# Pain-Relieving Menstruation Wearables Livia is a Smart Device to Relieve Menstrual Cramps By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relieve-menstrual-cramps References: [mylivia](http://mylivia.com/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/livia-the-off-switch-for-menstrual-pain) With the rise of [wearable technology for health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-20), there are now devices capable of targeting everything from nausea and stress to chronic pain—Livia is specifically designed to relieve [menstrual cramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pain-relief-rollon-for-cramps). Quite simply, this compact pain management device taps into the wavelength of a woman's menstrual pain and blocks it from being registered in the body. This is done though a small unit containing two flower-shaped electrodes that can be temporarily attached to a target area. Unlike many other solutions for [period pain management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt), this one is drug-free, works instantly, boasts no side effects and a tolerance for the treatment won't be developed over time, meaning that it will always be effective. Currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo, this inventive device has already surpassed its initial funding goals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Pain Relief:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing wearable devices that specifically target and relieve different types of pain. - **Drug-free Pain Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating drug-free solutions for pain management that offer instant relief with no side effects. - **Crowdfunding for Health Devices:** Opportunity to leverage crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo to raise funds for innovative health devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry to develop devices that provide targeted pain relief. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the healthcare industry to develop drug-free and effective solutions for pain management. - **Crowdfunding:** Opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to support the funding of innovative health devices that address specific health issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Neurostimulation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurostimulation-device.md) - [Personal Cooling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relief-from-menopause.md) - [Neuro-Capacitive Period Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jovi.md) - [Hot-Flash-Controlling Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embr-wave-2.md) - [Plant-Sourced Pain Relief Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menstrual-cramp-relief-cream.md) - [AI-Powered Menstrual Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulipon.md) - [Smart Menstrual Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emm.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Perimenopause Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peri.md)