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International Center for Research on Women Announces Peggy Clark as New CEO

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) today announced Peggy Clark, a global force in movements to combat poverty, and advance gender equity and social justice, as its new CEO. Clark will begin her tenure on October 4, 2021. ICRW is a leading global organization dedicated to evidence-informed solutions to advance gender equity, promote social inclusion and shared prosperity. With offices in…

Gynov Releases Gynositol, A New Supplement Promising Relief for Women with PCOS

Gynov is a company dedicated to pioneering genuine, effective, and targeted solutions to various female health concerns. Beyond the qualitative approach based on robust scientific data, the French company designs products integrated not only into medical care but above all into a holistic vision of human health. Gynov, short for Gynecological Innovation, was founded by Pierre-Yves Mousset MD, in France in 2016. The company’s flagship product…

Labcorp Acquires Femtech Company Ovia Health

Labcorp, a leading global life sciences company has acquired Ovia Health, a digital health platform dedicated to family planning, pregnancy and parenting. Labcorp supports OB-GYNs and primary care doctors by providing essential testing, screening, educational support and clinical trial options for women including expectant mothers. This creates a better understanding of a patient’s health and potential risks and enables that patient to…

“Love How You Love”: Sexual Wellness Brand Lovehoney Debuts in the U.S. with a New Campaign

Sexual wellness brand Lovehoney has recently launched their biggest, fully integrated marketing and branding campaign “Love How You Love” in the U.S. The global campaign appears across out of home (OOH), digital and broadcast channels is a mixture of celebratory, nervous, excited, and relatable human moments that will leave viewers excited, curious, and open to exploring how they pleasure themselves and their…

Premier Research Acquires Specialty Women’s Health and Diagnostics Clinical Research Organization Health Decisions

Premier Research has acquired Health Decisions, a Durham, N.C.-based contract research organization (CRO) focused on clinical development in all areas of women’s health and diagnostics. “This is a pivotal moment in women’s health as unmet needs continue to grow. The women’s health market is expected to reach $40B in the next five years and new technologies are on the rise. Thankfully, big data is providing new insights into prevention…

Playboy Owner Acquires Australia-based Luxury Lingerie and Sexual Wellness Brand Honey Birdette

PLBY Group, the owner of Playboy, one of the most iconic brands in the world, has acquired Australia-based Honey Birdette, a fast-growing, luxury lingerie and lifestyle brand. PLBY Group serves consumers in four major categories: Sexual Wellness, Style & Apparel, Gaming & Lifestyle, and Beauty & Grooming. Honey Birdette sells carefully detailed lingerie and high-end toys for the bedroom. Ben Kohn, Chief…

What’s New in Femtech This Week? (August 12, 2021)

Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on “all things femtech and women’s health innovation”. This is the latest edition. If you’re interested in subscribing, you can do so at the bottom of this page. Elektra Health Co-founders Alessandra Henderson and Jannine Versi (Image: Elektra Health) Highlights Elektra Health raises a $3.75 seed round to grow its platfrom for women going through menopause.…

Sexual Wellness Brand Ketish Launches with the Goal to Destigmatize Conversations around Sexual Wellness and Intimate Care

Known for building a billion dollar beauty empire on fake eyelashes, influencer-turned-entrepreneur Huda Kattan has now chosen to support Ketish, a new feminine, sexual wellness brand. The company was founded by Emaan Abbass, who has previously worked in product development at Huda Beauty. Ketish is the first company to launch out of HB Angels, HB Investments‘ incubator. Regarding Ketish’s vision Emaan Abbass…