Have you ever experienced chafing and vaginal irritation from wearing tight undergarments? Wearing clothes that feel comfortable not only helps you avoid these unnecessary troubles but also puts you in the right mental space. As you spend more time...
Femtech is a newly coined term that refers to products, software and technologies that cater to women’s wellness and health. From fertility solutions and menstruation to maternal care and menopausal lifestyles, femtech offers assistance to...
Pads and tampons have been the most standard menstrual supplies for many years. However, with the rise of the femtech industry, more comfortable, sustainable and reliable products are available for those who experience monthly periods. One example...
Amid the global pandemic, Japanese carmaker Toyota is now allowing eligible official workers to work permanently from home. The policy is part of an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, as well as to accommodate employees who are caring for small...
Earlier in June, a comment from opposition politician Hiranao Honda sparked anger and derision throughout Japanese media and social media. During a recent meeting on revising the current age of consent, Honda said, “It is absurd if a 50...
Female contraceptives allow women to take charge of their health and reproductive rights. Women need to be able to choose the most suitable method based on their lifestyle, health conditions and preferences. However, the reality in Japan is that...
Emergency contraception (EC), also known as the morning after pill, reduces a woman’s risk of getting pregnant by preventing or delaying ovulation. When taken within 72 hours of intercourse, this kind of contraception can prevent more than 80%...
One of the most prominent issues regarding reproductive rights in Japan is that there aren’t many choices for female contraception. In a country where male condoms are the most common contraception method, the use of birth control pills and...
Ever wished you knew when exactly your next period would come? Period tracking apps are designed with an algorithm that learns to generate accurate predictions of ovulation, optimal days for conception and the next date of the period after receiving...
Contraceptive pills are important not only to prevent unintended pregnancy but also to improve women’s reproductive health. It’s been more than 20 years since Japan legalized contraceptive pills, but not many Japanese women are taking...