Quoted Magazine, New York, Volume 005

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Q&A

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The process of getting birth control pills in New York in 3 words? Confusing, expensive, frustratingly hard.

is often $0. We also provide an affordable cash option between $18 to $25 per month. Deliveries are always free!

And is that what you are changing? Yes! We are putting the power back in the hands of women. Our mission is to empower women with trusted information, affordable access and convenience for their reproductive and sexual health.

You have sexual education on your webpage! What is your advice to all sexually active New Yorkers out there? Practice safe sex! The unintended pregnancy rate is a whopping 45% in the US, so take control of if and when you want to become a parent.

Your birth control at your door, tell me more.. We are breaking down barriers. We bring the entire experience of getting birth control to the user’s fingertips, providing online consultations with real doctors to get a prescription, rapid 1-3 day home deliveries, and follow up care with doctors through secure messaging. Why should New Yorkers sign up for this? Two things New Yorkers are always short on: time and money. We provide one of the most affordable and convenient options to get birth control. We also support women in need by donating 2% of revenues to Bedsider and the National Institute for Reproductive Health. How much does it cost? With insurance, you get your birth control for no more than your current copay, which 48

You brand name Twentyeight - what does it mean? Twentyeight is a reference to the average length of menstrual cycles for women. However, each body is unique, and longer or shorter cycles than average can be normal and healthy! So you are a female and male co-founder duo working in femtech. Tell me more about that dynamic. Less than 5% of VC funding goes to femaleled startups and, even in femtech, there are numerous all-male founding teams dictating products for women. We want to bring female voices to the table, garner support from allies, and reflect the diversity of the women we serve through our founding team, advisors and investors.


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