I LOVE discs. I do a kegel when I insert to make sure it's secure. Works really well for me. You also need to bear down when removing to get the disc more within reach.
I love discs. Thanks to you I tried the Cora and the Luma and never looked back. Prior I had been using cups since 2016, but for me discs are much better, much more comfortable and an easier experience in general. I love auto-dumping, I feel like I need to worry less. For me the Cora rotates slightly to the right, but I always find the removal grip. I prefer it over the LUMA because I can't stand the sticky/tacky texture.
I had the WORST experience with the Salt disc. It got stuck just like what happened to you and this was my very first time using a period product other than a tampon. I was terrified and my husband had to help get it out. Lots of digging and tugging. I’ve since moved on to the Hello disc and fell in love with it!
you already found a solution that works for you but if anyone finds themselves in this situation, what you want to do is bear down with your vaginal muscles while holding the notch with your finger. if you dont know how to do that pretend like you have a poop that you need to push out lol
SAME it was a mistake to get for my first my mom had to yank it out of me and it definitely made her more unsupportive of reusable sustainable period products 😢 I got the saalt cup and prefer it. Will give the disc a try again when I am ready…
I LOVE THE SAALT DISC!! I bought the regular. It is amazing! I can utilize this cup throughout my menstrual cycle. On my heaviest days which is 1-2 days. I empty it every four hours even on day 3. Day 4-5 is the longest day I can wear it. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!
I don’t think this whole size = cervix height thing that Lumma came up with is true. I have a high cervix but I wear the smallest size discs. Even the Lumma medium is too big for me. I feel like it would be a lot more related to the anatomical distance between tailbone and pubic symphysis, which I would suspect is much more correlated with body frame size. I have a very small frame so it would make sense for me.
Yeah, it didn't line up the way for me either. I often can't reach my cervix with a finger, but the 72mm disc I tried was much too big and gave me cramps and bladder pressure. I also have a small frame and I'm thinking I need a disc smaller than 60mm
Yessss!! It's so frustrating that these companies don't get that. I went through so many thinking I didn't know how to use them. My cervix is always high, and the small lumma is the only one that works for me. Now I have a lot of regular size ones that I can not use. I see so many ple saying their disc's keep popping out, and they can't figure out why. It's crazy that products made for women by women don't have this figured out and the info is not easily available.
@@qckr4yait could just be some people that it fits like this for, as the sizing usually tends to work for most. Although, it probably is different with discs. I say, no matter any recommendation, to always go for the recommended size first, but try the other sizes just in case too. If the size regular didn’t work for you, then it doesn’t work, try the smaller ones! If the regular doesn’t work for others, and they feel they needed a bigger one then use a bigger one! Everyone has different bodies so sizing recommendations will NEVER be perfect for anybody. I understand your struggle, although I do question why you’d question to buy regular sized discs if they usually are all about the same size. (I really hope I don’t come across as rude! I don’t mean to be!) 🖤🖤
Tried the Saalt disc in regular for the first time this last cycle and it was uncomfortable at first but I got used to it. I found that it did rotate the longer I had it in. It was also hard to get out since I couldn't reach the notch due to the rotation. But bearing down helped. The first time I used it which was overnight during a heavy flow I soaked my pantyliner. But by three third time, I found no leakage which was kind of amazing to experience.
I love cups a lot more than discs (I’ve tried the lumma and Cora discs, and I do like Cora) but I still love learning about the new products on the block. Thank you for the video!
I use a Cora and love it bc it is so much easier to use than a cup for my anatomy (2 kids, high cervix, rectocele/cystocele). I got the Saalt regular and I like it but do find I have to bear down more than w the Cora to maneuver the rim behind my tissue/pelvic bone when placing it. It’s also a lot softer than Cora which I think (coupled w the wider notch), makes it more challenging to insert (folds on itself). Still a great product.
I used the Saalt a couple days in my last cycle and I also noticed it collapsed on itself when I put it in. Did you figure out how to get it not to do that? Or did you just go back to your other disc? You said the Cora is a lot firmer?
I’ve been using cups for years and in a emergency situation had to buy some single use discs and surprisingly loved them. I decided to buy the luma disc for my lighter days, I got both sizes, and they will not stay tucked. It’s almost like they’re not firm enough around the rim. There was no learning curve with the single use ones so I was shocked I couldn’t get the reusable ones to work. Maybe I’ll try the saalt disc.
Flex resusable disc?! I need this in my life!!! I love my cora and lumma discs, but the Flex disposable discs have always been my best fit, I just didn't want to waste so much....but a reusable option?!?! NEED!
I just preordered the Reusable Flex disc (due to ship end of March). I’m hoping it’s identical to Flex disposable but made of reusable quality. I’ve gone through almost all the reusable disc brands and haven’t found any that fits near as good as flex does for me. I also find I hate all the notches, makes it a lot harder to push into place and behind pubic bone (as well as makes it harder to remove).
10 years ago, I switched to re washable cloth pads, and the soft cup, disposable cups. Which - I am now seeing....are a disk, basically. Except the spft cups is an old brand name for a individually wrapped, disposable cups. You can also rewash and re-use as well for a bit but not more than 1 cycle.
I had the same removal problem with the Cora Disc and it was my 1st time using a disc!!!!! Total panic as I was not able to remove it. Actually you saved me because I googled it and it took me to your website where you talk about troubleshooting. So, with the Cora, it also rotated inside of me…I had to find the hook thing for the finger…and then squat and push out to get the Cora out. So disappointed. Thanks for this review because I don’t think the Saalt one is for me. Messy removal is not a problem for me…I just don’t want any leaks - which happens with the Cora for me - and I don’t want to have a hard time removing it. I also tried Lumma - no good. The only 1 of the 3 that has worked so far is the Softdisc (disposable). I haven’t tried to remove it yet, so hopefully it won’t be hard! I don’t auto-dump….but I wish I did.
I wouldn’t go just off of Kim’s review because the hello disc is also coming out which she partnered with making… I don’t wanna say she could be bias but…. Anyways everyone’s anatomy is different :)
I did buy Kim's disc on kickstarter because the lumma ones I did not like I did not feel they went well with my body. I tried it last night when my period came and was impressed on how easy the insertion was and how comfortable it felt. Yes is better to find the disc that better suits you everyone is different.
Hello! I really appreciate your work. Your channel is very useful for women from Ukraine. Please include Ukrainian subtitles. We will be very grateful to you. Thanks.
I really wish I saw this before I bought my saalt disc. The regular was impossible it get all the way in. They should make the sizing a bit clearer on the packaging.
I’m a new user, and mine (small) got stuck behind my pubic bone and I was like - oh my god! I got terrified it would stay stuck and totally panicked. Finally got it out. Tried again. Same problem. Disappointed. Maybe I’ll try Luma. But that was really scary.
Saalt disc (both the pink and blue sizes) scare me because it gets stuck behind my pubic bone and the tab is not usable due to slipperiness at times. I didn't want to keep on straining my pelvic floor to get the disc lower to hook the rim, so I tried the Lumma disc. The Lumma disc string works wonders and I only have to feel around to get the string instead of straining my pelvic floor to grab the rim. It does leak because my flow is heavy though. The medium Lumma fits, but seems small for me, but the high Lumma keeps popping out so cant use it. 🤷🏻♀️ Can't have everything. 😂
The auto dumping thing sounds amazing to me - I have a heavy flow and mostly work 12 hr shifts so it isn't very easy to empty my cup at work - but I'm slightly confused. How does the dumping happen? Does the cup come untucked from the pelvic bone?
