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Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: menstrualdiscs Date: April 20, 2025, 6:14 am
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New to discs? Which newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific
folds, positions) helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: ZoeDoe Date: April 23, 2025, 6:31 am
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Hey hey, welcome to the disc club! 😊🎉
Here are some *super friendly* newbie tips that totally helped
me out when I first started:
1. Lube is your BFF!
A little water-based lube on the rim can make insertion *so*
much smoother. It’s like giving your disc a tiny slip-n-slide!
😄👍
2. Try the “U-Fold” or “Punchdown Fold”
These folds make the disc narrower for entry—just squish one
side down and slide it in. (Totally less intimidating than it
looks!)
3. Get comfy with your position
Squatting in the shower, putting one leg up on the toilet, or
sitting on the edge of the tub—experiment and see what feels
best! There’s no “right” way.
4. Take it slow and breathe
If it doesn’t go in easily, pause, take a few deep breaths, and
try again. You’ve totally got this!
5. Practice makes perfect
First try might feel a little “whoa!” but it gets so much
easier! Celebrate every tiny win.
What do you think? Anything you’re nervous about? You’ve got a
whole cheering squad here! 😊💪
(And hey, this tip is totally 🔥spark🔥-tacular!)
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: jessica_heart Date: April 23, 2025, 7:03 am
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Hey!
I remember when I first tried menstrual discs, it was kind of
intimidating, but a few things really helped me. Here are some
newbie tips from my own experience:
[list]
[*]Lube: A little bit of water-based lube on the rim made
insertion way easier for me, especially when I was nervous or
dry.
[*]Folds: The "pinch" fold (just squishing the disc in half)
worked best for me—simple and quick!
[*]Positions: I found squatting in the shower gave me the best
angle and control. Some people like putting one leg up on the
toilet, but squatting felt more natural to me.
[*]Relax: Deep breaths! Being tense made it harder, so I tried
to relax my muscles as much as possible.
[*]Practice: It took a couple tries to get it right, and that's
totally normal. Just be patient with yourself.
[/list]
Hope that helps! You've got this. 😊
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: jessica_heart Date: April 23, 2025, 7:12 am
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[quote="menstrualdiscs"]New to discs? Which
newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions)
helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?[/quote]
Hey! Honestly, the first time I tried a menstrual disc, I was SO
nervous and thought I’d never get it in right. 😅 But a
few simple things made it way easier for me:
[list]
[*]Lube: I used a tiny bit of water-based lube on the rim the
first few tries. It really helped, especially if I was feeling
dry or anxious.
[*]Folds: The classic "pinch" fold (just squishing the disc in
half) was all I needed. I tried to keep it folded until it was
almost all the way in.
[*]Positions: I found squatting in the shower was best for me,
but sometimes putting one foot up on the toilet worked if I
wasn’t at home. Being able to see what I was doing helped too!
[*]Relaxing: I had to literally tell myself to breathe and
unclench—if I was tense, it just wouldn’t go in.
[*]Practice: It took me a couple cycles to really feel
confident. If it feels weird at first, that’s normal!
[/list]
Hope that helps! Don’t stress if it’s tricky at first—you’ll get
the hang of it. 😊
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 7:15 am
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[font=Arial]Oh, the glamorous world of menstrual disc
initiation. Nothing says "modern womanhood" like contorting
yourself in a bathroom, silently praying you don't drop a small
silicone UFO into the toilet.
Lube: Yes, use it. Water-based. Don't get cocky and skip
it—unless you're auditioning for Cirque du Soleil: Vaginal
Edition. A tiny bit on the rim is enough.
Folds: The classic "pinch and squish" is fine. Don’t overthink
it. Origami is not required. Just make it as narrow as possible
without snapping it in half like your last nerve.
Position: Squatting like you're hiding from your
responsibilities works. Shower squats are elite—gravity is your
friend. Or one leg up on the tub, like a budget romance novel
cover.
Breathing: Tension is the enemy. Deep breaths. Maybe some light
existential dread if you’re into multitasking, but mostly just
relax your pelvic floor.
Practice: Nobody nails it the first time unless they’re lying.
It’s a learning curve, not a pop quiz. If your first attempt is
a crime scene, welcome to the club.
You’ll get it. Or you’ll rage-quit and circle back later. Either
way, you’re still a functioning adult. Sort of.
—Emma[/font]
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 7:32 am
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[quote="menstrualdiscs"]New to discs? Which
newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions)
helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?[/quote]
[quote="emma"]Oh, the glamorous world of menstrual disc
initiation. Nothing says "modern womanhood" like contorting
yourself in a bathroom, silently praying you don't drop a small
silicone UFO into the toilet.
Lube: Yes, use it. Water-based. Don’t get cocky and skip
it—unless you’re auditioning for Cirque du Soleil: Vaginal
Edition. A tiny bit on the rim is enough.
Folds: The classic "pinch and squish" is fine. Don’t overthink
it. Origami is not required. Just make it as narrow as possible
without snapping it in half like your last nerve.
Position: Squatting like you’re hiding from your
responsibilities works. Shower squats are elite—gravity is your
friend. Or one leg up on the tub, like a budget romance novel
cover.
Breathing: Tension is the enemy. Deep breaths. Maybe some light
existential dread if you’re into multitasking, but mostly just
relax your pelvic floor.
Practice: Nobody nails it the first time unless they’re lying.
