Has anyone tried menstrual discs?

Question

I just started using Intimina's Ziggy Cup with mixed results. Mostly, I need to practice insertion more when I'm not on my period.
Does anyone else use these types of discs as their go-to on their period? How long did it take you to get used to it?

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Softdisc Menstrual Disc - Softcup - 14 Discs - Cleaner Disposable Model of Reusable Silicone Cups, P
I’ve used these and aside from the plastic waste, I love them. I’m now looking for menstrual cups for next month because I hate throwing away so much waste. But these discs work well, I’ve only leaked once because I didn’t insert it right. I learned that it’s better to insert it standing up than sitting. Inserting sitting causes the leaking. On my heaviest days, I can be good for 8 hours plus.

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FLEX Menstrual Disc - 12 Discs - Cleaner Disposable Model of Reusable Silicone Cup, Period Cups, Tam
I tried these discs. They say they last up to 12 hours and I bled through in 3😩 but tampons only last about 30 minutes max for me so that was a big change. One thing I didn’t like was that they’re not reusable like a menstrual cup. But once they were in correctly, I couldn’t even feel it!

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I use the flex disc. I used to use tampons for many many years, but they started getting uncomfortable and irritating me down there. I’d go through a lot of them too as I had to change them out often. My sister kept trying to get me to use a cup but I decided to give the Flex Disc a try. The first cycle I used them I did leak once or twice… it’s the learning curve. They are easy to get used to, although a bit messy at first until you get the hang of taking them out. I’ve been using them for about 4 cycles now and love them, I will not go back to tampons nor pass… and I haven’t had to double up on protection, I just use the disc. On my heaviest days (where I would normally go through 6-8 tampons) I change the disc out 2-3 times. You can’t feel them once they’re in. A tip for removal is I pull them straight out and dump the contents into the toilet this helps with the mess. It just takes practice. I definitely recommend them.

Has anyone tried menstrual discs?

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