I love that my disc auto-dumps. For me personally it does it each time I use the bathroom. It does it a little by itself but I like to help it by pushing a little almost like doing an opposite kegel lol! It pushes it to the opening of my vagina but not out. It dumps a little (sometimes a lot on my heaviest days) then I push it all the way back in and up behind pubic bone. Then I wipe all the way back as sometimes the auto dump will get on you externally. I wear it with period underwear but have only ever leaked twice. It’s a learning curve at first but you see what ways works out well for you. Sometimes I use a plastic glove to change it and turn it inside out so it’s easy to toss.
Once when I was putting in the saalt cup (not the soft saalt) it snapped so hard inside me. That sh** hurt so bad……. Am I the only one that had happened to????!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃 forget the saalt cup. Now Saalt disc or any MENSTRUAL DISC IS EVERYTHING!!!!
Can you make a video about "care" for cups and discs. What's the best way to store them? Is it better to store them while you are not on youe period in the fabric bag it comes in or in some sort of plastic container ??
What is the firmness like in comparison to the regular and soft saalt cup? I'm don't think I could use one comfortably if it is as firm as the regular cup. I prefer the soft saalt cups because of bladder pressure.
I've been meaning to get a disc and when I saw Saalt made one, I was like oh, okay, why not get this one since I have a Saalt cup! I got the bigger cup as I estimated my cervix was higher than not, but I do get a little bloaty during my period and sometimes having a cup in me was uncomfortable in a way I couldn't describe. So this time, I decided to get a smaller size when I got the disc lmao. We'll see if I made a good decision with that lol I haven't had the chance to use it yet. I got confused with the removal instructions, however, which is how I ended up on this video. It does sound...a bit scary lmao but as with cups, just gotta get familiar with it and practice, huh?
I have the Saalt Soft and the Nixit disc. I think the discs are more easy to remove. I would love to try the Saalt disc because I’m not happy with the Nixit. Did you try it yet?
@@nicanonymus2491 Oh, yeah, I have! I've been pretty happy with it so far! I don't have any other discs to compare it to, but it's soft and easier to insert than the cup, and the notch made it easy to remove. Nixit was on my list of potentials when I was looking for a disc! May I ask why you didn't like it?
@@clairvaux8459 Thank you for your answer. It was comfortable and easy to use but it slips out as soon I’m sitting. One day it worked but since then I have no luck. I love my Saalt Soft Cup but I would love to try another disc. Greetings from 🇨🇭
@@nicanonymus2491 Slips out... 😱 If it's any help, the notch on the Saalt disc is flat on its side so it sits perfectly against the pubic bone and that blocks it from popping out. (Might have been mentioned in the video but it's been too long so I can't recall)
I’ve tried to Cora and Nixit and they don’t stay tucked behind my pubic bone. They just work their way down and leak. I backed the Hello Disc so now I’m just worried I’ll have the same issue and might get the Saalt small. Cups are to annoying to me anymore and don’t fit right. 😒
I’ve had the same issue with those discs. I also noticed I got horrible cramping I didn’t otherwise have. I’m going to look into the salt small because the disc not staying behind my pubic bone makes me think the diameter may be the issue. Good to know I’m not the only one with this problem. Good luck to you!
So excited for these new discs!! The notch is a bit of a issue but I do see why they are creating them with it. When I hook my finger under the rim and pull, it's as if I'm "locking it" more into place. I think it has to do with have a tilted uterus and the public bone. So I put my finger inside and pull down. Do you think this is possible with the notch??
Awesome video!!! I had another question about sizing. I tried a cup 2 times (several years ago) and it was painful and extremely difficult so I was looking into discs specifically for ease of removal... is the sizing only based on cervix height? I have pretty much exclusively spotting, but every now and then I'll have a very light day as well, so until I watched this video I assumed the smaller size would be better? Thanks so much, and great video!!
I do have a menstrual discs overview video, it's older and won't show the newest options, but it goes over the basics of how they are inserted and removed. th-cam.com/video/BEdHd1ofSW8/w-d-xo.html and there is an archive of my posts about discs in this category on my website: www.periodnirvana.com/category/menstrual-discs-101/
I love my Saalt Soft cup but I wanna try a disc because there’s no suction. I have the Nixit but it slides out when I sit. 😖 Maybe it‘s too big? Any recommendations or tips?
Saalt is my favorite I’ve had two kids and size regular works fine for me, menstrual cups feel like I have an alien probe inside of me and they leak no matter what.
It is a love it or hate it thing, my coworker used one of my disposable cups and she said it was life changing because she has heavy periods and didn’t have to do anything her entire shift
Hi I bought the lumma disk. I tried it today for a few hours. Nothing leaked so am hoping that's a good sign. I'm just wondering providing nothing leaks am I right to assume it's safe in the pool?
Why would I want a small disc if I have a lower cervix? I have an issue with my cup/disc not filling up all the way before it leaks. Would I want a small disc. My cervix is low-medium
This is my first disc and I’m having trouble with insertion. I can’t tell if it’s in properly when I can finally get it in. Is there a signal that I should notice so that I know it’s in correctly? I’m scared to leak
My problem with the salt disc is when I fold it the notch doesn’t stay center and fold it wants to crease just to the side of the notch and then it doesn’t stay slim as I’m trying to insert. The notch then is not centered in my body. Do the other notch discs do the same thing?
I am currently using the nixit disc for my cycles and it’s amazing. Highly recommended. Do you think the company tampax would ever make a disc ? I had that thought and I think it would be really cool of they did.
I preordered the saalt disc regular and the Hello disc. Now I’m wondering if I should cancel the Saalt. Are they similar enough that having both would be redundant?
I love discs but does anyone feel like they hold less because they scrunch up in my body? I have a heavy flow and I need to use a cup on my heavy days which is not nearly as comfortable.
I do like more oval shape disc vs fully round but i have both kinds round oval lol trying to decide if i want one of theses or not trying to decide what one would be best all my all mine are 45 to 70 ml so cups are 30 to 32 lol ml as i only want to buy 1 disc so lol
I tried flex, and nixit. Both were too big for me and slipped and leaked. Id try a smaller size. Cora has been great for me and hasn't slipped once or leaked for me. Cervix height is sooo important
I had issues with the Saalt disc and I think it was the firmness of the rim, or rather, lack of firmness. The only other disc I've used is the Softdisc, which of course has a very firm rim. I used the Saalt disc for a couple days in the middle of my last cycle and I had a hard time inserting it, it seemed to collapse while I was trying to put it in. I'll probably try again with my next cycle. Do you - or any viewers - have any suggestions? Do you think the Flex reusable would be better for me?
I just completely fell in love with the flex disposable today so I went and bought the reusable one to see if I like it. I will keep you posted. FYI..I think the Flex reusable is more firm than the Saalt so that might help you.
I also had an issue with the saalt disc on the first go of trying it out have yet to try it again next period. I have a hard time getting it in as the notch seems to keep it from being folded and it's annoying as it works against you. I also noticed that it seemed bunched up inside of me just haven't figured out how I can make it sit better. I have used the disposable softdisc many times and never had an issue like that, I'm also thinking maybe I'm not used to the softer rim of the saalt disc? I didn't trust it enough to leave it in for long periods of time as it also seemed to not want to stay tucked unlike the disposable softdisc
@@lindseyherklotz7891 that sounds pretty much like my first experience with the Saalt. I tried it again the next month (not being quite willing to give up and spend money on the flex yet) and it worked much better that time. I feel like it just took me a little while to get the hang of it. I can't really tell you what I did differently, but it did work better. It holds more than the disposable discs too - on my heavy days I still had to wear a pad with the disposables, but this one hardly leaked at all! So I was glad of that. Anyway, maybe if you try it again you'll figure it out. On the other hand the flex reusable does seem like a good product (especially with the notch to make it fold easier, that seems like it would be convenient), so maybe just go with that one. Sorry I can't be more helpful but I hope you figure out something that works for you!
