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The Pleasure Playbook by Domina: Pee Safe Launches an Exclusive Online Platform for Women

Delhi: Pee Safe, India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand has built an online platform named The Pleasure Playbook by Domina. The idea is to build a safe and exclusive community for women to hold conversations on personal topics such as sex, health and wellness.

Despite the rapid strides made by India in almost all walks of life, there is negligible support when it comes to creating a conducive environment for women to talk about important personal matters related to their sexual health and life. Such discussions are considered taboo and usually not held even among couples or women themselves. The Pleasure Playbook by Domina is aiming to address this gap.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder & CEO, Pee Safe said, “It is quite surprising to see the lack of awareness and information on a fundamental topic like sex in India. We live in the land of Kamasutra, but even a free discussion on these things is considered a taboo. There is undoubtedly enough curiosity and desire for discussion as evident by the fact that India is the second most populated country in the world. This suppression of information and tagging any talk about the topic of pleasure, intimate hygiene and health has caused significant damage to the physical and mental wellness of many. Through The Pleasure Playbook by Domina, we aim to build an empathetic environment to discuss, understand and encourage all genders, especially women, to come forward and own their sexuality with complete freedom.”

The platform has been launched at a very crucial time since censorship is prevalent to such an extent that sexual health is not even included in the medical curriculum for clinical medicine in India. There is also no structured or dedicated educational curriculum for sex education in schools and colleges.

In such a scenario, 17% of all births in the country are attributed to the below 20 mothers, and nearly 14% of all pregnancies in the country are unplanned. The suppression of information also causes severe mental and physical challenges for Indian women. To grow as a fair, unbiased and global society, it is important for India to shun this censorship and encourage free dialogues on this basic human desire.

Adding to this, Srijana Bagaria, Co-Founder & Director, Pee Safe said, “Everyone, especially women, should no longer be prevented from having access to the right information related to sexuality and intimacy. Avoiding a discussion doesn’t curb the need. All human beings crave for it and it is time we understand that it is absolutely normal to discuss the subject without any shame, fear or social judgment. The Pleasure Playbook by Domina will be the beginning towards changing the narrative. Pee Safe has successfully tackled other such taboos related to important subjects such as menstrual and intimate hygiene in the past and now we are going to boldly break the shackles confining discussion of sexual health and wellness among women.”

Pee Safe’s Domina range includes Female Condoms as well as other products such as Handheld Full Body Massager. The idea behind introducing the Domina range is to enable women to embrace their sexual preferences and feel confident about them.

Pee Safe is the leading hygiene and wellness brand in India that constantly endeavours to enhance public health through bold, topical, and pan-India digital initiatives on menstrual hygiene methods as well as the role of intimate and personal hygiene. Pee Safe’s online business has seen a 40% jump in the current quarter and the brand has achieved over 70% growth annually (FY20-21).

Apart from raising $10 million in series B funding, Pee Safe is looking at expanding its retail presence from the current 10,000 stores to having a few franchise-owned brand exclusive stores (FOFO) to enhance the customer experience across India. They have already expanded overseas and are building local production of toilet seat sanitizers in Europe.

Pee Safe aims to build depth in personal hygiene and accelerate personal care brand FURR with INR 25 Crore in Pre-Series B raise

New Delhi, June 10, 2021: Pee Safe, India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand, has raised INR 25 crore in Pre-Series B funding in a round led by Entrepreneur and Investor Shaival Desai and existing Series A investor Alkemi Growth Capital.

Through this raise, Pee Safe aims to build depth in feminine hygiene and sexual wellness, and accelerate its personal care brand FURR as well as allocate funds for further R&D and product launches in the next one year. The brand is also looking at raising Series B funding later this year.

Pee Safe is helping India fight health issues brought on by unhygienic conditions through their complete personal hygiene and wellness products including the bestselling toilet seat sanitizer spray. Their products are a preferred choice among customers and the brand has disrupted the feminine hygiene products segment — from period care to intimate care. They also offer environment-friendly products like biodegradable pads and menstrual cups.

