With the advancement of technology, our daily lives have become easier and faster. It seems that traditional way of doing things are being replaced by technology one at a time. For example, tampons and sanitary pads are used to manage one's period. Then menstrual cup has been invented where it eliminates the need to change pads or tampons several times a day. And now, there's another menstrual cup, one that has Bluetooth and can report data to your gadgets. Yes, the Looncup has that kind of technology.
As reported in Mashable, the Looncup is a smart menstruation cup that women can use to track and learn more about their monthly period. The cup is reported to track details like fluid volume and colour and compares these data on a monthly basis.
More so, the cup reports these data using an app in your iPhone, smart phone or Apple Watch via Bluetooth. The cup can send push notifications that let you know how full the cup is and if it's time to change cups.
This technology can come in handy to warn women of possible overflow preventing spilling or staining, a common fear among first-time users of menstrual cups.
Most users find the menstrual cup environment-friendly. It is more sustainable to use as it doesn't require changing several times a day. Reports say that a woman is estimated to throw away between 250-300 pounds of pads, tampons and applicators in her lifetime. This new alternative heavily appeals to individuals who explore ways to reduce waste.
The Looncup is currently on its way in hitting its $50,000 goal in Kickstarter. The Looncup is equipped with three sensors, battery and Bluetooth antenna. The company claims that battery can last up to six months. This can neither be replaced or recharged so a new one is needed as a replacement. Early bird buyers at Kickstarter can get the Looncup for $30 a cup with free shipping. However, the smart cup comes in one size, unlike the traditional ones which comes in two sizes.
In an interview with Mashable, Kate Lee who is part of the team of eight behind the innovation, said that five of them are using the Looncup testing its feel and fit. Further research and development are happening in Seoul however sales and marketing is based in San Francisco.
Finally, the Looncup may be the answer to women who are geeky about their periods and who don't want to go through the hassle of changing every other time. Check out the video below.
