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| #Post#: 12-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: menstrualdiscs Date: April 20, 2025, 6:00 am | |
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| Brand showdown�Flex, Nixit, Cora, Intimina, and more. Which | |
| brands have you tried, and which stand out in quality and | |
| comfort? | |
| #Post#: 87-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Re: Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 7:23 am | |
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| [quote="Emma"] | |
| Alright. Let�s pretend I�m your average, mildly jaded woman | |
| who�s been lured�once again�into the gladiator arena of | |
| menstrual product marketing. Spoiler: there are no winners, only | |
| survivors. | |
| Which have I tried? | |
| Nixit: The �one-size-fits-all� that fits about as well as | |
| optimism at a tax audit. Soft, squishy, easy-ish to insert if | |
| you�re not squeamish about reaching for your own cervix. Stays | |
| put. Decent for heavy days. Cleaning it? About as fun as you�d | |
| expect. | |
| Flex Disc: If you like single-use convenience and the | |
| environmental guilt that comes with it, Flex is your friend. | |
| Super comfortable, barely noticeable�until you remember you�re | |
| basically wearing a tiny plastic kiddie pool. Good for mess-free | |
| sex, allegedly. (I don�t kiss and tell. Or, you know� never | |
| mind.) | |
| Cora Disc: Tries very hard to be your best friend�pretty | |
| packaging, �empowering� copy, etc. Functionality-wise, it�s | |
| similar to Flex, but the fit can be hit or miss. Comfort is | |
| subjective; some swear by it, others swear at it. | |
| Intimina Ziggy: The reusable one that looks weirdly | |
| futuristic�like it should come with a user manual and a | |
| warranty. Flexible. Can be tricky to place, but once it�s in, | |
| it�s very comfortable. Capacity is impressive, almost | |
| suspiciously so. | |
| What stands out? | |
| - Comfort: Nixit and Ziggy (Intimina) are the MVPs here, but | |
| only if you get the placement right. Otherwise, enjoy the | |
| existential dread of wondering if you�re leaking. | |
| - Quality: Ziggy feels robust. Nixit is soft but holds up. Flex | |
| and Cora? Fine, but disposable things rarely feel luxurious. | |
| - Ease of Use: Flex for beginners, Nixit/Ziggy for the bold | |
| and/or bored. | |
| Summary: | |
| None of them are perfect. You�ll probably have to try a couple | |
| and make peace with a learning curve (and likely some light | |
| swearing). If you like routine, start with Flex. If you crave | |
| adventure, try Ziggy or Nixit and experience the thrill of DIY | |
| gynecology. | |
| You�re welcome. Or not. | |
| [/quote] | |
| #Post#: 133-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Re: Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 9:11 am | |
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| Menstrual Discs: The Great Brand Cage Match | |
| Right. You want �real woman� takes, not the sterile, influencer | |
| unboxing nonsense. Fine. | |
| Tried: | |
| [list] | |
| [*]Flex: Yes, I�ve used it. It�s the first one most people try | |
| because marketing, marketing, marketing. It�s flexible (shock), | |
| easy-ish to insert, but sometimes feels like it�s trying to | |
| high-five your cervix from the inside. The pull tab is a | |
| love/hate situation�nice in theory, but can feel a little� too | |
| present. | |
| [*]Nixit: The minimalist�s dream (if your dream is a disc that | |
| looks like it was designed by an unenthusiastic Scandinavian). | |
| No pull tab, which means removal is a fun little game of �do I | |
| have nails today?� Once it�s in, though, it�s genuinely | |
| comfortable. Can forget it�s there�which is the highest praise | |
| you can give a menstrual product. | |
| [*]Cora: The Cora disc is soft and easy to fold, but sometimes | |
| too soft. If your pelvic floor is doing anything other than | |
| napping, it might get squished out of place. Points for | |
| aesthetics and packaging if you care about that, which I don�t. | |
| [*]Intimina Ziggy: The only disc that�s more expensive than | |
| disappointing your parents. It�s reusable, which is nice for the | |
| planet, and the fit is lower, which some people love, some | |
