quick start!

Are you ready to try your brand new disc?! Hooray!... and relax! It’s normal to be nervous when you try something new but with a little bit of practice, you can be a pro! We’ve included everything we think you should know to get started but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via the chat option. We’re here to help!

Straight out of the packaging you’ll need to sterilize your disc, it's the same as our cups, more info on that here.

Wash your hands.
Fold the disc in half as shown. We’ll insert the "pincher point" side first, then the removal band will end up closest to the vaginal opening, for an easy removal when it’s time!
Take a deep breath to relax. If you feel yourself tense up, try inserting as you exhale after a deep breath. This will help relax your pelvic floor. Inserting the disc shouldn’t hurt. Don’t push through pain! Try a little water based lubricant on the pincher point side to help it slide in more effortlessly.
With the folded disc in hand, keep the disc folded as much as you can while you push it back towards your tailbone, going past your cervix. Pointing it slightly downward toward your tailbone can help it go past the cervix. When the disc has reached the vaginal fornix (behind your cervix) push the end of the disc closest to you, up behind your pubic bone.
That's it! If the disc is behind the cervix and tucked up behind the pubic bone you are good to go! Go enjoy that disc freedom!
tips from the pros!
  • Truly, make sure you are relaxed! If you are tense or start getting frustrated, your pelvic floor is not going to cooperate. If you’ve become irritated, take a break and try again later.
  • Try a different position! You might be missing out on what is going to work perfectly for you! Also, as you get more familiar and comfortable, other positions may become easier. 
  • A little bit of lubricant can be helpful for comfortable insertion, and with helping the disc slide right open. A *little* is key! If your disc is slathered, top to bottom you may find it hard to keep control of it. Don’t use a silicone lubricant with your menstrual cup, this will deteriorate your cup. Stick to a water based lube, we love Coconu.
  • To place your disc correctly, you need to understand where your cervix is. The rim of the disc will go behind the cervix, and the opposite side rests on your pubic bone. If you don’t know where these are, a quick self exam by simply inserting a finger and feeling for your cervix (it feels like the tip of a nose) and pubic bone (it is hard, like a bone) will give you the info you need.
  • Always check with your doctor before using a disc with an IUD. Most recommend waiting at least 2 cycles for the IUD to settle. You can also ask your doctor to trim the strings shorter so they will be more out of the way.
  • One of the perks of the disc is that it's comfortable to wear during intercourse. Just remember, it is NOT a contraceptive! It may be reminiscent of a diaphragm, but it will not function as one.
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