Menstrual Cups v Disks
Menstrual Cups and Discs - Which one is right for you?
By Zoe Fehlberg
This article is brought to you by Hey Zomi, Australia’s first reusable menstrual disc. Zoe is one half of the dynamic sister duo who are on a mission to give menstruators the power to have periods on their terms. Check out @heyzomi on instagram or head to www.heyzomi.com
Most of us have heard of menstrual cups, but not many know what a menstrual disc is. They are relatively new to the reusable period product space, but already making a big impact for menstruators looking for a better lifestyle solution to the period.
Finding the right menstrual product for your body and lifestyle can feel overwhelming. In the reusable space alone, there are some amazing options from period undies to cups and now discs!
When it comes to cups and discs, finding the right one can be such a game changer, so let's take a deeper look at how each work. Both menstrual cups and discs are reusable period products that sit internally and catch your menstrual fluid. Because they are made from medical grade silicone, they can be worn all day, unlike tampons.
Menstrual Cups:
Menstrual cups sit in the vaginal canal and use suction to stay in place. Because the cup needs to use suction to create a seal, it is important to find the right size and shape for your body. To insert you fold your cup and let it unfold or sometimes ‘pop’ into place once it's inside. Cups have a smaller capacity than discs and need to be taken out of the body to empty.
Menstrual Discs:
Menstrual discs are softer than cups and sit cupping the cervix fully, rather than using suction or friction to stay in place. Held in place by the pubic bone, the disc sits neatly tucked away, moulding to the individual's unique body shape, making them extremely comfortable. Because of this innovative design, one size fits most bodies. Menstrual discs hold more menstrual fluid than cups and tampons, can be worn all day/night and can even be emptied without removing it from your body.
To insert you squeeze your disc and insert it similar to a tampon, pushing it all the way in and tucking it behind your pubic bone with your finger.
It all sounds a little confusing but our Co-founder Mika has made a video with our anatomical model explaining the difference between cups and discs using our Hey Zomi reusable menstrual disc: How to use a menstrual cup vs disc