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My Flex Disc Review: How FLEX Menstrual Disc Improved My Sex Life

Using FLEX Menstrual Disc Changed My Sex Life!

Using FLEX Menstrual Disc Changed My Sex Life!

Three weeks off, one-ish week on. Timing sex around your period sucks (especially if you are sleeping with a partner who has a vulva). It always has, but it doesn’t have to anymore because of an incredible period product.

There’s a menstrual disc that makes your period easier to deal with than tampons, pads and other period products while allowing you to have mess-free period sex with a person with a penis or a vulva. I tried the FLEX Disc in hopes of finding a superior solution for dealing with my periods and regular break-through bleeding (thanks perimenopause), and to my surprise, it ended up changing my sex life.

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Who Wants to Have Period Sex?

Did you know that some people actually experience a higher libido when they are on their period? The idea that all women and people with vulvas hate sex when they are on their periods is an outdated myth. Sex can be incredible during days of menstruation. It is reasonable, however, to prefer mess-free period sex. 

From oral sex to penis-in-vagina sex, to sex with toys, and more, the FLEX Disc and FLEX products make carefree, comfortable, and orgasmic period sex possible. How do I know? Well, I tried them out and I’m ready to dish the details about my personal experience in the following following FLEX Disc Sex reviews.

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How FLEX Menstrual Disc is Different (More Sex-Friendly) Than Menstrual Cups

There are a number of menstrual cups that claim to make having hot sex possible for couples (or thruples or whatever) during their period. The truth is, most of these period products don’t work if you are wanting penetrative sex. The problems with attempting to have sex while using most of the menstruation cups out there include that they are made from a thick material that can take up a large portion of a woman’s vaginal canal making penetrative sex uncomfortable and awkward. 

Additionally, many have structures to help with removal that are pokey, which might not bother you, but makes men and people with penises experience feel something like torture should they go too deep.

The FLEX Disc is a game-changer period product for women and people who have periods and who enjoy sex with people with penises and vulvas while on their period. And I can give you a firsthand account of my personal experience. I tested the FLEX Menstrual Disc out of desperation because…well…I wanted to get laid. So, rest assured, this review is legit, and I’ll spare no detail. 

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My Experience Having Sex with The Flex Disc

For years, I’ve gone without birth control and somehow managed to survive my monthly menstruation (which generally sucks). Managing my period is enough of a hassle with tampons leaking and leaving my vagina feeling dry and sore. 

But planning my sex life around my “special time of the month” has been truly a huge pain in the ass, especially when I’ve been in relationships with women. Two menstruating women with cycles that don’t sync up, mean two women who only get to enjoy sex, two weeks out of every month unless they are prepared to get messy. And sure, there are workarounds with tampons, but in 2023, we can and should be doing better!

As it turns out, we are. This brings me to my FLEX menstrual disc reviews about sex.

How the Flex Disc is Different from Other Menstrual Cups

The FLEX Disc isn’t anything like your typical period cup. It consists of a stiffer but flexible ring made from a medical-grade polymer used in surgical tools that go inside the body. It is FDA-registered, hypoallergenic, BPA, and phthalate-free, and made without natural rubber latex. 

Attached to the ring is what looks a little like Saran Wrap or plastic sandwich bag material. At first, the disk might look intimidating in size (69 mm diameter), but it’s actually quite easy to insert.

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Unlike most menstrual cups, the FLEX Disk doesn’t sit inside of the vaginal canal (like a tampon or a cup) but above it. Once inside of you, it warms and forms to fit your body so that it moves with you and you and doesn’t leak. The claim that you can’t feel it at all once it is in is 100% accurate in my experience.

How Does the FLEX Disc Work? 

(Gettin’ it in)

Inserting the FLEX Disc is really easy. You just pinch it in half and insert it into the vaginal canal by holding the disc pointing downwards in a vertical position and then pushing down and back. It slides in comfortably and easily. 

For proper placement, tuck the rim (the front edge that goes in last) above your pubic bone (an area called the vaginal fornix). Make sure it’s pushed past the pubic bone as far as it can go. You shouldn’t be able to feel it at all if it’s in the right place. The disc sits comfortably right inside your vagina.

How long can you wear the Flex Disc?

The FLEX Disc can be worn for up to 12 hours and isn’t reusable. (But there is a reusable version I’ll get too!) You’ll need to dispose of it after it’s done.

How do you get the FLEX Disc out?

To remove the FLEX disc, slide your finger up under the front edge where the FLEX disc sits and pull straight down, keeping it parallel to the floor.

I’ll say this while getting it out isn’t that difficult (practice makes perfect) it’s not super easy to remove the FLEX without making a mess. The first time I removed it, my toilet looked like something out of a horror movie slaughter scene. After some practice, I have gotten pretty damn good at keeping removal fairly clean—but expect the first and second times to be an adventure.

How do FLEX discs empty when you pee?

If you’ve heard that FLEX Discs empty hands free when you pee (and poo), it’s sometimes true. Believe it or not, this is a good thing. Let me explain.

On my heaviest period days I’d find blood in the toilet or on my toilet paper after wiping. At first I was worried that it meant the discs were leaking. But what I discovered is that when my pelvic muscles clenched while on the toilet they squeezed the disc just enough to allow it to empty a bit into the toilet thanks to my squatting position and tilted pelvis. 

