Breaking the Silence Around Women’s Health: Marketing Through Sensitive Topics
Debbie Donovan
Head of Commercial Operations at Materna Medical

Breaking the Silence Around Women’s Health: Marketing Through Sensitive Topics

With Debbie Donovan
By Stewart Gandolf, Chief Executive Officer

How do you market sensitive women’s health products when advertising platforms won’t let you talk about them?

In this episode, Stewart Gandolf and Debbie Donovan, Head of Commercial Operations at Materna Medical, explore the unique challenges of marketing products that address women’s health issues, such as vaginal muscle tightness, pelvic organ prolapse, and painful sex.

They discuss breaking through the silence surrounding these health topics while overcoming the hurdles of strict ad policies on platforms like Meta and Google.

Why This Episode Matters
Women’s health issues impact millions of women but are still often difficult to address in mainstream media. The silence around these topics creates barriers to care, limiting access to vital treatments and stifling innovation.

Materna Medical is taking these conversations mainstream, despite regulatory and marketing roadblocks, to share their innovative women’s health solutions with the world. Whether you’re a healthcare innovator or a marketer working in this space, this episode is packed with hard-won insights you can apply today.

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Key Insights and Takeaways

  • Navigate platform restrictions
    Use influencer partnerships, SEO, and content marketing to connect with women who need solutions but are often overlooked by traditional ads or when Meta and Google ad restrictions create barriers.
  • Educate and empower
    Create educational content around sensitive topics like painful sex and vaginal tightness, helping women feel informed, less isolated, and empowered to seek the help they need.
  • Foster honest conversations
    Address childbirth injuries and pelvic organ prolapse by creating trustworthy sharing spaces through blogs, community partnerships, and patient stories.
  • Capitalize on menopause awareness
    Collaborate with wellness influencers and advocates to engage women in menopause-related discussions, helping them feel seen, heard, and understood.
  • Build trust with authenticity
    Share relatable, supportive content through email and social media groups, where women can engage without judgment.
“Normalizing these conversations is critical. It’s about helping women feel they’re not alone in their struggles. If we can drive more innovation and investment in women's health and unlock all marketing channels, we’ll have a better chance of reaching those who truly need these solutions. It’s an uphill battle, but the only way forward is to continue pushing to destigmatize these sensitive topics and create meaningful change.”

Debbie Donovan

Head of Commercial Operations at Materna Medical

Additional reading on our blog:
How to Market Sensitive Healthcare Topics: A Guide

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