Social stigma and human exceptionalism have contributed to unsustainable menstrual
products and a neglect for the nutrients in menstrual blood that can enrich soil. In a …

Fertility tracking applications are technologies that collect sensitive information about their
users ie reproductive potential. For many, these apps are an affordable solution when trying …

We describe a Research through Design project-Curious Cycles-a collection of objects and
interactions which encourage people to be in close contact with their menstruating body …

Envisioning alternative futures and desirable worlds is a core element of design that must be
cultivated, especially when a deep transition of practices, values, and power is necessary for …

The menopause transition involves bodily-rooted, socially-shaped changes, often in a
context of medicalisation that marginalises people based on their age and gender. With the …

Observing the texture, color, and conductivity of cervical mucus has the potential to support
menstrual cycle and fertility tracking, generating a layer of rich bodily, tactile/haptic …

Menstruation and fertility tracking applications are of increasing concern in HCI research, as
their use becomes more widespread. Methods are needed to understand how such …

Menarche is the first occurrence of menstrual bleeding and it usually begins between the
ages of 9-15. This makes menarche a crucial transition among other social, physiological …

Advances in intimate care technologies and on-body wearables are disrupting how and
where we think about and care for our bodies. The boundaries between private and public …

A growing number of design researchers explore engagement with and through biodata. To
help make sense of this growing space, we synthesize three emergent themes:(1) …