Femtech Fes! Vol. 26 "My First Menopause, Part 1: Unraveling the History of Menopause"

Femtech Fes!, which has been a great success as a place where taboos about wellness turn into excitement, will hold an online event in two parts on the theme of "menopause" 🍃
Part 1, which you can participate in from this page, will unravel the history and present of menopause, discussing "why menopause has been considered taboo" and "current solutions for menopause."

Part 2, scheduled to be held in late May, will delve into the mechanisms of menopause from a medical perspective with experts.

The 26th Femtech Fes! ONLINE will be on the theme of "My First Menopause Part 1: Unraveling the History of Menopause"!

What are your impressions of the word "menopause"?
And how were these images formed? While discussions about menstruation have become more frequent over the years, menopause still remains a mystery to many, with many people unsure how to deal with it.

This time, we will invite social historian Hikaru Tanaka to discuss topics such as:

• How the concept of "menopause" has been perceived in society
• Current domestic and international systems and femtech examples related to menopause
• What services are desired in the future to make menopause easier to navigate

We hope that by understanding the background of why menopause has been considered taboo, this event will be an opportunity to change your perception of menopause, even if just a little!
We look forward to your participation ✨

▼Recommended for:

• Those who have a vague anxiety about "menopause"
• Those interested in the background of why "menopause" has been considered taboo
• Those who want to know about the latest menopause femtech solutions
• Those interested in femtech

Guest: Hikaru Tanaka

Born in Tokyo in 1970. Social historian. Doctor of Philosophy (academic). Part-time lecturer at Rikkyo University. Writes and lectures primarily on themes related to women. Author of "A Social History of Menstrual Products" (Kadokawa Sophia Bunko), "Menstruation and Crime: How 'Periods' Have Been Discussed" (Heibonsha), "The Story of Takahashi Mizu, a Cross-dressing Female Doctor Who Lived in Meiji Era" (Chuo Koron Shinsha), and "Why are 'Obasan' Disliked?" (Shueisha Shinsho).

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 ★What is Femtech Fes!?
What are the worries about your body and mine? What choices are there to solve them? "Femtech Fes!" is an event that aims to resolve such ambiguities and help everyone become their own best advocate.

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★What is Femtech?
Femtech is a portmanteau of "female" and "technology." It generally refers to devices, apps, and products that use technology to address women's unique health issues, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. fermata believes that femtech encompasses not only products but also the movement itself—a culture where women prioritize self-care and everyone becomes their own best advocate for their bodies.

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★What is fermata?
With the vision of "Until your taboos turn into excitement," fermata is engaged in solving and supporting "women's wellness" issues that are still often considered taboo. Through creating platforms for sharing women's body concerns and frustrations, and providing products from around the world that lead to solutions for wellness issues, fermata aims to accelerate the expansion of the femtech market in Japan and globally, striving for a world where not only women but everyone can live comfortably.

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