AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being, Gender Equality
KEYWORDS
women's periods, Pain Reliever
COUNTRY
Mexico
DESIGNED BY
Ana Campos, Carlos Valdes
WEBSITE
https://www.vaza.mx/lua
LUA
A wearable that reduces menstrual pain.
How does it work?
The design has an interface located at the front to adjust the pressure, it works through a system of tensioners that allows the user to increase or decrease the pressure according to their needs. Likewise, the product has an infrared heating system for the user to choose between four different preset temperatures, it is important to mention it has a thermal control that guarantees constant temperature and safety.
Why is it needed?
Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is a discomfort that affects 89.5% of women worldwide. Approximately 30% of these women are forced to miss between one and two working days due to the intensity of these pains.
How does it improve life?
LUA is a discrete product that provides women relief and is meant to be used comfortably throughout the day without affecting the daily routine of the user. The adjustment system lets the user increase or decrease temperature and pressure as needed to assure comfort.