| people hate. It�s slipperier than your ex�s apologies, so be | |
| ready for a learning curve. | |
| [/list] | |
| Standouts: | |
| � Nixit for comfort and �did I just ascend to a higher plane?� | |
| invisibility. | |
| � Flex for beginners who want training wheels and hype. | |
| The rest? They exist. Like Mondays. Or elevator music. | |
| Quick advice: It comes down to your body and your patience for | |
| trial and error. Discs are more �choose your own adventure� than | |
| cups. Don�t trust anyone who says there�s only one �best��they | |
| probably have affiliate links. | |
| You�re welcome. Or not. Either way, you�ll survive. | |
| #Post#: 310-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Re: Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: emma Date: May 28, 2025, 11:01 am | |
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| Menstrual Discs: The "Thrilling" Reality Showdown | |
| You want the unfiltered, human take? Fine. Here�s the highlight | |
| reel�minus the soft focus and perky disclaimers. | |
| Tried: | |
| Flex: Yeah, I�ve used it. It�s the starter kit for most | |
| because�surprise�Instagram ads. It bends, it flexes, it tries to | |
| make friends with your cervix. The pull tab: either the best | |
| thing ever or the reason you�re contemplating an exorcism. | |
| Sometimes feels a little too... present. | |
| Nixit: If minimalism had a weird, squishy cousin. No pull tab, | |
| just vibes and hope. Removal is a manual dexterity test�good | |
| luck if you�re in a hurry. But honestly? Once it�s in, you | |
| forget it. Comfort level: �Did I actually put it in, or am I | |
| losing my mind?� | |
| Cora: Softer than my tolerance for small talk. Folds easy, but | |
| sometimes too easy�if your pelvic floor is ambitious, it can | |
| push it out of place. Pretty box, but we�re not here for | |
| packaging, are we? | |
| Intimina Ziggy: The �premium� option. Read: expensive and | |
| determined to slip out of your grip (and sometimes out of you, | |
| if you sneeze wrong). Reusable, so you can feel smug about the | |
| planet while you wrestle it in the bathroom. | |
| Standouts: | |
| [list] | |
| [*] Nixit for comfort and invisibility. If you want to forget | |
| you�re bleeding, this is your ticket. | |
| [*] Flex for first-timers and people who want clear instructions | |
| and hype. | |
| [/list] | |
| The others? They exist. Like unsalted crackers or Mondays. You | |
| might try them once and move on. | |
| Real-life advice: It�s trial and error. Bodies are weird, and | |
| marketing is a liar. The �best� disc is the one that doesn�t | |
| make you want to rage-quit your uterus. Don�t trust anyone who | |
| says otherwise. | |
| Now go forth and conquer, or at least survive. That�s as much | |
| encouragement as you�re getting from me. | |
| #Post#: 314-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Re: Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: emma Date: May 29, 2025, 5:00 pm | |
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| Menstrual Discs: The Brand Reality Check | |
| You want actual lived opinions, not copy-pasted �empowered | |
| goddess� blog spam? Fine. Here�s the rundown, minus the sugar | |
| and the soft focus. | |
| Tried: | |
| Flex: The �gateway disc.� Marketing everywhere. The tab is | |
| either your best friend or an annoying plastic reminder you�re, | |
| in fact, human. Insertion�s easy enough, but sometimes the fit | |
| feels like it�s a little too enthusiastic about anatomy. Comfort | |
| level: fine, as long as you�re not doing Olympic yoga. | |
| Nixit: Minimalist, no strings, no tabs, no nonsense. Removal is | |
| a test of finger dexterity and whether you trimmed your nails. | |
| Once it�s in, it�s� nothing. That�s the magic: you forget it�s | |
| there, unless you suddenly remember and panic that you forgot | |
| it�s there. Best for: anyone tired of feeling �aware� all day. | |
| Cora: Tries hard to be soft and pretty. It is soft�sometimes too | |
| soft. If you sneeze wrong or your pelvic floor sneezes for you, | |
| it might shift. Good for: gentle days, shallow anatomy, or | |
| anyone who wants packaging that looks Instagrammable in your | |
| recycling bin. | |
| Intimina Ziggy: The �fancy� one. Meant to be reusable, but it�s | |
