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Intimacy positioned more as health care
RH Labs just launched a line of intimacy health products endorsed by Laura Berman, a well-known sex and relationship expert who hosts the show “In The Bedroom” on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Berman collaborated on the design of every product in her line, the company noted.
It’s the kind of endorsement that will heighten the importance of intimacy health as part of an overall healthcare regimen.
Sales of intimacy enhancement devices were up 24.3% to $4.1 million over the 12 weeks ended Sept. 9, according to SymphonyIRI group data.
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FDA panel advises against Merck's Oxytrol patch Rx-to-OTC switch application
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration's Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee on Friday voted against Merck's application to switch its Oxytrol patch from prescription-only to over the counter, citing concerns over use of therapy for an overactive bladder in women without a doctor's intervention.
The committee voted five in favor and six opposed, also citing concerns that men might inappropriately choose to use the product as well.