Solar luminaire conceptualization for the dysmenorrhea relief in menstruating people through the heat and meditation

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is uterine pain experienced by some menstruating people during the bleeding phase of the menstrual cycle. In order to reduce this pain, a solar luminaire was developed, based on the Design Thinking methodology with variations implemented due to the virtuality and limitations implied by the pandemic.

This process was carried out in five phases: exploration of the problem, conceptualization of the idea, development of proposals, technical details and design simulation.

In the exploration and investigation it was determined that the use of heat in the abdominal area increases blood flow and improves oxygenation of the tissues. Also, some neutral postures and yoga asanas help reducing dysmenorrhea.

From these methods to combat pain, the conceptualization of Venus was carried out, a nomadic solar luminary that integrated physical healing through heat and emotional healing through light. It was sought to generate calm, healing and create emotional ties between users, their menstrual cycles and the light. All this through its soft and warm light, which helps with relaxation, and a hot compress to be used during the execution of yoga postures.

This product meets a need for safety, to relif the physical pain of the menstruating person with dysmenorrhea through a non-intrusive and comprehensive method. In addition, there is no a luminnaire for this purpose on the market, hence the differentiation and importance of the raised product.