Saalt Menstrual Disc - Soft, Flexible, Reusable Medical-Grade - Removal Notch - Tampon Alternative - Made in USA - Lasts 10 Years (Coral, Regular)

To start off, I have never used a disc before this one and I purchased the saalt regular sized disc as I have a really high cervix. I took two quizzes online prior to settling on this disc. I took the put a cup in it quiz and the period nirvana quiz. The put a cup in it quiz is the one that recommended me to use this disc. I didn’t listen to the other quiz because it seemed biased and I wanted to try this one because of the soft silicone which I found less intimidating. Also the basin of this seemed the softest. (And it is, it’s so comfortable) I was very intimidated by discs because they sit in an entirely different location than menstrual cups do. However, I was drawn to this because of how much more discs hold than cups do. I have previous experience with cups. Let me tell you, this disc changed my life. The first time I tried placing it, it went horribly and it felt weird and uncomfy. I remember it pressing on my bladder. I immediately took it off and tried again. I changed my approach to guide it further in than I originally did and it worked. I just feel around to make sure it’s properly tucked in behind my pubic bone and that it’s around my whole cervix. I have a very VERY heavy flow on the first 3 days of my period and this handled it like a pro. I slept comfortably at night, I changed it every 5 hours during the day. On day 4-6 I literally only change it every 12 hours because it doesn’t get full. Autodumping and leaks: This disc was a perfect fit for me so I had zero issues with leaks. I only leaked a bit once but it was because I placed the disc in wrong (you need to place it deeper than you think). It does auto dump once it’s full but ONLY when you use the restroom. There was no autodumping during sneezes/ coughs/ laughing. And it shouldn’t leak during regular movement unless it’s a wrong fit or placement. When it auto dumps I never have to place it back or anything either, it remains in place. Tmi but you can also just do a kegel after it auto dumps once you stand and you’re good. You don’t have to go around feeling it to put it back after using the bathroom. I heard people say to do this but it wasn’t needed for me, just do a kegel. I have strong pelvic muscles and it works for me. Placement and removal: Placement was very easy, I have placed it standing up in the shower with a leg up and sitting down on the toilet. Both work but sitting down on the toilet was the easiest. Removal was easy, I only struggled once because I have an extremely high cervix. Removal can be difficult if you aren’t used to using your pelvic muscles or accustomed to your body’s anatomy. You simply bear down with your pelvic muscles and reach for the rim and slowly wiggle it out. I remove it over the toilet and slowly wiggle it out to avoid causing a mess. I haven’t caused a single spill or mess while removing as a first time user. It’s painless and I use extra small tampons for reference because I literally cannot use bigger tampons they always hurt. Because of the soft silicone material this never causes friction and it feels very comfortable to insert and remove. My overall user experience: I use this disc with period underwear just in case it ever leaks or the leftover after it autodumps from using the bathroom. And there is absolutely no need. The disc handles everything for me and I’ve started to wear just normal underwear when I have the disc because of how much trust I have in it. (No pantiliner, nothing!) And the best part is I don’t have to use pads or tampons anymore! This is amazing but I suggest doing your research to have less of a learning curve. I researched everything about discs and how to use them and I recommend getting comfortable with your personal anatomy because it will make this ten times easier.

I absolutely love this product. I was a bit hesitant at first because it seemed larger and I was unsure about the fit. I recently got an IUD and could no longer use a menstrual cup due to suction, so I decided to try this as an alternative. I am so glad I did. It is much more comfortable than tampons and I have noticed a reduction in cramping when using it. It holds a good amount and I find it easy to empty when needed (auto dumping, look it up!), at least for my anatomy. There can be a bit of a learning curve, and it can be slightly messy when inserting or removing, but as long as you have access to wash your hands it is not a big issue. I have been able to wear it for a full day (12+ hours) without leaks and with complete peace of mind. I sometimes use a liner as backup, but I have not really needed it. The material is soft and flexible, and it is easy to clean. The ring is sturdy and makes removal simple. Overall, this has been a game changer for me and I would highly recommend it, especially for anyone with an IUD or looking for a more comfortable option.

