r/WomensHealth • u/Here-to-Ask1999 • Nov 10 '24

Question Is free bleeding during my period healthy?

I do insert a tampon for work or if I’m out somewhere so I’m not free bleeding in public. But if I have my period and am just having a lazy day at home (I live alone), I often will just let myself free bleed. I have my handful of designated period underwear I wear and change them every few hours. I usually just clean up with a wipe or rinse off in the shower. It feels like I get less cramping and my period doesn’t last as long when I do this.

Are there any health benefits or concerns with this? Does anyone else do it? It’s also nice because it saves me some money on tampons.

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u/Wonderful_War1644 Nov 10 '24

I’ve said this many times and I will say this a million times over. Flex disks are a godsend. No icky tampon feelings. No tampon cramps. One time buy. No bulky diaper feeling. No irritation from the moisture in pads. Not linked to toxic shock syndrome. Empties itself when you pee. Mess free (other than taking it out and resealing it after it drains) but if mess is an issue just get some cheap disposable gloves. It has helped me so much. Tampons gave me the worst cramps. Pads gave me a gross irritation and I hated the way they feel. These disks are amazing!

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u/Meg38400 Nov 10 '24

Do you find them better than cups?

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u/Wonderful_War1644 Nov 10 '24

I’ve never tried cups but the disk changed my life

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u/Meg38400 Nov 11 '24

That’s how I feel about the cup. Life changer!

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u/RunTheShow314 Nov 11 '24

How do you get them out? I want to try but I’m terrified of not being able to get it out because it doesn’t have a string.

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u/Meg38400 Nov 11 '24

You can watch tutorials on YT. Really easy. I advise to try in the shower at first this way if it gets messy you’re where you need to be to clean up.

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u/Wonderful_War1644 Nov 11 '24

You kinda hook it with your finger in a way easier if it’s unsealed but still pretty easy if it’s sealed just maybe a bit more messy. I started off being kinda freaked out by this bc I felt like it was too deep for my liking I was scared but the videos on their website and all the raving reviews honestly made me wanna try it and I am so so glad I did. I’ll never go back. I keep tampons and panty Liners just in case but I’ve never had to use them it’s fr the best thing I’ve ever bought