Women's Health

8 June 2020

Kotex Brand Marks 100th Anniversary with Global She Can Initiative to Fast Forward Women’s Progress

The global COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the strength of women around the world who are leading the response as doctors, nurses, scientists, engineers, farmers, public servants, volunteers and in many ...

21 January 2020

I tried period underwear for the first time and here are my thoughts...

I have used tampons for years now- pretty much since I started getting my period at 14. I am now 34.   I gave pads a try, but I found them ...

9 December 2019

A guide to egg freezing: What you need to know

Traditionally developed to preserve fertility for women undergoing cancer treatment and earlier menopause, egg freezing has also increasingly become a social choice for many women, aware of their own biological ...
1 December 2019

Seven reasons to choose 100% cotton period products

Research shows that more than 50% of women experience some form of skin irritation down there during their period. Periods are full of annoying aspects, but skin irritation shouldn’t be ...

18 October 2019

World Menopause Day: Five things you need to know about premature menopause

The menopause is a natural part of ageing for women, which occurs when their oestrogen levels start to decline, causing their periods stop and their ovaries to lose their reproductive ...
9 October 2019

Looking after your mental health during pregnancy

It's no secret that pregnancy is a particularly trying time for anyone. As your body floods with hormones, you are likely to feel very different within yourself, and your emotions will ...
30 September 2019

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month: Cervical conditions and fertility

If you have abnormal smear, please don’t panic, as it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something wrong! Your doctor will also perform a test for HPV and if this is also ...

16 September 2019

Why should we worry about pelvic pain?

Pelvic pain can be due to a number of causes, not all of them serious and not all of them due to the reproductive organs. Inflammation, infection, or abnormal tissue ...
11 September 2019

Seven things I’ve learned on The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan

I am now at the end of my journey and I wanted to share a few things that I’ve learned along the way with this plan. It’s simple: It is ...

27 August 2019

Review: The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan (Month 2)

My efforts last month meant that I could fit into a dress that was a size smaller for a wedding I was attending. I know I still have a long ...
27 August 2019

Review: The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan (Month 1)

Ever since I can remember- weight has been at the forefront of my mind. I get up and I think about my weight, I go about my day and my ...
19 August 2019

Seven ways to survive the heat this summer if you're pregnant

Dr Larisa Corda is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is one of the UK’s leading Fertility experts. For more details please visit www.drlarisacorda.com It’s been a record-breaking Summer, with July having ...
12 August 2019

Top changes to make now if you're trying to get pregnant

Dr Larisa Corda is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is one of the UK’s leading Fertility experts. For more details please visit www.drlarisacorda.com Whether you’re looking to improve your chances of ...
5 August 2019

You know your body best!

Anyone who’s had a smear test knows it is not an elegant experience. But this relatively simple test detects early signs of cervical cancer, often long before the disease has ...
2 August 2019

Five CBD oil benefits for women

CBD Oil is trending in the UK. According to this report by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis in June 2019, approximately 4 – 6 million people having tried it. It also ...
14 May 2019

Viva La Vulva Bathroom Takeover: Celebrating the beauty of female genitalia with art

What is it about penises that makes people so tempted to draw them anywhere and everywhere, particularly all over toilet cubicles? Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly up for celebrating ...
1 May 2019

How maternal mental health affects relationships

May is Maternal Mental Health Month and figures suggest that between 10-20% of women experience perinatal mental health problems during pregnancy and the first year after having a baby. From the ...
17 April 2019

Could your hormones be making you tired?

Hormones are special chemical messengers, travelling around the body in the bloodstream, between cells and organs. They affect different functions from growth and development to mood and how well we ...
12 March 2019

It's important to learn lessons when it comes to cervical cancer

The recent story of the death of Julie O’Connor was heartbreaking to read. Bristol’s Southmead Hospital missed several opportunities to diagnose her cancer at an earlier and treatable stage. Before ...
28 January 2019

Taking care of down there in 2019

Thanks to some excellent campaigns and awareness raising, women are becoming very breast aware and know what is normal and what to get checked out, but what about down there? ...
12 November 2018

Language barriers are contributing to falling smear test rates

It has recently been reported that an alarming three million women across England have not had a smear test for at least three and a half years. More concerning is ...

19 September 2018

Maya Jama galvanises the UK to not be shy about tampons

To mark the launch of the season finale of Freya Lingerie’s hit podcast When Life Gives You Melons S2, research reveals that when needing to change a tampon, 51% of ladies ...
7 September 2018

Rachael Bland's fight to preserve her fertility is a battle fought by many modern women

-  BBC presenter Rachael Bland sadly passed away earlier this week after a heart-breaking, two-year battle with cancer. On her blog, Big C Little Me, the 40-year-old discussed having her embryos frozen before undergoing ...
24 August 2018

The ultimate guide for surviving that time of the month

For many women their monthly visit from ‘Mother Nature’, can bring an array of painful, embarrassing, and even debilitating symptoms. The discomfort that women often feel during their menstrual cycle, ...