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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Plug for the Saalt brand. I bought their cup first and then the disc (I prefer the disc). Agree with everything PP said.

I prefer both the cup and the disc to tampons because:
- zero waste
- no wrapping tampons in TP so others can't see your period blood
- less need to take it out because it is safe to keep in longer and has higher capacity. I sleep better.
- you can put it in before your period starts if you feel like it's going to start any moment. With tampons that would be wasteful and also not recommended due to risk of TSS, but the risk with cups and discs is lower due to them using non porous materials that don't absorb your vagina's natural food bacteria and lubrication. (Period underwear also works great for this)

The disc specifically has been amazing for me because it "auto dumps" - when you bear down to use the bathroom it empties partially, which is wonderful on heavy days. Cups do not do this.
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Disc? What's that? Auto dumps I have no idea what you're saying.[/quote]
The disc is the same idea as the cup, but a different shape.  I also find the disc to be more comfortable.

I have a ridiculously heavy flow and struggle with filling the largest disc hourly during the heaviest part of my flow.  But that's the same problem I have with tampons and pads.  I usually have to wake up several times a night to deal with it and that sucks, but I've found the disc to be the best option.  It holds the most.[/quote]

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