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Pee Safe’s other products include those in the category of personal care, adult and maternity care. The company is changing the narrative around sexual wellness and pleasure through the launch of Domina Female Condoms. Pee Safe also plans to launch other sexual wellness products in the near future. Their recently launched FURR range of products offer an entire portfolio of grooming and skin care essentials and aim to promote body positivity and even gender neutrality to a large extent.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder and CEO, Pee Safe, said, “We are excited and happy about the growth prospects of Pee Safe as a brand that addresses personal and intimate hygiene holistically. The funding round will enable us to further research and development, as well as build Pee Safe as a forward-looking brand. We are happy to have Shaival Desai’s support. Alkemi Growth Capital have placed their trust in us once before and even this time, we will ensure that the association is a win-win in all respects.”

Adding further, Alka Goel, Founding Partner, Alkemi Growth Capital and Existing Investor, said, “Pee Safe and its sub brands Domina and FURR have continued to grow alongside the creative, innovative, and much-needed products for its target segment. The team is agile and is closely connected with its customer base that truly loves its products. Pee Safe has demonstrated boldness in challenging long-held stereotypes and to that extent is making it fun and normal to talk about topics that may previously have been taboo.”

Shaival Desai, Entrepreneur and Investor, added, “We are really excited to have partnered with Pee Safe in their journey to become a leader in the personal hygiene space in India. Their domain expertise and knowledge of the Indian consumer, coupled with an underpenetrated market create an unparalleled opportunity to take the market by storm.”

Pee Safe’s online business has seen a 40% jump in the current quarter and the brand has achieved over 70% growth annually (FY20-21). Apart from raising $10 million in series B funding, Pee Safe is looking at expanding its retail presence from the current 10,000 stores to having a few franchise owned brand exclusive stores (FOFO) to enhance customer experience across India. They have already expanded overseas and are building local production of toilet seat sanitizers in Europe.

#PassTheCup: Menstrual Hygiene Day Campaign By Pee Safe

Delhi NCR: Menstrual Hygiene is still a taboo in the country. A 2014 UNICEF report pointed out that in Tamil Nadu, 79% girls and women were unaware of menstrual hygiene practices. The percentage was 66% in Uttar Pradesh, 56% in Rajasthan and 51% in West Bengal.

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pass the Cup campaign is aimed to overcome this challenge and highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene using menstrual cups which are also economical and environment friendly.

Celebrities and influencers like Kritika Kamra, Krystle D’souza, Shibani Dandekar, Nusrat Jahan, Shreya Sanghi, Muskan, Lavisha Kalra, Vinni Jain, and many more were seen passing the menstrual cup to each other to help raise awareness about safe menstrual hygiene and the utility of using them.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Pee Safe, said, “Menstruators bleed for 5 days every month and deserve to be safe, whether in a lockdown or not. They have a right to know about the sustainable options available to them.”

Pee Safe has been advocating the cause of personal hygiene since 2013. Over the years, the brand has created market leadership in various product segments and has developed goodwill and trust amongst its consumer base. The brand’s products are currently available in modern trade, general stores, airports, organized stores across 80+ cities, online at www.peesafe.com, and across leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Nykaa, and Flipkart.

Since its inception, Pee Safe has diversified into products including Biodegradable Sanitary Pads, Organic Cotton Tampons, Reusable Menstrual Cups, Panty Liners, Natural Intimate Washes, Wipes, and Sweat Pads for both men and women, and Pollution Safe Anti-Pollution Dust Masks. Pee Safe has also launched its products in the subcontinent region and plans to expand its reach globally in the next five years.

Pee Safe launches FURR range of body hair grooming essentials for women and men

New Delhi: Pee Safe, India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand, recently launched a new product line called FURR empowering women to embrace their choices when it comes to their body hair. The FURR range includes a hair removal cream, and a bikini line and body shaving razor and also plans to expand into a wide range of products for all humans. The latter two have been launched the hair removal cream will be out in end March. Pee Safe aims to place a quality choice in women’s hands about removing body hair when and if they want.

The global hair removal products market is projected to reach $4.94 billion by 2027. In the Asia-Pacific region, the growth in demand can be attributed to an increase in the population of youth. Apart from meeting this rising demand, Pee Safe wants to ensure that the choice for body hair removal among its women consumers is proactive. For those who make this choice, the brand has come up with its FURR range.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Pee Safe, said, “Body hair is natural and not something to be ashamed of. With FURR, we wish to enable women to make their choice when it comes to body hair and give them products that are convenient, hassle-free and good for their skin. We have always ensured that all our products are designed with our TG in mind. We not only wish to meet the market demand but also empower them with choices around their personal hygiene and wellness. We have always believed in taking an unconventional approach and creating awareness around our products.”

