Mauj, an Arabic sexual and menstrual wellness company, has recently raised $500K in a funding round, an investment that marks a notable evolution in the realm of women’s health, particularly in the Middle East, a region often underrepresented in global health discussions. The company was established by two women from different areas in the Middle East, driven by a common goal to…
Gynaecological health startup Daye is expanding its healthcare offering with an at-home STI screening kit, adding another layer of innovation to its existing tampon-based vaginal microbiome screening service. This novel product aims to transform how individuals approach sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing by offering a discreet, comfortable, and efficient alternative to traditional methods. The newly launched tampon-based diagnostic tool is designed to…
ŌURA, known for its Oura Ring, and Cronometer, a nutrition tracking app, have recently announced a collaborative feature for menstrual cycle tracking. This partnership integrates ŌURA’s Cycle Insights into the Cronometer app, aiming to provide a detailed understanding of menstrual health. This new feature allows users who have both the Oura Ring and Cronometer app to track various aspects of their menstrual…
Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., has announced a partnership with SOS, the company set to transform wellness-on-the-go through its network of smart vending machines. the collaboration aims to enhance in-store product sampling by integrating digital elements into the traditional retail environment. As part of a trial program, SOS smart vending machines will be installed in 10 Ulta Beauty…
Global intimate health brand INTIMINA, has released data that casts a spotlight on the issue of period poverty on college campuses. The survey conducted among college students who menstruate in the U.S. found that approximately 20% have had to make difficult decisions between acquiring menstrual products and covering other essential personal expenditures. This issue becomes even more pressing in light of the…
In recent years, menstrual care has seen incremental changes in product design and functionality. Gals Bio, an Israeli firm, has taken a distinct approach and is not launching Tulipon, a new menstrual prodcut that has piqued the interest of both consumers and experts. What is Tulipon? Unlike traditional menstrual care products, Tulipon offers a dual benefit. Firstly, it provides menstrual care by…
Gynae Health startup Daye and clinical trial company Lindus Health have launched a clinical trial for a Diagnostic Tampon designed to allow women and assigned female at birth (AFAB) individuals to conduct HPV and STI tests in their homes. Supporting Daye’s mission to close the gender health gap, its Diagnostic Tampon has the potential to transform women’s experience when being screened for…
The Oura Ring, known for its health-tracking capabilities, is now doubling down on menstrual health with a new feature – Cycle Insights. This upgrade provides menstruating Oura members with detailed insights into their menstrual cycles, going beyond the traditional focus on the actual period to offer a deeper understanding of the follicular and luteal phases. Holly Shelton, Chief Product Officer at Oura,…
