If you experience painful or difficult urination, or an inability to completely empty your bladder while using Flex Reusable Disc, discontinue use immediately and consult with your physician. Pinch the disc in half so that the notch creates a leading edge (AKA a narrow point) for insertion that you’ll use to guide the disc into the vaginal canal. and comes in two sizes, “Slim” (which the brand says has the capacity of two super tampons, or 22 milliliters, and is intended for first-time menstrual cup users and “pros with light or heavy flows”) and “Full” (which the brand says has the capacity of three super tampons, or 30 milliliters, and is intended for experienced menstrual cup users who prefer a larger size and those who've had two or more vaginal births). Looking at a diagram of the disc inserted, it might seem like there isn’t a lot of room for anything else.

Flex Cup is the only period cup in the world that features a patented pull-tab that breaks the seal for you—so removing your cup is as easy as pulling out a tampon.Stem will add an additional 18 mm of length to each cup and the stem is adjustable for a custom length. Use your fingers to massage the entire surface of the disc, including both sides of the rim and catch, and then rinse. Both Softdisc and Flex Disc have the same capacity (60 mL, as much as 5+ super tampons) and the same diameter (70 mm).

There is a small risk of any internally worn menstrual product getting caught on your IUD, including tampons, menstrual discs, and menstrual cups. Flex Cup, and all menstrual cups, are safe to wear while swimming in pools, oceans, rivers, hot tubs— wherever, whenever. Menstrual cups, including Flex Cup, are worn in the vaginal canal (the same place a tampon sits) and are held in place with suction.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. When you’re done inserting, the disc should be sitting at an angle and completely surrounding your cervix. Its plant-based polymers capture CO2 from the atmosphere during production, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

If you are starting any supplement regimen or are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician prior to use. Another way to think about it: You want to bring the front rim of the disc up towards your belly button, so the front of the disc is angled higher than the back. That’s why we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider or Ob/Gyn prior to using a new period product if you have an IUD. Refer to our Reusable Disc Cleaning Instructions to learn how to care for your silicone disc and extend its lifespan.You can even extend your wear time on your heaviest days by taking advantage of the disc’s hands-free emptying feature: Just bear down gently with your pelvic floor muscles when using the bathroom. Softdisc (formerly Instead Softcup®) is the original disposable menstrual disc and the first menstrual disc to be sold in the United States. Flex currently ships to the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. We cannot be held responsible for any misuse of items where physical force has been used to damage the product or where it had been used in a manner that it was not designed for. Our period cups are FDA registered, hypoallergenic, and are not made with BPA, phthalates, or natural rubber latex.