Saalt Menstrual Disc, Reusable Medical-Grade Silicone Period Disc

I waited to write this until after three-four months of use, but I knew after the first use, that this was a game changer. I’m going to share my experience below as well. I’m at an advantage knowing pelvic anatomy, but knowing where your pubic bone is and what it feels like is the name of the game. The disc tucks up right underneath your pubic bone and then stays in by sitting on top of it. Just as in the instructions. (Videos and diagrams can help you orient yourself.) This is what keeps the disc right in place. Once you can identify how surprisingly “shallow” your pubic bone is to your V, it should slip right into place. I inserted it for the first time completely distracted and it went perfectly into place. I didn't struggle at all. I highly recommend a water-based lube, or my fav, coconut oil, to make the insertion a little easier. After inserting it for the first time (has never happened since), I experienced the mildest form of light headedness, similar to what I experienced during an IUD insertion. This can be normal and it’s called a vasovagal reaction. I just sat and waited until it passed and I was all set to go for 12 hours. Again, it hasn’t happened since the first time, I attribute part of it to jitters. Wearing it during the day was luxurious, I feel it less than a tampon. Genuinely, I don’t feel it at all. There’s no string that can cause irritation, and I was never worried about leakage. No odor. No concerns in a bathing suit. Admittedly, Ive forgotten it was even in and was late for draining. The only time i even think about it is when I'm putting it in or taking it out. By far the best, most comfortable, and most reliable period product I've tried. I still experience the same amount of cramping as I did before, but I’ve heard of others saying it helped theirs. That’s not my experience unfortunately. Removal….. this can absolutely be scary, and I even got worried myself the first time. It’s best to do it in the shower. The self emptying on the toilet works, I just prefer avoiding the mess entirely and time my showers. In my experience, there is some suctioning. The best advice I can give during removal is to remain relaxed and not tense up your body. If you can’t get it out the first few tries, do some breathing and go at it once you get your body relaxed and your confidence back up. It’s designed to come out and it will. Finding the lip on the disc may require some spinning. For me, the best way I have found to remove is getting down in a half squat position, feeling the lip of the disc, hooking it with your finger, and BEARING DOWN. I used all caps because mine does not come out without bearing down. Finding your pubic bone is helpful for this step as well because you won’t get the disc out by forcing against your bone, it has to glide around it. Once it’s out I rinse in the hot shower water and put it back in. I boil it prior to each period. There’s a technique with this product and every body is different, but I hope my experience can help someone else. There’s a learning curve to it, but I promise it’s worth the investment of your time and money. I haven’t picked up a tampon since using this product, and I’ve put a couple of my coworkers on it as well (they also love it). Other thoughts: - From an infection standpoint, this product seems much better to use than something that can harbor bacteria more easily, like tampons. - The disc may offer some help in women with mild urinary incontinence. I have occasional bladder spasms and I haven’t had one since using the disc. - I am not a doctor, and if you do have other inquiries, it’s always best to consult YOUR doctor. All in all, this is BY FAR my favorite period product and I will not be going back to anything else.

