MOONTHLIES Reusable Menstrual Disc | Period Disc with Removal Loop Stem | Alternative to Menstrual Cups for Light or Heavy Flows | Sustainable Alternative to Tampons/Pads (1 Large Period Disc, Black)

The first reusable period product I tried was the menstrual cup – I tried two different ones and both gave me an unpleasant experience; I gave it a go for about 4 cycles (non-consecutive) and it got borderline traumatic. Maybe my anatomy isn't fit for cups but I was still determined to use reusable period products so I bought this! I didn't have the opportunity to read reviews about this since the product was relatively new. But I have no regrets – I haven't used pads for 2 cycles now, I feel comfortable, I don't feel the disc (unless it slides out a little) and I don't have to worry about smelling like blood anymore! If you're looking for a disc that's friendly for beginners, this is the one.

I bought some discs from Moonthlie in early 2021 and I have loved them so much! They are so comfortable that I don't even feel them throughout the day or night! The size can look intimidating, but when you squeeze it in half it's about the size of a tampon.My favorite thing about them is that they don't hurt when inserting or when thaking them out, even when your flow is very light. The feeling of tampons always irritates me when they're pulled out still relatively dry. But this disc doesn't have that issue! Plus they can be worn for up to 12 hours depending on your flow!I loved these so much that I bought some for my sister as well and told her that she needed to try them. Needless to say, she loves them too and has never looked back!Great product!

So I removed two loops and that was probably a mistake, I'm thinking I should've just removed one. Anyway, it's still easier to remove than the cups (and it works better too, and is more comfortable). Three loops was definitely excessive and uncomfortable for me, and now I can't even feel it most of the time. It goes in and out way easier than cups, once I figured out a trick to getting it in, and the loops really do help a lot with removal. I wouldn't say there was absolutely no leaking, particularly during trips to the bathroom, but it was very little and certainly less than cups or tampons and nothing some cheap period underwear couldn't handle.A couple notes: I also heard that discs were supposed to help with painful cramps, and I did notice a very slight improvement but honestly, someone recommended naproxen to me, and that is both over the counter and far, far more effective than both discs and ibuprofen, or really anything else I've tried. I did also check out Period Nirvana's youtube channel for tips and tricks - choosing the right product, how to use them, troubleshooting etc., and I think that helped or at least gave me the confidence to try it out.TL;DR - I've only been using this disc for a couple days now so I can't really comment on its longevity, but so far so good, I'd recommend it.

As multiple people have pointed out, every body is different so what works for some may not work for others. Know that this will be a trial of error and patience. To save some time, take the quiz on "PutACupInIt.com" - they have a quiz for both menstrual discs and cups & it's a good starting point to see what cups and/or discs may work for you, especially for people who are not sure what features to look out for when choosing one.My review will be from the perspective of someone who is new to the menstrual disc and cup game. I have never even used tampons before. I have only ever tried the Moonthlies menstrual disc and Lily menstrual cup. For someone who is not used to sticking things up there, I found the menstrual disc easier to insert than the menstrual cup b/c when you fold it, the fold size is uniform all the way through while folding a menstrual cup still leaves some part of it bigger than its thinnest part (given the nature of its triangular design).That being said, this will be a learning curve if you have never used a disc or cup before. You will become very comfortable with your body after this - you have to. No lie - it took me ~1-2 hours to insert the disc and even after a couple of successful attempts, I was still learning. I attribute that partially to fear of the discomfort of insertion & just not recognizing WHAT it should feel like once you notch it in the right place. After I started recognizing the sensation, it became much easier and now I can insert it within a couple minutes.The disc's rim is sturdy, which helps with staying in place but it can leak if you did not insert it correctly and/or you don't empty it at least once throughout the day (depending if you're a heavy bleeder or not). I am able to sit comfortably and exercise if I want without feeling like something is poking me (this will also depend how far you insert it and how high your cervix is). A lot of people have talked about menstrual disc's autodumping feature but I never got the hang of that.Because it is made out of silicone, by nature of the material, it retains odors easily. You shouldn't smell anything while using it but once you take the disc out after half the day has gone by, don't be surprised by the odor. I have tried re-boiling the disc, cleaning it with soap, and leaving it outside in the sun (which did help fade the smell a little bit) but nothing completely took the odor away except time but even then, there was always a lingering smell. I don't think this is a deal-breaker though because the disc is going to be reused anyways. It beats the smell of reusable menstrual pads which is definitely noticeable outside of the body.Overall, I am pleased with my purchase & hope you find your compatible match because it does seem worth it once you do - for the environment and your wallet.

I also tried Ecoblossom large and small, and the Pixie soft small. Ultimately my choice came down to finding the right size, since just a little too big made me drip urine, and just a little too small autodumped randomly, but I'm really glad that the moonthlies small was the one that ended up fitting right, since it has the best loops. Some reviews didn't like the loop placement, but the fact they are attached right on the edge of the rim is what makes it come out so easily. The ecoblossome loop is under the rim, which forces you to use one finger to pull the loop, and a second to guide the rim out of your body (idk how to describe it, but the physics is wrong). The pixie has a string which means you have to insert 2 fingers to grip the string, but with the moonthlie I can literally insert and remove with just one finger, which is a big reason I wanted to switch from cups (those things are too big for casual insertion in my opinion). I don't think the loops are at any risk of breaking overtime, unlike the pixie, and I love that it's customizable. Personally I cut off one loop. My cervix position changes a lot during my cycle, so I have to tuck the loops up with the disc during the first day or two. I've considered cutting off one more loop, but I think I would get blood on my hand if I did. With the longer loops my hand is out of the way, by the time the blood starts pouring out, (just like Hello disc advertises). The little black storage bag is good quality, and the lube and cleaning wipes are a nice touch. At risk of sounding too much like an advertisement I also really freaking love that they don't use 'girly' colors. Obviously not the most important thing, but I get so sick of every menstraul products, toy, and even underwear coming in pink and purple. Actually in hindsight I wish I got the black disk, it looks sick and the blue is already starting to discolor a little. Obviously we're all built different inside, but this is a solid mensural disc if it fits your needs.

I am happy to finally have something that is reusable. Tried cups and disc's before and they were to difficult to get out. These I can reach just fine. At first it was a little weird feeling with the loops hanging, but you just get used to it. I guess they can be trimmed, but I have a high cervix. Highly recommend for anyone that has a high cervix and had zero luck with other products.