How to fix common menstrual cup problems
LA New Product Development Team · 1:02 · Published August 29, 2026
About this video
Lena Dolgan, a practicing OB/GYN and sister of LA New Product Development Team founder Konstantin Dolgan, approached us with a desire to improve a common and necessary item: the menstrual cup. Traditional cups have many problems, foremost among them being a severe lack of options for people with a low cervix or with weakened pelvic floor muscles. In addition, menstrual cups often do not hold their shape, can be uncomfortable due to a firm and rubber-like feel, are prone to closure and spillage, and do not fit all bodies equally or stay in place. A low cervical position can further exacerbate t
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