The masters thesis addresses the issue of menstrual hygiene in women with weakened or reduced hand
function. I explored various diseases, disorders, and injuries that can lead to weakened fine motor skills,
lack of strength in the hands, and pain in the lower part of the hand. A more detailed analysis of the target
group revealed that the group is large and desires adapted tools in the market for menstrual products.
Unfortunately, such solutions are lacking, as the global market is saturated with generic products that have
not significantly changed for over 50 years. Through experimentation, I developed a product to assist in the
insertion of tampons. It is ergonomically and mechanically refined and was validated at the prototype stage
by the target group. In addition to the product, a service complementing the product was also designed. The
master’s thesis represents one of the first steps towards preventing menstrual poverty and the true inclusion
of people with disabilities as well as women themselves.
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