@@lynnica5219 well that's good at least! I will be giving the saalt disc another go, I was perplexed as I caught onto cups pretty easy and the reusable soft disc but maybe this saalt one I just need to play around with. And yes I also have been wanting to try the reusable flex disc as it seems similar to the softdisc
My first disk was the flex reusable and it is very firm. Insertion was super easy as well as removal bc of the firmness. It also has an indention so it folds slim and stays that way. I felt it too firm and maybe too wide to be comfortable however. I just got done with the salt regular. The firmness and width was more comfortable for me but I had trouble keeping it folded during insertion, the notch kept going to the side of the fold and I feel that’s what my issue was. Was only the 2nd period using a disc and I had to use me finger to push it back under my cervix and then it felt very comfortable. It did rotate. I’m still on the search for the right disk. Smaller around 65mm, medium firmness and stays foldable. I bought some off Amazon she doesn’t have reviews on or listed in her comparison chart. Good luck!
Is there anyone that might be able to help? I feel like I have a bunched up hunk of plastic in there, and it sincerely doesn't appear as though it's collecting, anything.
those are generic white labels, same product as dozens of other amazon brands. That is why period.shop curates and hand picks brands, to make sure each one is unique and high quality. I (and thus Period Nirvana) do not support white label generic brands for a number of reasons
Hey! Just recieved my small saalt cup just in time for my period! I love it so far but I had a question. I have a low cervix during my period and I do have a very strong pelvic floor even though I've had kiddos naturally. So I got the small size to try a disc for the first time. I'm having some issues with insertion. I feel like I can't quite hold it folded and get it in at the same time so it ends up just kind of smooshing in there. Lol. I do have a significant bit of g-spot tissue, I'm assuming, right against my pelvic bone so its been harder for me to get the disc actually tucked because that spongy tissue is in the way and my pelvic floor muscles aren't giving it any room to kind of maneuver it. Do you have any advice for me on how I can more easily get it in place?
if my disc leaks, how do I figure out if i’d need a bigger or smaller one? I use the nixit right now and I have a very high cervix (I can’t reach it at all) but the nixit still feels too big somehow because I struggle to really tuck it. Is it possible that my pubic bone is not prominent enough?
I have a high cervix as well and can hardly get my ziggy feels to big! i can’t hardly ever get it to stay tucked behind my pubic bone as well! Wld love to know i the answer as well
If I were you I would try another regular size from another brand since they vary in diameter. My cervix changes during my period it starts high and goes lower towards the 4th day. I tried the hello disc since last night and is going well for me.
I just received my saalt small and just don’t know if I’m putting it in right. It’s in there but I don’t think it wants to tuck. I feel like it’s sitting on my pubic bone, also it feels like it’s bunched in there. I don’t feel it so I’m just going to see what happens.This is my first time trying a disc I don’t know what I’m doing 😢
I haven’t tried a low cervix disc yet- but with my cups- I always have to remove my cup during my BMs. Else I’ll poo it out too. 🫣🙀 Period poops are so real! Also- in labor- but helps so you don’t go during pushing, so I guess that’s good!
To be honest these comments are just scaring me😂 My disc is in right now, this is the only time a disc has worked for me but i don't want to bear down and struggle to remove.. if i wanted to struggle, i have a cup😅 Also kim im sooo jealous of your body everything tends to work so well for you... The hello disc can never work for me because it's too long but i love the idea because it won't rotate that much and its so much easier to insert... High capacity cups NEVER open in my body and i have a heavy flow and you don't want to imagine changing a cup every 30 mins🥲 Gosh
Oof I'm a little nervous now because I ordered a saalt disc regular hoping I would like it better than my nixit because honestly I like the saalt company better, but I get some bladder pressure when I pee with the nixit on occasion. So now that I know it's firmer than nixit I'm hoping I won't have an issue 😧 my nixit goes up really high too so now I'm worried mine is going to rotate like yours too, oh boy lol. Do they have a money back if this really doesn't work for me ?
Life. Changing. Never a pad fan, and I've gotten really tired of tampons... I tried the flex disc (after mocking the idea......) and wow. Don't knock it till you try it, seriously. As long as you're comfortable, of course. But I can honestly say I cannot wear tampons the same anymore. The idea of squeezing a disc was intimidating to me and I tried it because the idea was so crazy, I had to see for myself! But it was the best 12 hours. Cramping seemed to be better, no cotton to dry things up, and it's so COMFORTABLE! After insertion, of course. I loved flex, but I couldn't help but feel guilt for having to buy a new pack every week and use so much product... then goodness gracious, I found a reusable disc. It doesn't feel like I'm even wearing a period product! The worst part of my week was always toward the end, I would get so uncomfortable irritated. Tampons would make everything so dry and irritated, it would be itchy sometimes and overall just a pain of a process. The disc is so awesome for maintaining more a natural state while still collecting blood and keeping things under control. I recommend all of my friends try discs at this point!
I want to say thank you for reviewing these products! Before my birth control method of an IUD, I had such terrible menstrual cycles because of my endo. I used tampons majority of my cycles then I saw the Soft Disc's at Walgreens so I decided to try them since having tampons usually caused more dryness and cramping for me. I loooved the disc especially since they lasted for 12hrs or at least a full 10hr shift at work! Now after having my IUD for 3 years I'm thinking of TTC, I removed my IUD 3 weeks ago...got my first period and tried using tampons which was a terrible experience again so I went back and bought the disposable discs, when TH-cam read my mind and suggested a video from you! Because of you I purchased my first reusable menstrual product, the Lumma Unique disc! I bought a large and medium since I've been told I had a high cervix but I've never felt like my cycle was something positive until now! Glad to be apart of saving the planet from more waste as well as trying new products that are better for myself and my whoo-ha!! 🥳🥳
I tried the Saalt disc for the first time, after using a luna cup (short) for about 7 years. I have a low/tilted cervix so I got the small disc size. I did experience the turning of the disc but it felt very natural to me to kind of push it down with my muscles before I tucked my finger behind the rim. I had a total mess free experience, it was all so much easier than a cup! I loved it. I might also buy the nixit one for my heavier days, but for now I really like this disc!
I just bought the Saalt disc to carry in my purse as a back up to my Hello disc for period surprises. This is my first period to use it with, it does rotate it has a larger capacity than my Hello. On my heavy days I usually have to dump 1-2 times during the night and it will overflow., but the Saalt disc seems to allow me to sleep all night. It is more difficult to remove than the Hello disc, but I can flex my pelvic muscles and bring it down for easier removal. I have yet to figure out how to have a mess free removal on my heavy days and hoping the larger capacity will help.
