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Understanding Hormones: Your Body's Chemical Messengers
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, coordinating everything from sleep and stress to energy and mood. This guide breaks down how hormones work, how they are made, and why small imbalances can affect how you feel every day.

Gigi
Feb 86 min read


Asele Is a Community Partner for the WomenTech Global Conference 2026
At Asele, we talk a lot about women’s health. But health does not exist in isolation. Access to education, career opportunities, and financial stability shapes how women experience healthcare, how early they seek help, and the choices they are able to make for themselves. That belief is at the core of why Asele exists and why partnerships like this matter to us. We’re excited to share that Asele is a community partner for the WomenTech Global Conference 2026 . Why this partne
Asele Team
Jan 302 min read


Why We’re Bringing Data Education Into Women’s Health at Asele, With DataCamp Donates
Why Asele is expanding women’s health beyond tracking to include data education, career opportunities, and financial stability through its partnership with DataCamp Donates.
Asele Team
Jan 301 min read


Founder Diary #2: What Asele Is Not Allowed to Become
A reflection on the ethical boundaries behind building Asele, exploring how women’s health products can be misused and the design decisions made to protect autonomy, privacy, and care.

Gigi
Jan 182 min read


Designing Better Women’s Health Solutions for Southeast Asia | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 20
In this episode of Blush and Bloom, Gigi Kenneth talks with Sastya Wardani, CEO and co-founder of Ovy Health, about building culturally aware women’s health solutions across Southeast Asia. They discuss fertility taboos, AI in femtech, and how awareness and access can transform care for women in the region.

Gigi
Oct 17, 20254 min read


What Digital Health Keeps Getting Wrong About Women | Blush & Bloom Podcast Ep. 19
Dr. Michelle Frank joins Blush & Bloom to unpack what digital health still gets wrong about women — from empathy gaps and cultural taboos to why real innovation starts with listening, not coding.
Asele Team
Oct 16, 20255 min read


What Living With Endometriosis Taught Me About Women’s HealthBlush & Bloom Podcast | Episode 18
Founder Rebekah Lloyd on turning her endometriosis journey into Rela Health — and what true innovation in women’s health and femtech looks like.

Gigi
Oct 16, 20253 min read


What It Really Means to Build for African Women | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 17 with Dr. Patience, Founder of MyLurah
In this episode of Blush & Bloom, Dr. Patience, founder of MyLurah and co-founder of Mom and Me Foundation, discusses maternal health, femtech, and care that speaks every woman’s language.

Gigi
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Smart Food Pairings: How to Combine Foods for Better Nutrient Absorption 🥗
Learn how simple food combinations — like rice and beans or spinach with citrus — can help your body absorb nutrients better. Discover how Asele helps women track energy, cravings, and nutrition across their cycles for optimal health.
Asele Team
Oct 5, 20253 min read


PCOS in African Women: Signs, Symptoms, and Management Tips
Learn the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS in African women. Understand why it often goes undiagnosed, how to manage symptoms, and how Asele can help track and support your journey.
Asele Team
Sep 18, 20253 min read


How Menopause Can Change the Way You Sound 💬
Discover how menopause can affect your voice, from pitch changes to vocal strength, and why it matters for women’s health and confidence.
Asele Team
Sep 17, 20252 min read


What Every Woman Should Know Before Visiting the Pharmacy | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 16 with Jennifer Esiaba, Founder of Mariam Grey Pharmacy
What do women ask pharmacists most often? Jennifer Esiaba of Mariam Grey Pharmacy shares real stories, safety tips, and what to know before your next visit.

Gigi
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Scar Care Isn’t Just Cosmetic | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 15 with Hanna Harkawy, Founder of Ouli
Scar care isn’t just cosmetic. In this Blush & Bloom episode, Ouli founder Hanna Harkawy shares how her device supports postpartum recovery and women’s health.
Asele Team
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Recognizing the Hidden Signs of Economic Abuse and Its Impact on Mental Health | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 14 with Claudia Segre, President of Global Thinking Foundation
Discover how economic abuse impacts women’s mental health in Blush & Bloom Ep. 14 with Claudia Segre, President of Global Thinking Foundation. Learn the signs, steps toward financial independence, and why financial literacy matters.

Gigi
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Your Daughter Just Got Her First Period: A Parent's Guide to What Happens Next
Practical guide for parents supporting their daughter’s first period—tips, essentials, and how Asele helps track cycles with confidence.
Asele Team
Sep 4, 20255 min read


Every Period Product Option Explained: Find What Works for Your Body, Budget, and Planet
Explore every period product—pads, tampons, cups, discs, underwear & more. Compare cost, comfort & eco impact to find what fits your body & lifestyle.
Asele Team
Sep 2, 20255 min read


Understanding PMS, PMDD, and Mental Health | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 13 with Ananya, Founder of HealCycle
Discover PMS vs. PMDD, why awareness matters, and how HealCycle supports women’s mental health with tracking, privacy, and AI tools.
Asele Team
Aug 29, 20254 min read


The Myths That Harm African Women in Healthcare | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 12 with Dr. Adanna Chimere
Dr. Adanna Chimere shares how myths, stigma, and systemic gaps shape African women’s healthcare and what needs to change for real access.
Asele Team
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Top 10 Menstrual Questions African Women Are Asking—Answered
Discover answers to the top 10 menstrual questions African women ask—covering pain, cycle length, heavy bleeding, myths, and more.
Asele Team
Aug 26, 20255 min read


Pelvic Health Isn’t Just for Moms | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 11 with Tatiana, Founder of Evie
Pelvic health isn’t just for moms. Physiotherapist Tatiana shares her journey, how Evie supports women with pelvic floor care, postpartum recovery, and women’s health.
Asele Team
Aug 20, 20253 min read
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