The majority of feminine hygiene products aren’t exciting, but with the corporations responsible for making them barely changing over a century, do women have much choice? Period panty start-up Thinx says yes, offering a friendlier, cheaper and cooler way to sail through that time of the month.

The invention of synthetic and hormonal contraception revolutionised female sexual health by providing a greater sense of control over one’s body. But there’s now a growing dissatisfaction with artificial products, driving demand for ‘natural’ alternatives. How are brands tapping into this shift?

As the coy label ‘intimate health’ suggests, there is still huge stigma attached to products like tampons and thrush ointments. Love Wellness is an all-natural brand that's using chic, minimalist packaging to make shopping for a healthy vagina less of a dreaded purchase.

One in three women will suffer from urinary incontinence at some point in their lives, but the attached stigma means that they may wait up to 6.5 years before seeking help. Looking to tackle how people think about feminine hygiene, Icon is offering up fashionable, pee-proof undies for women.