Financial Feminist 202. Who's Afraid of Vaginas? How Sexist "Taboos" Affect Women's Healthcare with Marina Gerner
Dec 5, 2024
In a riveting conversation, Marina Gerner, an award-winning financial journalist and author of 'The Vagina Business,' tackles the shocking gender biases in women's healthcare. She discusses the stagnation in women's health research, emphasizing the dismissive attitudes towards women's pain. Marina highlights the uphill battle female entrepreneurs face in the femtech industry and the urgent need to break taboos surrounding sexual health. With actionable insights, she advocates for more inclusive research and open conversations about women's bodies.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Exploring Wedding Costs and the Power of Financial Awareness
05:32 • 3min
Women's Health: Breaking Taboos and Innovating Care
08:12 • 16min
Understanding Women's Reproductive Health Amidst Taboos
23:55 • 4min
Breaking the Silence: Women's Health and Funding Challenges
27:40 • 11min
Gender Dynamics in Entrepreneurship and Investment
38:42 • 4min
Unpacking Femtech: Innovation for Women's Health
42:56 • 4min
Bridging the Gap in Women's Health: Diversity, Taboos, and Double Standards
47:22 • 3min
Breaking Taboos: Open Conversations About Women's Bodies
50:49 • 3min
Breaking Taboos and Innovating Women's Health
53:57 • 5min
Innovating Women's Healthcare
58:38 • 6min
Promoting Empowerment: A Conversation Conclusion
01:04:53 • 2min
