Silicone & Science: How Menstrual Cups Reshaped Period Health

Author(s)	Ms. Jahnavi Agarwal, Dr. Neha Chauhan
Country	India
Abstract	Since ages, menstruation seemed to swathe in quietude and shame being subjected to precarious harmful practices. There was a lack of understanding and accessibility of menstrual hygiene products. Even after certain menstrual hygiene products were invented, they were still not feasible enough to be within the reach of the majority. This research paper aims to highlight how the invention of the menstrual cup added a new layer of comfort and safety along with better feasibility and attainability and how it has been viewed by the people exposed to the mentioned product. Using the mixed-approach method, consisting of secondary data, it was found out that STEM didn’t just contribute to women empowerment and safety but introduced a much more sustainable alternative to pads. Their enduring use and feasibility helped in combating period poverty. Even in this cusp of modernization, periods remained a taboo. The consistent effort of science and technology tried eradicating this gap by presenting facts fighting with age-old beliefs and reducing the casualties caused by poor menstrual hygiene
Keywords	: menstruation, harmful practices, accessibility, hygiene products, feasibility, attainability, period poverty, taboo
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On	2025-07-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.7216
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9vzf5

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