1 in 3 women deal with bladder leaks, with stress incontinence being the most common type of urinary incontinence. Most people & companies don’t talk about it. This week’s guest, Cntrl+ Founder Karen Brunet, created the most effective, comfortable, and reusable bladder support available for active women. Hear the top triggers for stress incontinence, how bladder leaks impact your confidence & physical activity levels, how Cntrl+ provides bladder support, how often you should wear it, and their focus on consumer safety & ease of use. Tune in to this episode to normalize the conversation around bladder leaks & bladder support.

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So many unmet needs - so many opportunities for meaningful solutions. Given the number of potentially game-changing start-ups in the FemTech & Women’s Health spaces, we need to support these startups the best we can. That’s exactly what this week’s guest, Theresa Neil, does as Founder & CEO of Femovate - the largest global design program for early-stage FemTech startups. Hear why FemTech startups can benefit from design & research support and how we can meet women’s health needs today. Learn how Femovate selects the startups it partners with, the insights Theresa is gleaning working across sectors, and some of the most exciting innovations in the women’s healthcare space today. Tune in to this episode to support the next great women’s health innovations.

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The US is the deadliest place to give birth among industrialized nations. This week’s guest, Dr. Renaisa Anthony, is on a mission to make the US the best place to bring life into the world. She’s the Founder of MOMentum Park, committed to optimizing the health, lives, and wellbeing of expectant mothers and their children. Hear why traditional clinical structures don’t meet the needs of moms, how MOMentum Park’s SHERO model provides tech-based human-led support, the importance of emotional reassurance with expectant mothers, the key outcomes they measure, and how we can prevent maternal mortality & infant mortality. Tune in to this episode to keep moms & babies healthier than ever.

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Why does the world of sexual education aka sex ed feel so different than it did 25 years ago? Sexual Health Educator Dr. Logan Levkoff has the answers - and is here to reveal what needs to change. Hear the biggest cultural shifts over the past 25 years as they relate to sexual health education, TikTok trends vs. medical guidance, what porn does to expectations in bed, the need for transparency in women’s sexual health, and the role of parents in normalizing sexual health conversations for youth. Tune in to this episode to keep the next generation well-informed on all things sexual education or sex ed.

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If you started out creating a sexual wellness & intimacy product for men, could you do so for women too? That’s the progression of Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent and its parent company, Absorption Pharmaceuticals. The company uses science to solve common sexual dysfunction issues with which millions have struggled without an adequate solution - until now. Hear the early challenges in treating premature ejaculation, the discovery of potential treatments for vulvodynia, the gender imbalance in sexual health research & organizations, and how they’re addressing unmet needs in women’s sexual health. Tune in to this episode to improve sexual wellness & intimacy for both women AND men.

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Life shouldn’t stop when your period starts. That’s the motto of OhmBody and VP of Strategic Growth, Amy Gaston. OhmBody is redefining period care with wearable, hormone-free neurostimulation designed to support menstrual comfort, lighter & shorter periods, balanced moods, and overall well-being without side effects. Hear how Ohmbody provides hormone-free period relief, the device’s smart design & functionality, the impressive reduction in period blood from the clinical trials, why they’re focusing on keeping OhmBody available over-the-counter, and the future use cases for Ohmbody & period relief. Tune in to this episode to destigmatize menstrual health conversations.

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Ever laughed, sneezed, or been playing sports and accidentally peed yourself a little? You’re not alone. Is there anything you can do about those bladder leaks & incontinence? That’s the premise behind Uresta, led by Co-Founder & CEO Lauren Barker. Hear the history of pessaries & what went into the development of Uresta, the impressive stats on bladder leak reduction from their clinical trials, how they keep the Uresta device comfortable & effective for your bladder and vagina, how they’re breaking the taboo around bladder leaks & bladder support, and the complementary incontinence products in the works from Uresta. Tune in to this episode to finally stop bladder leaks.

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National Association For Continence (NAFC)

Millions of women struggle with post-sex infections, odor, and dripping because of vaginal pH imbalance. What if that could all change in 60 seconds with a vaginal health product? That’s the idea behind LiviWell, led by Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Ingber, and CEO, Dawn Halkuff. Hear the hot tub conversation that sparked the concept for LiviWell and what causes bacterial vaginosis (BV). Understand how the product works like a tampon to absorb post-sex semen, what the company is doing to educate both consumers & healthcare providers, as well as what the company’s clinical trial data says about LiviWell’s impact on sexual experiences & anxiety. Tune in to this episode to improve your post-sex vaginal health.

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