500 million women and girls worldwide can’t access safe period care. Asan is changing this.

The Challenge

"Period poverty" is a lack of access to safe and affordable menstrual products. It forces women and girls to use home-made rags or poor quality pads, which leak and cause rashes and discomfort. The result: missed school and work, poor health, and silence driven by stigma and taboos.

The Solution

Designed at the Harvard Innovation Lab, the Asan period cup was designed in partnership with rural communities to meet their needs. The cup is made from durable medical silicone, and lasts up to 10 years. One cup replaces 2,500 sanitary pads.

Through NGO and employer partnerships, Asan provides menstrual health education and free period cups to underserved women and girls. We're creating a world where your period never holds you back.

Asan's Impact in Numbers

  • 96578

    Asan cups donated

  • 26101440

    Estimated days of work gained

  • $20300000

    Money saved in USD

  • 10060

    Tonnes of CO2 emissions averted

  • 4078

    Tonnes of landfill waste averted

  • 80%

    Reduction in bacterial and urinary tract infections

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Made for every woman, everywhere

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Asan's Global Footprint

Stories of Impact

  • Shantibai, community leader, Kanakapura, Karnataka India

    "I immediately recognised the benefits of the Asan cup compared to pads and cloth. It has made such a difference — especially for staying active during my period. Now, through my role in the Gram Panchayat, I'm able to spread the word and encourage all the women and girls in my village to make the switch."

  • Jemuma Kunadu, Nurse, Koforidua Ghana

    “This has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health. At first, I was unsure, but after a few tries, I can’t imagine going back to disposable pads. The comfort, reliability, and leak-free protection are unmatched. This cup has truly empowered me to take control of my period with confidence and ease."

  • Shalu, 18-year-old student, Lucknow India

    "I feel really comfortable using my Asan cup. It's so much better than using pads — there's no irritation, no worry, and no constant checking. I feel completely tension free and can go about my day, enjoy my life, and stay active during my period without any hassle. I only wish I had discovered it sooner!"

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Case Studies

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Bring an Asan program to your community

  • NGO

    Do you want to integrate menstrual health initiatives to serve communities you work with? Get in touch to discuss how we can partner.

  • CSR/Foundation

    Is your company looking to create meaningful, lasting impact? Write to us today.

  • Factory

    Are you an employer of a female workforce? Get in touch with us to increase productivity and wellness for your employees.

  • Research Institution

    Are you conducting cutting-edge research for women's health? Get in touch with us for the easiest period flow collection product.

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Contact Us

Our Advisors

  • Connie Mao

    Connie is an Obstetrician Gynaecologist and Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. She trains providers internationally and invests in improving the health of women and girls.

  • Benjamin Kahrl

    Ben combines investment and philanthropy to expand access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for women, girls, youth, and people with disabilities.

  • Narayan Ramachandran

    Narayan is the father of two girls, husband of a writer, columnist, institution builder and emerging market investor. 

  • Jill Ross

    Jill is a Managing Director at Accenture, and has more than 25 years of retail and consumer experience. She is an advocate for women’s health equity and an angel investor in fem-tech startups.

  • Deborah Palmer Keiser

    Deborah is a seasoned retail executive known for her pioneering work on supply chain stewardship for iconic brands. For 25+ years, she has held senior strategic and operational roles directing business development globally.

  • Ranjini Narayan

    Ranjini Narayan is a software engineer, and is pursuing an MBA degree at the Columbia Business School. She is very passionate about empowering women in STEM. 

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Supporters and Awards

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In the Press

  • Ira Guha is helping end period poverty among low income Indian women with a sustainable menstrual product

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  • The menstrual cup putting an end to global period poverty. Period.

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  • Bengaluru: How 8,000 women in Kanakapura turned to menstrual cups

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  • How this woman entrepreneur’s menstrual cup is changing mindsets in rural areas

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  • How menstrual cups are helping women tackle period poverty across India

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Trusted Partners

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