This is a complete period game changer for me!!! I got the saalt small disc and I absolutely LOVE IT so much!!! I have never given birth so I bought a bunch of different size small discs and so far this is the only one I have tried, but I feel like it's already the BEST one!! I stopped wearing tampons a few years ago because on my heavy days I was soaking up super plus tampons every 2 hours on heavy days and I drink so everytime I peed my tampon would fill up with pee then my mini pad would get wet and have to change both everytime!! So I switched just to pads. I was sooo sick of waking up to blood in my underwear every morning with the overnight pads and everytime I went to pee looking down, seeing and smelling blood was getting to be really annoying and gross. I thought this would be really awesome too because no stinky big pads in my trash can anymore!! If I was living with a guy he would probably love me for making the switch!! Lol So I tried this disc and insertion was a bit difficult, but I got it in up behind my pubic bone easily and then couldn't even feel like I was wearing anything all!! It was like I didn't even have my period!!! I was amazed!!! So I went 16 hours by accident my 1st night from 6pm to 8:45am with it in because I didn't know there was a 12 hour time limit and I was sleeping and when I woke up it did start to overflow a tiny bit, but barely. I WAS SO EXCITED that there wasn't a mess I had to clean in my underwear and another pair of underwear ruined due to my period! So I went to empty it and there's a little notch on it that you hook your finger to grab, and then you have to push out to unleash it from behind your pubic bone at the same time. It does get your fingers bloody when removing it because it kinda spills out a little, but who the heck cares when it stayed in for so long without any leaks, no discomfort and no smell or seeing blood everytime I peed!! It was so fantastic that the blood on my fingers didn't bother me since my sink is right next to my toilet I could just wash it off right away!! I don't think I'd ever take it out at work or in a public bathroom due to that. So I cleaned it with soap and water and popped it back in, with again a little maneuvering and awkwardness (you have to sit down to get it in), but I got it! Then I went another 7 hours with it in on my heavy day and again no leaks, no discomfort, couldn't feel or or even tell I had my period other than the usual menstrual cramps!!! I am sooo in love with this product!! I WOULD RECCOMEND IT TO ANY GIRL WHO HAS IS NOT A VIRGIN due to the fact that it would be really hard to show her how to get it in without a plastic model of a vagina and cervix and she may have a hard time getting it in, you have to pinch it together so that you can get it in anyway. Now I'm stuck with a bunch pads I had bought right before buying this and don't think I'll be going back to them!! Lol 😆 this disc is seriously a complete game changer for me!!! I am so THRILLED, I took a chance on it and bought it. I bought 3 of them I loved them so much!! Also I can shower without seeing blood flowing out and can go swimming now with my neice and can go over her house or to my parents shore house overnight without having to worry about throwing out a tampon or pad in someone else's trash!! It is so perfect for me!! Sooo GO GREEN and try it for your yourself!!! You'll be soo glad you made the switch!! Some people on these reviews say it was hard getting out, it did make me panic a little my first time trying, but it's so easy now as long as you push out and pull with your finger at the same time!! I do not know anything about having sex with it in because I am not in a relationship with someone, but I do know you have to empty it before sex so that the blood doesn't auto dump out when it's full!! And if you do have sex with it in you can not try to force yourself to have an orgasm because when you try to force it you might push it out and it will probably get messy!! I hope this review helps someone to make their period game forever changed!! Especially if your someone like me who absolutely dreads her period every month!!

5 stars all the way! I cannot express how game-changing this disc is. Here’s an overwhelmingly positive review from a certified internet-researching skeptic! I am finally FREE from period worries & stress! Within 24 hours of using this product, I KNEW my period life was forever changed. I’m now on period number 3 of using it and I can’t find the words to express how life-changing this disc has been for me. No more worrying about bleeding through tampons or having to time my bathroom breaks every 1-2 hours to make sure I would be ok while I’m at work. No more uncomfortable cramping from tampons or worrying about if I have enough tampons on me when my period decides to show up on its irregular schedule. No more spending $1,000+ a year on dumb period products because being a woman is a scam and these necessary materials aren’t provided to women for free like they should be. This is literally a “set it and forget it” kind of situation. It’s also true to the claim this product makes: this is truly a mess-free period sex solution! I am beyond amazed at how little mess there is, and it’s still easy to remove afterward to clean and replace. Definitely wash and replace after sex! I will note the following things to be mindful of: - I do feel like I need to pee more often, but not overwhelmingly so or a worrisome amount more. I think it’s more that the disc is filling up, so I feel like I need to go more often. There’s a *very* slight pressure, but everyone is different and I barely notice it at all especially compared to how noticeable tampons are for me. You can auto-dump (empty the disc without removal by bearing down) very easily throughout the day when you use the bathroom (the first time I did it I didn’t even mean to, but now that I know how easy it is it’s such a