Adult Toy maker We-Vibe has launched a new campaign that wants to debunk myths and address stigma that exists today when it comes to “silver sex”. In a series of videos on the company’s website seniors share their stories and experiences with sex as they age. Goal of the campaign is to start an open discussion about sex as we age and…
Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS), a non-profit organization and community support resource for pregnancy after loss, today announced the launch of its first mobile app, the Pregnancy After Loss App, which will provide support to women and their partners experiencing the grief of miscarriage during a subsequent pregnancy. Pregnancy after loss is a unique blend of grief and joy. A 2015 study found…
Researchers Natalie N Anderson and Anna R Gagliardi from the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute have released a new study analyzing the curricula of various Canadian medical schools to assess how many included women’s health principles and practices relevant to any health concern or condition including factors (e.g. sex, gender, social determinants) that influence health, and access to or quality of care.…
Babyscripts, the virtual care platform for managing obstetrics, is partnering with Privia Health, a technology-driven, national physician enablement company that collaborates with medical groups, health plans and health systems. Through this collaboration, Privia Health will sponsor the use of Babyscripts to their providers across the nation, enabling physicians with Privia Women’s Health to deliver pregnancy care to their pregnant and postpartum patients.…
Adidas has launched a new line of period-proof tights, that protect against leaks when worn with a tampon or pad. This product launch is part of Adidas’ roadmap of innovations to better service women in sport. The company has also collaborated with sports research scientist Dr. Georgie Bruinvels and Orreco, a athlete-focused bio-analytics company to create free resources and lesson plans for…
FUJIFILM, a provider of diagnostic imaging and medical informatics solutions, has announced that its ASPIRE Cristalle mammography system with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) now offers ScreenPoint Medical’s new, FDA cleared Transpara powered by Fusion AI for 2D and 3D mammography in the United States. ScreenPoint Medical’s AI solution, coupled with the ASPIRE Cristalle mammography system, displays breast screening findings at a doctor’s reading workstation or PACS…
Procter & Gamble’s period care brand has partnered with Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global to launch Always You, a period tracker and wellness app that allows users to track their cycle and donate period care products as they use it contributing to ending period poverty. “Always has been working to help build girls’ confidence for more than 35 years, and we are always…
Breastfeeding support platform pumpspotting has announced the closing of a $1.15M seed round led by MooDoos Investments, with participation from Maine Venture Fund, Maine Angels, Launchpad Venture Group, Opus Ventures, Crystal McKellar and strategic investor Punchbowl, Inc. Since its founding in 2015, pumpspotting has focused on engaging and supporting feeding parents. This investment will fuel the company’s growth in the B2B channel, helping employers, retailers and…
