Menstrual disc

First of all, you should know that it may take some time to learn how to insert and remove a menstrual pad smoothly. So have a little patience with it and with a little practice you will learn it easily.

• Wash your hands and the disc with warm water and neutral soap.
• Find a comfortable position (e.g. sitting on the toilet, standing with legs apart or sitting in a deep squat with one leg slightly more extended than the other).
• Pinch the sides of the disk together so that it becomes narrow like the size of a tampon.
• Insert the disc at a vertical angle into your vagina with the folded part pointing down. You want it to sit at a vertical angle so it goes around your cervix.
• Press the lower part of the disc up past the pubic bone so that the edge of the disc sits just above the bone.
• Remove your fingers.
• Congratulations, you are now ready to bleed!

Tip: Is it your first time? So use (washable) pads or menstrual underwear as a backup.

It can be a little messier to remove a menstrual disc as opposed to a menstrual cup, because if you are a beginner the blood can tip over and spill. The trick is to always have it in a vertical position when you remove it.

• Wash hands.
• Sit on the toilet.
• Use your middle finger to reach under the edge of the disc and gently pull out.
• If this is difficult, try squatting and using your pelvic floor muscles to push out.
• Empty the contents into the toilet, a houseplant, or into a sacred cup to offer to the earth.
• Wash it with warm water and mild soap.

The size of the disc almost exclusively depends on the height of your cervix. Your age, activity level, and pregnancy history do not necessarily affect the size of your disc.

Furthermore, you should not use your current menstrual cup size as a basis for your menstrual disc size. For example, if you use a small Goddess Temple cup, it does not necessarily mean that you should also choose a small Goddess Temple disc. Buying the same size disc and cup will not always end well, unless by coincidence.

To find your size, you should measure your cervix. During menstruation, the height of your cervix changes, so it is best to measure during your period. Insert your index finger into your vagina and start feeling around. Your cervix feels round and has the same firmness as the tip of your nose. Measure how deep your finger has gone into your vagina.

• Low cervix: 4.4 cm or shorter, choose Extra-small or Small
• Medium cervix: 4.5 - 5.5 cm, choose Small
• High cervix: 5.5 cm or longer, choose Large

All bodies are different, so this guide is a starting point. It's a good idea to experiment if you are unsure about the size. You can also consider buying both a small and a large disc, where you can save DKK 59 by buying them together. The clear menstrual disc is only available in extra-small and small sizes, so choose this package.

For many, the traditional is sufficient. Are you afraid that you will have trouble getting the disc out? Choose the version with ring or finger handle. The ring or finger handle version makes it easier for beginners to remove because it allows you to naturally "hook" the disc to remove it.

Traditional dial : Suitable for most people.

With ring or finger handle : Good for beginners as it makes removal easier.

Yes, menstrual pads from Gudindetemplet are certified and free of harmful chemicals such as BPA, latex and phthalates. They are certified to a number of recognized standards including REACH, CE, FDA, ISO 13485:2016 (medical devices), RoHS and SEDEX. This means that you can use this intimate product with confidence and without the risk of irritation or allergic reactions.

Yes, you can use a menstrual disc even if you have an IUD.

However, it's important to be aware that the disc can affect the position of the IUD. Although the disc does not create a suction effect like a menstrual cup, it can touch the IUD strings during insertion or removal.

The package insert states that it is not recommended for use with an IUD, which is a decision made by the manufacturer. As we are a smaller company, we have not had the opportunity to create our own package insert, but we will definitely do so when the time comes. Therefore, we have differing opinions on this, as we know that it can indeed be used with an IUD. It is therefore up to you to either try it or decide now and feel into your own body whether a disc is something for you.

A disc is generally recommended for women with an IUD over a menstrual cup, as the disc does not have a suction effect and sits around the cervix.

To avoid any discomfort, it is recommended to insert and remove the disc with care, and you might consider having the IUD strings shortened. If you experience any issues or discomfort, you should stop using the disc.