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We conducted online user studies in two countries: the UK and Iran, in English and Farsi (Persian), respectively. We recruited 102 UK and 130 Iranian participants for our surveys, and 17 UK and 34 Iranian participants for our SCM studies. Our findings show that while users can speculate on the range of harms and risks associated with these technologies, they are not necessarily presented and equipped with the technical skills to protect themselves. We identified a larger gap in the Iranian group compared to the UK group, which can be attributed to factors such as differences in data protection regulations between the two countries. This comparative study highlights how disparate data protection frameworks and unique cultural contexts can shape user vulnerability to FemTech risks. 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