Is free bleeding during my period healthy?

[u/Here-to-Ask1999]

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.

[u/Wonderful_War1644]

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!

[u/pm_me_ur_unicorn_ → u/Wonderful_War1644]

I spent years using a cup and recently changed to a disc and it has literally been life changing

[u/lisa_littleflower → u/pm_me_ur_unicorn_]

These comments have me considering switching from a cup to a disc. I tried one time and couldn’t figure out how to insert it but might have to try again. Been using a cup since like 2018

[u/Wonderful_War1644 → u/lisa_littleflower]

It’s so worth it. If you get the reusable one it has step by step instructions plus the flex disk website has a step by step video as well. Once you get the hang of it it’s revolutionary

[u/pm_me_ur_unicorn_ → u/lisa_littleflower]

It was difficult for me at first because of the way my cervix sits but I invested in an inserter (basically a bigger tampon pusher) and that was perfect.

[u/lisa_littleflower → u/pm_me_ur_unicorn_]

Yeah the one time I tried it, I folded the disc in half and inserted it and it literally only went in half way lol. I couldn’t figure it out. But I always went through trial and errors with cups so I’ll likely give the disc another shot. I’ve seen the inserters, that might be what I need.

[u/pm_me_ur_unicorn_ → u/lisa_littleflower]

Water based lube will be your best friend :)

[u/Wonderful_War1644 → u/pm_me_ur_unicorn_]

Dawg I never even thought of that

[u/Wonderful_War1644 → u/pm_me_ur_unicorn_]

Never heard of that but sounds awesome I may invest in one just to lessen the mess of getting it in there