Sexual Wellness

Unprude: Asia’s New Sex Therapy App Aims to Challenge Cultural Taboos

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…

Daye and Lindus Health Launch Clinical Trial to Develop Diagnostic Tampon for At-home STI and HPV Testing

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…

Leda Health and Syracuse University Partner to Assess Feasibility of Early Evidence Sexual Assault Kits

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…

New Research Suggests MysteryVibe’s Crescendo 2 Could Aid in Treating Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

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 Partners with UpScriptHealth to Ease Access to HSDD Treatment Vyleesi

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…

New Report by Reproductive Health Platform Rescripted Unveils Troubling State of Sex Education in 2023

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…

From Sexologist to Startup Founder: How Rebecca Alvarez Story’s Pioneering Work Helped Create the Sexual Wellness Category

Five years ago in a rapidly evolving world, where conversations about intimacy were often hushed and products remained hidden in the shadows, sexologist Rebecca Alvarez Story, set out on a remarkable mission. With years of experience supporting individuals on their journeys towards sexual wellness, she recognized the need for a paradigm shift in the space and created Bloomi, a category-defining brand that…