HEALTH & WELLNESS

Quinn, the audio porn App. from your phone, is a game changer. Caroline Spiegel’s invention was created to give women an alternative to the standard, visually-dominated porn that is normally consumed by men. As a 24-year-old founder, she has developed the porn App. with no pictures of videos - at all. It provides ways to listen, or to create on your own. Caroline’s team curates each contributors’ submissions (pun-intended), noting reasonable public guidelines. And creators have a landing page similar to that provided by Spotify so that listeners develop loyalty to particular contributors. This porn site, perfect for the podcast-age boom. It has more than 300,000 subscribers to date. The first mass-App., erotica for your ears. 

There are currently over 1500 companies world-wide focusing on FemTech. Medtech 2021 exploded, but medtech in 2022 is clearly being led by FemTech Startups. About 90% of these are focused on womens’ healthcare exclusively. The vast majority of these are software based. Meaning, they are typically Apps. that track your cycle, connect you with an IVF guide, of fertility financing, or track and treat menopausal symptoms. 

Only in 1993 were women legally required to be included in clinical research trials. As a result, women have been largely overlooked in history when it comes to research, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Nowadays there are more women than ever entering the field of science and technology. Women are also founding companies today which aim to address the gap in research and understanding. Across the globe products are being developed which give women control over their own health and wellbeing.

Recently, and to my delight, I have come to learn about more products being developed to keep us warm. Products now electrically warm us. Basic technology has allowed these products to be safe when being used - warming and performing their utility function, without concern. What’s really exciting is I found three companies with ample products each - all three genuinely rooted in the mission to keep you warm and comfortable. 

We've since developed away from VHS tapes to aerobics classes at our local gyms. Be it social-hour, or working out, gyms have soared in popularity since VHS at-home workouts. Remember jazzercise, Tae Bo, Spinning classes? Now we’ve added on barre, yoga, pilates, and even pole dancing classes as a workout. But even since COVID-19’s shut-down, at-home IOT or software-enabled fitness equipment, are becoming popular again. Things like Peloton bikes, Hydrow rowing systems, and Bala Pilates equipment. All of these at home workouts provide great ways to meet your goals in the comfort of your own home. 

Pilates has been popular for workouts these past few years. However, the practice, and its German roots, has been around for over a century. Still, the mechanisms and machinery continue to evolve. Sure enough. We came to find even pilates has tech. Here are the five best pilates equipment companies for you to know. 

Everyone wants a little luxury, a little relaxation. For health reasons or simple pleasure, it’s important to know what massagers work for every inch of our bodies. Massagers should be safe, convenient, and comfortable to use. Here are some reputable massagers for you and your partner. 

The Mirror was on Oprah’s Favorite Things list this past holiday season. And we heard something along the lines of a nine-figure acquisition during COVID’s lockdown. But is Mirror - the current darling of IOT fitness, simply a fad or here to stay? We looked in the press archives to find out. 

2020 had you stuck inside? Need motivation to improve your health in 2021? We’ve got six tech products that will help you jump on your wellness journey to a healthier you. These tools will help you hydrate, move and care for your body. So we can all be a little bit healthier.

The global pandemic has evidently taken a toll on people's already-declining mental health. lncreased time spent indoors as well as a lack of socializing have contributed to higher rates of anxiety and depressive disorders than ever. Here are some products we love that can build up your mental health by helping you breathe, sleep, bathe, and relax better.

Aside from the global coronavirus pandemic, we are also suffering through a mental health epidemic. Spending so much time in isolation or inside on our devices has not been good for anyone. Recent research has found that as many as 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder. While not a perfect fix (and we do recommend those who serious concerns about your mental health to talk to a medical professional), we have found that some of these tech products can help us through tough times.