
From Vibrators to Vital Signs: How Tariffs Will Impact Femtech
A new wave of U.S. tariffs is set to dramatically increase production costs for femtech products. These tariffs are disrupting supply chains and could lead to higher consumer prices, stalled innovation, and decreased investor confidence.

Rethinking BV: The role of Male Partners
A groundbreaking study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed that treating male partners of women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) can significantly reduce the condition's recurrence. The findings challenge conventional treatment approaches, suggesting that BV may be more sexually transmissible than previously thought.

Endometriosis: The Research Landscape
It can take 7-10 years on average to receive an endometriosis diagnosis. By then, the condition has often progressed, and treatment options remain limited. For the 1 in 10 individuals living with endometriosis, the journey to diagnosis is long and frustrating, filled with misdiagnoses, dismissals, and ineffective treatments. But emerging research may finally be shedding light on this complex disease, offering hope for earlier detection and better care.

Who Can Women Trust With Their Health?
Women’s health has long been an afterthought in medicine. It’s no wonder so many women feel unheard by the medical establishment.

Heart Disease in Women: An Overlooked Epidemic
Historically, cardiovascular disease research and treatment guidelines have been based on studies conducted mostly on men, by men, leading to a widespread knowledge gap in how heart disease affects women. As a result, the medical system has often overlooked or misinterpreted women’s symptoms.

The Science of Pleasure
Sexual health is an essential part of overall health, yet it’s often overlooked in discussions about wellness. Sexual wellness, whether through self-pleasure or intimacy with partners, has real benefits for both the body and mind.

Data Privacy: Period Tracking Apps
In today’s digital world, period racking apps have become a staple for many individuals seeking to monitor their reproductive health. These apps help track ovulation, fertility windows, and menstrual cycles with unparalleled precision. However, as technology evolves, so do concerns about data privacy.

It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About Speculums
Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet many are diagnosed late each year due to avoidance of screening, often stemming from discomfort with the process and tools.

What is Femtech? Exploring Women’s Health Technology
Femtech refers to a broad category of technology-driven solutions aimed at addressing the unique healthcare needs of women.

America’s Maternity Care Deserts: A Growing Crisis
Access to maternity care in the United States is decreasing, especially in areas where it is most desperately needed.

Bridging the Orgasm Gap: Empowering Women to Claim Their Pleasure
To bridge the orgasm gap, we need to rethink how we approach intimacy.

Is There a Genetic Link Between Depression and Period Pain?
A new study Published in Briefings in Bioinformatics suggests depression may play a causal role in menstrual pain

Oxford Researchers Receive Funding for Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
Researchers at the University of Oxford have secured funding from Cancer Research UK to develop the world’s first vaccine aimed at preventing ovarian cancer

Reproductive Rights in the US Post-Election
In the most recent election cycle, ten states — Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, New York, Maryland, and Florida — brought abortion rights initiatives to the ballot. Seven of the ten states voted in favor of protecting abortion.