Join our M Talk episode about FemTech Privacy Concerns, where Dr. Laura Shipp unpacks the booming industry, period tracking app risks, and why menstrual data security matters. From data misuse to the stigma that silences conversations, we explore how inclusivity, awareness, and user rights can shape a safer, more empowering future for menstrual health.

In this conversation, Dr. Laura Shipp discusses the intersection of FemTech, the foundations of data privacy, and the implications of data misuse in period tracking apps. She highlights the rapid growth of the FemTech industry, the risks associated with data collection, and the stigma surrounding menstruation. The discussion also addresses the challenges faced by non-binary and trans users, the importance of inclusivity in app design, and the balance between health benefits and privacy risks. Dr. Shipp emphasises the need for user awareness regarding data rights and the potential future of FemTech in promoting user empowerment.

Dr. Laura Shipp's research:

How private is your period?

Leaky bodies, leaking data

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