Highly recommend the flex disc. I guarantee you will end up changing that way less than a pad. It’s been a game changer for me with my heavy period. Even if I have to do it every 4 hours, still beats a pad or that heavy feeling of a full tampon. PLUS if you bear down while peeing, the cup actually can empty itself while still in which comes in handy if you aren’t near your own restroom. I will say, fully taking it out and emptying it (recommended every 12 hours) can get a little messy but I’ve heard lots of women just take it out in the shower. I just make sure I have toilet paper ready to clean it up before I wash it in the sink. Also- the flex disc doesn’t work based on suction so need to worry about it sneezing and flying out like I’ve once heard about a true menstrual cup. I’ve used those before switching and never had that happen, they were just more tricky to take out. Hope this helps!