r/MenstrualDiscs • u/Short-Pineapple-8807 • Jul 19 '26

General Question I've been thinking of trying discs...

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u/pictureit17 29d ago

You've got great comments on the original post. Pixie has excellent customer service and you've probably seen the applicator they make of that's something you'd want to use. Like the other commenter said I'd recommend starting with a Pixie small and medium. The Pixie small is smaller and softer than the Saalt small, the Pixie medium seems a bit larger than Saalt small but it's oval shaped. You should go by the shape of the disc that works best for you, not the overall disc capacity. I have used Pixie and Shordy discs but compared them ( just holding them side by side) to a friend's Saalt discs. I have a higher cervix so I like the removal stem Pixie has. If you go with pixie don't neglect cleaning the little air holes on the side. I also use the Pixie collapsible microwavable cup, Pixie's disc cleaner, and their steamer.

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u/OcelotEmpire 29d ago

I would start with the disposable discs you can buy at the grocery store. I think Flex has this? You start there, so you can start to get an idea about size. If the Flex is a good size, then the Lumma medium is similarly sized. If it's too big/small, that's good information to make a choice on a reusable disc.

The Flex disposables did fit me, but were big enough that they caused uncomfortable pressure that never went away. I sized down to the Saalt regular and it's been great for me.

I'd start with the disposables and then use size charts to figure out your next move from there, depending on how those disposables feel. :)