Awkward Essentials Founder Frances Tang is solving problems endured by many but discussed by few. When she couldn’t find a reliable method for cleaning up after sex, she made one herself. The company’s Dripstick product is a soft sponge for quickly removing excess fluids from the vagina. Made of medical-grade material, it’s safe and easy to use. Tang has done more than create a cool and useful product. She’s helping normalize sexual expression and encouraging people to discuss their experiences. Since our partnership began, Awkward Essentials has seen sales increase exponentially, so much so that the company used our 30,000-square-foot warehouse as a logistics hub for about a year to more quickly fulfill the soaring number of orders until the company moved to a permanent facility.
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