HerSay

05/28/2026

We said women’s health needed a different conversation.
Last night, we had it.

In honour of , we pulled together an intimate gathering of founders, builders, investors, and advocates for an evening that felt less like an event and more like a movement finding its footing.

Parnian of Fibra and Katie of MATRIARCH brought honesty, brilliance, and zero patience for the status quo.

Women’s health is not a niche. It is not a nice-to-have. It is the next frontier of health innovation.

05/25/2026

The room is almost full. Are you in it?
To celebrate Toronto Tech Week, on May 27th, we’re bringing together the women building the future of health — founders, innovators, clinicians, and the people who fund them — for one night of real talk, bold ideas, and genuine connection.

Keynote. Panel. Drinks. Demo. And conversations you won’t have anywhere else this week.

Built for Her is happening during Toronto Tech Week 2026 and we cannot wait to see you there.
Link in bio to grab your spot before they’re gone.

What to expect:
Opening keynote from HerSay Founder & CEO Rebecca Lyons
A panel of femtech founders and innovators you need to know
Networking with the women shaping what comes next in health tech

📍 Kitchener | 🗓 May 27, 2026 | 🎟 Luma

05/25/2026

Did you know the average doctor’s appointment can feel like a 7-minute window?

For many women, that short amount of time is expected to cover symptoms, concerns, medical history, questions, and the pressure of making sure they are taken seriously.

Technology should not replace the human connection between patients and providers. But it can help patients prepare, organize their thoughts, track patterns, and communicate their concerns more clearly when time is limited.

Because healthcare should not depend on whether you can explain everything perfectly in just a few minutes.

05/23/2026

Most of us were taught that our menstrual cycle is a monthly inconvenience. What we weren't taught is that it's actually a 28-day hormonal rhythm that shapes our energy, cognition, social drive, and physical capacity — phase by phase.

Cycle syncing is the practice of working with those biological rhythms instead of against them: scheduling demanding tasks in your high-energy follicular phase, creative work around ovulation, reflection in the luteal phase, and rest during menstruation.

It's not about limiting yourself. It's about understanding your own operating system. 🌙

Swipe through to learn the basics — this might be the most useful thing you read this week.



This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal health decisions.

05/20/2026

Yesterday was our first day as an affiliate company at !

HerSay is a women’s health app built for every person who has ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard. We help users track symptoms, find patterns, and walk into their next appointment with something concrete to show for it.

Being part of a health innovation community here in Kitchener means we get to build faster, connect deeper, and keep pushing on a problem that affects half the population..

05/18/2026

What happens when technology connects with human health concerns?

On the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast with Dr. John P. Dentico, HerSay’s CEO Rebecca Lyons spoke about the growing role of technology in healthcare and why the human side still matters.

Technology can help us find patterns, organize information, and make healthcare easier to navigate. But it should not replace empathy, lived experience, or the importance of truly listening to patients.

05/16/2026

Mental health and hormonal health are not separate conversations — especially for women.

PMDD. Perinatal mood disorders. Perimenopausal depression. These are recognized, hormonally-driven conditions with specific treatment pathways. But they're often missed because the hormonal pattern isn't identified.

If your anxiety spikes before your period, your depression worsens in perimenopause, or your mood crashed after giving birth — that pattern is clinical information. It deserves to be taken seriously.

This carousel is for every woman who was handed a prescription without anyone asking about her cycle. 💛



This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal health decisions.

05/08/2026

We are thrilled to have made the Waterloo50 most scalable companies list!

Waterloo 50Canada’s most scalable startups The definitive investor showcase of the most scalable Waterloo startups! The goal is to highlight Waterloo region’s thriving innovation economy at a global stage, and raise $100 million in capital for region’s startups.These are Waterloo based startup...

05/07/2026

Persistent exhaustion. Feeling cold when everyone else is warm. Shortness of breath. Brain fog. Brittle nails.

For many women, these symptoms point to iron deficiency — the most common nutritional deficiency among menstruating women. And it's frequently missed because serum iron can look fine even when ferritin (your iron storage protein) is depleted.

If you've been told your bloodwork is normal but something still feels off, this one's worth a read.

Advocating for a ferritin test could change how you feel — and how clearly you think. 💪



This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal health decisions.

05/07/2026

We are thrilled to be featured at the Women Health Innovation Forum!

05/04/2026

The app that meets you where you’re at.

Feeling constantly fatigued?
Brain fog you can’t shake?
Other symptoms you can’t put your finger on?

HerSay can help.

Download now using the link in our bio.