Varda Messer and Rebecca Sternberg, co-founders of Aquafit, discuss their innovative approach to intimate wellness and self-care products for women. Their company offers a unique vaginal dilator system that combines hydration, pH balance, and pelvic floor muscle training. Varda and Rebecca share insights on their journey into women's health tech innovation and the challenges they've faced in bringing their products to market.
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Timestamps:
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03:15) Aquafit was founded to create a better alternative to traditional vaginal dilators, addressing issues like vaginismus, postpartum recovery, and menopausal symptoms.
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11:42) The Aquafit system uses a hydrogel technology that responds to muscle pressure, releases active agents, and helps maintain vaginal pH balance.
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19:30) Varda explains how Aquafit's WhatsApp support system provides a safe space for women to discuss intimate health concerns and get personalized advice.
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27:55) Rebecca discusses the challenges of securing funding for women's health products and the importance of changing societal attitudes towards vaginal health.
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36:10) The co-founders emphasize the need for better education and open conversations about women's intimate health across all ages and life stages.
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44:20) Varda and Rebecca share their motivations for continuing their work despite obstacles, highlighting the positive impact they've seen on women's lives.
Host Bio:
This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years at Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology.
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Keywords:
Femtech, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, Vaginal Health, Intimate Wellness, Menopause, Postpartum Care, Self-Care