Post by account_disabled on Feb 28, 2024 3:50:06 GMT -5
Canadian vegan condom maker Jems says it is championing safer, more informed sex by foregoing toxicity in all forms across its range of vegan condoms. The female-founded vegan condom company, launched in , eliminates animal products, gluten, and misinformation from the sex industry. The ultimate goal is to create a framework that gives everyone access to safer sex.
The startup takes direct aim at other brands that have perpetuated heteronormality within the industry. Additionally, companies that add toxic ingredients in the name of novel branding are countered by Jems' two-ingredient protection.
Latex, silicone and nothing else
According to vegan condom startup Jems, conventional condom companies add unlisted toxic ingredients to their products. These include carcinogenic parabens and unnecessary flavored preser C Level Executive List vatives. While these may seem harmless, these additives can increase the risk of HIV transmission and the development of fungal infections. Jems prefers natural latex and % silicone lubricant, without adding anything else. This also makes vegan condoms biodegradable .
In addition to overlooking unnecessary and harmful ingredients, Jems founders Whitney Geller and Yasmin Emory are on a mission to eliminate the misogyny found in the condom aisle. The two highlight what they perceive as the male gaze that is permanently trained on condoms, with a brand oriented towards heteronormative and selfish concepts of sexuality.
Jems points out that terms like "ultrastriated" and "XXL" are misnomers and unnecessary names. They are also exclusionary, with anyone who doesn't feel aligned with hypermasculinity perhaps choosing to risk their health rather than buy a product that doesn't speak to them. As sexually transmitted infections continue to rise, this is a dangerous norm that must be countered.
Safer sex matters
The global sexual wellness market is projected to reach $ billion by Despite this, up to % of consenting adults engage in unprotected sex. This somehow explains the thousand cases of chlamydia in , in Europe alone. In the same year, thousand cases of syphilis were reported. All sexually transmitted infections run the risk of affecting fertility if left undetected.
HIV continues to pose a risk to human health, despite efforts in the s and s to educate sexually active people. Today, an estimated million people are living with the infection , up from million in While the life expectancy of those with the infection has increased thanks to medical intervention, there remains a higher risk of other associated conditions. Heart disease, cancer, and liver disease are all connected.
Education and access to sexual protection
Jems claims that it is an open and sincere speech. It markets to everyone who is having or considering having sex, no exceptions. This marks a move away from premium products aimed at women in the name of false equality. The spectrum of sexuality and gender identity is increasingly fluid and neglected, which is why Jems seeks to serve everyone without prejudice. There are at least gender classifications as of , so the scale of the representation problem is clear.
The startup takes direct aim at other brands that have perpetuated heteronormality within the industry. Additionally, companies that add toxic ingredients in the name of novel branding are countered by Jems' two-ingredient protection.
Latex, silicone and nothing else
According to vegan condom startup Jems, conventional condom companies add unlisted toxic ingredients to their products. These include carcinogenic parabens and unnecessary flavored preser C Level Executive List vatives. While these may seem harmless, these additives can increase the risk of HIV transmission and the development of fungal infections. Jems prefers natural latex and % silicone lubricant, without adding anything else. This also makes vegan condoms biodegradable .
In addition to overlooking unnecessary and harmful ingredients, Jems founders Whitney Geller and Yasmin Emory are on a mission to eliminate the misogyny found in the condom aisle. The two highlight what they perceive as the male gaze that is permanently trained on condoms, with a brand oriented towards heteronormative and selfish concepts of sexuality.
Jems points out that terms like "ultrastriated" and "XXL" are misnomers and unnecessary names. They are also exclusionary, with anyone who doesn't feel aligned with hypermasculinity perhaps choosing to risk their health rather than buy a product that doesn't speak to them. As sexually transmitted infections continue to rise, this is a dangerous norm that must be countered.
Safer sex matters
The global sexual wellness market is projected to reach $ billion by Despite this, up to % of consenting adults engage in unprotected sex. This somehow explains the thousand cases of chlamydia in , in Europe alone. In the same year, thousand cases of syphilis were reported. All sexually transmitted infections run the risk of affecting fertility if left undetected.
HIV continues to pose a risk to human health, despite efforts in the s and s to educate sexually active people. Today, an estimated million people are living with the infection , up from million in While the life expectancy of those with the infection has increased thanks to medical intervention, there remains a higher risk of other associated conditions. Heart disease, cancer, and liver disease are all connected.
Education and access to sexual protection
Jems claims that it is an open and sincere speech. It markets to everyone who is having or considering having sex, no exceptions. This marks a move away from premium products aimed at women in the name of false equality. The spectrum of sexuality and gender identity is increasingly fluid and neglected, which is why Jems seeks to serve everyone without prejudice. There are at least gender classifications as of , so the scale of the representation problem is clear.