London’s advertising landscape is getting a noteworthy addition with MysteryVibe’s new ad for their Crescendo 2 vibrator, displayed at bus stops across central London. The campaign, approved by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Transport for London (TfL), marks the first time the word “vibrator” is featured in an ad in such a public setting, according to MysteryVibe. On December 4,…
BeReal, the social networking platform known for its focus on authenticity, recently crowned Alexandra from Iowa “The Realest Person on Earth.” This title was part of a campaign by BeReal, aiming to highlight genuine, unfiltered moments in contrast to the often polished and unrealistic portrayals of women in media. The significance of this campaign is underlined by revealing statistics. A study by…
The National Menopause Foundation has announced the launch of the Women’s Midlife Health Policy Institute (WMHPI), an initiative aimed at improving research, education, and policy development focused on women’s health during midlife, specifically addressing the challenges of menopause. In the United States, about 1.3 million women enter menopause each year, and by 2025, the number of postmenopausal women worldwide is expected to…
Recently, a PR agency’s pitch landed in my inbox, discussing the future of AI in adult entertainment. Initially, it seemed peripheral, if not irrelevant. But as I nearly dismissed it, a realization dawned on me: The adult entertainment industry has consistently been at the forefront of technological adoption and innovation. And considering my recent discussions on the overlap of innovations across industries,…
Vella Bioscience, a biotech startup focusing on women’s sexual health, has launched the Consortium for the Study of Women’s Sexual Wellness. The initiative, chaired by Dr. Harin Padma-Nathan, former lead clinical researcher for Viagra, aims to enhance female sexual health through rigorous scientific research. The Consortium brings together ten experts to develop non-pharmaceutical tools for female sexual health, concentrating on areas like…
Two weeks ago during our Inner Circle webinar I talked about how the most impactful innovation always happens at the intersection of different ecosystems showcasing what that looks like for beauty and women’s health. During that webinar I also casually mentioned two of my favorite media companies covering the beauty industry: Beauty Independent and Beauty Matter. I love to follow their content, as it challenges me to think how the beauty…
Last week’s webinar was quite special to me. I always feel like true innovation happens at the intersection of difference ecosystems, and it was great to explore the very intersection of beauty and women’s health last week. A big thank you to all of you, who joined me live – if you couldn’t make it, no worries: You can review the slides here or watch the recording. 👉 Why…
Dove, in collaboration with the Open Source Afro Hair Library, has just launched a groundbreaking initiative, “Code my Crown”, setting a new bar in the gaming industry for the representation of Black hair textures and styles. This pioneering project introduces the first-ever comprehensive and free guide for coding textured hair and protective styles in video games, marking a significant stride towards inclusivity…
