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What if you could rapidly relieve the symptoms of common vaginal infections like Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) & Candidiasis (Thrush) in the comfort of your own home? That is becoming a reality thanks to this week’s guests, Ella Harris, Founder & CEO, and Dr. Sonal Pendharkar Kulkarni, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of UVISA. Hear how UV light can destroy only the bad bacteria in vaginal infections and support the regrowth of good bacteria. You will learn how the UVISA device works, the company’s focus on user experience & comfort when it comes to vaginal health, and what’s next for UVISA as a women’s healthcare company. Tune in to this episode to have an up close look at a new era of vaginal infection care.   Learn more: UVISA UVISA LinkedIn Ella Harris Dr. Sonal Pendharkar Kulkarni   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: UVISA

There are many routes you can go to live a healthier, longer life. This week’s guest, Dr. Bobbie Kumar, wants you to use the treatments right for you. Bobbie is the Physician Founder & Director of MOOV and Director of Clinical Transformation at Inflect. Hear what’s actually important when it comes to longevity, the patient journey with MOOV, how weight loss concerns tie to holistic healthcare, the limitations with traditional healthcare models, and how longevity care can reduce burnout. Tune in to this episode to help more people live healthier for longer.   Learn more: MOOV MOOV LinkedIn Inflect Inflect LinkedIn Dr. Bobbie Kumar   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: FemTechnology

Imagine if you could always count on your meds via same-day pickup or free home delivery. You can, thanks to this week’s guest, Monica Cepak. She’s the CEO of Wisp, the largest women's telehealth company in the US, serving over 1.5 million patients across all 50 states. Hear how Wisp delivers prescriptions within hours, how the company balances cost & quality, how leadership has stayed disciplined with its spend, and how they use patient feedback for healthcare product innovation, while simultaneously building an integrated healthcare ecosystem. Tune in to this episode to learn how Monica Cepak at Wisp is building meaningful solutions in women’s healthcare.   Learn more: Wisp Wisp LinkedIn Monica Cepak   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: Mastermind Behavior

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.   Learn more: Cntrl+ Cntrl+ LinkedIn Karen Brunet   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: Cleveland Clinic Mayo Clinic

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.   Learn more: Femovate Femovate LinkedIn Theresa Neil   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: 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.   Learn more: MOMentum Park MOMentum Park LinkedIn Dr. Renaisa Anthony   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: March of Dimes

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.   Learn more: Dr. Logan Levkoff   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

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.   Learn more: Promescent Absorption Pharmaceuticals - Promescent LinkedIn Jeff Abraham   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: 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.   Learn more: OhmBody OhmBody LinkedIn Amy Gaston   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: Clue

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.   Learn more: Uresta Uresta LinkedIn Lauren Barker   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: 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.   Learn more: LiviWell LiviWell LinkedIn Dr. Michael Ingber Dawn Halkuff   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: World Health Organization (WHO)

When physicians thrive, patients do too. That’s the idea that drives Anna Lohrfink & Nadia Van der Heyden of Monarch. Monarch is redefining the future of women’s healthcare by empowering physicians to build thriving membership-based practices that deliver exceptional, personalized care. Hear the systemic issues in the women’s healthcare industry and learn about their business model focused on value-based care as well as the barriers that physicians often face in women’s healthcare. Monarch has a unique business model, which they plan to expand nationwide. Tune in to this episode to create a new standard for women’s healthcare!   Learn more: Monarch Monarch LinkedIn Anna Lohrfink Nadia Van der Heyden   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: Monarch

Imagine a world where everyone had access to the healthcare solutions they need, the support they want, and an experience that leaves them feeling truly taken care of. That’s what this week’s guest, Maddie Livingston, is building as the Head of Business Development & Commercial Strategy for Thirty Madison. The company is a family of specialized healthcare brands creating exceptional clinical outcomes for a range of health concerns and patient needs, including brands such as Nurx, Cove, and Keeps. Learn about Thirty Madison’s unique care delivery model, how they grew to their impressive scale, their virtual migraine clinic, the structure of their care team, and why there are growing access challenges for weight management & GLP-1 medications. Tune in to this episode to support a lifetime of exceptional health outcomes!   Learn more: Maddie Livingston Thirty Madison Thirty Madison LinkedIn Nurx Cove Keeps   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: AMA aka American Medical Association

The way the world approaches period care needs an overhaul. Each traditional pad takes roughly 800 years to break down, a startling fact that motivated this week’s guest, Katie Diasti, into action. She’s the Founder & CEO of Viv, an earth-friendly period care brand. Hear Katie’s perspective on the market gap for eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing period care products, plus the environmental and health issues with conventional period products. She tackles the rising popularity of menstrual cups, the challenges of fundraising, and how she’s managing increasing production costs. Tune in to this episode to learn more about period care options!   Learn more: Katie Diasti Viv Viv LinkedIn   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: UN Women

Did you know Uro-Gyn issues can be improved with targeted vibrations? That’s the genius of this week’s guest, Soum Rakshit. He’s the Co-Founder & CEO of MV.Health & MysteryVibe. Hear how to develop products in the healthcare space, the science behind targeted vibration, the dynamic designs of the products, their surprising customers, and how to find a unique positioning for your product. Tune in to this episode to unleash the power of targeted vibration!   Learn more: Soum Rakshit MV.Health MysteryVibe   Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from: Healthline