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Shaparak Khorsandi: How a late ADHD diagnosis changed my life
When comedian Shaparak Khorsandi revealed on Twitter during the pandemic that she had been diagnosed with ADHD, she was contacted by an...
Jul 18, 2023


Sex Education star Patricia Allison: I’ve learned boundaries are extremely important
Patricia Allison talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about how she prioritises her mental health despite her busy schedule. Patricia Allison...
Jul 17, 2023


Why these women are – and aren’t – shaving their armpits this summer
Bold or bare, these women are doing things their way with their body hair. Body hair might be a concern in the summer, as you strip down...
Jul 13, 2023


Unborn babies use ‘greedy’ father gene to get more food from mothers – study
University of Cambridge scientists found the foetus controls its mother’s metabolism so the two are in a nutritional tug of war. Unborn...
Jul 12, 2023


How can I be a better ally to trans people right now?
Whether it’s at work or among friends and family, there are lots of ways to help support the trans community. By Abi Jackson. Thinking...
Jul 7, 2023


Through the Lens of Pain: Bonnie MacRae's Film Exposes the Truths of Endometriosis
We're thrilled to present an exclusive interview with Bonnie Macrae, the talented Scottish writer and director behind the poignant short...
Jul 7, 2023


Period advice now being offered by Amazon’s Alexa
Period poverty charity Freedom4Girls was involved in developing the new experience. Amazon’s Alexa has been trained to offer better...
Jul 6, 2023


Dramatic rise in the number of women freezing their eggs
Egg freezing and storage increased from 2,576 cycles in 2019 to 4,215 in 2021 (a 64% rise), while embryo storage also increased. There...
Jul 6, 2023


10 pregnancy and maternity work rights all women should be aware of
An expert outlines the most important things expectant working women and new mums need to know. When working women find out they’re...
Apr 19, 2023


Laura Benanti thanks fans for ‘openness’ after sharing miscarriage experience
The Broadway star, 43, revealed she had a miscarriage while performing on stage on Monday. Broadway star Laura Benanti has thanked fans...
Apr 12, 2023


As Oprah Winfrey talks about menopause, 7 tips to help women through the life change
Legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey has opened up about her experiences with menopause. “I started at 48 with heart palpitations and I...
Apr 6, 2023


Contraception gave women freedom, says Dawn French
The comedian credited her mother with being one of her biggest inspirations. Dawn French has hailed contraception as the greatest change...
Apr 3, 2023


10 ways to support new mums after a caesarean
Lisa Salmon finds out how we can best support new parents after a C-sections. Increasing numbers of babies are being delivered by...
Mar 31, 2023


Fertility struggles are affecting people at work and no one is talking about it
The journey to starting a family can be very different for different people; and with an estimated one in six couples struggling to...
Mar 29, 2023

Tess Daly: I don’t want to encourage my daughters to count calories
Tess Daly says she’ll never pay attention to calories – because of the negative impact it could have on her teenagers. “What’s the point?...
Mar 29, 2023


How to talk to kids about periods
Stamping out stigma and shame starts from a young age – and every child should hear about it, period experts tell Imy Brighty-Potts. When...
Mar 27, 2023


Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’
Scotland’s First Minister has told how she attended a memorial service while still having a miscarriage. Nicola Sturgeon has been open...
Mar 21, 2023


Expert Q&A: Raising Awareness for Endometriosis, a Painful Condition Affecting 1 in 10 Women
Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood medical condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women during their reproductive...
Mar 15, 2023


How to get through Mother’s Day if you have fertility issues
Fertility Network UK advises how to navigate Mothering Sunday If you’re struggling to conceive or can’t have children. Mother’s Day is a...
Mar 15, 2023


‘Women need to be made to feel comfortable taking menopause leave’
England’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion said a culture change is needed before such a policy would work. Women are unlikely to...
Mar 13, 2023
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