Talk about an absolute game changer. Wow, and I truly mean wow. Saalt, thank you. I bought the two pack of the regular and small cup. Given my flow is as heavy as it is I was really uncertain as to whether this was going to be my finally switching out from using tampons. I couldn't do it anymore due to the internal physical pain that the cotton fabric was causing me since I was in need of ultra tampons for the majority of my cycle. With that in mind, I was going through an ultra tampon every two-four hours depending on how much my uterus hated me that particular month. I had originally considered going with a different brand with a larger cup size for that reason. Turns out it wasn't even necessary. I've been using the large cup for twenty-four hours now and I haven't had a single issue that any of the negative reviews state. In fact, all I have to say is positive. For starters, I can go for up to about six hours before I feel like I have to empty the cup. It definitely takes some getting used to as far as insertion and removal, but once you get the hang of it, you're golden! I played cards against humanity last night with my nephew and laughed so hard I felt the cup flex a lot like it was breathing and thought I might blow it right out (which had me laughing harder and no, I didn't share that with him lol), but it stayed in place and worked perfectly. Last night was my first night using the cup and while, yes, I should have probably emptied prior to going to bed I didn't and had zero issues. We're talking TEN hours with a flow that typically uses ultra absorbency tampons (granted I was stationary), and no leaks at all. I'm totally in awe of what this product has done for me. I haven't used the small cup yet, but as for the regular you know it's there. It isn't like you insert and forget which is a good thing. Since TSS is an issue you WANT to know it's there. At first, I noticed that I felt like I needed to urinate after it was in, but after a few hours of wear that feeling stopped. The sensation takes a little bit to get used to, but it doesn't have that abrasive friction and constant irritation that I was getting from tampons. Nobody needs that. Why do we still make them? If you're having trouble with insertion and removal there's plenty of helpful videos on YouTube and QandA's on Google. If you're new to the cup or considering, this is worth the investment. I'm twenty-four hours in and refuse to go back to tampons. Saalt makes a wonderful product and I'll be singing their praises to whomever is willing to listen. Do yourself a favor and get it. It's worth the investment and money you'll save as well as cutting back on unnecessary pain associated with tampon use. Update: I switched to the small cup later on in the evening of day two. It was harder to insert the cup and as it turns out, I wasn't bleeding as heavy (keep this in mind for later). Easier time overall using the small cup and also didn't have leaking issues. Emptied each time I went to the bathroom so say... Every four to six hours or so. I was about 60 hours or so into my cycle or about two and a half days when I noticed there wasn't really anything to empty. I figured hey, probably due to gravity and the fact that I had been lying down using a heating pad (again, back problems *cough, cough, old*) and nothing really moved down that way. I even wiped and noticed nothing. Ok, weird. It happens. Roughly another six or more hours later and I use the bathroom again (it's hot as hell, I'm drinking a lot of water, don't judge me) and I reach in, break the suction and go to empty... Nothing. There's nothing at all to empty. Confused now, and assuming what I was hoping to be true had just happened, I went on the internet and discovered a few blerbs on Google and then came across an entire article by Vice. There's an entire website dedicated to cups called Put A Cup In It. I'm stating these things because there's a physical effect to using a cup. Not only did I just have the least painful period of my life, but I also just had the shortest. I just had a period that lasted about two and a half days. This happens to 53% of women that switch to using the cup. It's a completely understudied phenomenon and it's a shame it isn't more widely known for all of woman kind. It takes getting used to, but it's so worth it. If I had known I'd be in less pain every month and bleed for WAY fewer days I would have switch such a long time ago. Make the switch and liberate yourself.

So far so good for this Saalt brand Menstrual Cup. The color of the cup and overall packaging is cute, material is thick, feels well-made (including the carry bag), and instructions are easy to understand. I was worried about the size of the mouth even when the cup is rolled up but the female body is amazing and can withstand a lot. I’m a first time cup user so my biggest challenge is more mental than physical. I birthed two children naturally and went with a regular size. You feel a slight pressure in the beginning very similar to when you first put on a tampon. Once the cup has properly adjusted to your body, the pressure subsides and it’s so comfortable you can’t even feel it. You can squat, walk, lay down, and the suction remains in place undisturbed. I wore this overnight for the first time, emptied and cleaned it in the morning, and continued to wear it for an 8-hour work day. No issues and no spotting whatsoever. The cup comes with a tail on the bottom so it’s easy to locate for removal but it’s instinctively difficult to not pull on as instructed. Even when using my pelvic muscles to push the cup out, the bottom of the cup is so thick that it’s hard to grip and pinch. I discovered that using a little toilet tissue to pinch the bottom will give you a better grip for removal versus using a clean, bare hand. Overall I’m pleased with the cup’s performance and think it’s worth the price if the item lasts as intended. It would be a good idea to own at least 2-4 simply for convenience. I’d give this product five stars if Saalt redesigned the bottom to have a durable, flat pull feature like a thick tab or finger indents with sensory dots.

