The US education system is failing to teach young women and men the basics of menstruation, so brands are stepping in to fill the gap. What are period-advocacy brands and their products doing to fight the stigma and teach young women about their reproductive health?

Sexual consent apps may have been derided as simplistic and ineffective tools to minimize assault, but tech can play a role in tackling this issue on US college campuses. How are new gadgets and communication platforms starting conversations around consent and empowering women in the process?

Whether it’s getting a blowjob in virtual reality, or sending a sexy selfie, technology is integrated into modern sex. But while men are historically considered to be the big spenders in the sex industry, research suggests that 63% of British women say they use or would like to use sex toys.

The emergence of female-focused dating, transportation and security apps is indicative of the fact that women’s freedom of movement in everyday life is often curtailed by the threat of violence. Yet as these services often don’t increase access to public spaces, what can be done differently?