Pee Safe’s FURR bikini line razor is made of chromium and PTFE. It is designed with a compact head and safety guard to enable painless hair removal without any cuts and irritation. It is reusable and promotes hassle-free shaving.

The FURR body shaving razor is made of titanium and NCAT and can be used on the arms, underarms, legs, and back. It has a compact head and safety guard to prevent any cuts. The aloe vera and Vitamin E padding contain antibacterial hygienic resin to prevent redness in those with sensitive skin. It also comes with a four-blade razor and is reusable.

Pee Safe has been advocating the cause of personal hygiene since 2013. Over the years, the brand has created market leadership in various product segments and has developed goodwill and trust amongst its consumer base. The brand’s products are currently available in modern trade, general stores, airports, organized stores across 40+ cities, online at www.peesafe.com and across leading e-commerce platforms. Pee Safe recently made its offline foray with a physical store in Ahmedabad. The brand aims to open around 15 more stores including in Tier 3 and 4 cities in the next 12 months.

In March 2020, Pee Safe also launched its sister concern Raho Safe to provide affordable hygiene and wellness products to consumers. Since inception, Pee Safe has diversified into products including eco-friendly Sanitary Pads, Organic Cotton Tampons, Menstrual Cups, Panty Liners, Breast Pads, Natural Intimate Washes, Wipes and Sweat Pads for both men and women, and Pollution Safe Anti-Pollution Dust Masks. Pee Safe has also launched its products in the subcontinent region and plans to expand its reach globally in the next five years.

Gift joy and a festive season full of hygiene and happiness this Diwali with Raho Safe

Raho Safe, the sister concern of India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand, Pee Safe, is showing how to spread happiness and hygiene this festive season. The brand’s Diwali campaign talks about how you can #RahoSafe, and with a small gift, make the world more hygienic to bring everyone closer.

The pandemic has not only changed how we work but also the way festivals are being celebrated. There is apprehension around safety and hygiene making people wary of exchanging gifts too. Raho Safe’s campaign focuses on how we can still gift responsibly and something that is hygienic and safe with Raho Safe Essentials.

Raho Safe Essentials include Multipurpose Surface Protectant, Hand Sanitizer, Cleansing Wipes, and Sanitary Pad. All Raho Safe products are affordable and kill 99.9% of the germs.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Raho Safe, said, “Diwali this year has come with a twist with most of us celebrating at home. However, what has not changed is the spirit of bringing happiness through gifts. At Raho Safe, we are urging everyone to gift differently this year, with products that are safe, hygienic and help you stay germ-free. #RahoSafe this year and gift everyone an Essentials kit. Raho Safe products are formulated and designed specifically for our TG, who are also well-informed and aware. They address the needs of our consumers pan India and we are constantly inspired to innovate for them.”

Pee Safe’s sister concern Raho Safe launched in March 2020 brings in affordable products such as sanitary pads, disinfectants, and hand sanitizers. Pee Safe recently signed on MP and actor Nusrat Jahan as its regional ambassador and Raho Safe brought on board actor, influencer and entrepreneur Jacqueline Fernandez as its brand ambassador for two years.

Apart from retail stores, Pee Safe and Raho Safe products are also available online atwww.peesafe.com and across leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Nykaa, and Flipkart. Pee Safe started with its bestselling Toilet Seat Sanitizer Spray followed by other products addressing personal hygiene for both men and women. Raho Safe offers hand sanitizers, multi-surface protectants and other products. While both brands have registered good growth, it has increased further given the heightened focus on personal hygiene and sanitation post-COVID-19.

Raho Safe challenges traditional viewpoints around menstruation by encouraging people to share their #EkPERIODkikahani

Raho Safe, the sister concern of India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand, Pee Safe, is calling out men and women to narrate their “Ek PERIOD ki kahani” and own the color red – symbolizing periods. The brand aims to normalize period talk and encourage #MenBuyingPads. The idea is to also be able to speak up about menstruation irrespective of gender and get over the awkwardness of carrying/buying/wearing a pad.

