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Next Health Accelerator, a New Senegalese Program Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health in Africa, Announces its First Cohort

Accelerator, News, Reproductive Health, Sexual Wellness September 6, 2021
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Intrepid Entrepreneurs has recently announced the 9 selected startups that represent the inaugural cohort of the Next Health Accelerator, that aims to support African, female entrepreneurs disrupting the sexual and reproductive health. The 9 startups chosen represent 7 countries: The DRC, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.  Next Health Accelerator is a 6-month program to catalyze startups for investor readiness and value chain access. The program’s focus is on sexual and reproductive health and self-care and is…

Visby Medical Receives FDA Clearance and CLIA Waiver at the Point of Care for Click Test, its PCR Sexual Health Test

Biotech, News, Reproductive Health, Sexual Wellness August 30, 2021
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Visby Medical has received a 510(k) clearance and was granted a waiver under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its fast, single-use polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic test for the multiplexed detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), using a self-collected vaginal swab.  With the…

Sexual Wellness Companies Lovehoney and WOW Tech Merge in a $1.2B Deal

News, Sextech, Sexual Wellness August 24, 2021
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Lovehoney and WOW Tech Group are merging to form the Lovehoney Group. The new combined company is now valued at $1.2B as demand for sextech has been fueled over the past months due to the pandemic. Lovehoney owner, Telemos Capital, is the lead investor in the newly formed LHG with WOW Tech investor, CDH Investments and Lovehoney co-founders Neal Slateford and Richard…

Silver Sex: We-Vibe’s New Campaign Encourages Conversations about Sexuality in Later Life

News, Sexual Wellness August 23, 2021
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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…

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

News, Sextech, Sexual Wellness August 13, 2021
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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…

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

Exit, Sexual Wellness August 12, 2021
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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…

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

News, Sexual Wellness August 11, 2021
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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…

Sexual Wellness Brand maude Raises a $5.8M Series A to Invest in Growth and Internationalization

Investment, News, Sexual Wellness July 21, 2021
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maude, a modern and inclusive sexual wellness company taking on the legacy industry, has announced the close of an oversubscribed $5.8M Series A. To date, the brand has successfully raised $10M over four rounds of funding making it one of the most VC-backed sexual wellness personal care companies. The raise was led by True Beauty Ventures, a beauty and wellness-focused fund that grows early-stage brands in the…