relief and has no mess afterward). It’s also kind of interesting to visually see and know how much is in the disc as my period progresses so I know in the future if anything seems abnormal. - It is very easy to remove and replace the disc. I wear it all day for 12 hours and then overnight for the same. In the morning it can be a little more difficult to remove, but if you sit up/stand and walk around for 5-10 minutes and loosen up your muscles it becomes much easier to remove. I usually get out of bed and get ready for my day or read a chapter of a book (~10 minutes of not lying down), then remove and wash/replace it and it’s a breeze. - I’ve found that if you break the seal the disc makes throughout the day when removing it by pinching the lip of the disc between two fingers to pull it out it’s pretty easy to remove. Just stay calm and breathe deeply; it will never get lost inside and can always be removed. Pro-tip: Wash your hands with the pH soap and leave your fingers wet for removal and replacement! It makes everything so, so much easier to do. Side-notes on other Saalt purchases: - I’ll be picking up the smaller (Coral) version of this disc for use during the last half of my period, as I don’t feel I need the larger size past the first 2-3 days and think it will alleviate the feeling of having to pee as much. - I purchased the pH-balanced soap that Saalt sells, and it’s amazing. I am insanely sensitive/allergic to almost every kind of soap on the market, and this doesn’t bother me at all. I’m allergic to fragrance and sulfates, so I was initially worried about the scent it has but it doesn’t cause me any allergies and actually smells really nice and is incredibly faint. Highly recommend this wash! A little goes a long way so the value is great too. - I also purchased the Saalt steamer because I am very lazy and don’t want to boil the disc before and after my cycle. The first one I bought was broken, but my quick and easy replacement has worked wonders since. Highly recommend picking it up! - I’ll be picking up the compact travel sanitizer case to carry my disc with me on days I’m expecting my period to maybe start and for the just-in-case situations where I need to clean it on the go but don’t have an easily accessible private bathroom. It took a little getting used to for learning how to remove the disc easily (1-2 days), and it can be kind of messy the first 2-3 days. It definitely wasn’t nearly as difficult to learn to use as my internet researching lead me to believe, so definitely try it out if you’re interested and don’t be hesitant if you’re afraid of a learning curve. I do wish there was a slightly better lip for removal on the disc but it’s pretty decent and if there was more to grab on to I think it might make wearing it less comfortable during the day so they’ve struck a pretty perfect balance here. I remove mine over the toilet and it’s really not bad at all! I really can’t recommend this product enough! I’ve told all my female friends about it and now they’ve all switched to using it and can’t stop raving about how it’s changed their life and thanking me for the recommendation! :) I don’t write many reviews - I’m a 10-hours of research on the internet and reddit for any purchase I make and highly skeptical of reviews kind of gal. I’m here writing this with the hope that I can ease the minds of anyone who has done the internet research and is still on the fence from the handful of reviews that say menstrual discs are difficult to use and require a long learning curve. It took me less than 48 hours to master how to use this disc and I will never ever ever go back to using any other period product for the rest of my life. Good luck & happy periods ladies!! :)

Okay I have been using this for almost a full week now and I have some thoughts- First, I like it! It gives me a secure almost freeing feeling. Like I could not wear a panty liner and I’d be fine (probably) and I don’t need to empty it every single time I use the bathroom like I would a pad or tampon. I love that. I can just stick it up there and forgot about it until I get home. I recently started getting a sensitivity to regular pads/tampons and i wanted to find something that would help that. This 100% solved that problem for me! Plus with this I don’t need to buy products every month which is great! I do love this, but I have a super heavy flow 2-3 days out of my regular 8. So for the days that aren’t my heavy days this was perfect, but for my heavy days it didn’t quite cut it. I had to empty every few hours which wouldn’t be a big deal except for this thing is MESSY! And it will get all over your hand or at least a finger or two so it’s a bit difficult to do this at work when the only bathroom is public with multiple stalls. Also side note- I have not figured out this whole auto empty thing so that might change things but I’m convinced that’s not real- what I’ve been doing is just sticking a single finger over the rim to let some out and then give a little push to empty as much as I can without taking it out. I’m hesitant to try the larger size, but to be honest it’s just because I just bought this product and I can’t justify spending money on the other one immediately after but I’m sure it would work great. I did leak once or twice on my heavy days but luckily I was wearing a liner and it wasn’t too bad. Insertion was wayyy easier than I thought it would be. The was pretty nervous since this was my first disc but it wasnt a problem. I just followed the directions that were in the box exactly and it was great! I recommend reading the instructions and maybe doing some additional research/getting familiar with your anatomy if you aren’t already. For me the firmness and soft silicone work great. No pain while inserting even if it unfolds to early. It’s not too firm or anything. I also can’t feel it while it’s in, it’s almost too comfortable I’m worried I’ll forget about it