Every gal I know who uses menstrual cups loves them. After hearing about it for the umpteenth time, I decided it was time to order one of my own. Saalt comes nicely packaged, with instructions for use and sterilization and a little bag to keep it in. Insertion wasn't horribly difficult. It took a few twists to get it to open, and I leaked a small amount the first hour, but then it was all good. I have very heavy periods, and I had it in for eight hours with no leaks! Color me impressed! After the 8 hours, I get home and go to remove it. It's up there. WAY up there, I can barely feel it. The instructions say not to pull the tab, so I set about trying to pinch the damn cup to get it to un-suction and release. After about ten desperate minutes I'm able to twist it out - no mess, full cup - I dumped, cleaned and replaced. Not so bad, I think, I can do this! I go to a work event, and come back two hours later and try to remove it again. I thought it was up there before, but now it's almost gone. The Saalt cup is latched to my cervix like a starved leech. Try as I might, I cannot get it to come out. I can BARELY reach the cup with my fingers. I pull on the string, no bueno. At this point I'm starting to worry I'll have to go to the ER for the humiliating task of removal. So I call my fiance upstairs and tell him I have a very unfortunate task I need his assistance with. Now we're BOTH trying our damnedest to remove this thing. No luck. He's close to tears. I'm close to tears. The dog is standing nervously in the doorway, unsure how to help. Finally, in a fit of part rage, part distress, I grab the tab and I pull as hard as I can. It feels like it's pulling my entire uterus with it. Right as I'm about to give up hope - POP - it un-suctions and flies out, dropping what can only be described as a bomb of blood all over my bathtub. My fiance almost fell in his hasty retreat from the bathroom. It's been four days, and he still won't look me in the eye. It does what it's supposed to, but at what cost? I'll be experimenting next with the ones that have a hoop for "easy removal." TL;DR - you won't leak for hours, but you'll need the strength of the Hulk or digits like Salad Fingers to remove it. It's also worth mentioning I felt like it, for lack of a better word, "clogged" me up after it got full - maybe my fault for not dumping it throughout the day. EDIT: after a year of use and experimenting with other cups (frankly, this is the only one that does not regularly have leakage), I'm adding the final star. As many others have said, using this cup takes practice. Insertion and removal are both fairly easy (I do sometimes have to fish around, but nothing like before). If you're looking at other cups, just take it from me... this is the best you're gonna get.

You read an awful lot about cervix height and uterus tip and yadda yadda which can make you scared to try something new. Go check out Period Nirvana's website for comparative measurements and firmness ratings on a ton of cups an discs. They have a youtube that is extremely informative as well. I learned so much. Of course there will be some initial trial-and-error figuring out what works for your body and life. Having said that, here's my personal take and experience with Saalt coral. Summary: Medium firmness is too firm for me, but the design and small size were great despite having a heavy flow. Details: Size: The small size ended up being just right for me, despite being a heavy bleeder. I'm perimenopausal and have stage 4 endometriosis so I anticipated making frequent trips to empty. Think, every 1-3 hours to empty sometimes, but I bleed A LOT on the first couple days. Day 3 and on, the small cup lasted well over 6 hours despite me being on the very far end of heavy bleeder. I would expect most folks to get 6-10 hours with an average bleed using this small disc. Design: I had zero issues with the placement despite having a uterus completely migrated to one side and internally adhered to my pelvis (endometriosis fun), and had no issue inserting and removing the disc after a couple experimental tries. Auto-dumping was easy to learn and a little squeeze in the bathroom before removal made emptying the disc a lot less messy. It never auto-dumped when I didn't want it to. No worries there. I experimented with sneezing, coughing, laughing so hard I cried. The coughing was the only iffy thing, but still no mess. I did need to readjust the placement a little after a super hard fake coughing fit, though. Firmness: HOWEVER, endo means I'm very sensitive and prone to swelling and bladder issues so this disc - despite being middle of the road firmness - was just too much for me. I could feel it. Every minute. I ended up with bladder irritation by the second day and by the third I knew I was in for a UTI. After hours of research (thank you, Period Nirvana), it seems that might be due to the disc being a little too firm for me. I'll be trying the Cora Soft Fit (which is also a finger-groove model, a tiny bit larger but much softer than Saalt, and has a pin-hole in the rim to prevent any sort of accidental suction with shifting.) Things I wish I knew (because we just don't talk about bodies and that doesn't help anyone): 1. Pinch the disc into a figure 8 with the finger groove at the bottom so it enters last when inserting. Don't worry about the cup portion, it will squash down while inserting and pop right back when in place. You can press on the rim with one finger to help it settle once it's far enough inside and under your cervix. 2. Insert while sitting or standing one-leg-up, just like a tampon. Push the groove-end with your finger once you get it mostly inserted. (That's why the figure 8 pinch.) 3. Yes, you may need to reach inside yourself to fit it under your cervix. Use your index finger and thumb around the rim (think like making the "just a little bit" hand gesture) to angle the disc until you can feel the upper rim "pop" into place behind your cervix. Feel around if you're not sure and can reach. Your finger pressure on the rim will keep any suction from happening, so don't be scared. 4. If you DO get any suction, just press on the soft cup of the disc with your thumb and then slide a finger up over the rim to immediately release it. This is how finger-groove free discs work too. 5. Auto-dumping your disc before removal (or just any time you use the bathroom to get more time out of it) makes full removal a lot less messy. It gives you a little lubrication and, ironically, better grip since the cup isn't so full. Just push like you're doing a really lazy job of having a baby and the disc will empty a bit. The disc will resettle into place after the push. This is a different contraction than sneezing, but might accidentally happen if you have a really bad cough. (If you have a cough, go with a panty liner or period panty backup that day just in case of tips.) 6. You can use a gentle soap free of conditioners (think clear liquid ones with no milky color) to clean the disc, just be sure to rinse really really well. I use Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree liquid castile because it's anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. Rinse rinse rinse, though. Seriously. Boil the sucker before shark week to sterilize it. I hope this helps. Periods suck.

