US start-up Lia has developed a flushable pregnancy test that is made from sustainable, biodegradable materials, which they claim to be the first of its kind. More about Lia launches "world's first" flushable pregnancy test
Loughborough University graduate Peter Astbury has created a wristband for menopausal women, which is designed to regulate and alleviate hot flushes. More about Grace wristband is designed to alleviate and track menopause symptoms
Northumbria University graduate Ailsa Inglis has created a menstrual cup aimed specifically at young girls, with the aim of normalising alternative period products. More about Nixie Girl designed to make menstrual cup more accessible for teenagers
Aiming to change our attitudes towards menstruation, Central Saint Martins graduate Kaye Toland has developed a tampon delivery system that transforms sanitary products into compost. More about mCycle is a "Deliveroo for tampons" that turns sanitary products into compost
This packaging design for Thinx organic tampons brings a significant part of menstruation out of hiding – the vagina. More about Sliding packaging design shows where to put your Thinx tampon
A partner at New York agency Pentagram has created the visual identity for an organisation set up to lobby the US government on the controversial tax on menstrual products. More about Pentagram-designed branding aims to help eradicate "tampon tax"
San Francisco start-up The Flex Company has designed a tampon that allows women to experience "mess-free" sex during their periods. More about Flex tampon is designed to be worn during sex
The "world's first smart menstruation cup" links with a phone app to provide women with information about their periods (+ movie). More about Looncup tracks menstruation and sends vaginal updates to your phone
The pendant of this necklace by Swedish designer Katarina Hornwall can be used to carry tampons for those "in need of immediate menstrual assistance". More about Unisex Emergency Tampon necklace by Katarina Hornwall holds spare sanitary products