lol. Luckily that hasn’t happened but that does bring me to the worst part of this product- removing it… This thing sits up really high so you have to dig. I also had long nails at the beginning of the week and it just happened to work out that that came off halfway through and it was way easier to remove without nails but still hard. It has a notch to grab onto and pull but it does NOT work. It’s too slippery and it turns once it’s inside you so it doesn’t matter anyways because you can’t reach or find it. I have just been finding the rim and grabbing that to pull it out and it has been working for me. This was is quite messy but as long as I’m in my own bathroom it’s really not too bad. There have been a few times where I’m digging for it for a while but I learned that if you push a few times and sometimes at the same time it will push it down so it’s easier to grip. I was pretty worried about this based on other reviews but it really wasn’t too bad. For me, for now, the positives out weight the negatives and if you think this is something you’d like, I think you should give it a try! A few additional details for anyone- I do have an IUD so I was looking for something without suction- this will suction a little but not enough to bother my IUD and by grabbing the rim it breaks any suction anyways. I have checked my strings since I was worried and they are just fine and in the same place they were before. Lastly I did have sex while wearing this and my husband said he couldn’t feel it at all. It was totally clean, no leaking during or after. However, it was the hardest to remove after that since it was pushed so far up, but still reachable.

I had previous experience using a menstrual cup, but I wanted to try a menstrual disc, and I really liked this one. The silicone is soft and flexible, making it comfortable to insert. When positioned correctly, I can’t feel it during use. It has a good capacity and is a great option for wearing for several hours. It may take a little practice at first to find the correct position, but it becomes much easier afterward. It also includes a storage case, which is very convenient. I’m very happy with my purchase!

To start off, I have never used a disc before this one and I purchased the saalt regular sized disc as I have a really high cervix. I took two quizzes online prior to settling on this disc. I took the put a cup in it quiz and the period nirvana quiz. The put a cup in it quiz is the one that recommended me to use this disc. I didn’t listen to the other quiz because it seemed biased and I wanted to try this one because of the soft silicone which I found less intimidating. Also the basin of this seemed the softest. (And it is, it’s so comfortable) I was very intimidated by discs because they sit in an entirely different location than menstrual cups do. However, I was drawn to this because of how much more discs hold than cups do. I have previous experience with cups. Let me tell you, this disc changed my life. The first time I tried placing it, it went horribly and it felt weird and uncomfy. I remember it pressing on my bladder. I immediately took it off and tried again. I changed my approach to guide it further in than I originally did and it worked. I just feel around to make sure it’s properly tucked in behind my pubic bone and that it’s around my whole cervix. I have a very VERY heavy flow on the first 3 days of my period and this handled it like a pro. I slept comfortably at night, I changed it every 5 hours during the day. On day 4-6 I literally only change it every 12 hours because it doesn’t get full. Autodumping and leaks: This disc was a perfect fit for me so I had zero issues with leaks. I only leaked a bit once but it was because I placed the disc in wrong (you need to place it deeper than you think). It does auto dump once it’s full but ONLY when you use the restroom. There was no autodumping during sneezes/ coughs/ laughing. And it shouldn’t leak during regular movement unless it’s a wrong fit or placement. When it auto dumps I never have to place it back or anything either, it remains in place. Tmi but you can also just do a kegel after it auto dumps once you stand and you’re good. You don’t have to go around feeling it to put it back after using the bathroom. I heard people say to do this but it wasn’t needed for me, just do a kegel. I have strong pelvic muscles and it works for me. Placement and removal: Placement was very easy, I have placed it standing up in the shower with a leg up and sitting down on the toilet. Both work but sitting down on the toilet was the easiest. Removal was easy, I only struggled once because I have an extremely high cervix. Removal can be difficult if you aren’t used to using your pelvic muscles or accustomed to your body’s anatomy. You simply bear down with your pelvic muscles and reach for the rim and slowly wiggle it out. I remove it over the toilet and slowly wiggle it out to avoid causing a mess. I haven’t caused a single spill or mess while removing as a first time user. It’s painless and I use extra small tampons for reference because I literally cannot use bigger tampons they always hurt. Because of the soft silicone material this never causes friction and it feels very comfortable to insert and remove. My overall user experience: I use this disc with period underwear just in case it ever leaks or the leftover after it autodumps from using the bathroom. And there is absolutely no need. The disc handles everything for me and I’ve started to wear just normal underwear when I have the disc because of how much trust I have in it. (No pantiliner, nothing!) And the best part is I don’t have to use pads or tampons anymore! This is amazing but I suggest doing your research to have less of a learning curve. I researched everything about discs and how to use them and I recommend getting comfortable with your personal anatomy because it will make this ten times easier.

