Menstrual discs are the far less finicky cousins to menstrual cups. Firmness, a HUGE influencer on how/why cups work, is a lesser concern for discs. It matters, but in different ways and to a lesser extent. This video explores the ways in which menstrual cup firmness affects the insertion, removal, efficacy, and comfort.


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00:00 Start
01:00 Cups vs Discs Firmness
01:57 Insertion/Removal Firmness
03:16 Firmness and Function/Comfort
04:20 Firmness Scale for Discs
04:45 Rating Discs for Firmness Cora Disc, Hello Disc, Lumma, Saalt Disc, Nixit, SHEPeriod, Ziggy Flex Disc
07:10 AutoDumping Menstrual Discs and Firmness
09:05 Bladder Pressure from Menstrual Discs