How to Use the

HUME’S Menstrual Disc

🩸Your Hume’s Disc is designed for long-lasting comfort and reliable protection. Whether you’re new to menstrual discs or just need a quick refresher, this guide will walk you through everything—from insertion to removal and cleaning.

Illustration of a menstrual disc being sanitized in boiling water on the stove for first-time use.

Sanitize Before First Use

Before using your Hume’s Disc for the first time—and at the start of every cycle—boil it for 5 minutes to sanitize. This helps prevent potential infections.
Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before inserting or removing the Disc.

Diagram of a menstrual disc showing rim and catch areas, plus anatomy view of disc placement inside the vaginal canal.

Know Your Disc Anatomy

Before using your Hume’s Disc, it helps to understand how it works inside your body.
TheRimis what you pinch to insert and remove the disc. TheCatchholds the flow and sits below the cervix.
When inserted correctly, the disc tucks behind thepubic boneand rests in thevaginal fornixto collect fluid comfortably and discreetly.

How to Insert Your Disc

Caution: The Disc is not intended for postpartum bleeding. Please consult your gynecologist about Disc use after childbirth.

  • Illustration of hands being washed and menstrual disc rinsed under water before insertion

    1. Clean Hands. Clean Disc.

    To prevent irritation, wash your hands and Hume’s Disc only with warm water and mild fragrance-free soap. Rinse your hands and Disc thoroughly.

  • Illustration of pelvic area with magnifying glass, symbolizing checking before menstrual disc insertion

    2. Check Before Inserting

    To prevent injury, ensure that nothing is present in your vagina before inserting the Disc.

  • Illustration of hand pinching a menstrual disc into a teardrop shape for insertion

    3. Fold the Disc for Insertion

    With your dominant hand, pinch one end of the Disc to form a teardrop shape. This will be your insertion point.
  • Illustration showing three positions for menstrual disc insertion: squatting, sitting on toilet, and lifting one leg

    4. Find Your Position

    Choose a comfortable position to insert your disc. You can squat, sit on the toilet, or raise one leg on the edge of your bathtub or toilet. Relax your pelvic floor muscles—this makes insertion much easier.

  • Line drawing of a person inserting a pinched menstrual disc into the vaginal canal, angled toward the cervix

    5. Insert the Disc

    Use your free hand to gently separate your labia. Relax your pelvic floor muscles and gradually insert the pinched end of the Disc into your vagina.
    Use your index finger to guide it back and down, aiming toward your cervix. Push the Disc as far as it can comfortably go.

  • Illustration of a finger tucking the front of a menstrual disc behind the pubic bone for proper placement

    6. Tuck It in Place

    Push the front rim of the Disc up and behind your pubic bone.
    This locks it in place and creates a secure seal to prevent leaks. Go slowly and gently—stop once it feels comfortable.

  • 💡 Insertion Tips

    The Disc sits in your vaginal fornix—the upper part of the vaginal canal near the cervix. When inserted properly, you shouldn’t feel it at all.

    After insertion, stand up and gently check the Disc’s placement with a clean finger.
    Make sure the front rim is securely tucked behind your pubic bone and doesn’t feel like it’s slipping.

  • ⚠️ Important Warning

    Hume’s Disc isnot a contraceptive deviceand willnot prevent pregnancy or protect against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).For your safety,do not share your Discwith anyone else.

Removing Your Hume’s Disc

  • Icon of hands being washed with water and soap to clean before using menstrual disc

    1. Clean Hands First

    Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and mild, fragrance-free soap before touching your Hume’s Disc. Clean hands help prevent irritation and reduce the risk of infection during insertion or removal.

  • Illustration showing comfortable positions for removing a menstrual disc: squatting, sitting on toilet, or raising one leg

    2. Find a Comfortable Position

    To make removal easier, choose a position that relaxes your pelvic muscles. Squatting, sitting on the toilet, or raising one leg are all good options. Stay relaxed and breathe deeply — there’s no rush.

  • Illustration of a finger hooking under the rim of a menstrual disc inside the vaginal canal for safe removal

    3. Hook and Remove with Care

    Gently insert a clean finger into your vagina and hook it under the front rim of the Disc. Slowly slide the Disc out, keeping it level to avoid spills.

    ⚠️ Warning:
    Always break the seal by hooking under the rim. Removing the Disc without breaking the seal could strain your pelvic floor muscles and carries a remote risk of prolapse.
  • Illustration showing a menstrual disc being carefully removed while kept level and parallel to the floor to prevent spills

    4. Slide It Out Horizontally

    Carefully slide the Disc out of your vaginal opening, keeping it as level as possible. Tilting it parallel to the floor helps avoid spills during removal.

  • Illustration showing menstrual disc being emptied into the toilet, rinsed with water, cleaned, and reinserted into the vagina

    5. Empty, Rinse, Repeat

    Empty the contents of your Disc into the toilet. Rinse it thoroughly with fresh water or wash it with mild, fragrance-free soap. Reinsert as needed.

  • Illustration of menstrual disc being sanitized by boiling in water at the end of the cycle for hygienic storage

    3. Hook and Remove with Care

    At the end of your cycle, wash your Disc and sanitize it by boiling it for 5 minutes. Let it dry completely, then store it in a breathable pouch or ventilated container until your next use.
  • Black and white icon showing a menstrual disc, 12-hour clock, and warning sign to prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) risk

    ⚠️ TSS Safety Warning – 12 Hour Limit

    To help prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), do not exceed 12 hours of use without emptying your Disc. TSS is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by toxins from common bacteria. Although rare, it is possible to contract TSS while using a menstrual disc.
    You can reduce the risk by boiling your Disc at the start of each cycle, washing your hands thoroughly before handling the Disc, emptying and rinsing the Disc more frequently, and thoroughly washing it after each use.
    Watch for symptoms like sudden high fever (102°F or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting or near-fainting, or a rash resembling sunburn. If you notice any of these signs, remove the Disc and seek medical attention immediately. If your Disc has been inside for more than 12 hours and you cannot remove it, contact a healthcare provider right away.
  • Illustration of menstrual disc next to an IUD and question mark, indicating consultation needed before use with intrauterine device.

    🚨Using a Disc with an IUD? Ask First.

    If you have an intrauterine device (IUD) or any gynecological condition, check with your gynecologist before using a menstrual disc. In rare cases, incorrect insertion or removal could dislodge your IUD or pull its strings. When in doubt, ask first to stay safe.

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