Femtech supports solving women’s health issues Femtech, the term combining Female and Technology, refers to products and services that solve women’s health issues through technology. The similar word “femcare” (short for “feminine...
How would you describe a women-friendly workplace? One of the most common problems facing women is related to menstruation. Some suffer from PMS or PMDD, which causes physical and emotional discomfort before, during and after periods. The symptoms...
Have you ever heard of period poverty? It is the lack of access to sanitary products and menstrual hygiene education. Period poverty has recently gained attention in Japan as in other countries, and Japan strives to solve it to achieve women’s...
Menstruation afflicts women with various symptoms, including anemia, severe abdominal pain, and depression. Nowadays, we can learn how to deal with menstruation and its symptoms correctly through sex education. On the other hand, in poor areas or...
*This article contains affiliate links. Women experience their periods at some point in their lives. Many might have felt anxious when they had their first period. Furthermore, menstrual irregularity is common for a few years after one’s first...
There are so many options for sustainable cosmetics in recent years that you may have a hard time choosing one! Some companies have a solid philosophy of solving specific social issues, which can be a good reason to choose them because it means you...
The menstrual period is a hassle for many women. We have previously introduced femtech brands that help make menstruation more comfortable and sustainable. Among them, period underwear is popular because it is environmentally friendly and costs less...
Last week, UNIQLO Japan released an absorbent underwear for kids, Girls AIRism Absorbent Shorts. AIRism is UNIQLO’s popular fabric that utilizes the brand’s original technology for instant liquid absorption and smoothness to the skin. It is also...
Skincare is one way to treat yourself. Using your favorite items can help lift your mood. You may already know about facial and body care, but how about intimate care? Intimate care can keep your pubic area hygienic and free of dryness, itching...
More than 200,000 child abuse consultations across Japan were reported in 2020 according to a survey. This is the highest number ever. Seventy-two fatalities due to child abuse were reported in 2019-2020, and 28 cases, which accounted for 38.9%...