I waited to write this until after three-four months of use, but I knew after the first use, that this was a game changer. I’m going to share my experience below as well. I’m at an advantage knowing pelvic anatomy, but knowing where your pubic bone is and what it feels like is the name of the game. The disc tucks up right underneath your pubic bone and then stays in by sitting on top of it. Just as in the instructions. (Videos and diagrams can help you orient yourself.) This is what keeps the disc right in place. Once you can identify how surprisingly “shallow” your pubic bone is to your V, it should slip right into place. I inserted it for the first time completely distracted and it went perfectly into place. I didn't struggle at all. I highly recommend a water-based lube, or my fav, coconut oil, to make the insertion a little easier. After inserting it for the first time (has never happened since), I experienced the mildest form of light headedness, similar to what I experienced during an IUD insertion. This can be normal and it’s called a vasovagal reaction. I just sat and waited until it passed and I was all set to go for 12 hours. Again, it hasn’t happened since the first time, I attribute part of it to jitters. Wearing it during the day was luxurious, I feel it less than a tampon. Genuinely, I don’t feel it at all. There’s no string that can cause irritation, and I was never worried about leakage. No odor. No concerns in a bathing suit. Admittedly, Ive forgotten it was even in and was late for draining. The only time i even think about it is when I'm putting it in or taking it out. By far the best, most comfortable, and most reliable period product I've tried. I still experience the same amount of cramping as I did before, but I’ve heard of others saying it helped theirs. That’s not my experience unfortunately. Removal….. this can absolutely be scary, and I even got worried myself the first time. It’s best to do it in the shower. The self emptying on the toilet works, I just prefer avoiding the mess entirely and time my showers. In my experience, there is some suctioning. The best advice I can give during removal is to remain relaxed and not tense up your body. If you can’t get it out the first few tries, do some breathing and go at it once you get your body relaxed and your confidence back up. It’s designed to come out and it will. Finding the lip on the disc may require some spinning. For me, the best way I have found to remove is getting down in a half squat position, feeling the lip of the disc, hooking it with your finger, and BEARING DOWN. I used all caps because mine does not come out without bearing down. Finding your pubic bone is helpful for this step as well because you won’t get the disc out by forcing against your bone, it has to glide around it. Once it’s out I rinse in the hot shower water and put it back in. I boil it prior to each period. There’s a technique with this product and every body is different, but I hope my experience can help someone else. There’s a learning curve to it, but I promise it’s worth the investment of your time and money. I haven’t picked up a tampon since using this product, and I’ve put a couple of my coworkers on it as well (they also love it). Other thoughts: - From an infection standpoint, this product seems much better to use than something that can harbor bacteria more easily, like tampons. - The disc may offer some help in women with mild urinary incontinence. I have occasional bladder spasms and I haven’t had one since using the disc. - I am not a doctor, and if you do have other inquiries, it’s always best to consult YOUR doctor. All in all, this is BY FAR my favorite period product and I will not be going back to anything else.

Previously used the cup and decided to try this out. It did not disappoint and I’ve completely switched! The disc has been a game changer it has had 0 leaks and I don’t feel it at all. The quality is fantastic and easy to use. Give your self time to figure out how to insert and remove. Personally it’s been easiest for me to just remove in the shower. Coming from a mom as well as someone who has a tilted cervix this is a must have!