Pixie Menstrual Disc Kit for Feminine Care - Pixie Discs are Designed to Remove Like Tampons - 100

This review is a bit late, as I bought this kit last year. However, it took a few months of practice and more months of regular wear before I felt comfortable giving it a proper review. I love this little disc. It's SO much more comfortable than pads and even tampons. I've been wanting to move away from disposable supplies and use something more sustainable and the Pixie Cup was my first foray into reusable menstrual supplies. While there was a bit of a learning curve, it was pretty easy to use! If you can insert a tampon, you can insert the Pixie Cup. I did have a few issues with positioning the disc once inserted, but there are plenty of videos/resources online that help with that. I also appreciated that the Pixie Cup comes with a removal string. I've been hesitant to try a menstrual cup, because I've heard a lot about the suction issues (😬), so I love it. The kit comes with everything you need to maintain the disc, including cleaning solution, a soaking cup and lubrication (which is really helpful when prepping for the start of your cycle). My only gripe is that the wipes it comes with aren't individually packaged; that would have been a great help for use on the go. On a final note, I love that this is a semi-local small business (yay, Missouri!). If you've been curious about trying a menstrual disc, this is a great starting place. The choice of sizes, provided cleaning supplies and neat little bag make it well worth the money! Read more

I'd been using Softcups (rebranded to Softdiscs) disposable discs as an alternative material option off and on for years, but they had enough flaws that I wasn't comfortable using them consistently and most period underwear can't keep up with my heavy flow (those that do get a bit uncomfortable after a full day of working and period-ing)...So when I first started seeing reusable discs, I was completely on board. I've tried at least four brands and can say that for me Pixie is BY FAR the most comfortable to wear, easiest to insert and remove, and least likely to leak. Getting discs properly inserted is paramount to avoiding leaks or untimely emptying (yes, this has happened to me with other discs, no I couldn't save the pants). Thankfully Pixie's silicone material is stronger than it looks, but is still soft enough that it's comfortable to wear 99% of the time; there's a great pliability to firmness ratio which means it can "pinch" pretty easily, but won't fold up on itself the second you try to insert it or fly out of your hands across the bathroom or straight into the toilet if you don't have a voice grip. It also "opens" easily once you let go - no having to fight with it to get it into place or do a weird dance standing over the toilet (unless you want to, I guess - you do you). I was worried that the "tail" might irritate my bits (I'm prone to uti's if there's too much -erm- jostling in certain areas) or would snap right off the first time I tried to remove the disc, but so far I have had zero issues. By the time I got this kit I was already kind of an old pro at inserting, removing, and emptying discs in general, but the wipes and lube included do make the process much easier and save me from some of the anxiety caused by having to empty my disc while out/at work. Oh, and in case you're curious (I was, and you're welcome), you probably don't want to use the lube for anything *else*; it dries/absorbs relatively quickly and has a less than pleasant flavor. II did have one instance of leakage, but that was my own learning curve issue of knowing the "feel" of this disc being properly inserted and whether or not the shape was conducive to it self-correcting (it's not, in my case. If it's not placed right, I need to take it out and try again). Side note for those shopping around: My second favorite is the reusable disc by Cora, which that works great, but is an absolute pain to insert and remove without feeling like I need a surgical crew on standby (yes, even with the "convenient" tab you're supposed to be able to grip with a finger). Apparently I have a higher-sitting cervix and shorter fingers than whoever that disc is designed for. Read more

The customer service is absolutely out of this world, and the products are incredibly high quality. I found that the medium disc was too large their customer service offered to send me a smaller disc free of charge!! I’m a first time period haver in 15 years due to long term birth control use. I wanted to try an environmentally friendly menstrual product. I was intimidated by the disc but was excited about the applicator. I will admit - I don’t like the applicator. It’s difficult to push even with lube applied and I’ve gotten the hang of manually inserting it after my second cycle. The cups easy to clean using the included cleanser or by boiling. The “tampon string” design really makes it easy to remove. I ultimately chose Pixie as they’re a smaller company based out of my home state. After my experience with their customer service and how kind, personable, and respectful they were - I can’t imagine using another brand of period products Read more

Great kit. Love how it's all self contained for storage each month. The inserter makes it way easier to insert and it's way easier than a cup to remove. Read more