The first time I did this was an accident. But now, if I want to buy myself a couple of extra hours before changing my disc, I’ve figured out how to replicate this experience while on the toilet.

The answer to “How do FLEX discs empty when you pee?” is simple. Just sit down on the toilet and bear down with your pelvic muscles like you are trying to push something out of you (a baby, poop, a lost tampon). Viola! Your hands stay clean and your disc empties itself. It’s totally hands free!

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Does FLEX Disc Actually Work?

So, does FLEX Disc actually work when it comes to helping you manage your period? Hell yeah! The following are some of the benefits I experienced while using the FLEX Disc:

  • It’s extra comfortable sliding in and I can’t feel it once it’s inserted
  • Zero concerns about toxic shock 
  • I experienced far less cramping than I did with tampons
  • I experienced fewer instances of my PH balance being disrupted with the disc (i.e. Fewer yeast and BV infections)
  • I can have sex while wearing the FLEX Disc!

Mess-Free Sex with the FLEX Disc

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This brings us to what you all really want to know, “Can you have good, mess-free sex with the FLEX disc in?”. I’ve got all the answers to this question.

I took the FLEX disc for many test runs during all kinds of sex just so I could make sure ya’ll have an accurate review and these disposable discs did not disappoint. 

FLEX Period Sex with Women and People with Vulvas

Oral sex is quite often a staple activity during sex between two women or two people with vulvas. One of my favorite discoveries is that the FLEX disc has no odor. If you shower before inserting it, your partner may not even be able to tell you are on your period while going down on you. My partner reported zero odor and I felt 100% comfortable.

From fingers to insertable sex toys and dildos, I didn’t experience leakage while having sex with my partner. The FLEX disc gave me the confidence to have adventurous sex without worrying about the mess. That was a nice change!

Do Men Report Feeling the Flex Disc During Sex?

“Will my boyfriend feel the flex disc?” is one of the most common questions when it comes to questions about sex with the menstrual disc. I have had great success having sex with people with penises while wearing the FLEX Disc. 

In my experience, my partner with a penis reported feeling little to no difference during sex. I—on the other hand—am super excited to report that it actually made sex more enjoyable for me. Like way more. 

I thought this was just a fluke, or that my body was just weird. I’m a very short woman, so I thought perhaps the FLEX Disk held my cervix higher up in my body making for more comfortable sex. But, after some research, I found that I am not the only woman who has reported finding FLEX Disc sex more pleasurable. In fact, some women say they even orgasm easier while using the FLEX.

Was Sex with the FLEX Disc Really Mess-Free?

The general answer to the question, “Is Sex with the FLEX Disc mess free?” is generally yes. If you put the disc in right before sex, you are good to go. 

I only experienced light leakage after wearing the FLEX Disk several hours before sex on a heavy flow day and then jumping into vigorous, deep penetrative sex. “The mess” was very similar to light spotting, and I was the only one who noticed. I just think it’s only fair to mention this for those of you specifically looking for FLEX menstrual disc reviews that are specific to mess-free period sex.

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FLEX Reusable Disc

Good news! For those of you who hate our disposable culture, FLEX is now offering people who have periods the option of a reusable FLEX Disc. The FLEX Reusable disc is molded after the original but made with 100% medical-grade silicone that doesn’t promote the growth of toxic bacteria and won’t disrupt your natural vaginal pH. You can also purchase a special foaming wash and wipes to help keep your disc clean. 

The FLEX Reusable disc works the same as the disposable discs and is very similar to them barring a few small details.

The first thing you’ll notice is that the basket part of the reusable disc is less Saran Wrap-like and made out of smooth silicone that’s still think but a tad bit firmer.

FLEX reusable is also a bit more bendy and flexible than the disposable discs. I did notice that these particular FLEX Discs emptied when I peed more.

Good news! Mess-free sex is as much of a perk with the FLEX reusable disc as it is with the disposables.

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A Final Note on FLEX Discs and Women in Peri-Menopause

One of the lesser-known symptoms of Peri-Menopause is periods that come more frequently (sometimes constantly) and breakthrough spotting and bleeding between periods. My love of the FLEX Disc grew upon realizing how much freedom it gave me during this time in my life. 

If I have any concerns about my period suddenly starting and I’m heading out for a fun or sexy night, I just pop the disc in. It’s comfortable, I don’t have to worry about taking it out if my partner decides to have spontaneous sex because they can’t tell it’s in. It makes sex feel even better when experiencing penetration, and it takes the stress out of my daily life in general.

All-in-all, I think the FLEX Discs are a brilliant solution to managing your period and enjoying mess-free sex. They are comfortable (even enjoyable) and keep you feeling fresh and sexy. 

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Annette Benedetti
Annette Benedettihttps://sheexploreslife.com
Annette is a writer, editor and photographer from Portland, OR. Her work appears in a variety of publications including Bust, Red Tricycle, Motherly and Domino. When she’s away from her desk she can be found teaching women yoga at wilderness retreats, exploring new cities across the states and hiking the trails at Mt. Rainier—one of her favorite places on earth.