I absolutely love how you are so comfortable talking and showing everything in the most natural thing, no taboos. I personally think that takes a lot of guts because it ca be something so personal but that makes it so genuine and I really appreciate it, THANK YOU for sharing your experience and your knowledge with us, I am learning a lot! 🙏🥰
I've been using the Luna Sensitive cup for the past couple of years and it's been a total life changing experience! I wish these had been a thing decades ago. I'm nearing menopause, but have actually had my best cycles the last couple of years since switching from tampons. Wondering how easy is it reallllly for changing from a cup to this saalt disc? It took me about 2-3 cycles to get a handle on correct cup usage. This disc is interesting to try out
I have a high cervix and the only ones that dont pop out constantly are the small sizes like lumma small. I really dont think the position of the cervix is the only thing to consider for fit. I wish there were disposable small discs
Saalt disc was actually the first cup/disc product I ever used! I bought a flex cup a while back because they sold it at target, and I just could not fit it in at all. It came with two free disposable menstrual discs, so I tried them and I found them way easier to insert. After that I bought the saalt disc and have basically been using it ever since. Ive had most of the same issues you described in this video with my disc. Honestly I can’t even pinch it when I remove it, I have to wedge my finger between my public bone and the lip of the disc and hook into it from above in order to take it out, so its usually quite messy. I also have had issues with autodumping small amounts when not on the toilet, so I usually wear it with reusable pads or period underwear as a safeguard. I’d always had issues with a burning sensation after insertion, an issue I always had with tampons, and was why I pretty much never used them. I also felt pressure on my colon whenever I’d remove them, like I was about to take a dump. But the other day I decided to try insertion with KY jelly and realized wow, don’t hate till you try. Just slid right in. No pain at all. I also don’t remember the similar “pooping” sensation I usually get. I was able to insert my flex disc with very little hassle with KY jelly too. And thus, I return to your channel to make sure I have it inserted right 😅
Thank you for this video I just got my Saalt disc today and I read the instructions and did the boiling water and went to put it in, after I was like okay guess it's in the right place, I didn't feel it but I was worried I didn't put it up far enough or it wasn't open but this video helped me with a few questions.
thank you so much for clarifying the size issue. part of my experience for shopping for cups is never finding the right size. i have 3 kids but they were all c section babies. so cups were either too big for me causing pressure or not opening up or too small where the cup would work its way out or sideways inside. i also have a tilted cervix. i couldn't win. i even tried fabric pads and i would just bleed over them into my underwear or they'd bunch up, no matter what brand i bought. I felt at a loss, as i really didnt wanna use disposable products full of chemicals and chlorine. In learning abt the discs, the discs had me worried on the sizes for saalt . i agree the sizing is confusing for consumersi thought i would need the small one because of the issues i just addressed, but you made me feel more comfortable with purchasing the regular size. i really appreciate you. thank you so much.
first time user with saalt. It rotated on me and at first I couldn't get it out but thankfully i'm already pretty comfortable with my body so I didn't panic. I did a kegal and it pushed it down enough to where I could grab it pretty easily. I think you are a lot like me with a prominent pubic bone with a cathedral for a fornix cause that thing really gets high up in there. I'm ok with it though. This thing did not leak at all and that's what I care about.
Now how did this video get recommended to me on day 2 of my period hmmm... But wow! I've only heard of cups, I didn't realise there was another world of menstrual products. I've ever used either (I've never even used tampons! eek), but maybe one day I'll give them a try.
I definitely prefer firm size Large/One Size discs as someone who is in the bathroom often. They stay tucked for me and I don't need to re-tuck them. So the Saalt Disc Regular was great for that, the Saalt Disc Small didn't pass the IBS/IBD/Crohn's test for me. A niche group who need that information but it's there ;)
@@janetwoodville3643 it’s an inflammatory bowel disease that’s diagnosed by a biopsy from a colonoscopy. I found out after a month of constant pain/diarrhea. I felt like I was in labor. A few doctor and ER visits later I finally got my diagnosis. It’s autoimmune so mine was probably triggered to start by stress but we will never know. I’m lucky that it’s controlled now by oral meds but others aren’t as lucky and have to get weekly or monthly infusions and shots. Such a wide degree of severity and frequency. I haven’t had a full flare up since my diagnosis, only some mild issues this year. But when you have an IBD you’ll be visiting bathrooms more often than most other people 😮💨
I am unlucky and have to get infusions every 28 days of entyvio you see the commercials for on TV. I also get 6 liters of fluid a week because of what I loose. I get sores like ulcers in my mouth if I get really stressed. It is just a really bad autoimmune disease that is painful and I am unable to work due to it, which I hate more than anything!!
Thank you for this review! I love my Lumma M but am still looking for something to alternate with it with a higher rim. I tried the Moonthlies small and was surprised to encounter the jamming-against-the pubic bone issue that I never had with the Lumma. I was hoping that the Saalt regular might be what I'm looking for, but perhaps I really need one with a removal stem or tab.
I loved salts regular cup but then I tried their soft cup and I didn’t think I could live a cup more. Is the salt regular disks rim comparable to the salt soft cup? I’m wondering if because of how it is made the soft level of resistance could work
I just ordered a small saalt disc! I tried my first flex disc, but it gave me awful cramps the moment I put it in behind my pubic bone. It was just too firm and too big for me, I couldn’t feel the actual disc, but felt the cramps for SURE! It got stuck behind my pubic bone like it did for you as well! I just pinched it to get it out. I actually wasn’t panicking because I’m pretty comfortable with myself because of more fail attempts at period cups (again them being too big) So at the end of the day I’m glad that I’ve had those experiences with cups because I don’t really panic with any period products anymore!
Hopefully it won't get annoying but I will be focusing a lot more on disc related educational content here on TH-cam soon. I wanted to wait until the new discs were out that I knew were on the horizon so that I would have a better variety to explore and showcase in these resources. Now it will be "full steam ahead" with the videos I've been planning out for over a year! Pooping is a good topic and i'm an expert on this one lol
I got my first disc when the Luma was one of the only reusable ones on the market (and definitely the cheapest!). I'm so excited to look at all these other options on the market right now! My two Lumas are all that I need, but I had such a better with a disc vs a cup, so I love to see the disc love!
It is my first time using a Saalt disc and I can’t believe how comfortable it is and easy to use! I am impressed
I LOVE discs. I do a kegel when I insert to make sure it's secure. Works really well for me. You also need to bear down when removing to get the disc more within reach.
I second bearing down to remove! Do it every time!
I love discs. Thanks to you I tried the Cora and the Luma and never looked back. Prior I had been using cups since 2016, but for me discs are much better, much more comfortable and an easier experience in general. I love auto-dumping, I feel like I need to worry less. For me the Cora rotates slightly to the right, but I always find the removal grip. I prefer it over the LUMA because I can't stand the sticky/tacky texture.
I had the WORST experience with the Salt disc. It got stuck just like what happened to you and this was my very first time using a period product other than a tampon. I was terrified and my husband had to help get it out. Lots of digging and tugging. I’ve since moved on to the Hello disc and fell in love with it!
you already found a solution that works for you but if anyone finds themselves in this situation, what you want to do is bear down with your vaginal muscles while holding the notch with your finger. if you dont know how to do that pretend like you have a poop that you need to push out lol
SAME it was a mistake to get for my first my mom had to yank it out of me and it definitely made her more unsupportive of reusable sustainable period products 😢 I got the saalt cup and prefer it. Will give the disc a try again when I am ready…
I LOVE THE SAALT DISC!! I bought the regular. It is amazing! I can utilize this cup throughout my menstrual cycle. On my heaviest days which is 1-2 days. I empty it every four hours even on day 3. Day 4-5 is the longest day I can wear it. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!
I meant disc. Haha! Sorry!
I don’t think this whole size = cervix height thing that Lumma came up with is true. I have a high cervix but I wear the smallest size discs. Even the Lumma medium is too big for me. I feel like it would be a lot more related to the anatomical distance between tailbone and pubic symphysis, which I would suspect is much more correlated with body frame size. I have a very small frame so it would make sense for me.
Yeah, it didn't line up the way for me either. I often can't reach my cervix with a finger, but the 72mm disc I tried was much too big and gave me cramps and bladder pressure. I also have a small frame and I'm thinking I need a disc smaller than 60mm
I agree perfectly
Yessss!! It's so frustrating that these companies don't get that. I went through so many thinking I didn't know how to use them. My cervix is always high, and the small lumma is the only one that works for me. Now I have a lot of regular size ones that I can not use. I see so many ple saying their disc's keep popping out, and they can't figure out why. It's crazy that products made for women by women don't have this figured out and the info is not easily available.