You read an awful lot about cervix height and uterus tip and yadda yadda which can make you scared to try something new. Go check out Period Nirvana's website for comparative measurements and firmness ratings on a ton of cups an discs. They have a youtube that is extremely informative as well. I learned so much. Of course there will be some initial trial-and-error figuring out what works for your body and life. Having said that, here's my personal take and experience with Saalt coral. Summary: Medium firmness is too firm for me, but the design and small size were great despite having a heavy flow. Details: Size: The small size ended up being just right for me, despite being a heavy bleeder. I'm perimenopausal and have stage 4 endometriosis so I anticipated making frequent trips to empty. Think, every 1-3 hours to empty sometimes, but I bleed A LOT on the first couple days. Day 3 and on, the small cup lasted well over 6 hours despite me being on the very far end of heavy bleeder. I would expect most folks to get 6-10 hours with an average bleed using this small disc. Design: I had zero issues with the placement despite having a uterus completely migrated to one side and internally adhered to my pelvis (endometriosis fun), and had no issue inserting and removing the disc after a couple experimental tries. Auto-dumping was easy to learn and a little squeeze in the bathroom before removal made emptying the disc a lot less messy. It never auto-dumped when I didn't want it to. No worries there. I experimented with sneezing, coughing, laughing so hard I cried. The coughing was the only iffy thing, but still no mess. I did need to readjust the placement a little after a super hard fake coughing fit, though. Firmness: HOWEVER, endo means I'm very sensitive and prone to swelling and bladder issues so this disc - despite being middle of the road firmness - was just too much for me. I could feel it. Every minute. I ended up with bladder irritation by the second day and by the third I knew I was in for a UTI. After hours of research (thank you, Period Nirvana), it seems that might be due to the disc being a little too firm for me. I'll be trying the Cora Soft Fit (which is also a finger-groove model, a tiny bit larger but much softer than Saalt, and has a pin-hole in the rim to prevent any sort of accidental suction with shifting.) Things I wish I knew (because we just don't talk about bodies and that doesn't help anyone): 1. Pinch the disc into a figure 8 with the finger groove at the bottom so it enters last when inserting. Don't worry about the cup portion, it will squash down while inserting and pop right back when in place. You can press on the rim with one finger to help it settle once it's far enough inside and under your cervix. 2. Insert while sitting or standing one-leg-up, just like a tampon. Push the groove-end with your finger once you get it mostly inserted. (That's why the figure 8 pinch.) 3. Yes, you may need to reach inside yourself to fit it under your cervix. Use your index finger and thumb around the rim (think like making the "just a little bit" hand gesture) to angle the disc until you can feel the upper rim "pop" into place behind your cervix. Feel around if you're not sure and can reach. Your finger pressure on the rim will keep any suction from happening, so don't be scared. 4. If you DO get any suction, just press on the soft cup of the disc with your thumb and then slide a finger up over the rim to immediately release it. This is how finger-groove free discs work too. 5. Auto-dumping your disc before removal (or just any time you use the bathroom to get more time out of it) makes full removal a lot less messy. It gives you a little lubrication and, ironically, better grip since the cup isn't so full. Just push like you're doing a really lazy job of having a baby and the disc will empty a bit. The disc will resettle into place after the push. This is a different contraction than sneezing, but might accidentally happen if you have a really bad cough. (If you have a cough, go with a panty liner or period panty backup that day just in case of tips.) 6. You can use a gentle soap free of conditioners (think clear liquid ones with no milky color) to clean the disc, just be sure to rinse really really well. I use Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree liquid castile because it's anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. Rinse rinse rinse, though. Seriously. Boil the sucker before shark week to sterilize it. I hope this helps. Periods suck.

