A menstrual disc is a variant of the menstrual cup. The advantages of a disc is that it's able to collects more than pads, tampons or a menstrual cup. In addition, you don't experience unpleasant odors, irritation, and most women don't feel the disc.
A menstrual disc is the only product worn internally that is not linked to TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome).
Although the menstrual disc is not very well known in Ireland, it is a product that has been on the market since 1994 and is widely used worldwide.ย
Why menstrual discs?
โ 1 disc = 3000 tampons and pads
โ Lasts up to 5-10 years
โ Less chance of leakage
โ Empty without taking the disc out (autodumping)
โ Prevents leaking, at night, during exercise, swimming and even during sex
โ No unpleasant odors
โ Less susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections
โ Absorbs up to 5-7x as much as a tampon
โ Usable throughout your menstrual cycleย
