I've used tampons since around 12/13 years old due to having a heavy flow and not liking pads. I'm now 27 and have been getting more and more annoyed at how much sanitary products cost me every month. So I bought this disc - I was wary as I've tried a moon cup before and really struggled with it, but this disc is honestly FANTASTIC.

Even on day 1 period, I am able to go about my day normally - I sometimes even forget I'm on my period, which is just amazing. I was really worried about leaking but I've not had any problems (the only time I have, is when I was still getting used to how to insert it properly). Also, you can absolutely have mess-free sex with it in.

There's definitely a knack to inserting it properly, but once you've got that, it's great! Periods just feel soooooo much easier.

So this little wonder:

- is reusable (I've been using the same one for years)

- I don't deal with discomfort from tampons and pads

- I don't have to reach inside of myself and deal with suction to empty it, which rules for me, a person that likes multiple day mountaineering objectives involving blue bags and routine lack of access to running water, (I'm side-eyeing you, many different menstrual cups that I have tried... that suction is *not* okay, and no squeezing or folding method endorsed in the instructions that I employed ever prevented painful suction for me)

- it significantly reduces my cramps (I put it in *before* I start bleeding to help with my PMS cramps, and cramp heavily as a non-hormonal IUD user)

- it (mostly) stays in place during intercourse

- my menstrual cycles are heavy, so this makes the nightmare of inserting and removing many tampons a thing of the past

- do you, like me, have the joys of a sped-up rate of intestinal tract movement during your menstrual cycle because of prostaglandin? Say goodbye to having to ditch your tampon because of the atrocities that have taken place on the string.

- I can clean it twice a day with foaming scent/ dye/ everything free soap

- I store it in a jar with distilled white vinegar when not in use

- I have gifted many disposable ones to the women in my life and all are converts that end up getting the reusable model

I cannot endorse this thing enough! We should not be taxed on menstrual products, and/or deal with putting…