@@qckr4yait could just be some people that it fits like this for, as the sizing usually tends to work for most. Although, it probably is different with discs. I say, no matter any recommendation, to always go for the recommended size first, but try the other sizes just in case too. If the size regular didn’t work for you, then it doesn’t work, try the smaller ones! If the regular doesn’t work for others, and they feel they needed a bigger one then use a bigger one! Everyone has different bodies so sizing recommendations will NEVER be perfect for anybody. I understand your struggle, although I do question why you’d question to buy regular sized discs if they usually are all about the same size. (I really hope I don’t come across as rude! I don’t mean to be!) 🖤🖤
same, my cervix is high and i use the saalt disc small
Tried the Saalt disc in regular for the first time this last cycle and it was uncomfortable at first but I got used to it. I found that it did rotate the longer I had it in. It was also hard to get out since I couldn't reach the notch due to the rotation. But bearing down helped. The first time I used it which was overnight during a heavy flow I soaked my pantyliner. But by three third time, I found no leakage which was kind of amazing to experience.
"Period 💩s are a thing." Truer words have never been spoken.
I love cups a lot more than discs (I’ve tried the lumma and Cora discs, and I do like Cora) but I still love learning about the new products on the block. Thank you for the video!
may i know why you love cups more? I'm a saalt regular soft cup user and wondering if i should try a disc because of my low cervix and heavy flow🤣
Do you still hold this opinion? Lol
I am one of those people that doesn’t autodump at all. Thanks for the information!
I love it but I suppose if I didn't have that feature I'd probably still get 8-10 hours on my heaviest day, maybe even 12. So I wouldn't miss it.
You're doing amazing work here! Thank you very much for all the useful info + for being real! Great work!
Awesome video - it is amazing how many discs you have to compare now!
Thanks Ginger
You are my hero! Thank you for putting in all your time to making things easy on us!!
I use a Cora and love it bc it is so much easier to use than a cup for my anatomy (2 kids, high cervix, rectocele/cystocele). I got the Saalt regular and I like it but do find I have to bear down more than w the Cora to maneuver the rim behind my tissue/pelvic bone when placing it. It’s also a lot softer than Cora which I think (coupled w the wider notch), makes it more challenging to insert (folds on itself). Still a great product.
I used the Saalt a couple days in my last cycle and I also noticed it collapsed on itself when I put it in. Did you figure out how to get it not to do that? Or did you just go back to your other disc? You said the Cora is a lot firmer?
I went from saalt small to the small disc. And I'm loving it
I’ve been using cups for years and in a emergency situation had to buy some single use discs and surprisingly loved them. I decided to buy the luma disc for my lighter days, I got both sizes, and they will not stay tucked. It’s almost like they’re not firm enough around the rim. There was no learning curve with the single use ones so I was shocked I couldn’t get the reusable ones to work. Maybe I’ll try the saalt disc.
oh but lumma is an auto dumping disc that's probably why.
Flex resusable disc?! I need this in my life!!! I love my cora and lumma discs, but the Flex disposable discs have always been my best fit, I just didn't want to waste so much....but a reusable option?!?! NEED!
I just preordered the Reusable Flex disc (due to ship end of March). I’m hoping it’s identical to Flex disposable but made of reusable quality. I’ve gone through almost all the reusable disc brands and haven’t found any that fits near as good as flex does for me. I also find I hate all the notches, makes it a lot harder to push into place and behind pubic bone (as well as makes it harder to remove).
10 years ago, I switched to re washable cloth pads, and the soft cup, disposable cups. Which - I am now seeing....are a disk, basically. Except the spft cups is an old brand name for a individually wrapped, disposable cups. You can also rewash and re-use as well for a bit but not more than 1 cycle.
I had the same removal problem with the Cora Disc and it was my 1st time using a disc!!!!! Total panic as I was not able to remove it. Actually you saved me because I googled it and it took me to your website where you talk about troubleshooting. So, with the Cora, it also rotated inside of me…I had to find the hook thing for the finger…and then squat and push out to get the Cora out. So disappointed. Thanks for this review because I don’t think the Saalt one is for me.
Messy removal is not a problem for me…I just don’t want any leaks - which happens with the Cora for me - and I don’t want to have a hard time removing it.
I also tried Lumma - no good.
The only 1 of the 3 that has worked so far is the Softdisc (disposable). I haven’t tried to remove it yet, so hopefully it won’t be hard!
I don’t auto-dump….but I wish I did.
This is awesome. Trying this process for the first time ever.
I'm sooo geeked! I can't wait to try their disc! 😊 I switched from cup to disc and love it so much! 😊
I wouldn’t go just off of Kim’s review because the hello disc is also coming out which she partnered with making… I don’t wanna say she could be bias but…. Anyways everyone’s anatomy is different :)
I did buy Kim's disc on kickstarter because the lumma ones I did not like I did not feel they went well with my body. I tried it last night when my period came and was impressed on how easy the insertion was and how comfortable it felt. Yes is better to find the disc that better suits you everyone is different.
Hello! I really appreciate your work. Your channel is very useful for women from Ukraine. Please include Ukrainian subtitles. We will be very grateful to you. Thanks.
I really wish I saw this before I bought my saalt disc. The regular was impossible it get all the way in. They should make the sizing a bit clearer on the packaging.
I’m a new user, and mine (small) got stuck behind my pubic bone and I was like - oh my god! I got terrified it would stay stuck and totally panicked. Finally got it out. Tried again. Same problem. Disappointed. Maybe I’ll try Luma. But that was really scary.
Saalt disc (both the pink and blue sizes) scare me because it gets stuck behind my pubic bone and the tab is not usable due to slipperiness at times. I didn't want to keep on straining my pelvic floor to get the disc lower to hook the rim, so I tried the Lumma disc.
The Lumma disc string works wonders and I only have to feel around to get the string instead of straining my pelvic floor to grab the rim. It does leak because my flow is heavy though. The medium Lumma fits, but seems small for me, but the high Lumma keeps popping out so cant use it. 🤷🏻♀️ Can't have everything. 😂
The auto dumping thing sounds amazing to me - I have a heavy flow and mostly work 12 hr shifts so it isn't very easy to empty my cup at work - but I'm slightly confused. How does the dumping happen? Does the cup come untucked from the pelvic bone?
I love that my disc auto-dumps. For me personally it does it each time I use the bathroom. It does it a little by itself but I like to help it by pushing a little almost like doing an opposite kegel lol! It pushes it to the opening of my vagina but not out. It dumps a little (sometimes a lot on my heaviest days) then I push it all the way back in and up behind pubic bone. Then I wipe all the way back as sometimes the auto dump will get on you externally. I wear it with period underwear but have only ever leaked twice. It’s a learning curve at first but you see what ways works out well for you. Sometimes I use a plastic glove to change it and turn it inside out so it’s easy to toss.
I legit just saw this disc at target and I had to buy it. I’m hoping I like it. I liked the flex one but I would always leek
Once when I was putting in the saalt cup (not the soft saalt) it snapped so hard inside me. That sh** hurt so bad……. Am I the only one that had happened to????!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃 forget the saalt cup. Now Saalt disc or any MENSTRUAL DISC IS EVERYTHING!!!!
That happened to me with saalt cup. i got an intima cup a instead and its so much better for my body shape
Can you make a video about "care" for cups and discs. What's the best way to store them? Is it better to store them while you are not on youe period in the fabric bag it comes in or in some sort of plastic container ??
Could you try out the June disc? It seems like a great price and looks similar to Cora but with out the finger width grip
What is the firmness like in comparison to the regular and soft saalt cup? I'm don't think I could use one comfortably if it is as firm as the regular cup. I prefer the soft saalt cups because of bladder pressure.
My cervix starts really low during my period and then moves up really high which of the two sizes would be a better idea?
