While living in India in 2012, Alila Grace (Founder), noticed the lack of proper sanitary protection for the local girls and women. Her sweet Indian host told her that she couldn't ever hide when she was on her period, as her rags were bigger than diapers. She explained that she often had to stay home from work and school, shaming her body and her cycle. Then to add to the distortion, the menstrual waste would pile up in the local rivers and fresh water sources. Alila saw a need and began selling Mahina Cups to the tourists out of her backpack so she could gift them to the local girls. She focused on education and community building, offering sister circles, holistic fertility workshops and building an online forum. The Mahina Cup is produced from the highest quality health grade silicone. Its reusable, bell-shaped cup that is worn internally and sits snuggly in the vaginal canal, just below the cervix to collect your monthly blood flow. Its safe to use, easy to clean and enjoyable to wear.