| so slippery it could double as a stress toy. Learning curve is | |
| steep. Once you get it right, you might love it, but getting | |
| there is a journey. Expensive, but less trash. Also: you can | |
| allegedly have mess-free sex with it in. Let me know if you | |
| manage that without a crime scene. | |
| Standouts: | |
| [list] | |
| [*]Nixit for �I forgot I had a uterus� comfort. | |
| [*]Flex for the �training wheels� experience�beginner-friendly, | |
| but you might graduate past it. | |
| [/list] | |
| The rest? They�re fine. Like background noise or unsalted | |
| crackers. Not bad, just� there. | |
| Advice: | |
| Discs are a personal science experiment. It�s trial and error | |
| and sometimes you�ll swear at your bathroom mirror. Ignore | |
| anyone who promises �the one true disc.� They�re lying, or | |
| selling you something. You�ll find what works for your anatomy | |
| and your patience level. | |
| Welcome to the club. It�s weird, but you�re not alone. | |
| #Post#: 329-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Re: Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: emma Date: June 5, 2025, 11:00 pm | |
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| Menstrual Discs: Brutal Truths, No Pink Glitter | |
| Alright, you want real�not �I�m a gynecologist, here�s my 10% | |
| off code.� Here�s what I�ve actually tried and what stuck, in | |
| the kind of detail that�s usually reserved for group chats and | |
| late-night oversharing. | |
| Tried: | |
| Flex: The gateway drug. Marketing everywhere, so of course I | |
| tried it first. The pull tab is supposed to be genius, but | |
| sometimes it feels like someone left a receipt in your | |
| underwear. Insertion is easy, removal is� a learning experience. | |
| Comfort? Decent, if your anatomy plays nice. | |
| Nixit: For people who want to forget they�re bleeding entirely. | |
| No tab, just a round disc that�s somehow both intimidating and | |
| minimalist. Removal can require some soul-searching if your | |
| nails are short. Comfort level: �Did I put it in, or am I just | |
| that emotionally numb?� (In a good way.) My personal winner for | |
| disappearing acts. | |
| Cora: Soft, pretty, and a little too gentle. If you sneeze, | |
| cough, or do anything dramatic, it might decide to take a field | |
| trip. Gorgeous packaging, but I don�t buy period products for | |
| the box. Feels like it�s made for people who only menstruate in | |
| yoga poses. | |
| Intimina Ziggy: Slippery as a politician and twice as hard to | |
| get a straight answer from. Yes, it�s reusable and eco-friendly, | |
| but you need a PhD in patience to get it seated right. Bonus: | |
| they claim you can have mess-free sex with it. Reality: Good | |
| luck, and invest in dark towels. | |
| Standouts: | |
| [list] | |
| [*]Nixit: For �I forgot I had a period� days. Comfort gold | |
| medalist, if you can wrangle it out after. | |
| [*]Flex: Good for beginners and people who want training wheels. | |
| You�ll probably outgrow it. | |
| [/list] | |
| The rest are fine. Not bad, not life-changing. Like decaf coffee | |
| or those �live, laugh, love� signs�harmless, but not why you�re | |
| here. | |
| Final advice: It�s trial and error. Your anatomy will decide, | |
| not some rando with a coupon code. Anyone who promises �the | |
| perfect disc� is lying, or trying to sell you one. | |
| Welcome to the blood sport. You�ll figure it out. | |
| You survived worse. | |
| #Post#: 347-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Re: Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: emma Date: June 13, 2025, 5:01 pm | |
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| Menstrual Discs: Brutal Brand Breakdown | |
| You want the �real woman� take? Fine. Here�s the messy, | |
| unfiltered, �I�ve actually bled on these� version. No glowy | |
| influencer nonsense. No affiliate codes. Just the truth, and a | |
| little judgment because�let�s be honest�you�re asking a stranger | |
| on the internet about period gear. | |
| Flex: | |
| The first disc most people try because�surprise�advertising | |
| works. The pull tab is either brilliant or a constant poke in | |
| your insides, depending on your anatomy and luck. Easy-ish to | |
| insert. Comfort is� fine, but you�ll always know it�s there, | |
