Cora Menstrual Disc | Reusable Period Disc | Wear Up to 12-Hours | Sustainable Alternative to Tampons/Pads | for Light/Heavy Flows | Leak Proof | Medical Grade Silicone | Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene

This product has legitimately helped make my period bearable. I'll be singing praises of the menstrual disc to anyone who will listen.I am a Nuvaring user, so I got pretty comfortable with my cervix height and anatomy through that. In the past, I had tried cups, but I have a form of vaginismus and things sitting inside the vagina itself causes discomfort. So tampons have often failed me and been uncomfy. Pads shift and bunch up and cause leaks and cups are a no go. So I figured in my quest for an eco friendly, cost friendly, and leak free solution I would try a disc.And I'm so glad I did! My first purchase was a Lumma High since my cervix is very high (takes entire middle finger length to get behind public bone) and it is very different from Cora and has it's own strengths and weaknesses. Lumma is very flexible and it's rim is not nearly as thick and firm. It's also slightly larger. So it's more likely to pop free or "auto dump" at least for my personal anatomy. But it's something with patience and learning I deal with. So the Lummas strengths are it is easy to insert and remove, is very comfortable in doing so, and has the possibility for auto dumping and puts minimal pressure on me. It's weaknesses are the possibility of coming loose- so rigorous physical activity and lots of movement is scary but it's a perfect wear for a long, comfy, easy, sitting work day.In comes the Cora disc, recommended to me by a reusable product community by people who had the same concerns with their Lumma. The rim is thicker and it is not as flexible as the Lumma. The silicone is still soft and smooth it's just the thickness in construction.This is where the Cora shines. Insertion can be a bit more of an effort for someone with pelvic floor sensitivity like myself because it's very firm. But the firmness is it's strength for me because once it's tucked...that baby isn't coming loose. Bearing down, exercising, and lots of movement have nothing on the Cora. It stayed put with no worry, no leaks, no discomfort at all. Removal became a task again because it is so firm and wants to stay put. I think it can form a slight suction depending on its fit and while the little finger grip doesn't allow for a pull down like Lumma does, I find it does help me get a two finger pinch- pointer in the indent and thumb over the edge to pull out. The firmness can give a slight discomfort on pull out but it's shortlived and not any more than the dryness of a tampon would give me.So, long story short. The firmness of Cora and it's design means one can get a disc that stays put and gives a leak free and comfortable experience. However the firmness can also make insertion and removal more of a task than some other comparable discs. I still think past the learning curve it's perfectly manageable but it's up to the user if the removal/insertion is a worthwhile trade. Since the size was such a perfect fit for me and I've never had a perfectly leak free period in my life before discs...I think it's definitely a worthwhile trade off and Cora just might be my "goldilocks" product.Long review aside: every body is different! Just like cups have sizes, discs do too and while the fornix is more likely to have more universal sizing, as you can see from some reviews some have found the disc too difficult or too leak prone with their own anatomy. Trial and error is to be expected when finding the product for you. Compare, research, and know yourself first!! I would recommend Cora as a try for anyone interested.

Honestly, I don't typically write reviews. So I'm going to be that person. This product is so amazing that I felt compelled to review it! I have been using the Lena Cup for years now. I have had a love/hate relationship with it this entire time. I hate using it on my lighter days because it hurts to put in and take out for some odd reason. This means I still have to have tampons and pads on standby for day one and five. Also, the cup is a pain to get in. You have to fold it just right and hope it opens once you get it in. It takes me at least five minutes to get it in place. Nearly half of the time it doesn't completely open and it leaks or it'll pop open as I'm walking along giving me an unpleasant surprise. While I still preferred the cup to tampons, I dreaded having to deal with it.Then enters the Cora Disc. I saw an ad that ensured mess-free period sex and I was sold. I purchased it the day before my period started, so I got to try it out on day two. Let me just say that this thing is freaking amazing! The Cora Disc is so much easier to insert than my cup. All I have to do is pinch it and push it in. It's that simple. Pro tip: if you're having a hard time getting it into place correctly, try squatting. I'm able to slip it right into place with no issues that way. I had a hard time pushing it behind my pubic bone the first few tries, but once I saw a review that suggested pushing down and back at the same time, it was easy to pop it into place. Once the disc is in I no longer feel it. I have had no leaks. One of my favorite features of this disc, is the ability to dump it without removing it. After a few tries, I've learned how to do it and it still baffles me how easy it is. I just bare down a bit when I pee, and clench when I'm done to set it back into place. It empties, I clean myself up, and there's no leaking afterwards. It's amazing. The disc is also super easy to remove. I will agree with everyone else, the finger tab doesn't do much for me. I usually just hook the top rim and pull it out as level as possible. Typically, my finger is bloody, but I just wash my hands as I wash the disc anyways. This is the only con I can come up with in comparison to the cup. The cup was less messy to remove for sure. As far as sex, I haven't tested it out yet. I'm not sure how it wouldn't be a hindrance since I can reach in and touch it with my index finger, but I don't know. I'll update once I try it out.UPDATE:The claims are true! Mess-free period sex! Now my boyfriend and I never have to worry about whether I'm on my period or not. As long as my disc is in, we can proceed as normal. He doesn't feel it and neither do I. Highly recommend switching to a disc! It's a life changer!