How to stop leaking while wearing a menstrual discUpdated a year ago
When the Saalt Disc is positioned correctly under your cervix, it will be leak and sensation-free. After inserting your menstrual disc, use a clean finger to feel underneath the basin of your disc to check for your cervix. If you feel your cervix on the outside of your disc, (which feels like the tip of your nose), try removing your disc and reinserting it. Slide it in and back at an angle (towards your tailbone, not straight up), following the natural slant of your vaginal canal. Check the rim of the disc to ensure that it is open and completely tucked behind your pubic bone.
If you experience minor leaking or discomfort, especially when using the restroom, it’s possible that your disc has self-emptied. Self-emptying can happen when the pelvic floor muscles contract, causing the rim of the disc to momentarily move out of place. This can result in some of the contents of your disc spilling. The rim will likely return to its original position to continue providing you a leak-free experience. To ensure that your disc is in the right position, use a clean finger to check that the rim of your disc is tucked behind your pubic bone. Keep trying small adjustments, the most minor changes can make a huge difference!
HOW TO PREVENT SPOTTING WHILE WEARING YOUR MENSTRUAL DISC
Wipe or rinse your labia after insertion to prevent spotting. Spotting can be caused by blood left in the vagina after insertion. After inserting your menstrual disc, wipe a finger across the basin of the disc to remove any excess blood, then wash your hands. You can supplement your disc with a pad, liner, or period underwear (like Saalt Wear) while you are learning to use it or on your heaviest days.
If you only experience spotting while using the restroom or just after, it is likely that your disc has self-emptied (sometimes referred to as "auto-dumping"). This can happen when your pelvic floor contracts while having a bowel movement. The rim will likely return to its original position to continue providing you with a leak-free experience. To ensure that your menstrual disc is in the right position, use a clean finger to check that the rim of your disc is tucked behind your pubic bone. Then, wipe away any excess blood to prevent further spotting.