How to insert
When inserting the menstrual disc, you need to stretch your fingers deep into the vagina, so you must ensure that your hands are clean and the edges of your nails should be smooth. You can adopt postures such as standing with one leg up, squatting, and sitting, which is convenient for spreading your legs and relaxing the vagina.
Squeeze the sides of the disc together. Insert the pinched disc pointing down and back into your vagina. You want it to sit at a vertical angle so it completely covers your cervix. Make sure you push it past the pubic bone as far as it can go so the rim tucks in just above the pubic bone. Make sure disc is opened to cover the cervix. The disc should slide in easily but you can adjust if necessary. In order to facilitate the insertion if the menstrual disc into the vagina, you may use a water-based lubricant, if necessary.
Duration of use
After the menstrual disc is placed in the vagina, it can be worn for up to 12 hours. If the menstrual volume is large, it can be taken out when necessary and cleaned.
How to ensure the menstrual disc does not leak
If the menstrual disc is not fully opened under the cervix, it is easy to cause side leakage. Therefore, after putting it in the vagina, you can use your fingers to feel against the edge of the disc to ensure that it is completely unfolded to ensure that no side leakage occurs.
How to take out the menstrual disc
Slide your finger into your vagina until you feel the edge of the disc. Hook your finger under the rim and slowly pull the disc out, keeping it parallel to the floor as you remove it. Take care to prevent menstrual blood from spilling out when pulling it out. If you’re having trouble reaching the disc, bear down with your pelvic muscles like you’re trying to poop. This will “untuck” the rim from behind your pubic bone
Cleaning and preservation
The menstrual disc can be worn for up to 12 hours. Every time the menstrual blood is taken out and poured, rinse it and then put it back in (when necessary, you can bring a bottle of water with you or use the Discreet Feminine Wipes to clean the disc). For daily use, it can be cleaned with mild soap or a disc cleanser. After your menstrual period is over, it is recommended to use a mild soap or disc cleanser, boil it in boiling water for 5-10 minutes, dry it well, and store it in a well-ventilated place. Avoid putting it in a closed environment such as a plastic bag. Over time, the menstrual disc may change color due to use, cleaning, storage and other reasons. If you find that the disc produces a peculiar smell, you can boil it with boiling water without changing the disc. If the peculiar smell persists after boiling, you need to change the disc.
What is "auto dumping"?
During urination or bowel movements, the pelvic floor muscles relax, causing the vaginal canal to widen slightly. This natural bodily response triggers an "auto dump", where the disc might release some, or all of the fluid into the toilet, emptying itself without the need for manual removal. In most cases, it will readjust itself so it will not leak once urination or bowel movement is complete.
