If the pull-tab hangs outside your body, you can twist it so that the ring lies parallel to your labia for added comfort. To make insertion easier, try doing so from a seated or squatting position to move your cervix closer to the vaginal opening.

Once you can no longer keep the disc pinched, place your thumb on the rim and push the disc all the way back (angled down towards your tailbone) the rest of the way until it's just behind the pubic bone. Once you’ve located your cervix, you’ll have a better idea of where your disc needs to sit and how far back it will need to be inserted. Grab a wipe and go over the inside and outside of the cup—you can unthread the pull-tab if you’d like. Others, including our health and fitness editor Sara Hendricks, found the Flex cups firm rim created too tight a seal. Some of our most loyal Flex Disc users are pro athletes or fitness enthusiasts who swear by the disc’s comfort and all-day wear.Flex gummies can be taken in combination with one another to help address your real symptoms and struggles to comfort you throughout your entire menstrual cycle. Imagine trying to get a suction cup off your shower wall by pulling straight back: probably not gonna work, right? If you’re a first-time menstrual disc user, don’t forget to reference the Instructions for Use enclosed in your disc’s packaging! I had a bad experience with a different cup- long story short I couldn’t get it out on my own and was too scared to try again. To clean your Flex Cup, simply empty your cup, rinse with cool water, apply a mild soap or cleanser (like Flex Foaming Cleanser), lather, and rinse again with warm water.

Plus, each disc holds 5+ super tampons of flow, so you can go all day without frequent changes, even while sleeping. The flat fit design also allows menstrual discs to be worn during period sex for an experience that’s completely mess-free.

If you notice any, try twisting the cup slightly or pressing gently against your vaginal walls to help it open up. Most long-term cup users choose to replace their cup every two to three years, but it all depends on how well you clean and maintain your cup. If you do need to update your payment information, log into your Flex account and navigate to Address and Payment Details > Your Payment Methods.

Our period cups are FDA registered, hypoallergenic, and are not made with BPA, phthalates, or natural rubber latex. Warning: Flex Reusable Disc is not a contraceptive device and will not prevent pregnancy or protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).The suction is way too strong, so releasing it is very uncomfortable, and once the seal breaks, the cup leaks from where the pull tab comes out, inevitably getting a mess on your hands. Swimming with a menstrual cup means swimming with no strings, no waterlogged feeling, and no more worrying about leaks or frequent changes. Stem suction and pull – in video demonstrations the cup is held very firmly in place by hands or in a dry tube. Whether you need a little lube to help make inserting your disc easier or you’re using a disc for mess-free period sex™, you’re good to go. Note: Consult with your physician prior to using Flex Cup if you are prone to vaginal/bacterial infections, yeast infections, urinary tract infections, or have other medical, anatomical, or genetic predispositions which may increase your risk for these types of infections.