Using Menstrual Disk
Hi there,
I successfully wore a cup for 15 years (the Keeper). After I had my first child it kept slipping down and rubbing my labia. It was very uncomfortable. I switched to the after birth size but the same thing happened. I then tried using tampons of various sizes and the same thing happened. I realized that I now have a weak pelvic floor. I now have 3 children so it is even worse. Exercise causes me to leak urine.
2 questions: 1) has anyone been able to find a brand that works for weak pelvic floor issues?
2) I recently discovered (on facebook) a reusable menstrual disk. It covers the cervix, like a diaphragm would. I am hoping that because it sits under the cervix versus in the vaginal canal like a cup does that I will be able to use it. Has anyone used a menstrual disk and had success?
Hello there!
I find that firm cups with a rounder body stay in place better when my pelvic floor is fatigued. A firmer cup is less likely to collapse when I bear down. A rounder body helps keep the cup in place better as well as not having a pointed base that can be uncomfortable if it pokes when I bear down.
The Keeper isn’t really a soft cup, but it does have a narrow body that tapers to a point quickly.
Saalt original (not the soft version) large
Merula XL
Tieut large
MyCup large
Korui large (if you’re in Brasil)
Venus Cup large
These are listed in no particular order.
If you need a high capacity cup for a heavy flow, the Merula XL or the Venus Cup large are good options. However, I would only suggest the large Venus Cup if you have a medium to high cervix. It’s also not what I would consider a firm cup.
As for menstrual discs, they can also be a great option since they are positioned differently. They sit more like a hammock under the cervix and don’t need a toned pelvic floor to keep it in place. A disc is first inserted into the vaginal fornix (space around the cervix) nearest to the rectum and then tucked above the pubic bone.
I am able to use a disc at any time (weak pelvic floor or not). The only drawback for me is that even though they state that they hold a high amount of flow, they don’t for me. I have to empty them more often than using a menstrual cup if/when I have a heavier flow.
Here’s some info about the Menstrual Discs on the market:
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