VWELLHalo Reusable Menstrual Disc Pod - One-Handed Insertion - Pull Tab for Easy Removal - Medical-Grade Silicone - Menstrual Cup, Tampon, Pad Alternative - 12 Hours Protection - Blue

Update: There's a learning curve. I feel like theres certain days in my cycle where this specific disc makes sense. And certain days where it doesn't. I always wear it with period panties. I feel like I get the most benefit from it with in the first 1-3 days and overnights, but sometimes I have a hard time inserting it and getting it to sit right. I think it has something to do with my cervix changing positions. Earlier today, it flipped. And later in the day, after readjusting it a few hours later, I coughed too hard and sprung a leak :( While at home, it's no big deal. But it would really suck if that happened or it auto-dumped on me out in world. I still feel like it definitely makes a huge difference with lessening my cramps though. I just think I need a wider, or rounder disc for later in my period.I've only used this disc with one cycle. But so far, it was a very life changing period. A year ago, I started with cups and found discs intimidating, but I recently went off BC after 10+years, like, 3 cycles ago. Ive been on every form of BC that exists, and I'm at a place in my life where I just want to connect with my body. I wanted to see how my cycle had changed over time, if at all...I got this specific disc, because I recently got a diaphragm for birth control. And the doctor said experience with a menstrual disc would help prepare me for diaphragm insertion. Also this is disc most resembles my diaphragm (the purple one in the pic).Anyway to make a long story short... I've used this thing once and am obsessed. My cycle didn't change from what I remember of my baseline. It's like clockwork. But I have changed. And how I care for myself during my period has changed and this little doo-dad has made a huge difference in my quality of life! I have had significantly less period pain than I've ever had in my entire menstruating life while using this wonderful little thing.I've told everyone that I could tell about how awesome it is.The only flaw I could see so far was... one time, as I was squatting down, it felt like it could leak. It didn't, but it felt like it could.I will update this after a few cycles to confirm my experience wasn't some kind of weird fluke//miracle.I have endo, adeno, I've had cysts, adhesions, laparoscopy, fibroids, polyps, iuds, sciatica, slipped discs, the whole shebang. So you can imagine how pleasantly surprised I was to not be in pain. I can't wait to have another period, so I can confirm if Halo is heaven sent!Who am I? Who even says that????

The halo period disc is not great.I was using disposable discs but they’re expensive and I hate just throwing away a bunch of plastic every month so I looked into non-disposable options. This one looked thin and comfortable.The problem is the material that holds the disc open - I don’t know if it’s a plastic ring or what, but it’s not firm enough when you’re trying to insert it. When you pinch the disc before you insert, it won’t stay pinched. It wiggles and wobbles around which also makes insertion difficult. I felt like I had to force the stupid disc in, it never felt like it was situated correctly, and it was a huge chore to get it in there. I tried lubricants, I tried a device that’s supposed to help you place the disc, it still didn’t work. I ended up throwing this away and I luckily found one that’s much better. Don’t waste your time, energy, or money on this thing.

So far this is the best disc I've tried, certainly the most comfortable, and no leaks! I literally can't even feel it most of the time (which was an occasional issue with tampons, and a persistent issue with other discs). The rim is on the firmer side, and has an odd shape, but is also quite narrow - this combination seems to help it stay in place while also not putting pressure on anything or ending up causing pain or discomfort. The removal loop is an absolute must-have for me, and this one has grooves to make it easier to grasp - if it was longer and the basin was thicker, then I think this would be the perfect disc for me.Cons: the material that makes up the basin seems quite thin and flimsy - so far it's survived boiling and being worn for a day, but it still doesn't exactly instill me with confidence in its longevity. Also, while the rim is great after it's in place, its design makes inserting it a bit more difficult than something with a softer rim, and the first few time I used it I had to push it back in a couples times and make sure I had pushed it high enough to properly situate it. After that, it was smooth sailing.TL;DR - while discs are always a matter of personal preference and what works best for your body, this one is very reasonably priced and if you're searching for something that works for you, I recommend trying it.

This does not like to stay in place, unfortunately. I wanted to like it, but it doesn't work for me.

I really wanted to like this. I’ve tried a variety of discs including Cora, Flex, and Saalt, which are relatively easy to remove, but don’t hold much. I’m a heavy bleeder and wanted a cup that wouldn’t leave my hand covered in blood during removal (the Flex cup being the absolute worst with messy removal), and this cup mostly accomplishes that. The rim is soft and seems to contour well. The pull tab feels durable and makes it easy to remove this. But the same soft rim that feels comfortable can sometimes make insertion take a bit longer than expected. Also, this device leaks constantly. I have a low cervix and I’m not sure if that contributes or not, but I cannot wear this without also wearing a pad as backup. I’ve worn discs and cups for years and inserts this so that the lip rests securely above my pelvic bone. And yet, I find that after wearing this briefly, it invariably slips down a little during routine movements and we go right back to this leaking again. It only cost me $15, so I can’t complain too hard, but I am disappointed that I have to keep looking for another device to replace this one.