My intention of doing this newsletter is set to support my Sistas and gender expansive folx. I've been working in the reproductive health space and non-profit sector for over 8 years now, and I'll share that this journey has been interesting. The Femtech space is similar to the modern feminism movement; still fueled by white supremacy and doesn't include the needs, desires, or solutions to people of African or Indigenous descent. I think it's important for my Sistas and all marginalized groups to have a space to go for resources, information, and to see themselves with positive representation. I'm hoping to reach deep in my community. Meaning I want to reach the girls that listen to Tracy Chapman, Sexyy Red and Mary J. Blige, as well as the women that read Sister Soulja, Zane, and Toni Morrison. I believe it's beautiful how we are all multidimensional. I think that reflects in our bodies. Our bodies are complex, different, and our environment can either supply us or deplete us. However, education makes a huge difference. That's something that I've learned from my healthcare colleagues. So by curating a new issue every two weeks, I promise to provide informational on reproductive health I believe you should know, product reviews that I've vetted or reviewed myself, and discounts to cool items I think you may like to try. I also want to highlight other Women of African or Indigenous descent that are serving their communities in beautiful ways. So I promise a directory of doula, midwives, and practitioners is on the way! |
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Would You Try An STI Screening Tampon?! |
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Gynaecological health startup Daye is expanding its healthcare offering with an at-home STI screening kit, adding another layer of innovation to its existing tampon-based vaginal microbiome screening service. This novel product aims to transform how individuals approach sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing by offering a discreet, comfortable, and efficient alternative to traditional methods. The newly launched tampon-based diagnostic tool is designed to allow women and individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB) to test for common STIs, including chlamydia and gonorrhoea, from the privacy of their homes. |
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