Mauj, an Arabic sexual and menstrual wellness company, has recently raised $500K in a funding round, an investment that marks a notable evolution in the realm of women’s health, particularly in the Middle East, a region often underrepresented in global health discussions. The company was established by two women from different areas in the Middle East, driven by a common goal to…
The landscape of sexual wellness in Asia might see some changes with the introduction of Unprude, a new sex therapy app now available in the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, the U.S., and Canada. In cultures where discussions on sexuality are often seen as taboo and shameful, Unprude provides a platform for women to build a healthier understanding of…
Gynae Health startup Daye and clinical trial company Lindus Health have launched a clinical trial for a Diagnostic Tampon designed to allow women and assigned female at birth (AFAB) individuals to conduct HPV and STI tests in their homes. Supporting Daye’s mission to close the gender health gap, its Diagnostic Tampon has the potential to transform women’s experience when being screened for…
Last week we got to talk about all things sexual health and wellness in our Inner Circle webinar focused on the Sexual Wellness Ecosystem. If you missed it, don’t you worry! For those of you who were unable to attend, we are summarizing some of the main topics we covered in our brief today. You’ve found some of our exclusive Inner Circle Content. This…
Sexual assault remains an unsettling and urgent issue, especially within the U.S. military, where the rate of unreported cases is alarmingly high. Recognizing this, Syracuse University’s Forensic Science Institute and Leda Health have partnered to explore the feasibility of early evidence sexual assault kits. Aimed at providing survivors with the ability to collect evidence privately, this collaboration hopes to bring justice closer…
MysteryVibe, a sextech brand founded on the principle that pleasure should be universally accessible, has been at the forefront of designing vibrators aimed at not only enhancing pleasure but also treating symptoms of sexual dysfunction in both women and men. Last month MysteryVibe’s Crescendo 2 vibrator was the focal point of a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The…
Palatin Technologies has announced a partnership with telehealth service provider UpScriptHealth. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) and increase the accessibility of Vyleesi through UpScriptHealth’s Women’s Health Platform. According to the company Vyleesi is the only FDA-approved, as-needed treatment for acquired, generalized HSDD in premenopausal women. The partnership will make Vyleesi available to UpScriptHealth’s extensive patient…
Rescripted‘s “State of Sex Ed in 2023” report exposes alarming realities about sex education in the digital age. Despite relying on social media for information, 76% of individuals distrust it as a source of misinformation. Moreover, the survey of 1,000 Rescripted community members highlights a lack of self-awareness, with only 29% feeling like experts on their own bodies. Inadequate Knowledge The report…
