This Device Helps Women Carry Their Reusable Sanitary Pads
Katherine Pendrill — August 12, 2015 — Art & Design
References: jamesdysonaward.org & magazine.good.is
'Flo' is a new device that allows women to discreetly carry and clean their reusable sanitary pads. For women in many parts of the world, the stigma associated with menstruation can lead to humiliation and isolation. In some cases, girls are forced to drop out of school entirely when they reach the age of menarche.
Flo seeks to help women avoid the shame of menstruation by providing them with a discreet and hygienic way of handling their periods. The multi-purpose device is composed of two bowls, a small basket and a handle. Girls can then use this device to carry and wash their reusable sanitary pads. Flo thus provides an alternative solution for women deal with their periods in a way that is less disruptive to their lives.
The device is not only convenient, but it also provides an inexpensive alternative to disposable sanitary products.
Flo seeks to help women avoid the shame of menstruation by providing them with a discreet and hygienic way of handling their periods. The multi-purpose device is composed of two bowls, a small basket and a handle. Girls can then use this device to carry and wash their reusable sanitary pads. Flo thus provides an alternative solution for women deal with their periods in a way that is less disruptive to their lives.
The device is not only convenient, but it also provides an inexpensive alternative to disposable sanitary products.
Trend Themes
1. Discreet Feminine Hygiene - Opportunity for innovative products that address the stigma associated with menstruation.
2. Reusable Sanitary Pads - Potential for disruptive innovations in the menstrual hygiene industry by offering eco-friendly alternatives to disposable products.
3. Hygienic Period Management - Advances in technology and design can provide women with more efficient and hygienic ways to manage their periods.
Industry Implications
1. Female Healthcare - Innovations in feminine hygiene products and devices can revolutionize the female healthcare industry.
2. Education - Opportunity for solutions that enable girls to continue their education without interruption due to menstruation.
3. Sustainable Consumer Goods - The market for eco-friendly menstrual products and accessories is expanding, opening doors for sustainable consumer goods companies.
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