What's better, a menstrual cup or disc?

If you're exploring reusable period products, you’ve probably come across both menstrual cups and menstrual discs. While they serve the same purpose — collecting menstrual blood — they are shaped differently, sit in different parts of the vagina, and have unique pros and cons.

Let’s compare the two so you can decide what’s better for you.

🩸 1. Where They Sit in the Body

  • Menstrual Cup:

    • Sits in the vaginal canal, below the cervix.

    • Held in place by suction.

    • Great if you have a medium or low cervix.

  • Menstrual Disc:

    • Sits at the vaginal fornix, right in front of the cervix.

    • Tucks behind the pubic bone — no suction involved.

    • Works well for high cervix or tilted uterus.

✅ 2. Ease of Use

  • Cup:

    • Easier to learn for beginners.

    • Needs proper suction and positioning.

    • Removal can sometimes be tricky due to suction.

  • Disc:

    • Takes practice to tuck and remove.

    • Doesn’t rely on suction, which is great for IUD users.

    • Can be messy during removal, especially the first few times.

💧 3. Capacity & Leak Protection

  • Cup:

    • Holds 20–30ml typically.

    • Can last 8–12 hours.

    • Suction seal helps prevent leaks.

  • Disc:

    • Can hold up to 70ml, making it great for heavy flows.

    • Can be worn up to 12 hours.

    • No suction, but still leak-resistant when placed correctly.

🌙 4. Comfort & Sex

  • Cup:

    • Can’t be worn during penetrative sex.

    • May be felt if not inserted properly.

  • Disc:

    • Can be worn during penetrative sex (some types).

    • Many users say they can’t feel it at all when placed right.

🌱 5. Eco-Friendliness & Cost

Both are:

  • Reusable for 5+ years

  • Save money long-term

  • Reduce landfill waste

Average price:

  • Cups: $20–$40

  • Discs: $30–$50

🩺 6. What Gynecologists Say

Many gynecologists support both as safe and effective.
However, for:

  • Beginners or those with a low cervix → Try a cup.

  • IUD users or those wanting mess-free intimacy → A disc may be better.

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💡 Final Verdict: Which Is Better?

Feature Menstrual Cup Menstrual Disc
Easier to Use ✅ Yes ❌ Takes Practice
Higher Capacity ❌ ✅ Yes (up to 70ml)
Wear During Sex ❌ No ✅ Yes
Good for IUD Users ❌ Sometimes risky ✅ Yes
Mess-Free Removal ✅ Yes ❌ Messier

👉 Choose a menstrual cup if you're new to reusable products or want something easier to clean and insert.
👉 Choose a menstrual disc if you need more capacity, use an IUD, or want to wear it during sex.

Your body, your choice. There’s no “one-size-fits-all,” only what fits you. 💖

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