How do I stop leaking while wearing a menstrual disc?Updated 16 hours ago
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 and find your cervix. You'll feel the disc first, then the cervix.
If you only feel your cervix, which feels like the tip of your nose, try removing your disc and reinserting it.
Beforehand, feel for your pubic bone without the disc, so you have a sense of where you need to slide it along and basically push it "up" so it sits correctly. If needed, you can use a water-based lubricant here to make insertion easier.
Insert it at an angle (toward your tailbone, not straight up), following the natural slope of your vaginal canal. Check the rim of the disc to make sure it's opened up and fully tucked behind your pubic bone. A few Kegel exercises also help move the menstrual disc into a good position.
If you experience minor leaking or discomfort, especially when using the toilet, it's possible that your disc has emptied itself. Self-emptying can happen when the pelvic floor muscles contract and temporarily move the rim of the disc out of position. This can cause some of the contents of your disc to leak out. The rim will likely return to its original position to keep giving you a leak-proof experience. To make sure your disc is positioned correctly, use a clean finger to check that the rim of your disc is tucked behind your pubic bone. We're here to help! Please send us a direct message or an email at [email protected] if you have any questions. Keep trying small adjustments – even the tiniest changes can make a big difference!
HOW CAN I PREVENT SPOTTING WHILE WEARING MY MENSTRUAL DISC?
Wipe or rinse your labia after insertion to prevent spotting. Spotting can be caused by blood left behind in the vagina after insertion. After inserting your menstrual disc, you can run a finger over the rim of the disc to remove excess blood, and then wash your hands. You can supplement your disc by using a pad, liner, or period underwear while you're learning or on your heaviest days.
If you only experience spotting when using the toilet or shortly after, it's likely that your disc has emptied itself. This can happen when your pelvic floor contracts during a bowel movement. The rim will likely return to its original position to keep giving you a leak-proof experience. To make sure your menstrual disc is in the right spot, use a clean finger to check that the rim of your disc is tucked behind your pubic bone. Then wipe away excess blood to prevent further spotting.