# Comforting Public Bathroom Installations The Warm Wall Hopes to Ease the Pain of Menstruation By Ell Smith | Published 2018-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-warm-wall References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2018/04/restroom-innovation-aims-to-ease-period-pain.html) & [laurenelee](https://laurenelee.com/Warm-Wall) The Warm Wall is a new installation that's offering a public space where women can be temporarily comforted from [period pains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt). The Warm Wall is a simple design that can be seamlessly integrated into [public bathrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets). It features a curved, heated wall that offers comfort when leaned on. According to the artist, Lauren Lee, "I wanted to create something that was integrated into public space—an amenity and a resource, rather than something you go out and buy for yourself.” The project, created by Lauren Lee fuses art and architecture to create an installation that encourages women to engage in discussions about the [pains of menstruation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-delicious-chocolate), effectively building a community based on mutual understanding and support. Image Credit: Lauren Lee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Period Pain Relief:** Opportunity for innovative products or services that provide temporary relief from menstrual pain. - **Integrated Public Amenities:** Potential for creating public installations that serve as both functional amenities and artistic expressions. - **Community Building Through Art:** Using art installations as a catalyst for initiating dialogue and building supportive communities around shared experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Innovation opportunities for developing new pain relief solutions specifically targeting menstrual pain. - **Architecture:** Possibilities for integrating functional and comforting elements into public spaces, such as heated walls in bathrooms. - **Art and Design:** Creating impactful art installations that encourage open conversations about taboo topics and foster community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lobster Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustacean-lobster-twist.md) - [Easy-to-Install Pad Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freda-dispenser.md) - [Architectural Wall Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Branded Cooling Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-claw-mural.md) - [Smart Period Care Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joni-model-v-smart-dispenser.md) - [Period Product-Finding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-apps.md) - [Wearable Neurostimulation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurostimulation-device.md) - [Clean Bathroom-Locating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woloo.md)