Raho Safe’s social media handle is abuzz with #HaqSeLaal and red as a mark of both power and purity. The contest Ek PERIOD ki kahani is an offshoot of its recent campaign that aims to break the black poly bag barrier while buying pads, and talk about how men can buy them too. Raho Safe is driving the change from period as a taboo topic to something that everyone is comfortable speaking about.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Raho Safe, said, “We think it is time to normalize men buying pads and periods as such. It is also time that we educate men about menstruation and all its aspects. We want to send across the message that sanitary pads are not something to be hidden in newspapers or black polythene but an essential item – as important as anything else on your monthly grocery list. Red is powerful and pure and it is okay to bleed red. It’s okay if men know that you bleed.”

For the contest, people can send in their pad buying/period stories in the form of a narrative or poetry. Entries must be in the video format and uploaded on the person’s Facebook/Instagram handle. They need to tag @rahosafe and @peesafe and use #MenBuyPads and #ekPERIODkikahnani in the caption as hashtags. The video must be between 2 to 5 minutes in length and the last date for entries is 20th October 2020.

The winner will receive a cash prize of INR 15,000 and an e-certificate. The second and third prizes are a cash prize of INR 10,000 and an e-certificate and INR 5,000 and an e-certificate, respectively. The contest will be judged by actor Sharib Hashmi, Director Imtiaz Ali’s daughter Ida Ali, and music artists Barbie Rajput and Rakesh Tiwari.

There are nearly 336 million menstruating women in India but only 121 million (roughly 42%) use sanitary napkins. Despite the progress in addressing the taboo against menstruation and access to pads, there is still room for improvement. Raho Safe has been actively campaigning to focus on this aspect through various initiatives that break the stigma surrounding bleeding.

The Raho Safe Sanitary Pads are designed with five-layer protection ensuring a rash-free, leak-proof experience. The pad provides optimum coverage of 240 mm, giving the user full access to comfort for the whole day and a floral fragrance to avoid unpleasant odour. The pads also come with biodegradable disposable bags and are the most economical choice for menstrual hygiene. Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is the brand ambassador for the range.

Raho Safe reinforces how #menbuypads through its recent campaign

Raho Safe, the sister concern of India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand, Pee Safe, recently launched a campaign aimed at breaking the taboo around men buying sanitary pads. Trending on Instagram as #menbuypads, the campaign focuses on how sanitary pads are just like any other item on a shopping list. Well-known influencers such as Rannvijay Singha (3.6 M Followers), Angad Bedi (490K Followers), Karan Wahi (2.7 M Followers) , Mohit Malhotra (200 K Followers) and many more have associated with Raho Safe for the campaign.

Menstrual hygiene and sanitation are not just a woman’s problem. They have a huge bearing on many other aspects and therefore, need adequate attention on all fronts. Raho Safe’s campaign addresses this in a quirky manner, in a way that would appeal to Gen Z. The idea is to take forward the brand’s motto of removing the mental block around hiding sanitary pads inside a newspaper or black bag, especially when men buy them and enable the transition from ‘Men Can Buy Pads’ to #menbuypads.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Raho Safe said, “Ever since I started both Pee Safe and Raho Safe, I have dreamt of the day when women in our country will have access to good and high-quality sanitary pads. I work towards this goal every single day. I am also proud to say that I am not ashamed to procure, provide, and buy pads. With Raho Safe, not only do women get access to high-quality sanitary pads but also those that are affordable and sustainable for the environment. I am a man and I buy pads for the women I care about. Do you?”

According to the reports by the National Family Health Survey nearly 336 million women are menstruating in India and only about 121 million (roughly 42%) are using sanitary napkins, locally or commercially produced. Even though India has made great strides in addressing the taboo against menstruation and ensuring access to sanitary pads to those who cannot afford them; a lot still needs to be done.

The Raho Safe Sanitary Pads are designed with five-layer protection ensuring a rash-free, leak-proof experience. The pad provides optimum coverage of 240 mm, giving the user full access to comfort for the whole day and a floral fragrance to avoid unpleasant odour. The pads also come with biodegradable disposable bags and are the most economical choice for menstrual hygiene. Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is the brand ambassador for the range.

Leading everyday hygiene brand Raho Safe distributes free Sanitary Pads to women-in-need in Delhi NCR and Rajasthan

Raho Safe, the sister concern of leading hygiene and wellness brand Pee Safe, recently distributed free Sanitary Pads in different parts of Delhi NCR and Rajasthan, including remotely located slum areas. The company reached out to approximately 1000 women with an aim to promote healthy menstruation practices.

