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Mio Akasako

STI testing in the time of corona

As we enter our 123456789th day of quarantine, let’s reflect how drastically our mindsets have changed since the last day we went out to a…

Apr 9, 2020

STI testing in the time of corona

Apr 9, 2020

Mio Akasako

Hold on…what if Ash can offer COVID-19 testing kits?

This week has been unprecedented to say the least, with uncertainty, anxiety and concern permeating NYC. All of my classes are…

Mar 12, 2020

Hold on…what if Ash can offer COVID-19 testing kits?

Mar 12, 2020

Mio Akasako

We used liquid courage to talk to random strangers about sex

Ash’s main event this week was a field trip to Washington Square Park, where our aim was to talk to people (user interviews), spread the…

Mar 5, 2020

We used liquid courage to talk to random strangers about sex

Mar 5, 2020

Mio Akasako

Not everyone is like you (even the ones you assume might be), and that’s okay

Another week has passed, and Team Ash is going strong — looking for ways in which to expand our capabilities, better connect with our…

Feb 27, 2020

Not everyone is like you (even the ones you assume might be), and that’s okay

Feb 27, 2020

Mio Akasako

Generating hype (and trust) is harder than it looks!

Good news: using the 24 hours given to us during our first spring, Ash has launched into the world!!! Meet Ash here! And if interested…

Feb 20, 2020

Generating hype (and trust) is harder than it looks!

Feb 20, 2020

Mio Akasako

Let’s talk about sex (and also…STIs)!

The Ash team has been hard at work interviewing our potential community base— sexually active individuals across the gender spectrum — to…

Feb 6, 2020

Let’s talk about sex (and also…STIs)!

Feb 6, 2020

Mio Akasako

Meet Ash: why I want to empower people to own their sexual health & wellness

My formative years of sexual discovery and exploration came with not one, not two, but what feels like a million instances of uncertainty…

Jan 28, 2020

Meet Ash: why I want to empower people to own their sexual health & wellness

Jan 28, 2020

Mio Akasako

What does it take for a mass exposé?

No shit #MeToo // trigger warning: I was going to let this pass as most hashtag activism tends to fade after a moment in the spotlight, and…

Oct 17, 2017

Oct 17, 2017

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Human Parts

When Time Pretends to Stop

In peace; in death.

Apr 3, 2015

When Time Pretends to Stop

Apr 3, 2015

Mio Akasako

We Used to Vacation

My dear mother and I

Mar 25, 2015

We Used to Vacation

Mar 25, 2015

Mio Akasako

Mio Akasako

Neuroscientist x Designer x Sexual Health & Wellness Advocate // Co-founder & Design + Brand Lead at @meetashwellness

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