Introducing the Cora Menstrual Disc

What’s the difference between a menstrual disc and a menstrual cup?

Though they have the same goal in mind, there are many differences between the cup and the disc. As Dr. Louden explains, the menstrual disc is smaller and rests in a different spot inside the body. 

“Menstrual discs are positioned in the widest portion of the vagina in the fornix and surrounding the cervix, right where the cervix and vaginal canal meet and are held in place by gravity,” she explains. Alternatively, the menstrual cup sits in your vagina below your cervix and extends into the vaginal canal, held in place by suction, she says.

While you may need to practice inserting the disc a few times to get the hang of it—and yep, maybe have some messy episodes—once you master it, it becomes second nature. For those on the road or working in an office and who don’t always have a private area to rinse a cup, a disc may be more accessible. Unlike the cup, the disc is self-emptying when you use the bathroom. Additionally, most discs vary from the cup because they aren’t reusable and should be disposed of after each use—but not the Cora Disc.

Another major benefit of the disc is that you can keep it inserted during sex—a non starter for options like tampons and the cup.