TL;DR
MIMA introduces an IoT-enabled smart menstrual aid garment designed to enhance comfort by addressing cramps, rashes, leakage, and odor, based on a survey of Indian women's needs.
Contribution
The paper presents a novel IoT-integrated menstrual garment with functional features tailored to women's comfort during menstruation, based on user survey data.
Findings
Successful implementation of IoT-enabled heat pad in the garment
Enhanced comfort and hygiene features for women during menstruation
Positive user feedback on the garment's functionality
Abstract
Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the endometrium lining of a woman's uterus. The average age when girls start menstruating is around the age of 12 years (menarche), and the cycle continues until they attain menopause (about the age of 51). Medical research and analysis in this field reveal that most women have to go through a painful cycle of abdominal cramps along with sanitary pad rashes, while painkillers or endurance ability are their go-to solution. Heat pads or hot water bags also help in pain reduction. Currently, the concept of period pants revolves around pad-free and hassle-free periods for women, whereas most women still prefer sanitary pads during their period cycle. MIMA aims at the development of IoT integrated smart, functional intimate wear for women that would help women comfort during menstruation by catering to issues of menstrual cramps, rashes, leakage and…
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