Diva Disc Menstrual Cup - Leakproof Comfort, 12-Hour Wear, Medical-Grade Silicone - Holds 7 Tampons

When I first discovered menstrual discs, I was BLOWN AWAY by how comfortable, easy to insert, and (usually) easy to remove they are. I hate dealing with the suction of a menstrual cup and I hate cotton tampons. I previously used a Flex disc and it was great EXCEPT I would spend 20 minutes trying to remove it. Slippery little bugger.I wanted to keep using a disc, but I needed a better option that makes removal easier, so I ordered the Diva disc. It's exactly what I needed. The loop makes it easy to find and remove. The spill lid can make it a little tricky to dislodge it from behind the pubic wall, because I'd usually hook my finger inside the cup to pull down, but the loop does the trick anyway.The hardest part about using this is remembering that I have to remove and wash it every 12 hours, because I could VERY EASILY forget I have my period at all.The universe knew I'd be too powerful if I had this disc earlier in my life..... I tell every period-haver I know that they simply must try a disc. You'll forget about tampons immediately.
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I actually bought this on Prime Day when it was discounted. Couldn't have come at the most perfect time, because literally the next day, I started. I'm not gonna lie, I've been so nervous to not only test it, but to purchase it. Simply because I've already bought so many reusable menstrual products that weren't so perfect and while I am intrigued to try different ones, it does get a little expensive. This Diva Disc, I've waited months to get it, and didn't sooner because I didn't want to keep throwing money away on my period. But the features were something that I was really interested in. I wanted so badly for the this to be a good one, because I decided, it was gonna be my last. I was giving up because I'm done trying.😤So in my most detailed review....Upon receiving it, it was indeed smaller than I expected. But that's okay. That's what I was hoping for. I own 2 other discs: The Hello Disc & the Cora Soft Fit Disc. It's smaller than both. The Hello was almost perfect, except that it was too rigid in the rim, maybe even a bit too firm for me. I was in so much pain after hours of use, I nearly cried. I hurt so bad. And perhaps it was a bit too big/wide, too. I auto-dumped at unexpected times.The Cora Soft, you can see why I got it. Because of the softness. It was excellent in comfort, however, it leaked. Constantly. I would be sitting doing nothing and it would leak!! So unfortunate. I could've stopped buying discs at that point...had it not been for that. Was let down tremendously.So now, I have the long anticipated Diva Disc. I've given this one much thought..now that I'm aware of my body and my needs. My main interests were of the leak-proof shield....to prevent accidental leaks, it's smaller & not as firm. I also like that it doesn't have a "finger-groove/notch", which is something I feel contributes to auto-dumping when you least expect it. I don't like 'em.Now that I've tried it: It's very, very comfortable. The texture is smooth, similar to the Cora Soft. Similar rim, but perhaps a hair firmer. Rest to fold and insert. The basket is a thin, soft membrane. I was a bit awestruck because it's such a cute little thing once you see it in person, and at the same time, kinda intimidating. It's noticeably "different" from the other discs in a lot of ways. I almost felt like it wouldn't work based upon it's design. But now, I can see it looks like it's actually built for your vagina than your basic round, circular discs. I like the grey color. It looks sleek and premium quality.Upon insertion, it was comfortable right off the bat. I was very impressed. Easy to place up over my pubic bone and the size is perfect. I was nervous with it being an "oval" shape, but it doesn't seem to be a problem for me. There's perhaps a little suction or seems, because of how well it conforms to your anatomy, but I could be wrong. It "fits like a glove"...kind of feeling, basically. Snug. Undetectable.The pull tab, is okay. I thought it was going to be bothersome to me, since it protrudes from the rim a little, but surprisingly, it's not noticeable. I do, however, have to tuck it in. It's stayed in place with no protrusion from my body. I do have a high cervix. (38F, No vaginal birth pregnancies).So far....no leaks. Not 100% sure if the leak-proof shield is entirely "leak-proof," because I did happen to auto-dump while on the toilet, but haven't had any leaks while bending down all other times, or at least reduced accidental leakage.... while NOT on the toilet. Which was the #1 reason why I bought this. I do lots of movement at work such as bending, squatting, running around, etc. It's very physical. While I don't mind auto-dumping while on the toilet, I do need the leak-proof shield to help prevent auto-dumping all other times. With that, I will have to update after some time to give a more experienced review. But so far, I think it's helped.When removing, the disc was messy, but not my fingers or hand. It was a decently clean removal. One can expect with a disc that there is going to be some mess. There was some around the disc and over upon the shield where it auto-dumped, but it held back the rest of it so you can gently remove from your body with ease until your ready to dump the disc. I would say the tab was helpful in getting a grip with the disc, as they can become slippery. I felt there was some security with it, although not entirely snug, I pinched and/or grasped using 3 fingers: My thumb, pointer and middle using both the tab and the rim to gently guide it out. Not a painful removal from out the cervix. Also, in my case, I always......ALWAYS start my period at work. On a Friday. During busy times. I don't understand how that happens, but it's been like that for years. It sucks, but this is the one disc I am counting on to suit my needs for those reasons entirely. I need something with ease of insertion and how quickly it can fit on a dime..... emphasis on the "qu...