Victoria – May 25th, 2025 – This Menstrual Hygiene Day, joni, Canada’s leading period care brand known for its commitment to sustainability and menstrual equity, is proud to announce the launch of BLEED – an anthology of real period stories written to be shared. This powerful collection features honest and
WINNIPEG, MB, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ – What if a simple, safe innovation could break taboos, restore dignity, and end period poverty? Enter the Bfree Cup, the world’s only antibacterial, boil-free menstrual cup, developed by Canadian social enterprise Women’s Global Health Innovations (WGHI). This small but mighty innovation is making a big impact
Young founders aim to curb Canada’s sexual health crisis with at-home testing paired with premium virtual follow-up and digital education tools. trusti, a women-led healthtech startup, has announced the successful close of a $300,000 pre-seed funding round as it officially launches its at-home rapid STI testing platform in Ontario. The
It’s probable that those who have a period know what it’s like to leak (or at least just a little). Sara Jónsdóttir knows the feeling. And when it happened to her at an internship, it inspired the idea for her final design project at university—a period underwear to protect those with
Photo Credit: Jamie-Lee Fuoco. Pictured left to right: Lianna Genovese, CEO, ImaginAble Solutions; Ibukun Elebute, co-founder & COO, CELLECT Laboratories; Dr. Shari van de Pol, founder & CEO, CATTLEytics. VANCOUVER, BC, April 30, 2025—The Forum, a Canadian charity that mentors, educates, and champions women entrepreneurs, celebrates the three finalists of this
Parenting in the wellness era often means navigating a parade of gadgets more focused on “bouncing back” than the health of new families. So, many parents are surprised to discover this simple solution for maternal pain and infant development — which is incredibly accessible, affordable and science-backed. Skin-to-skin contact, especially
At Femtech Canada, we believe innovation in health starts by listening to those it’s meant to serve. We joined forces with Rethink Breast Cancer to bring together patients, advocates, and system leaders for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to navigate breast cancer care in Canada and how
Liza Vityuk, Partner at McKinsey & Company, shares insights on the femtech industry and how closing the women’s health gap can unlock billions in investment.
Toronto, ON – April 15, 2025 – 49Care, a leader in women’s health innovation, proudly announces the launch of SELF Menopause, the first at-home menopause test kit approved by Health Canada and now available in pharmacies across Canada. This groundbreaking product empowers women to privately and conveniently track their menopause
Announcing the Top Venture of Spring’s Invest Together in Women-Led Impact Program: FemTherapeutics! Spring is happy to celebrate Inara Lalani and Negin Ashouri and their incredible work at FemTherapeutics, as they transforming women’s pelvic floor health through innovative therapies that will make a lasting impact on women’s lives. FemTherapeutics is