According to the reports by the National Family Health Survey nearly 336 million women are menstruating in India and only about 121 million (roughly 42 per cent) are using sanitary napkins, locally or commercially produced. Even though India has made great strides in addressing the taboo against menstruation and ensuring access to sanitary pads to those who cannot afford them; a lot still needs to be done.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister during his recent Independence Day address mentioned that more than 5 crore sanitary napkins have already been provided to women in a short time through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. With Raho Safe sanitary pads, the brand aims to become a changemaker and contribute to the government’s objective as well. Raho Safe sanitary pads are designed with 5 layer protection and offer users with the best rash-free experience. The product is 100% leak-proof and helps replace foul odour with floral fragrance. The pack also includes free biodegradable disposable bags. Acclaimed actor, influencer, and entrepreneur Jacqueline Fernandez is the brand ambassador for the range.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Pee Safe, said, “In continuation with Raho Safe’s vision of ensuring access to affordable and sustainable menstrual hygiene products for women, we recently distributed Raho Safe six sanitary pads each to approximately 1000 women in and around Delhi NCR and Rajasthan area. We also handed over sanitary pads to various Panchayat heads so that they could further send it to more women in their areas. We will be continuing this every month. The Covid-19 has affected the livelihoods of many people especially those who are already economically weak. Many in these socio-economic strata are therefore either reluctant to spend on sanitary pads or cannot buy them due to lack of monetary means. This could mean many girls and young women going back to their previous ways of handling periods by using rags, affecting their health in a major way. Our aim is to help them avoid this dilemma apart from raising awareness on the need for better hygiene and sanitation.”

The Raho Safe brand was launched right before the Covid-19 pandemic and gained popularity amidst the consecutive increase in demand for hand sanitizers and other sanitation and everyday hygiene products. Raho Safe is not only a more affordable range but also high quality. Some leading products under the Raho Safe banner include an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, anti-dust mask, multipurpose surface protectant, and the Raho Safe hand wash. Digitally Raho Safe products can be found on https://www.rahosafe.com/ and across leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Nykaa, and Flipkart.

Raho Safe launches its affordable sanitary pad range

Raho Safe, the sister concern of India’s leading hygiene and wellness brand Pee Safe, recently launched its Raho Safe Sanitary Pads. The highlight of all Raho Safe products is the fact that they are affordable yet safe and will help in reaching out to a large section of people. Acclaimed actor, influencer, and entrepreneur Jacqueline Fernandes is the brand ambassador for the range.

India has made great strides in addressing the taboo against menstruation and ensuring access to sanitary pads to those who cannot afford them. The Hon’ble Prime Minister also mentioned how more than 5 crore sanitary napkins have already been provided to women in a short time through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. With Raho Safe sanitary pads, the brand aims to become a changemaker and contribute to the government’s objective as well.

Speaking about this, Vikas Bagaria, Founder, Pee Safe, said, “As a brand, our single biggest commitment has been to ensure access to products that promote better hygiene, sanitation, and wellness. Raho Safe goes a step further, making products accessible and affordable. For years, women especially in Tier 2 and 3 cities and rural areas, have suffered due to a lack of access to sustainable and affordable menstruation products. By making the Raho Safe sanitary pads affordable to this larger segment, we are not only empowering them but also doing our part in contributing to our Hon’ble PM’s vision.”

Adding further, Jacqueline Fernandez, said, “I am happy to be a part of Raho Safe, a brand that echoes my sentiments when it comes to hygiene and sanitation. Their sanitary pad range is not only affordable but also health-friendly. The aim is to be able to ensure that we do our bit in ensuring that women have access to health and menstruation products that also fit their budget.”

The Raho Safe Sanitary Pads are designed with five-layer protection ensuring a rash-free, leak-proof experience. The pad provides optimum coverage of 240 mm, giving the user full access to comfort for the whole day and a floral fragrance to avoid unpleasant odour. The pads also come with biodegradable disposable bags and are the most economical choice for menstrual hygiene.

The Raho Safe brand was launched right before the Covid-19 pandemic and gained popularity amidst the consecutive increase in demand for hand sanitizers and other products. Raho Safe is not only a more affordable range of but also kills 99% of the germs. With its sister concern, Pee Safe has gone a step ahead in reaching out to a larger segment of the population and underscored its mission. The first products launched under Raho Safe include an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, a multipurpose surface protectant, and the Raho Safe hand wash.