Opinion

Beware of ‘Helpful’ FemTech in the Post-Roe World

BIG PATRIARCH IS WATCHING

Period trackers and other apps are already being weaponized by the state against people seeking an abortion. That’s why I helped create an app that protects health privacy.

Caitlin Gerdts
Caitlin Gerdts
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Caitlin Gerdts

Caitlin Gerdts

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