Rinse your disc in cool water first—this will help prevent odor and staining of the medical-grade silicone. Not great for a low or dipping cervix – if your cervix tends to tunnel down or dip into your cup, you may very well feel the thick internal stem designed to help release suction at the rim. Now, all you need to do is use a clean finger to push your disc back into its tucked and secure position. Flex Reusable Disc features two new technologies for easy insertion and removal: Made with dual silicone construction, the disc has an ultra-soft, thin catch and a sturdy rim for non-slip removal, while its patented insertion notch creates a narrow point at one end when the disc is pinched for easier placement.

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. If you struggle to remove menstrual cups—or have always wanted to try a cup, but worry about the insertion process—Flex is absolutely worth a try.While you might get a little bit of blood on your hands or finger, as long as you hold your disc level and pull it out slowly, you'll keep that white bathroom rug totally pristine. Previously, she worked with a multitude of outlets such as Wirecutter, TIME, PCMag, Prevention, The Atlantic, Reviews. Designed with a patented pull-tab, Flex Cup™ was made with beginners in mind and is incredibly easy to use and remove. 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.

Our gummies address your real problems (without using conventional pain killers) to help you feel your best during your period and beyond. Flex Cup is available in two sizes; Flex menstrual discs are available in one size designed to fit most vaginas. All Flex period products (including Flex Disc, Plant+ Disc, Flex Reusable Disc, and Flex Cup) are made with hypoallergenic materials that won’t host toxic bacteria or alter your vaginal pH. responded that they had experienced less irritation with Flex Disc compared to their previous period product.

I could probably get past the cleaning hassle but the inability to trim or tuck the stem is a hard pass for me.