Published Dec 5, 2024

202. Who's Afraid of Vaginas? How Sexist "Taboos" Affect Women's Healthcare with Marina Gerner

Marina Gerner, author of The Vagina Business, exposes the gender biases that permeate women's healthcare and business, discussing the importance of FemTech, the need to personalize healthcare, and the urgent demand to challenge societal taboos to improve understanding and support for women's health.

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202. Who's Afraid of Vaginas? How Sexist "Taboos" Affect Women's Healthcare with Marina Gerner

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Gender BiasMarina Gerner, author of The Vagina Business, discusses the pervasive gender biases in healthcare and business. She highlights the lack of research focused on women's health and the challenges female entrepreneurs face in male-dominated environments.

Gender Bias

FemTech InnovationsMarina Gerner explores the burgeoning field of FemTech, highlighting innovative solutions and the funding challenges these companies face due to gender biases. Her insights reveal the critical need for support in advancing women's healthcare technologies.

FemTech Innovations

Addressing Women's Pain

Challenging TaboosMarina Gerner explores the impact of societal taboos on women's healthcare, emphasizing the need for open discussions and body positivity. She highlights the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and the importance of addressing gender biases in medical research.

Challenging Taboos

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