Vulvas, Vaginas, and VC: Why Intimate FemTech Still Struggles to Scale
Despite record-breaking investment and rising public interest in women’s health, femtech brands focused on intimate wellness—vaginal health, reproductive care, and sexual wellness—continue to face outsized barriers to scaling.
There have been many new exciting and innovative launches in beauty and wellness over the last few months and we’ve got the latest scoop! From a Patchology and Sprinkles Cupcakes beauty collab and revolutionary menstrual wellness device to LED pimple patches and a Tomorrowland-inspired candle and fragrance collection (and much more!), there is plenty to get excited about!
This wearable wellness device was created to work with your body—not against it. Using science-backed, drug-free neurostimulation, it supports full-body balance and comfort by gently activating your body’s natural way of supporting comfort, mood, digestion, energy, and flow.
Q&A with Daniel Powell, President & CEO at Spark Biomedical
Daniel Powell has over 25 years of experience delivering technical solutions across multiple industries. In 2006, Mr. Powell found his true passion in medical devices, specifically neurostimulation, and has since launched multiple products in the space, including Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders and Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy.
Our mission at Spark and OhmBody is to advance wearable neurostimulation to treat as many of these conditions as possible. Beyond menstrual wellness, we have our sights set on endometriosis, PCOS, and menopause. We believe we can make a profound impact on women’s lives in these areas.
Periods Suck: I Tried a Neurostimulation Device to Make It More Bearable
If you're anything like me, when that time of the month comes around, you can't fathom the thought of not having ibuprofen close by. From cramps, headaches, fatigue, to a general blah feeling that comes with moodiness and brain fog — every month can feel like a battle just to make it through.
Top 100 Health Trends in August
August 2025 health trends reflect a shift toward lighter, smarter, and more restorative wellness solutions. This month’s standouts show how nutrition and recovery are being reimagined through tech and clean design.
Spark Biomedical Awarded Funding from Wellcome Leap for Women’s Health Innovation
Spark Biomedical, the parent company of OhmBody, a women’s wellness division focused on wearable neurostimulation technology, has been selected as one of 13 organizations worldwide to receive funding from Wellcome Leap’s renowned women’s health initiative, The Missed Vital Sign. This recognition highlights Spark Biomedical’s innovative approach and continued scientific pursuit to advancing women’s healthcare.
OhmBody Launches Wearable Device for Menstrual Symptom Relief
A new wearable device designed to relieve common menstrual symptoms using neurostimulation has been launched by OhmBody, the women’s wellness division of US-based Spark Biomedical. The device offers a non-invasive, drug- and hormone-free alternative to traditional period management methods.
OhmBody Strives to Address Menstrual Discomfort
OhmBody has introduced an innovative wearable neurostimulation device designed to address menstrual discomfort through a drug-free, science-backed approach. The technology combines vagus and trigeminal nerve stimulation to help support common period discomfort by supporting the body’s natural nervous system balance.
OhmBody, the science-forward women’s wellness division of Spark Biomedical reimagining menstrual care, has launched the first wearable device to combine vagus and trigeminal nerve stimulation to provide holistic support for disruptive periods. This non-invasive, drug-free device is designed to work with the body’s natural nervous system, not against it, delivering real, holistic relief without hormones or invasive procedures.
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