ProDx Health and its founder/CEO, Dr. K, received two awards at the inaugural STIMULATE+ Awards ceremony held on August 3, 2026, at the Woolworth Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. K was named Medical Professional of the Year, and ProDx Health earned the Purpose-Driven Innovation Award for its Play Safe Pro product.

STIMULATE+ Awards Recognition

The STIMULATE+ Awards, presented by Nu Sensuelle, recognize excellence across the sexual wellness industry in 20 categories. ProDx Health received four nominations for the inaugural awards. These nominations included the Body-Safe + Wellness Innovation Award for the Pro13 Home Collect STI Panel, Head-to-Toe Wellness Product of the Year for the Home-Collect Panels, Purpose-Driven Innovation Award for Play Safe Pro, and Medical Professional of the Year for Dr. Andreas Kogelnik.

Dustin Rybka, associated with ProDx Health, also received a nomination for the Podcast Excellence Award for "Sex Party with Dustin Rybka." The winners were selected by an independent panel of judges who also chose the nominees. The awards celebration took place on Monday, August 3, at the Woolworth Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Laura Desiree.

Dr. K, founder and CEO of ProDx Health, stated that it was "incredible to be nominated for four STIMULATE+ Awards" and that the company was "in the company of such greatness." Dr. K also expressed honor that the "esteemed panel chose to give the company and me two of the biggest awards of the night." Dr. K and Dustin Rybka accepted the Purpose-Driven Innovation Award, acknowledging their team and everyone at STIMULATE.

ProDx Health was scheduled to have a booth at the Stimulate show on August 3–4, with Dr. K, Dustin Rybka, and the ProDx Health team attending both days.

ProDx Health's Industry Impact

ProDx Health's Pro13 home testing kit has been described as the first at-home PASS-certified testing kit, establishing itself as a standard for at-home testing within the industry. The company's Home-Collect Panels were also nominated for Head-to-Toe Wellness Product of the Year.

In addition to the STIMULATE+ Awards, ProDx Health was also recognized by the Urban X Awards. The company was named the first recipient of the Urban X Innovator Award from the 2026 Urban X Awards. This award was presented for making testing available to more individuals across the country who previously lacked access to nearby labs. ProDx Health was recognized for setting an industry standard with a test that performers and creators can easily conduct at home, verifying identities through a stringent process, providing quick and reliable results, and changing the landscape of testing in the adult industry.

Dr. K, founder and CEO, and Dustin Rybka, described as a marketing maniac, planned to attend the Urban X Weekend of events to accept the trophy in person. The Urban X Awards ceremony was scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at 9ThirtyLA in Downtown Los Angeles, with a red carpet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the award show from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Dr. K commented on the Urban X Innovator Award, stating that the company was "speechless" upon learning of the recognition. Dr. K also expressed that it was "incredible to be recognized for our hard work and what we’ve brought to the industry" and that they were "truly honored that Giana and her team are giving us such an esteemed award."

Product and Company Information

ProDx Health's Play Safe Pro received the Purpose-Driven Innovation Award. The Pro13 Home Collect STI Panel was nominated for the Body-Safe + Wellness Innovation Award. The Pro13 home testing kit is described as a gold standard for at-home testing.

ProDx Health can be followed on X and Instagram. Information about the Pro13 can be found on Prodxhealth.com.

Key Facts

  • ProDx Health and Dr. K received two awards at the inaugural STIMULATE+ Awards on August 3, 2026.
  • Dr. K won Medical Professional of the Year.
  • ProDx Health won the Purpose-Driven Innovation Award for Play Safe Pro.
  • The STIMULATE+ Awards ceremony took place at the Woolworth Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • ProDx Health received four nominations for the STIMULATE+ Awards.
  • ProDx Health was also the first recipient of the Urban X Innovator Award from the 2026 Urban X Awards.