Yes! Flex Reusable Disc is great for any flow—light, medium, even extra heavy. The Reusable Disc holds the same amount of blood as 6+ super tampons (that’s 70 mL) and can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time. The average menstruating human bleeds about 15mL (equivalent to 1.5 super tampons) in 24 hours. 

No matter how heavy your flow, Flex Reusable Disc has you covered. Thanks to hands-free emptying, you can extend your wear time even on your heaviest days. If you feel like your disc is getting full and it’s only been six hours, just let a little fluid out by bearing down with your pelvic floor muscles the next time you use the bathroom. This will allow a little blood out into the toilet. When done, just use a clean finger to tuck the disc back up and behind the pubic bone. 

If you’re trying the Reusable Disc for the first time and you’re concerned about it getting too full, we recommend starting on a lighter day while in the comfort of your own home so you can get a sense of how much it collects during a 12-hour timeframe. 

For additional peace of mind, it doesn’t hurt to wear a liner, pad, or period underwear as backup during your first few times using the disc. Generally speaking, it takes one or two cycles to get the hang of insertion and to master the positioning of the disc in relation to your unique anatomy. 

Have any other questions? We've got answers! Email us at help@flexfits.com or call us at 800-931-0882.

Taking good care of your Flex Reusable Disc will help to extend its lifespan and keep it clean and fresh for years.

Here’s what we recommend: During your period, remove, empty, and clean your Reusable Disc at least once every 12 hours. Start with clean hands and grab some mild soap or cleanser (like Flex Foaming Cleanser). 

Rinse your disc in cool water first—this will help prevent odor and staining of the medical-grade silicone. Then, switch the water to warm and add a few pumps of cleanser. Use your fingers to massage the entire surface of the disc, including both sides of the rim and catch, and then rinse. 

Shake off excess water or let the disc air dry before reinserting. If you’re putting your disc away until your next period, make sure it’s completely dry before storing. Store Flex Reusable Disc in a cool, dry place in its included pouch. Never store your disc in an airtight container. 

Once every month or so, it’s a good idea to boil your Reusable Disc to sanitize it. Heat a pot of water to boiling on the stove. Place the disc in the water and boil for 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it the entire time and stirring occasionally to make sure the disc does not come in contact with the sides or bottom of the pot (as that could melt the silicone). Remove from the pot and let the disc cool and dry completely before storing. 

Remember: Never wear Flex Reusable Disc if you have a yeast infection or other vaginal bacterial infection. If Flex Reusable Disc was inserted during a yeast or bacterial infection, remove it immediately and dispose of it in the trash. Do not attempt to clean and reuse your disc if it was worn during a vaginal infection.

1. Wash your hands and clean Flex Reusable Disc using warm water and a mild soap or cleanser. 
2. Locate the easy insertion notch on the inner rim of the disc. Make sure that the notch is facing up and the catch is situated below the rim, extending downwards. Pinch the disc in half so that the notch creates a leading edge (AKA a narrow point) for insertion that you’ll use to guide the disc into the vaginal canal. 
3. Choose a position: Either sit on the toilet, squat with knees wide, or put one leg up on the toilet. Relax your pelvic floor and gently separate your labia with your free hand. 
4. Insert the pinched disc (notched end first) into the vaginal canal, pushing the disc down and back into the fornix, towards your tailbone. Push the disc as far as it can comfortably go. It may feel strange but it shouldn’t hurt.
5. Use your thumb or index finger to tuck the front rim of the disc upward and behind your pubic bone. When inserted properly, you should not be able to feel the disc internally (AKA with your vagina).

Mid-wear experience:

1. When you first start using the Reusable Disc, it's normal to experience a small amount of leakage. It may take a couple of cycles to get the hang of positioning the disc and figure out how it sits in relation to your unique anatomy.
2. Worried your Reusable Disc is getting full? You can empty some of the blood hands-free just by sitting on the toilet. To do so, bear down on your pelvic floor muscles (as if you're trying to poop). This will move the disc forward, just beyond the pubic bone, releasing some of its contents into the toilet. When you're done, use a clean finger to tuck the disc back into place. 
3. Anytime you go to the bathroom, remember to use a clean finger (or the thumb trick) to make sure your disc is in the proper position, tucked up behind the pubic bone. 

How to remove Flex Reusable Disc:

1. Wash your hands. Sit on the toilet and relax your pelvic floor muscles.
2. Hook your finger (either your thumb, thumbnail-side-up or your index finger, nail-side-down) under the rim of the disc. Pull straight out, keeping the rim parallel to the floor. If needed, help push the disc out by bearing down on your pelvic floor as if you’re trying to poop.
3. Empty the contents into the toilet and repeat steps 1-5 to clean and reinsert your Flex Reusable Disc.

You’ve got this! Having trouble? Please reach out to us anytime and talk to a real human by emailing help@flexfits.com. Note: Consult with your physician prior to using Flex Reusable Disc if you are prone to vaginal/bacterial infections, yeast infections, urinary tract infections, or have other medical, anatomical, or genetic predispositions which may increase your risk for these types of infections.If you experience painful or difficult urination, or an inability to completely empty your bladder while using Flex Reusable Disc, discontinue use immediately and consult with your physician.

You can 100% have penetrative or oral sex while wearing Flex Reusable Disc because it sits the vaginal fornix, it leaves the vaginal canal unobstructed—which means sex is on the table all month long.

Confused? Looking at a diagram of the disc inserted, it might seem like there isn’t a lot of room for anything else. But during arousal and intercourse, the vagina actually expands and elongates. This means that the disc will stay well out of the way during sex and, in most cases, neither you nor your partner will be able to feel it.

However, if your partner (or toy!) is particularly large, there may be some contact with the disc. This shouldn't cause any discomfort and the disc should stay in place. This depends partially on the position and each person’s unique anatomy—but there shouldn’t be any discomfort. 

Bonus: You may have a stronger orgasm while wearing the disc. This is because the disc gently rubs against and stimulates the cervix, creating additional sensation and (for some) leading to a cervical orgasm. You're welcome!

Pro tip: Always insert a fresh/clean disc before getting down!

Warning: Flex Reusable Disc is not a contraceptive device and will not prevent pregnancy or protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).