Please compare Flex disposable to their new reusable!! I’ve preordered the reusable and hope it’s very similar to the disposable that I love.
I do find that when it is full. I do leak a little bit but not a lot so I wear a pad as a back up.
I know the company is not your fave but could you please do a flex reusable disc review? Super curious about that one.
I've been meaning to get a disc and when I saw Saalt made one, I was like oh, okay, why not get this one since I have a Saalt cup! I got the bigger cup as I estimated my cervix was higher than not, but I do get a little bloaty during my period and sometimes having a cup in me was uncomfortable in a way I couldn't describe. So this time, I decided to get a smaller size when I got the disc lmao. We'll see if I made a good decision with that lol I haven't had the chance to use it yet. I got confused with the removal instructions, however, which is how I ended up on this video. It does sound...a bit scary lmao but as with cups, just gotta get familiar with it and practice, huh?
I have the Saalt Soft and the Nixit disc. I think the discs are more easy to remove. I would love to try the Saalt disc because I’m not happy with the Nixit. Did you try it yet?
@@nicanonymus2491 Oh, yeah, I have! I've been pretty happy with it so far! I don't have any other discs to compare it to, but it's soft and easier to insert than the cup, and the notch made it easy to remove.
Nixit was on my list of potentials when I was looking for a disc! May I ask why you didn't like it?
@@clairvaux8459 Thank you for your answer. It was comfortable and easy to use but it slips out as soon I’m sitting. One day it worked but since then I have no luck. I love my Saalt Soft Cup but I would love to try another disc. Greetings from 🇨🇭
@@nicanonymus2491 Slips out... 😱 If it's any help, the notch on the Saalt disc is flat on its side so it sits perfectly against the pubic bone and that blocks it from popping out. (Might have been mentioned in the video but it's been too long so I can't recall)
I’ve tried to Cora and Nixit and they don’t stay tucked behind my pubic bone. They just work their way down and leak. I backed the Hello Disc so now I’m just worried I’ll have the same issue and might get the Saalt small. Cups are to annoying to me anymore and don’t fit right. 😒
I’ve had the same issue with those discs. I also noticed I got horrible cramping I didn’t otherwise have. I’m going to look into the salt small because the disc not staying behind my pubic bone makes me think the diameter may be the issue. Good to know I’m not the only one with this problem. Good luck to you!
So excited for these new discs!! The notch is a bit of a issue but I do see why they are creating them with it. When I hook my finger under the rim and pull, it's as if I'm "locking it" more into place. I think it has to do with have a tilted uterus and the public bone. So I put my finger inside and pull down. Do you think this is possible with the notch??
i also have a tilted uterus and have to do this and it's working for me so far!
Awesome video!!! I had another question about sizing. I tried a cup 2 times (several years ago) and it was painful and extremely difficult so I was looking into discs specifically for ease of removal... is the sizing only based on cervix height? I have pretty much exclusively spotting, but every now and then I'll have a very light day as well, so until I watched this video I assumed the smaller size would be better? Thanks so much, and great video!!
I am 14 and I want to use a disc. I need help, I am so new to this! Can you do a video, like a menstrual disc 101?
I do have a menstrual discs overview video, it's older and won't show the newest options, but it goes over the basics of how they are inserted and removed. th-cam.com/video/BEdHd1ofSW8/w-d-xo.html and there is an archive of my posts about discs in this category on my website: www.periodnirvana.com/category/menstrual-discs-101/
I love my Saalt Soft cup but I wanna try a disc because there’s no suction. I have the Nixit but it slides out when I sit. 😖 Maybe it‘s too big? Any recommendations or tips?
Am fixing use my first time in 2022 so I can't tell y'all yet how good they are yet
Saalt is my favorite I’ve had two kids and size regular works fine for me, menstrual cups feel like I have an alien probe inside of me and they leak no matter what.
It is a love it or hate it thing, my coworker used one of my disposable cups and she said it was life changing because she has heavy periods and didn’t have to do anything her entire shift
Thank you for another awesome review!
Hi I bought the lumma disk. I tried it today for a few hours. Nothing leaked so am hoping that's a good sign. I'm just wondering providing nothing leaks am I right to assume it's safe in the pool?
Totally safe for the pool
Why would I want a small disc if I have a lower cervix? I have an issue with my cup/disc not filling up all the way before it leaks. Would I want a small disc. My cervix is low-medium
Are you going to review the Flex reusable disc?
This is my first disc and I’m having trouble with insertion. I can’t tell if it’s in properly when I can finally get it in. Is there a signal that I should notice so that I know it’s in correctly? I’m scared to leak
Is there a reusable disc comparable in firmness to the flex disposable disc?
My problem with the salt disc is when I fold it the notch doesn’t stay center and fold it wants to crease just to the side of the notch and then it doesn’t stay slim as I’m trying to insert. The notch then is not centered in my body. Do the other notch discs do the same thing?
What's the difference between the disc and cup?
I am currently using the nixit disc for my cycles and it’s amazing. Highly recommended. Do you think the company tampax would ever make a disc ? I had that thought and I think it would be really cool of they did.
I have the Nixit but it slips out when I’m sitting. I tried the Tampax cup but it was way to hard for me. Glad the Nixit works for you. 👍🏻
I preordered the saalt disc regular and the Hello disc. Now I’m wondering if I should cancel the Saalt. Are they similar enough that having both would be redundant?
I've tried a few disk my issues is none of them will stay in place. My bone is small and because of it disk won't stay in place
Please please please compare saalt vs diva vs hello disc
the flex disk did not work for but the saalt was perfect
I love discs but does anyone feel like they hold less because they scrunch up in my body? I have a heavy flow and I need to use a cup on my heavy days which is not nearly as comfortable.
GOSH I WANT IT SO BAD
I do like more oval shape disc vs fully round but i have both kinds round oval lol trying to decide if i want one of theses or not trying to decide what one would be best all my all mine are 45 to 70 ml so cups are 30 to 32 lol ml as i only want to buy 1 disc so lol
I wish I could love discs but I can't get it to stay up behind my pubic bone. It always slips down.
Same, most discs dont stay tucked for me. The cora however does stay tucked! Its the only disc that works for me.
I tried flex, and nixit. Both were too big for me and slipped and leaked. Id try a smaller size. Cora has been great for me and hasn't slipped once or leaked for me. Cervix height is sooo important
Try doing a kegel after insertion. Your pelvic muscles kind of grab it and secure it in place.
I had issues with the Saalt disc and I think it was the firmness of the rim, or rather, lack of firmness. The only other disc I've used is the Softdisc, which of course has a very firm rim. I used the Saalt disc for a couple days in the middle of my last cycle and I had a hard time inserting it, it seemed to collapse while I was trying to put it in. I'll probably try again with my next cycle. Do you - or any viewers - have any suggestions? Do you think the Flex reusable would be better for me?
I just completely fell in love with the flex disposable today so I went and bought the reusable one to see if I like it. I will keep you posted. FYI..I think the Flex reusable is more firm than the Saalt so that might help you.
I also had an issue with the saalt disc on the first go of trying it out have yet to try it again next period. I have a hard time getting it in as the notch seems to keep it from being folded and it's annoying as it works against you. I also noticed that it seemed bunched up inside of me just haven't figured out how I can make it sit better. I have used the disposable softdisc many times and never had an issue like that, I'm also thinking maybe I'm not used to the softer rim of the saalt disc? I didn't trust it enough to leave it in for long periods of time as it also seemed to not want to stay tucked unlike the disposable softdisc
@@lindseyherklotz7891 that sounds pretty much like my first experience with the Saalt. I tried it again the next month (not being quite willing to give up and spend money on the flex yet) and it worked much better that time. I feel like it just took me a little while to get the hang of it. I can't really tell you what I did differently, but it did work better. It holds more than the disposable discs too - on my heavy days I still had to wear a pad with the disposables, but this one hardly leaked at all! So I was glad of that.
