Next Period

Important results from the project

Project´s aim was to create next generation sustainable and healthy menstrual protection with the following achieved goals: - Ecologically sustainable menstrual protection - Establish a global standard for menstrual protection - Developing Visual Vulva training tool - Promoted sustainability according to completed LCA - Improved women´s health and gender equality - Conducting market analysis and starting work on business development - Establishing several partnerships and collaborations

Expected long term effects

We plan to implement and disseminate the project results through further development of Visual Vulva to maximize user-friendliness to be used as educational material in curricula and training programs. Global adaptation is made to cultural contexts and workshops are conducted to increase knowledge on menstrual health, break taboos, increase openness and equality. Training also enables introduction of the new non-toxic, environmentally friendly and naturally biodegradable menstrual product.

Approach and implementation

Visual Vulva and a new non-toxic and environmentally friendly menstrual protection were developed by experts with expertise in crucial knowledge areas; visualization, biomaterials research, medical research, business strategy and sustainability. Collaboration between companies, academia and NGO´s has been important. The project encountered problems and challenges which led to extension and restart. Despite this, original goals were achieved with positive results and important lessons learned.