Cora Menstrual Disc | Reusable Period Disc | Wear Up to 12-Hours | Sustainable Alternative to Tampons/Pads | for Light/Heavy Flows | Leak Proof | Medical Grade Silicone | Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene

Honestly, I don't typically write reviews. So I'm going to be that person. This product is so amazing that I felt compelled to review it! I have been using the Lena Cup for years now. I have had a love/hate relationship with it this entire time. I hate using it on my lighter days because it hurts to put in and take out for some odd reason. This means I still have to have tampons and pads on standby for day one and five. Also, the cup is a pain to get in. You have to fold it just right and hope it opens once you get it in. It takes me at least five minutes to get it in place. Nearly half of the time it doesn't completely open and it leaks or it'll pop open as I'm walking along giving me an unpleasant surprise. While I still preferred the cup to tampons, I dreaded having to deal with it.Then enters the Cora Disc. I saw an ad that ensured mess-free period sex and I was sold. I purchased it the day before my period started, so I got to try it out on day two. Let me just say that this thing is freaking amazing! The Cora Disc is so much easier to insert than my cup. All I have to do is pinch it and push it in. It's that simple. Pro tip: if you're having a hard time getting it into place correctly, try squatting. I'm able to slip it right into place with no issues that way. I had a hard time pushing it behind my pubic bone the first few tries, but once I saw a review that suggested pushing down and back at the same time, it was easy to pop it into place. Once the disc is in I no longer feel it. I have had no leaks. One of my favorite features of this disc, is the ability to dump it without removing it. After a few tries, I've learned how to do it and it still baffles me how easy it is. I just bare down a bit when I pee, and clench when I'm done to set it back into place. It empties, I clean myself up, and there's no leaking afterwards. It's amazing. The disc is also super easy to remove. I will agree with everyone else, the finger tab doesn't do much for me. I usually just hook the top rim and pull it out as level as possible. Typically, my finger is bloody, but I just wash my hands as I wash the disc anyways. This is the only con I can come up with in comparison to the cup. The cup was less messy to remove for sure. As far as sex, I haven't tested it out yet. I'm not sure how it wouldn't be a hindrance since I can reach in and touch it with my index finger, but I don't know. I'll update once I try it out.UPDATE:The claims are true! Mess-free period sex! Now my boyfriend and I never have to worry about whether I'm on my period or not. As long as my disc is in, we can proceed as normal. He doesn't feel it and neither do I. Highly recommend switching to a disc! It's a life changer!

I have endometriosis, so shark week can be a particularly challenging time. I have extreme pain, swelling and discomfort which causes me to miss work or basic activities often. I chose to try this disc for several reasons:1. I read that they can help ease some of the discomfort which is often magnified by tampons.2. The disc doesn't suction in place like a cup does. I felt that the suction may cause me more pain.3. I liked that this disc purchase contributes to making menstrual care and products available to girls who may not have access in other countries, which often forces them to miss school.4. Saves money - I don't have to shell out for boxes of tampons each month!DID IT REDUCE DISCOMFORT? Yes. It reduced my discomfort noticeably.WILL IT LEAK? only if you do not insert it correctly. Everyone's anatomy is different, but here's what worked for me: Pinch it at the END not in the middle, and insert it slowly, little by little. Aim "down" not straight back. Poke the little handle up to tuck it in when you're done!WILL IT REALLY LAST 12 HOURS? When correctly inserted, yes! Mine did, and my flow is heavy. Test it at home for a day with a panty liner to better teach yourself how to use it before you go on adventures!CAN I WORK OUT OR SLEEP IN IT? Yes, I do and it works perfectly.IS IT EASY TO REMOVE? Yes and no. It doesn't suction in place, so pulling it out is not the issue. My one challenge is trying to hook my finger into that little indentation to leverage it out. You can, it just takes practice. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE LONG NAILS! I do... but I remove them during this time. I will be trying out a disc with a silicone string in future.HOW DO YOU STORE IT? I store mine in the little bag it comes with, but I make sure to air dry it (to avoid towel lint) before I store it.WHAT ABOUT THE 'SELF EMPTYING'? Some say it is self emptying, which I learned is just because your pelvic floor relaxes when you go to the restroom. You can wipe, and reseat it by pushing that little 'handle' back upwards and you're good. This won't cause leaking! I panicked thinking it would but it did just fine once reseated.Over all, it's a great device, it's sturdy and won't easily tear or rip, and it would make a great addition to a 72-hour kit or to keep in your car in case of emergencies! Despite the conflict with my love of long nails...I will never go back to tampons.

Updated review: I use disposable disks and other brands of reusable disk. I do enjoy many aspects of using disks ( great for low cervix and or heavy flow) and would recommend anyone try disks in general. I was hoping this Cora disk would allow me to remove it using only one finger. The problem is that there is no grip under the finger indentation area and my finger just slides off... So I still have to use two fingers in a pincer like manner to remove it. Otherwise, this disk works well. For me it is easy (much easier than a cup) to insert and manageable to remove. The rim is the perfect firmness, making it easy to insert but still comfortable (can't feel it inside). My favorite thing about this disk is that the reservoir seems to open up better than some other brands once inserted. This means that while the cora disk is slightly smaller than other brands, in practice, it may hold slightly more. This disk seems durable and well made, it just did not deliver the one finger removal I was hoping for. If there were only a few 'grip dots' under that finger grip area, it would work as intended. I would recommend this disk to others, just realize it may take 2 fingers to remove for some people.