Troubleshooting
Leaking, pressure, a disc that won't stay behind your pubic bone, or one that feels stuck - and how to fix it.
How do I know when my disc is full?
How you tell that your femdisc is full can vary from person to person — it depends on your body and your flow. Some people feel a slight sense of pressure or fullness in the vagina as the disc fills up. Others only notice it w
Why does my femdisc empty on its own when I use the toilet?
Is your femdisc emptying on the toilet or leaking? When you use the toilet, your femdisc may empty a little on its own. Sitting down and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles can shift the disc slightly.
Help, my disc is stuck
The first few times you use your femdisc may feel unfamiliar and tricky - that's completely normal! It can take a few cycles to get the hang of removing it. But don't worry: the vagina is like a dead end. Nothing can get lost.
My menstrual disc won't stay tucked behind my pubic bone
If your disc seems to move out or slip out of position, it's usually a sign that either the disc needs to be repositioned or that it isn't the right size. First, try reinserting your disc.
I have a vaginal infection. Can I keep using the disc?
Don't wear the femdisc (or other period products) if you have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. Hold off on using it until the infection has fully cleared up 💛. If you did wear the femdisc during a yeast or
How do I stop leaking while wearing a menstrual disc?
When your femdisc is positioned correctly under your cervix, it helps prevent leaks and most people don't feel it. After inserting your menstrual disc, you can use a clean finger to feel under the rim of your disc.
How do I avoid pressure while wearing it?
For the first cycle or two, you may feel a slight sense of pressure or fullness while your body gets used to the femdisc. That's completely normal 💛. But if the disc isn't sitting quite right, it can press on the urethra.
Why do I leak when I sneeze, cough, or exercise?
If your femdisc empties during exercise, squats, weightlifting, coughing, or sneezing, that's not hands-free emptying, that's leaking. Hands-free emptying only happens when you use the toilet.
I'm leaking, what can I do?
It's important to insert the femdisc correctly and make sure it sits well behind the pubic bone for the best performance and comfort. There are a few reasons why you might be leaking: the disc is the wrong size, or it isn't positioned right.
Why do I always leak when I'm on the toilet?
Is your femdisc emptying on the toilet or leaking? When you go to the toilet, your femdisc can empty a little on its own. From sitting and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles, it can shift slightly – letting some blood into the toilet.