In a big leap towards more inclusive menstrual care, UK-based Muna Daud has launched Flowsense, an accessible period blood detection device designed for visually impaired women. The gadget empowers users to independently and effectively manage their periods, offering a discreet, precise, and non-invasive method for period blood detection while also keeping track of their menstrual cycle. The lack of accessible feminine hygiene…
Daye is a female-founded gynecological health startup on a mission to close the gender gap in medical research and innovation by creating convenient products and services for period pain, at-home STI testing, and the treatment of vaginal infections. Since its inception the startup has been dedicated to raising the standards in gynecological health and making it easier for everyone to understand, monitor,…
Sequel, a startup focused on advancing women’s wellness experiences, has successfully gained FDA approval for its Spiral Tampon as a medical device. This achievement not only signals a paradigm shift in tampon design but also addresses an industry characterized by a lack of distinct product offerings. Greta Meyer and Amanda Calabrese, former high-level athletes and Stanford engineers, founded Sequel with a vision…
&SISTERS, a family-run sustainable period care brand known for its compostable pads, tampons, and liners, has made a significant move by acquiring Mooncup, the world’s first silicone menstrual cup. The acquisition represents a passing of the baton from one ethical, British company to another, as both brands share a common mission of eliminating single-use plastic and challenging greenwashing within the menstrual care…
SOS, a female-founded company specializing in smart wellness vending machines, has secured $7.6M in funding through strategic partnerships. The investments include a $2.6M round supported by Wasserman Ventures and a $5M round led by Urban Us Capital. The funding will be utilized to expand SOS’s network of vending machines across sports arenas, entertainment venues, and college campuses. The company aims to provide…
Reproductive health company Clue – known for its pioneering cycle tracking app – is adding €7M in funding to support further growth and product developement. The company had raised €16M to support the roll-out of Clue Birth Control, its FDA-cleared digital contraceptive back in December 2021, and has since also launched a fertility focused product, Clue Conceive. More recently in January 2023…
A little more than a week ago Fillow launched its first-ever product, Fillow Disc, on Kickstarter. This period disc is the first-ever to come with an applicator, combining the ease and convenience of tampons with the reusability and all-day-wear of period cups. Made from 100% medical-grade materials, Fillow’s reusable product is was desgined for menstruators who struggle with traditional cups, yet are…
Egal, a company dedicated to achieving equality for periods in restrooms, is launching a new menstrual pad that will be as easily accessible as toilet paper. Despite 300 million people menstruating daily, the unpredictability of periods and lack of access to period products can result in embarrassment, missed work or school. Egal is launching its product with $1 million investment angel funding,…