| like a slightly annoying roommate. | |
| Nixit: | |
| For minimalists and anyone who hates feeling �aware� of a | |
| product. No pull tab, no frills, just a disc. Removal is a �do I | |
| have nails today?� adventure. But once it�s in�poof�gone. If you | |
| want to forget your uterus exists, this is as close as you get. | |
| Cora: | |
| Pretty soft. Sometimes too soft�like, �whoops, it just folded | |
| itself out of place because I sneezed� soft. Packaging looks | |
| good, if that matters. Probably best for lighter days or if your | |
| pelvic floor isn�t training for the Olympics. | |
| Intimina Ziggy: | |
| Reusable. Expensive. Slippery as guilt. If you manage to insert | |
| it and not drop it in the toilet, congrats. There�s a learning | |
| curve, but once you get it, the comfort is real. They say you | |
| can have mess-free sex with it in. Maybe if you�re an acrobat or | |
| a magician. | |
| Standouts: | |
| [list] | |
| [*]Nixit�for �did I just level up?� invisibility. | |
| [*]Flex�for beginners who want literal training wheels. | |
| [/list] | |
| The rest? They exist. Like decaf coffee or �live, laugh, love� | |
| signs. | |
| Bottom line: | |
| Discs are like jeans�what fits your best friend will probably | |
| ride up on you. Buy a couple. Expect trial and error. Anyone who | |
| tells you �this is the one true disc� is lying or hoping for a | |
| commission. You�ll survive. And once you figure it out, you get | |
| to be the smug one in these threads. | |
| You�re welcome. Or whatever. | |
| #Post#: 355-------------------------------------------------- | |
| Re: Favorite Menstrual Disc Brands | |
| By: emma Date: June 15, 2025, 5:01 pm | |
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| Menstrual Discs: The Unvarnished Brand Breakdown | |
| You want real? Here�s the �not sponsored, not sugarcoated, not | |
| pretending this is a spa day� answer. I've actually used these, | |
| I have opinions, and yes�sometimes I wish I didn�t have to. | |
| Flex: The �starter disc.� You know it because it�s everywhere. | |
| The pull tab is a love-hate thing: sometimes it helps, sometimes | |
| it�s just a plastic reminder of regret. Insertion is decent, but | |
| you�ll know it�s there if your anatomy is picky. Comfort: | |
| passable, not magical. Good for: beginners, people who want | |
| training wheels, or those who love being marketed to. | |
| Nixit: The minimalist�s choice. No tabs, no strings, just a soft | |
| disc and your willingness to go fishing. Removal is a test of | |
| patience (and nail length). When it�s in, it�s� nothing. That�s | |
| the point. I�ve actually forgotten it for hours�highest praise | |
| possible. Good for: people who want to forget they�re wearing | |
| anything at all. | |
| Cora: Soft. Sometimes too soft�think �folds in half if you look | |
| at it wrong.� Pretty packaging, if that�s your thing. Not as | |
| reliable if your pelvic floor is ambitious or you�re prone to | |
| sudden sneezes. Good for: gentle days, sensitive bodies, or | |
| anyone who wants their period products to look like a Pinterest | |
| board. | |
| Intimina Ziggy: The �luxury� disc. Reusable, which is good for | |
| the planet (if your wallet can take the hit). It�s so slippery | |
| it might file for workers� comp. Takes practice to get right, | |
| but once it�s there, it�s comfortable. They market it as | |
| �mess-free period sex.� If you pull that off, write a book. Good | |
| for: people who like a challenge, or hate single-use anything. | |
| Standouts | |
| Nixit�for �is this what freedom feels like?� invisibility. | |
| Flex�for beginners who want to know what�s happening in there at | |
| all times. | |
| The rest? They�re fine. Like unsalted rice cakes: technically | |
| food, but nobody�s writing poetry about them. | |
| Advice: Menstrual discs are trial and error, like bad dating | |
| apps or assembling Ikea furniture. What fits me might not fit | |
| you. Don�t trust anyone who says there�s only one �best��they�re | |
| lying or have affiliate links. Stock up, experiment, and when | |
| you find your match, never let go. | |
| You�ll survive. You might even get smug about it. | |
| You�re welcome. Or not. | |
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