Anyway, maybe if you try it again you'll figure it out. On the other hand the flex reusable does seem like a good product (especially with the notch to make it fold easier, that seems like it would be convenient), so maybe just go with that one. Sorry I can't be more helpful but I hope you figure out something that works for you!
@@lynnica5219 well that's good at least! I will be giving the saalt disc another go, I was perplexed as I caught onto cups pretty easy and the reusable soft disc but maybe this saalt one I just need to play around with. And yes I also have been wanting to try the reusable flex disc as it seems similar to the softdisc
My first disk was the flex reusable and it is very firm. Insertion was super easy as well as removal bc of the firmness. It also has an indention so it folds slim and stays that way. I felt it too firm and maybe too wide to be comfortable however. I just got done with the salt regular. The firmness and width was more comfortable for me but I had trouble keeping it folded during insertion, the notch kept going to the side of the fold and I feel that’s what my issue was. Was only the 2nd period using a disc and I had to use me finger to push it back under my cervix and then it felt very comfortable. It did rotate. I’m still on the search for the right disk. Smaller around 65mm, medium firmness and stays foldable. I bought some off Amazon she doesn’t have reviews on or listed in her comparison chart. Good luck!
That looks a lot like the Cora Disc.
I read that unlike cups disc's allow you to have sex more comfortably and they are iud friendly?
Is there anyone that might be able to help? I feel like I have a bunched up hunk of plastic in there, and it sincerely doesn't appear as though it's collecting, anything.
Here’s an article with troubleshooting advice for discs that may address some questions www.periodnirvana.com/menstrual-disc-problems/
I saw an eccoblossom 2pack on Amazon have you tried those?
those are generic white labels, same product as dozens of other amazon brands. That is why period.shop curates and hand picks brands, to make sure each one is unique and high quality. I (and thus Period Nirvana) do not support white label generic brands for a number of reasons
Hey! Just recieved my small saalt cup just in time for my period! I love it so far but I had a question. I have a low cervix during my period and I do have a very strong pelvic floor even though I've had kiddos naturally. So I got the small size to try a disc for the first time.
I'm having some issues with insertion. I feel like I can't quite hold it folded and get it in at the same time so it ends up just kind of smooshing in there. Lol. I do have a significant bit of g-spot tissue, I'm assuming, right against my pelvic bone so its been harder for me to get the disc actually tucked because that spongy tissue is in the way and my pelvic floor muscles aren't giving it any room to kind of maneuver it. Do you have any advice for me on how I can more easily get it in place?
When will you have this in stock again?
The brand has been sold out and are just now getting more, they expect to ship my order soon but I haven't seen a date or tracking information yet
@@PeriodNirvana okay thank you! Hopefully before my next period 😜
I just got my saalt disc yestrday got it in now ziggy disc hate me lol
Omg I want it🤩🤩🤩🤩🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your voice sounds so familiar. Haha Did you have a cloth diaper channel or two?? Had 4 kids so I’ve watched a lot of diapering videos 😘
Yes, I used to make cloth diaper educational content here on TH-cam. This is the same channel :)
if my disc leaks, how do I figure out if i’d need a bigger or smaller one? I use the nixit right now and I have a very high cervix (I can’t reach it at all) but the nixit still feels too big somehow because I struggle to really tuck it. Is it possible that my pubic bone is not prominent enough?
I have the same problem as you! Hopefully we can get an answer
I feel like I have the exact same issue too :(
I have a high cervix as well and can hardly get my ziggy feels to big! i can’t hardly ever get it to stay tucked behind my pubic bone as well! Wld love to know i the answer as well
If I were you I would try another regular size from another brand since they vary in diameter. My cervix changes during my period it starts high and goes lower towards the 4th day. I tried the hello disc since last night and is going well for me.
I just received my saalt small and just don’t know if I’m putting it in right. It’s in there but I don’t think it wants to tuck. I feel like it’s sitting on my pubic bone, also it feels like it’s bunched in there. I don’t feel it so I’m just going to see what happens.This is my first time trying a disc I don’t know what I’m doing 😢
Okay but HOW IN THE WORLD IS IT NOT MESSY FOR SEX!? I’ve been using saalt cups for 2 years, heavy flow.
I don’t know what to tell you aside from the fact that in my experience, no mess at all. It’s contained.
I haven’t tried a low cervix disc yet- but with my cups- I always have to remove my cup during my BMs. Else I’ll poo it out too. 🫣🙀
Period poops are so real! Also- in labor- but helps so you don’t go during pushing, so I guess that’s good!
To be honest these comments are just scaring me😂
My disc is in right now, this is the only time a disc has worked for me but i don't want to bear down and struggle to remove.. if i wanted to struggle, i have a cup😅
Also kim im sooo jealous of your body everything tends to work so well for you... The hello disc can never work for me because it's too long but i love the idea because it won't rotate that much and its so much easier to insert... High capacity cups NEVER open in my body and i have a heavy flow and you don't want to imagine changing a cup every 30 mins🥲
Gosh
Oof I'm a little nervous now because I ordered a saalt disc regular hoping I would like it better than my nixit because honestly I like the saalt company better, but I get some bladder pressure when I pee with the nixit on occasion. So now that I know it's firmer than nixit I'm hoping I won't have an issue 😧 my nixit goes up really high too so now I'm worried mine is going to rotate like yours too, oh boy lol. Do they have a money back if this really doesn't work for me ?
You will have to go on the saalt website and read their returns policy
Life. Changing.
Never a pad fan, and I've gotten really tired of tampons... I tried the flex disc (after mocking the idea......) and wow. Don't knock it till you try it, seriously. As long as you're comfortable, of course. But I can honestly say I cannot wear tampons the same anymore. The idea of squeezing a disc was intimidating to me and I tried it because the idea was so crazy, I had to see for myself! But it was the best 12 hours. Cramping seemed to be better, no cotton to dry things up, and it's so COMFORTABLE! After insertion, of course.
I loved flex, but I couldn't help but feel guilt for having to buy a new pack every week and use so much product... then goodness gracious, I found a reusable disc. It doesn't feel like I'm even wearing a period product!
The worst part of my week was always toward the end, I would get so uncomfortable irritated. Tampons would make everything so dry and irritated, it would be itchy sometimes and overall just a pain of a process. The disc is so awesome for maintaining more a natural state while still collecting blood and keeping things under control. I recommend all of my friends try discs at this point!
I want to say thank you for reviewing these products! Before my birth control method of an IUD, I had such terrible menstrual cycles because of my endo. I used tampons majority of my cycles then I saw the Soft Disc's at Walgreens so I decided to try them since having tampons usually caused more dryness and cramping for me. I loooved the disc especially since they lasted for 12hrs or at least a full 10hr shift at work! Now after having my IUD for 3 years I'm thinking of TTC, I removed my IUD 3 weeks ago...got my first period and tried using tampons which was a terrible experience again so I went back and bought the disposable discs, when TH-cam read my mind and suggested a video from you! Because of you I purchased my first reusable menstrual product, the Lumma Unique disc! I bought a large and medium since I've been told I had a high cervix but I've never felt like my cycle was something positive until now! Glad to be apart of saving the planet from more waste as well as trying new products that are better for myself and my whoo-ha!! 🥳🥳
I tried the Saalt disc for the first time, after using a luna cup (short) for about 7 years. I have a low/tilted cervix so I got the small disc size. I did experience the turning of the disc but it felt very natural to me to kind of push it down with my muscles before I tucked my finger behind the rim. I had a total mess free experience, it was all so much easier than a cup! I loved it. I might also buy the nixit one for my heavier days, but for now I really like this disc!
