Novva Biosolutions LLC is developing Red Envelope™, a self-collapsing menstrual cup designed to make insertion, wear, and removal easier. Its women-led team is applying next-generation science and technology to menstrual health, with a pilot program inviting participants to help shape the product.
Aunt FlowFounded by Claire Coder at age 18 after she got her period in public without supplies, Aunt Flow makes free-vend period-product dispensers and supplies organic cotton pads and tampons for schools, businesses and public restrooms. The woman-owned company designs ADA-compliant dispensers that hold up to five times more product and has donated millions of period products to people in need since 2021. Aunt Flow now works with more than 900 organizations to make menstrual care available without coins or stigma.COLUMBUS, OH
LOLAFounded by women to bring transparency to women’s health, LOLA makes period care and sexual and vaginal wellness products with clearly labeled, non-toxic ingredients. Its offerings are reviewed by a medical advisory board that includes board-certified specialists, while the company pairs product sales with evidence-based health education and reproductive-health advocacy. LOLA has also donated more than 6 million products to people in need and gives customers a choice of nonprofit for 1% of each purchase.New York, NY
MilkShaker IncMilkShaker is a women-led team of engineers developing a hands-free, wearable breastfeeding device that delivers automated lymphatic-drainage massage for mastitis and clogged milk ducts. Developed with gynecologists, women’s-health researchers, and physical and occupational therapists from New York City’s FemFirstHealth clinic, its rechargeable mechanical system is designed to bring professional-style care into the home. The company’s breast-specific device uses removable technology in a washable nursing garment and is currently being offered through a waitlist ahead of launch.NEW YORK, NY
Herplum LLCFounded by Brooklyn native Natasha Hall, Herplum LLC makes reusable menstrual and incontinence pads designed around comfort, body awareness, and protection from back leakage. Its pads use OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-certified fabrics, including bamboo and cotton, and the company pairs its period-care products with community education on menstrual and mental wellness.BROOKLYN, NY