2026

BodilyBias

Client

Client

D&AD New Blood X Canesten

D&AD New Blood X Canesten

Type

Type

Campaign

Campaign

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Brief

Brief

Identify a specific taboo within female intimate health and develop an innovative service, campaign, new product or packaging experience that boldly helps Canesten break down that taboo.

Identify a specific taboo within female intimate health and develop an innovative service, campaign, new product or packaging experience that boldly helps Canesten break down that taboo.

Problem

Problem

Around 30% of elite female athletes have PCOS, a condition that causes higher testosterone levels. Under anti-doping rules, that triggers suspicion, and the medication to treat it is banned.

Around 30% of elite female athletes have PCOS, a condition that causes higher testosterone levels. Under anti-doping rules, that triggers suspicion, and the medication to treat it is banned.

Fact

Fact

Athletes being treated for PCOS must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to compete.

Athletes being treated for PCOS must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to compete.

Idea

Idea

Canesten files a collective TUE application, not for a drug, but for female biology itself. Athletes and women worldwide are invited to sign, turning individual experiences into one collective voice. Because no woman should have to apologize for her biology.

Canesten files a collective TUE application, not for a drug, but for female biology itself. Athletes and women worldwide are invited to sign, turning individual experiences into one collective voice. Because no woman should have to apologize for her biology.

Credits

Cindy Mac

Creative

Jacob Pedersen

Art Director

Markus Freksen

Art Director

Nikolaj Kromann

Art Director

Credits

Cindy Mac

Creative

Jacob Pedersen

Art Director

Markus Freksen

Art Director

Nikolaj Kromann

Art Director

Nikolaj Kromann

Art Director

Nikolaj Kromann

Art Director