I have tried cups and they weren’t for me because the suction made my body sensitive. I love discs because they hold more and they have no suction.
I just bought the Saalt disc to carry in my purse as a back up to my Hello disc for period surprises. This is my first period to use it with, it does rotate it has a larger capacity than my Hello. On my heavy days I usually have to dump 1-2 times during the night and it will overflow., but the Saalt disc seems to allow me to sleep all night. It is more difficult to remove than the Hello disc, but I can flex my pelvic muscles and bring it down for easier removal. I have yet to figure out how to have a mess free removal on my heavy days and hoping the larger capacity will help.
I absolutely love how you are so comfortable talking and showing everything in the most natural thing, no taboos. I personally think that takes a lot of guts because it ca be something so personal but that makes it so genuine and I really appreciate it, THANK YOU for sharing your experience and your knowledge with us, I am learning a lot! 🙏🥰
I've been using the Luna Sensitive cup for the past couple of years and it's been a total life changing experience! I wish these had been a thing decades ago. I'm nearing menopause, but have actually had my best cycles the last couple of years since switching from tampons. Wondering how easy is it reallllly for changing from a cup to this saalt disc? It took me about 2-3 cycles to get a handle on correct cup usage. This disc is interesting to try out
I have a high cervix and the only ones that dont pop out constantly are the small sizes like lumma small. I really dont think the position of the cervix is the only thing to consider for fit. I wish there were disposable small discs
Saalt disc was actually the first cup/disc product I ever used! I bought a flex cup a while back because they sold it at target, and I just could not fit it in at all. It came with two free disposable menstrual discs, so I tried them and I found them way easier to insert. After that I bought the saalt disc and have basically been using it ever since.
Ive had most of the same issues you described in this video with my disc. Honestly I can’t even pinch it when I remove it, I have to wedge my finger between my public bone and the lip of the disc and hook into it from above in order to take it out, so its usually quite messy. I also have had issues with autodumping small amounts when not on the toilet, so I usually wear it with reusable pads or period underwear as a safeguard.
I’d always had issues with a burning sensation after insertion, an issue I always had with tampons, and was why I pretty much never used them. I also felt pressure on my colon whenever I’d remove them, like I was about to take a dump. But the other day I decided to try insertion with KY jelly and realized wow, don’t hate till you try. Just slid right in. No pain at all. I also don’t remember the similar “pooping” sensation I usually get. I was able to insert my flex disc with very little hassle with KY jelly too. And thus, I return to your channel to make sure I have it inserted right 😅
Thank you for this video I just got my Saalt disc today and I read the instructions and did the boiling water and went to put it in, after I was like okay guess it's in the right place, I didn't feel it but I was worried I didn't put it up far enough or it wasn't open but this video helped me with a few questions.
thank you so much for clarifying the size issue. part of my experience for shopping for cups is never finding the right size. i have 3 kids but they were all c section babies. so cups were either too big for me causing pressure or not opening up or too small where the cup would work its way out or sideways inside. i also have a tilted cervix. i couldn't win. i even tried fabric pads and i would just bleed over them into my underwear or they'd bunch up, no matter what brand i bought. I felt at a loss, as i really didnt wanna use disposable products full of chemicals and chlorine. In learning abt the discs, the discs had me worried on the sizes for saalt . i agree the sizing is confusing for consumersi thought i would need the small one because of the issues i just addressed, but you made me feel more comfortable with purchasing the regular size. i really appreciate you. thank you so much.
first time user with saalt. It rotated on me and at first I couldn't get it out but thankfully i'm already pretty comfortable with my body so I didn't panic. I did a kegal and it pushed it down enough to where I could grab it pretty easily. I think you are a lot like me with a prominent pubic bone with a cathedral for a fornix cause that thing really gets high up in there. I'm ok with it though. This thing did not leak at all and that's what I care about.
Thanks for all your hard work to get this up so quickly!!!
Now how did this video get recommended to me on day 2 of my period hmmm... But wow! I've only heard of cups, I didn't realise there was another world of menstrual products. I've ever used either (I've never even used tampons! eek), but maybe one day I'll give them a try.
Could you talk about firmer cups for sports? Like salt, lunette, juju and yuuki? It would be nice to see a video about that!
I wondered how these products would work for women with Crohns disease. thank you for sharing that!!
I definitely prefer firm size Large/One Size discs as someone who is in the bathroom often. They stay tucked for me and I don't need to re-tuck them. So the Saalt Disc Regular was great for that, the Saalt Disc Small didn't pass the IBS/IBD/Crohn's test for me. A niche group who need that information but it's there ;)
What is Crohn’s Disease? I’ve seen ads on Medications for it but the ads doesn’t explain what it is.
@@janetwoodville3643 It's an autoimmune disease of the GI system. It causes chronic inflammation pretty much from the esophagus to the anus.
@@janetwoodville3643 it’s an inflammatory bowel disease that’s diagnosed by a biopsy from a colonoscopy. I found out after a month of constant pain/diarrhea. I felt like I was in labor. A few doctor and ER visits later I finally got my diagnosis. It’s autoimmune so mine was probably triggered to start by stress but we will never know. I’m lucky that it’s controlled now by oral meds but others aren’t as lucky and have to get weekly or monthly infusions and shots. Such a wide degree of severity and frequency. I haven’t had a full flare up since my diagnosis, only some mild issues this year. But when you have an IBD you’ll be visiting bathrooms more often than most other people 😮💨
I am unlucky and have to get infusions every 28 days of entyvio you see the commercials for on TV. I also get 6 liters of fluid a week because of what I loose. I get sores like ulcers in my mouth if I get really stressed. It is just a really bad autoimmune disease that is painful and I am unable to work due to it, which I hate more than anything!!
Thank you for this review! I love my Lumma M but am still looking for something to alternate with it with a higher rim. I tried the Moonthlies small and was surprised to encounter the jamming-against-the pubic bone issue that I never had with the Lumma. I was hoping that the Saalt regular might be what I'm looking for, but perhaps I really need one with a removal stem or tab.
I loved salts regular cup but then I tried their soft cup and I didn’t think I could live a cup more. Is the salt regular disks rim comparable to the salt soft cup? I’m wondering if because of how it is made the soft level of resistance could work
I use the saalt disk regular, when I have issues grabbing it, I have to bear down to get it past my pubic bone.
I just ordered a small saalt disc! I tried my first flex disc, but it gave me awful cramps the moment I put it in behind my pubic bone. It was just too firm and too big for me, I couldn’t feel the actual disc, but felt the cramps for SURE! It got stuck behind my pubic bone like it did for you as well! I just pinched it to get it out. I actually wasn’t panicking because I’m pretty comfortable with myself because of more fail attempts at period cups (again them being too big)
So at the end of the day I’m glad that I’ve had those experiences with cups because I don’t really panic with any period products anymore!
I've gotten flex didn't work gotten luna medium and small. Neither work for me.
You should make a video on pooping with a disc in. I just got my first disc and was nervous the first time I pooped. 😓
Hopefully it won't get annoying but I will be focusing a lot more on disc related educational content here on TH-cam soon. I wanted to wait until the new discs were out that I knew were on the horizon so that I would have a better variety to explore and showcase in these resources. Now it will be "full steam ahead" with the videos I've been planning out for over a year! Pooping is a good topic and i'm an expert on this one lol
I got my first disc when the Luma was one of the only reusable ones on the market (and definitely the cheapest!). I'm so excited to look at all these other options on the market right now! My two Lumas are all that I need, but I had such a better with a disc vs a cup, so I love to see the disc love!
Your review has warmed me to trying discs. Can't wait to try it!