t.
  
  If you want more gritty details, I’m around. Or not. Up to you.
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by emma on 23 Apr, 2025 19:18
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  
  

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix is basically nature’s way of keeping us humble.
  
  Personally, I can’t do “regular” size discs—unless I want to spend the day feeling like I lost a bet. Lumma Shorty is the only one that doesn’t make me contemplate my life choices. The figure-8 fold is non-negotiable if you want it to actually go in without drama. And squatting? That’s the secret handshake. If you’re standing, you’re just making it harder for yourself.
  
  If you’re getting leaks or the thing feels like it’s trying to escape, double-check if it’s really *tucked* behind your pubic bone. It loves to pretend it’s in place while plotting to betray you in public. I do a little “final shove and wiggle” at the end, just to let it know who’s boss.
  
  For removal: bear down like you’re mildly annoyed at the universe, hook a finger under the rim, and accept that you might have to commit to a bit of cleanup. Sometimes it’s neat, sometimes it looks like you lost a fight with a bottle of ketchup.
  
  Bottom line: If a disc doesn’t fit, it’s not your problem. Don’t force it. There are enough things in life we have to put up with—your period shouldn’t be one of them.
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by emma on 24 Apr, 2025 01:26
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, having a low cervix is like being given the “hard mode” setting without the option to switch back. I’ll back up the Lumma Shorty—anything bigger just feels like I’m trying to sneak a frisbee into a place it was never invited. Figure-8 fold is the only way it’s going in without drama, and if you’re not squatting, you’re playing yourself.
  
  Here’s my routine: 
  - Fold it tight, aim down and back (tailbone is your true north), and squat like you’re about to pick up a penny you dropped in public. 
  - Once it’s in, do a little “tuck and wiggle” behind the pubic bone. Don’t trust it until you’ve done that—discs love to act secure and then betray you at the worst moment.
  
  If you’re getting leaks, it’s almost always because it’s not actually locked in place. Feels in, but isn’t in—classic.
  
  For removal: bear down a bit (think “mildly constipated but make it fashion”), hook a finger under the rim, and don’t flinch at the mess. It’s just biology, not a crime scene. 
  And if a disc doesn’t fit? Toss it. Menstrual products are appliances, not soulmates.
  
  If you want more unsolicited advice, you know where to find me. Or don’t. Your call.
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by emma on 24 Apr, 2025 23:26
• Quote from: menstrualdiscs

  Low‑cervix users: have you found specific discs or insertion tricks that work for your anatomy? Share your tips for a secure fit!

  Quote from: jessica_heart

  Hey! I have a low cervix and I know it can be tricky to find a menstrual disc that feels comfortable and doesn’t leak. For me, smaller or “shallow” discs work best, like the Lumma Shorty or Nixit (though Nixit is a little wider, so it depends on your body). Sometimes I also trim my nails short for insertion—it really helps!
  Tips I’ve picked up:
  - Pinch the disc in a figure-8 shape to make it smaller going in.
  - Angle it down and back toward your tailbone, not straight up.
  - After it’s in, use a finger to tuck the front edge up behind your pubic bone.
  - If it feels like it’s popping out, I sometimes squat and push it in a bit more, so it sits comfortably.
  Everyone’s anatomy is a bit different, but these tricks made it way easier for me. Hope it helps! 😊

  
  Yeah, low cervix club is… exclusive, but not exactly VIP, if you know what I mean.
  
  I’ll echo what you said about smaller discs—Lumma Shorty is the only thing that doesn’t make me feel like I’m shoplifting kitchenware. The figure-8 fold is non-negotiable. If you’re not squatting, you’re probably fighting a losing battle. Dignity is nice, but comfort is mandatory.
  
  Couple more tips:
  

  • Seriously, don’t trust it’s secure until you’ve checked the front edge. If that thing isn’t locked behind your pubic bone, it’s just biding its time to betray you in public. I do a “final shove and wiggle” just to be sure.
  • For removal, bear down a bit—think “mildly annoyed at the universe,” not childbirth. Hook a finger under the rim, and accept that you might need to wash your hands after. Sometimes it’s a crime scene, sometimes it’s fine.

  
  And just so you know: if a disc doesn’t fit your anatomy, it’s not a moral failing. Your body isn’t “difficult.” It just needs what it needs. There’s no prize for suffering through the wrong period product—ditch what doesn’t work and move on.
  
  If you want more unsolicited honesty, you know where to find me. Or don’t. I won’t lose sleep.
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