In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Around 5,000 women under the age of 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and while self-checks are a vital part of early detection, fear and ignorance inhibit the examination of lumps and bumps. So, how can a simple bar of soap nudge young women to regularly check themselves?

In a laundromat in North Philadelphia, a start-up is providing health consultations for people while they wait for their clothes to dry. As health backlogs and time pressures mount, the company is showing how coupling activities can support people by meeting them where they are.

Sexual pleasures of all forms, from kink to polyamory, are becoming mainstream. But despite this openness, sexual health for many women remains a thorny issue, with ads about breast cancer and menstruation still being banned. How are brands navigating these complexities around sex?

Sex with Cancer is the first sex shop specifically designed for people living with cancer. Cancer patients have specific needs and issues when it comes to relationships, sex, and related services, and the shop offers a space to address these needs and issues commercially, socially, and creatively.