Hims and Hers

Hims and Hers

Last updated July 14, 2026 · Independent guide · Not medical advice

What is Hims and Hers?

Hims and Hers is a single publicly traded telehealth company — formally Hims & Hers Health, Inc. — that runs two consumer brands under one roof: Hims for men’s health and Hers for women’s health. Both connect people with licensed clinicians online and deliver treatments to the door on a subscription. So when people say “Hims and Hers,” they are usually describing the combined business rather than two separate companies. It is one parent, two tailored front doors.

The company launched in 2017, starting with the men’s-focused Hims brand, then grew to include Hers and a wider set of categories. In 2021 it became publicly listed, and today it trades on the NYSE. For the individual brand explainers, see What Is Hims for the men’s side and Hers for the women’s side.

The relationship is best understood as shared infrastructure with different storefronts. Both brands use the same core model — online intake, clinician review, and auto-renewing subscriptions — but serve different audiences and product mixes.

HimsHers
AudienceMen’s healthWomen’s health
Signature offeringsHair loss, EDBirth control, hair and skin
ModelOnline intake, clinician review, subscriptionSame
ParentHims & Hers Health, Inc.Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

This structure lets the company reach a broad market while keeping each brand focused. It also means improvements to the platform, pharmacy network, or clinician model tend to benefit both brands at once.

What products span Hims and Hers?

Across the combined company, the catalog covers several health categories. The table maps the main ones; availability varies by state and evolves over time.

CategoryRepresentative treatmentsBrand
Hair lossFinasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, biotinBoth
Sexual healthSildenafil, tadalafil, branded Viagra/CialisHims
Weight managementCompounded or branded GLP-1 medicationsBoth
Mental healthAnxiety and depression care, therapyBoth
SkincareTretinoin, anti-aging formulasBoth
Birth controlSelect oral contraceptivesHers

On weight management specifically, the company offers GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide. Some options are branded and FDA-approved, while compounded versions are not FDA-approved as finished formulations — a distinction worth understanding before starting, ideally with a clinician’s input. This article is educational and not medical advice.

The public company: what to know

Hims & Hers Health trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HIMS. It went public in 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC — a route several consumer companies used in that period. Being public means it files regular financial reports that investors and analysts scrutinize.

Because the business runs on recurring subscriptions, it generates repeat revenue across hair, sexual health, weight, mental health, skincare, and women’s care. That subscription dynamic is a big reason the stock draws attention. If you want the investing angle specifically, our Hims Stock page digs into how the market views the company. To be clear, none of this is investment advice; anyone weighing the stock should do independent research.

Who leads Hims and Hers?

The company was co-founded by Andrew Dudum, who has served as chief executive and become a recognizable public voice for the brand, often discussing its telehealth approach and expansion into new categories like weight loss. You can read more about his background on our Andrew Dudum profile. Leadership and strategy shift over time, so for the most current picture it is best to check the company’s own filings alongside independent coverage.

How does Hims and Hers make money?

The engine is subscriptions. Most treatments and care plans renew automatically on a set schedule, producing steady, repeat revenue rather than one-off sales. Spanning two brands and multiple categories broadens that base. For customers, the same model that keeps treatments uninterrupted also means auto-renewal is the default — a common source of complaints in Hims Reviews, where forgotten renewals come up often. Tracking billing dates and knowing how to cancel is the practical takeaway.

The bottom line

Hims and Hers is one NYSE-listed telehealth company operating two brands: Hims for men and Hers for women. It shares a clinician-review platform and a subscription model across both, spanning hair, sexual health, weight, mental health, skincare, and women’s care. Founded in 2017 and public since 2021 under co-founder and CEO Andrew Dudum, it earns primarily through recurring subscriptions. For the full picture, start at the Hims hub — and remember this is educational content, not medical or investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hims and Hers?
Hims and Hers refers to Hims & Hers Health, Inc., a single publicly traded telehealth company that operates two consumer brands: Hims for men's health and Hers for women's health. It connects people with licensed clinicians online and ships treatments to their door on a subscription. The company launched in 2017 and became publicly listed in 2021 via a SPAC merger.
Are Hims and Hers the same company?
Yes. Hims and Hers are two brands under one parent, Hims & Hers Health, Inc. They share technology, a clinician-review model, and a subscription approach, but target different audiences. Hims focuses on men's concerns like hair loss and ED, while Hers covers women's health such as birth control and hair and skin care. Think of it as one company with two front doors.
Is Hims and Hers publicly traded?
Yes. Hims & Hers Health trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HIMS. It went public in 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Because it is public, it files regular financial reports. Nothing here is investment advice; anyone considering the stock should do independent research and consider professional guidance.
What products does Hims and Hers offer?
Across both brands, the company offers hair loss treatments, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation care, weight-loss medications including GLP-1 options, mental health support and therapy, skincare, and, on the Hers side, birth control. Some products are prescription-only and require clinician review, while others are over the counter. Availability varies by state and changes over time.
When was Hims and Hers founded?
Hims launched in 2017 as a men's-health telehealth brand, with the women's-focused Hers brand following as the company expanded. The parent, Hims & Hers Health, was built around this direct-to-consumer, subscription model and went public in 2021. Co-founder Andrew Dudum has served as chief executive, and the company has since broadened into weight management and other categories.
Who is the CEO of Hims and Hers?
Andrew Dudum is a co-founder and the chief executive of Hims & Hers Health. He has been a public face of the company, discussing its telehealth model and expansion into areas like weight management. Leadership can change over time, so for current details it is worth checking the company's official filings and investor communications alongside independent coverage.
How does Hims and Hers make money?
The company primarily earns through recurring subscriptions for treatments and care, billed monthly or on a set schedule. Revenue spans hair, sexual health, weight, mental health, skincare, and women's health across the two brands. The subscription model creates ongoing, repeat revenue, which is part of why investors watch it closely. Exact figures appear in its public financial reports.
Independent & educational. Hims Guide is not Hims & Hers Health, Inc. This article is general information, not medical or investment advice. Consult a licensed professional before acting.