Overall, I am happy with my Nixit menstrual disc. I usually have to squat in order to insert it the right way, but I have to do the same thing when inserting my diaphragm so it’s not a big deal. In order to remove the disc, I have to bear down and it USUALLY comes forward enough such that I can slide a finger in and pull it out gently. I’ve had instances where that didn’t happen, or it pushed itself back as I was trying to dig it out. On my heavy flow days (days 2-4 of my period), I do have to change the disc out every 3-4 hours. This is nowhere near the 12 hours it should hold, per the site. I also still haven’t figured out how NOT to make a bloody mess when removing the disc on my heavy flow days. It gets allllllll over my hands when I pull it out. I still need to use pads in additional to the Nixit disc on my heavy flow days, and that’s really unfortunate. I also prefer to insert and remove the disc while I’m in the shower, especially on heavy flow days. I can’t imagine being out and trying to insert or remove the disc during those days. I would love for the Nixit design to change and incorporate a more contoured shape and include a removal dome (like the Caya diaphragm). That could make it easier to pull the disc out . Just a suggestion!

Using Nixit was surprisingly easy and comfortable. You don’t feel it all and doesn’t leak.

At first I was very skeptical about this product. After trying it a few times before my cycle, I got comfortable with the way it works. My first cycle using it I did not have any problems at all! No leaks or spotting. I did have slight cramps as I got used to it, but they went away after the first couple days. I highly recommend nixit as a substitute to tampons.