The Journal
Guides, stories and honest talk about women's health, from the women building Asele.
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Founder Diary #3: Why I Built Asele
The honest reason I started Asele: I set out to help other women, but I was also trying to help myself.
Gigi · Sep 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Blush & BloomThe Prevention Economy, with Sara Roberts | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 47
Founder Sara Roberts on the prevention economy: why health is shifting to prevention and healthy ageing, scaling seed to Series B, and AI in care.
Gigi · Aug 29, 2026
Blush & BloomEndometriosis and Cycle Syncing: Living in Rhythm With Your Body | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 46
Endometriosis and cycle syncing explained: Katherine Maree Pace on the four menstrual phases, bioaligning, and healing symptoms naturally, one at a time.
Gigi · Aug 21, 2026
Hormonal HealthWeight and Hormones: Why Losing Weight Feels Harder for Women
Struggling with weight? It might not be about willpower. Learn how hormones like insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid hormones affect your weight, and what actually helps.
Asele Team · Aug 20, 2026
Hormonal HealthHormonal Acne and Skin Changes: What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You
Adult acne, breakouts around your period, pregnancy skin changes, learn how hormones affect your skin and what you can do about it. Practical tips for every life stage.
Asele Team · Aug 19, 2026
WellnessYour Pelvic Floor: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Strengthen It
Your pelvic floor muscles support your bladder, uterus, and bowel. Learn what weakens them, how to spot problems, how to do Kegels correctly, and when to see a specialist.
Asele Team · Aug 18, 2026
Hormonal HealthThyroid Problems in Women: Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Your thyroid controls more than you think. Learn the signs of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, why women are far more likely to be affected, and what to do about it.
Asele Team · Aug 18, 2026
Menstrual HealthPeriod Hygiene: Pads, Tampons, Cups, and Staying Fresh During Your Period
A practical guide to menstrual hygiene, how to use pads, tampons, menstrual cups, discs, and period underwear safely, plus tips for staying fresh, preventing infections, and understanding your options.
Asele Team · Aug 17, 2026
Blush & BloomThe Gender Data Gap in Women's Health, with Sandra Machoń | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 43
Data scientist Sandra Machoń on the gender data gap in women's health, femtech in Poland, health data privacy, and building tech that serves women.
Gigi · Aug 16, 2026
Blush & BloomHow to Build a Femtech Startup Without a Science Background, with Nandhini Gopal | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 44
Femtech founder Nandhini Gopal on how to build a femtech startup without a science background, the funding and research hurdles in women's health, and using AI with care.
Gigi · Aug 16, 2026
Blush & BloomOnline Safety for Women in Africa, with Yasmin Ahmed | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 45
Lawyer Yasmin Ahmed on online safety for women in Africa, women's digital rights, the digital divide in Uganda, and privacy built in by design.
Gigi · Aug 16, 2026
WellnessThe Women's Health Screening Checklist: Tests You Need at Every Age
A decade-by-decade guide to the health screenings every woman should know about, from blood pressure and Pap smears in your 20s to mammograms and bone density scans in your 50s. Includes a practical checklist and guidance for women in Africa.
Asele Team · Aug 16, 2026
WellnessBone Health and Osteoporosis: Why Women Need to Pay Attention Early
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, and women are at much higher risk. Learn why your 20s and 30s matter, the risk factors, how it's diagnosed, and what you can do now to protect your bones.
Asele Team · Aug 15, 2026
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