Startup promising a 'tampon' to wear during sex just raised $1 million

First there were THINX, the period panties.

Now, Flex, another startup trying to change how women deal with their periods every month, has raised $1 million.

Flex makes menstrual discs. The product most resembles a menstrual cup like the Diva Cup, but is meant for one-time use like a tampon. The disposable disc sits up toward the cervix, collecting all menstrual fluid.

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The biggest draw Flex promises is that the menstrual disc provides “mess-free period sex.” Women (or anyone having a period) can keep the disc in during sex, and it’ll contain all bleeding. …

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Startup promising a 'tampon' to wear during sex just raised $1 million