Redefining Women's Health: Mo Carrier on Innovating the Condom Industry and Breaking Stigmas in Sexual Wellness

Oct 21

Woman's hand holding a condom — *MyBliss® Ultra-Thin Condom*

In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, hosts Aggie and Cristy sit down with Mo Carrier, co-founder of MyBliss®, a sexual wellness brand designed specifically for women’s bodies. Mo shares her incredible journey of building a business in the sexual wellness industry, the challenges she faced along the way, and her mission to disrupt an industry historically catered to men.

The Birth of MyBliss®: Filling a Gap in the Market

Mo began MyBliss® because she saw a gap in the market that most people overlooked: condoms that worked for women. Major condom brands, she explains, contain ingredients known to irritate and disrupt women’s health, and the packaging felt anything but discreet. At just 24, Mo, along with her co-founder, decided to take on the challenge of creating a product that put women’s health first. Their product, the MyBliss® Ultra-Thin Condom, was launched in September 2023 and quickly gained recognition, including being named the best condom of 2024 by Cosmopolitan.

Navigating Entrepreneurship as a Woman

Throughout the episode, Mo reflects on the unique experiences of being a woman in business, particularly in the sexual wellness space. She talks about the freedom entrepreneurship has given her to live life on her own terms, working around her natural rhythms, and balancing her work with her personal life. Mo also opens up about the difficulties of raising investment in a male-dominated space and the personal sacrifices she made, including pitching just days after experiencing miscarriages.

Mo's story is not just one of building a brand but of navigating a complex, often stigmatized industry with resilience. Her experiences highlight the real struggles female founders face, especially in spaces that deal with topics often considered taboo.

Breaking Stigmas and Empowering Women in Sexual Wellness

A central theme of the conversation is the importance of destigmatizing sexual wellness and providing women with better, safer options. Mo explains how the vaginal microbiome is often ignored by major condom brands, leading to health issues that are rarely discussed. She emphasizes the need for more education around women's sexual health and how her products aim to protect women from infections while ensuring comfort and pleasure.

Mo also touches on how MyBliss® condoms challenge the stigma around buying and using condoms, rebranding them as essential health products rather than something associated with shame or secrecy. Through thoughtful design and messaging, MyBliss® encourages women to take control of their sexual health without feeling embarrassed or judged.

Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Brand

Beyond condoms, Mo shares her vision for MyBliss®'s future. She’s passionate about expanding the brand to include other sexual wellness products, such as lubricants, that prioritize women's health and pleasure. She also hopes to innovate products for the LGBTQ+ community, addressing the lack of variety in sexual wellness products for women in same-sex relationships.

Sustainability is another important factor in MyBliss®’s design. Mo discusses the choice of materials—100% natural latex and silicone oil—and how the brand’s packaging is both discreet and eco-friendly.

Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

For those looking to enter the entrepreneurial world, especially in product-based industries, Mo’s journey offers valuable insights. She stresses the importance of staying grounded, focusing on the core product, and not rushing to expand too quickly. Her approach to building MyBliss®—slow, steady, and thoughtful—has been key to its success.

Mo’s final piece of advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to ask for help and tap into the female founder community. She highlights how networking with other women in business has been instrumental in her growth and encourages others to lean on these connections when navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship.

Prioritize your sexual wellness

Mo Carrier’s story is one of perseverance, innovation, and a deep commitment to improving women's health. MyBliss® isn’t just about selling condoms—it’s about redefining how women view and prioritize their sexual wellness. By creating a product that empowers women to take control of their health and pleasure, Mo is not only changing the conversation around sexual wellness but also breaking down stigmas that have existed for far too long.

To hear more about Mo Carrier’s inspiring journey and insights on entrepreneurship, listen to the full episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast.

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