{"product_id":"the-vagina-business-marina-gerner-9781464218316","title":"The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs That Could Change Everything in Women's Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tech could change everything for women--here's how.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWomen make over 80% of healthcare decisions in everyday life, yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says \"Welcome to being a woman\" instead of coming up with better solutions. But it doesn't have to be this way. In \u003cem\u003eThe Vagina Business\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning journalist Marina Gerner PhD takes an eye-opening look at the innovators challenging the status quo to deliver the healthcare solutions women need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith interviews from 100 entrepreneurs across 15 countries, \u003cem\u003eThe Vagina Business\u003c\/em\u003e explores the future of women's health, where female-focused companies are developing products to help women at every stage of life. Some of these products include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA smart bra with EKG technology that can predict heart attacks early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-home fertility gadget that uses saliva to track ovulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApps to help women get access to medical abortions and perform them at home safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vaginal and pelvic floor dilator that could drastically reduce the rate of vaginal tearing in birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare apps tailored to LGBTQIA people and their needs, without stigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevices that prevent birth injuries and restore the pelvic floor and vagina during menopause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerner also takes the reader inside the boardroom, where only 2.1% of venture capital dollars goes toward companies founded by women, and issues a rallying cry: Women should not be denied solutions to health issues because of embarrassment and ignorance. Every woman deserves better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marina Gerner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1464218315\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781464218316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.80d","brand":"Marina Gerner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46420504936703,"sku":"9781464218316","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_32283a36-78ae-457a-91d8-3d8d4bdc2551.jpg?v=1734634828","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-vagina-business-marina-gerner-9781464218316","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}