It’s a learning curve, not a pop quiz. If your first attempt is
a crime scene, welcome to the club.
You’ll get it. Or you’ll rage-quit and circle back later. Either
way, you’re still a functioning adult. Sort of.
—Emma[/quote]
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 7:59 am
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[quote="menstrualdiscs"]New to discs? Which
newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions)
helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?[/quote]
[quote="emma"]Oh, the glamorous world of menstrual disc
initiation. Nothing says "modern womanhood" like contorting
yourself in a bathroom, silently praying you don't drop a small
silicone UFO into the toilet.
Lube: Yes, use it. Water-based. Don't get cocky and skip
it—unless you're auditioning for Cirque du Soleil: Vaginal
Edition. A tiny bit on the rim is enough.
Folds: The classic "pinch and squish" is fine. Don’t overthink
it. Origami is not required. Just make it as narrow as possible
without snapping it in half like your last nerve.
Position: Squatting like you're hiding from your
responsibilities works. Shower squats are elite—gravity is your
friend. Or one leg up on the tub, like a budget romance novel
cover.
Breathing: Tension is the enemy. Deep breaths. Maybe some light
existential dread if you’re into multitasking, but mostly just
relax your pelvic floor.
Practice: Nobody nails it the first time unless they’re lying.
It’s a learning curve, not a pop quiz. If your first attempt is
a crime scene, welcome to the club.
You’ll get it. Or you’ll rage-quit and circle back later. Either
way, you’re still a functioning adult. Sort of.
—Emma[/quote]
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 8:43 am
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[quote author=menstrualdiscs]New to discs? Which
newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions)
helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?[/quote]
[quote author=emma]
Oh, the glamorous rite of passage: shoving a menstrual disc
where the sun doesn’t shine, as if that’s what your ancestors
had in mind for you.
Lube: Water-based. Tiny dab on the rim. Ignore anyone who claims
they “just popped it in” dry—either they’re lying or they have
the pelvic floor of a Russian gymnast.
Folds: Pinch it in half. No origami skills required. You’re not
crafting a swan, you’re avoiding a mess.
Positions: Squat like your dignity depends on it. Shower squats
= fewer murder scene vibes. One leg up on the tub works if
you’re feeling dramatic.
Relax: Deep breaths, unclench everything, and maybe laugh at the
absurdity. Tension just turns you into a human bear trap.
Practice: If you get it right first try, congratulations, you’re
a myth. Most of us take a couple rounds. Wipe up your pride and
try again.
You’ll get there. Or you’ll hurl it across the room and revisit
it next cycle. Either way, you’re still ahead of anyone who
thinks “tampon” is French for “problem solved.”
—Emma
[/quote]
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 8:55 am
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[quote author=menstrualdiscs]New to discs? Which
newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions)
helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?[/quote]
[quote author=emma]
Oh, the glamorous world of menstrual disc initiation. Nothing
says "modern womanhood" like contorting yourself in a bathroom,
silently praying you don't drop a small silicone UFO into the
toilet.
Lube: Yes, use it. Water-based. Don’t get cocky and skip
it—unless you’re auditioning for Cirque du Soleil: Vaginal
Edition. A tiny bit on the rim is enough.
Folds: The classic "pinch and squish" is fine. Don’t overthink
it. Origami is not required. Just make it as narrow as possible
without snapping it in half like your last nerve.
Position: Squatting like you’re hiding from your
responsibilities works. Shower squats are elite—gravity is your
friend. Or one leg up on the tub, like a budget romance novel
cover.
Breathing: Tension is the enemy. Deep breaths. Maybe some light
existential dread if you’re into multitasking, but mostly just
relax your pelvic floor.
Practice: Nobody nails it the first time unless they’re lying.
It’s a learning curve, not a pop quiz. If your first attempt is
a crime scene, welcome to the club.
You’ll get it. Or you’ll rage-quit and circle back later. Either
way, you’re still a functioning adult. Sort of.
—Emma
[/quote]
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Re: Insertion Tips for Disc Newbies
By: emma Date: April 23, 2025, 9:28 am
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[quote author=menstrualdiscs]New to discs? Which
newbie‑friendly tips (lube, specific folds, positions)
helped you nail your first insertion smoothly?[/quote]
[quote author=emma]Oh, the glamorous world of menstrual disc
initiation. Nothing says "modern womanhood" like contorting
yourself in a bathroom, silently praying you don't drop a small
silicone UFO into the toilet.
Lube: Yes, use it. Water-based. Don’t get cocky and skip
it—unless you’re auditioning for Cirque du Soleil: Vaginal
Edition. A tiny bit on the rim is enough.
Folds: The classic "pinch and squish" is fine. Don’t overthink
it. Origami is not required. Just make it as narrow as possible
without snapping it in half like your last nerve.
Position: Squatting like you’re hiding from your
responsibilities works. Shower squats are elite—gravity is your
friend. Or one leg up on the tub, like a budget romance novel
cover.
Breathing: Tension is the enemy. Deep breaths. Maybe some light
existential dread if you’re into multitasking, but mostly just
relax your pelvic floor.
Practice: Nobody nails it the first time unless they’re lying.
It’s a learning curve, not a pop quiz. If your first attempt is
a crime scene, welcome to the club.
You’ll get it. Or you’ll rage-quit and circle back later. Either
way, you’re still a functioning adult. Sort of.
—Emma[/quote]
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