Talk about an absolute game changer. Wow, and I truly mean wow. Saalt, thank you. I bought the two pack of the regular and small cup. Given my flow is as heavy as it is I was really uncertain as to whether this was going to be my finally switching out from using tampons. I couldn't do it anymore due to the internal physical pain that the cotton fabric was causing me since I was in need of ultra tampons for the majority of my cycle. With that in mind, I was going through an ultra tampon every two-four hours depending on how much my uterus hated me that particular month. I had originally considered going with a different brand with a larger cup size for that reason. Turns out it wasn't even necessary. I've been using the large cup for twenty-four hours now and I haven't had a single issue that any of the negative reviews state. In fact, all I have to say is positive. For starters, I can go for up to about six hours before I feel like I have to empty the cup. It definitely takes some getting used to as far as insertion and removal, but once you get the hang of it, you're golden! I played cards against humanity last night with my nephew and laughed so hard I felt the cup flex a lot like it was breathing and thought I might blow it right out (which had me laughing harder and no, I didn't share that with him lol), but it stayed in place and worked perfectly. Last night was my first night using the cup and while, yes, I should have probably emptied prior to going to bed I didn't and had zero issues. We're talking TEN hours with a flow that typically uses ultra absorbency tampons (granted I was stationary), and no leaks at all. I'm totally in awe of what this product has done for me. I haven't used the small cup yet, but as for the regular you know it's there. It isn't like you insert and forget which is a good thing. Since TSS is an issue you WANT to know it's there. At first, I noticed that I felt like I needed to urinate after it was in, but after a few hours of wear that feeling stopped. The sensation takes a little bit to get used to, but it doesn't have that abrasive friction and constant irritation that I was getting from tampons. Nobody needs that. Why do we still make them? If you're having trouble with insertion and removal there's plenty of helpful videos on YouTube and QandA's on Google. If you're new to the cup or considering, this is worth the investment. I'm twenty-four hours in and refuse to go back to tampons. Saalt makes a wonderful product and I'll be singing their praises to whomever is willing to listen. Do yourself a favor and get it. It's worth the investment and money you'll save as well as cutting back on unnecessary pain associated with tampon use. Update: I switched to the small cup later on in the evening of day two. It was harder to insert the cup and as it turns out, I wasn't bleeding as heavy (keep this in mind for later). Easier time overall using the small cup and also didn't have leaking issues. Emptied each time I went to the bathroom so say... Every four to six hours or so. I was about 60 hours or so into my cycle or about two and a half days when I noticed there wasn't really anything to empty. I figured hey, probably due to gravity and the fact that I had been lying down using a heating pad (again, back problems *cough, cough, old*) and nothing really moved down that way. I even wiped and noticed nothing. Ok, weird. It happens. Roughly another six or more hours later and I use the bathroom again (it's hot as hell, I'm drinking a lot of water, don't judge me) and I reach in, break the suction and go to empty... Nothing. There's nothing at all to empty. Confused now, and assuming what I was hoping to be true had just happened, I went on the internet and discovered a few blerbs on Google and then came across an entire article by Vice. There's an entire website dedicated to cups called Put A Cup In It. I'm stating these things because there's a physical effect to using a cup. Not only did I just have the least painful period of my life, but I also just had the shortest. I just had a period that lasted about two and a half days. This happens to 53% of women that switch to using the cup. It's a completely understudied phenomenon and it's a shame it isn't more widely known for all of woman kind. It takes getting used to, but it's so worth it. If I had known I'd be in less pain every month and bleed for WAY fewer days I would have switch such a long time ago. Make the switch and liberate yourself.