Lumma is born

It was a natural progression to use our expertise in silicone manufacturing to continue supporting the health of our clients. We’re all familiar with tampons and pads, but we don’t necessarily realize how harmful these products can be—not just to the planet, but to our health and even our self-esteem. 

What many don’t know is that tampons and pads are loaded with additives, dyes and other chemicals—aluminum, dioxins, hydrocarbons and even a pesticide deemed potentially carcinogenic by the World Health Organization. These chemicals drain the natural flora from your vagina and, let’s just say it, they smell. No accident. The goal is for you to trash them—and buy them—as often as possible. Consumption over health and comfort.

For every problem that tampons and pads present, cups and discs offer a solution. The average pad or tampon user goes through about fifteen every month. That’s 540 every three years. Just one disc or cup lasts the same amount of time. 

These are the reasons I approached my father with a new business venture in mind: making safe, long-lasting, affordable silicone menstrual products. The two of us ultimately founded our new company, Lumma, and launched our line of menstrual cups in 2015. Three years later, we launched our line of menstrual discs on March 8, International Women’s Day. My father drew upon his expertise to tackle the engineering and manufacturing side of the business, and I used my years of experience in marketing and sales to take care of the bottom line. We were the perfect match.

January 2026 will mark thirty five years since my family first set out to improve people’s lives. We’re eager to continue our mission and keep spreading the word: A period is something to be celebrated. Love your body, and live your best life.