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The Soothing Cup
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: June 2022
Artist: Lucrezia Alessandroni
Dimensions:
200 × 200 × 300 mm (20 × 20 × 30 cm)
Medium: PLA, glass, wood, metal, silicon, electronic components
Object number: MISC.2023.723.CC.1-2
DescriptionBiodegradable menstral cup. Description by the designer: The Soothing Cup is a speculative project that comprises a living menstrual cup and an incubator. The biodegradable cup works as a bio-membrane able to interact with the vaginal environment, while the incubator enables users to grow their own anti-inflammatory bacteria on their personal menstrual cups. Designed to be used when menstruating, the living cup reduces any inflammatory discomfort that people with periods might experience. The level of care required in this ritual creates an intimate connection between the user and the cup, reducing the desire to purchase single-use hygiene products whilst challenging the stigma around periods.