Meta, TikTok, Amazon and Google accused of censoring women’s health brands
An investigation by the Centre for Intimacy Justice has found that Meta, TikTok, Amazon and Google are suppressing adverts containing sexual and reproductive health information for women and people of diverse genders.
Government announces routine menopause health checks and renewed Women's Health Strategy
The Government has announced a major NHS update which will see menopause questions incorporated into routine health checks for the first time nationally. The Women’s Health Strategy has also been renewed to ‘tackle inequalities and improve access to healthcare for women across England’.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Only one in three women check their breasts for signs of cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Around 56,000 women are diagnosed with it every year — which is around 150 people a day. Despite this, a new study has found that only one in three women regularly check themselves for signs of breast cancer.
5 surprising facts you didn’t know about contraception
Did you know that some contraceptive pills contain placebos, or that the copper coil can be used as emergency contraception? Even if you've been using contraceptives for years, it's likely there's still a lot you don't know. Here are five facts about contraception that may just surprise you.
Why I’m committing to strength training in my 30s
Having avoided the gym for eight years, I’m now determined to make this my strong girl era. Find out why I initially left the gym (spoiler alert: I had children) and what’s motivating me to pick up the weights this time around.
Everything you need to know about the viral menstrual leave petition
Women’s health advocate, Michelle Dewar, is calling on the government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave for people with gynaecological conditions. But what would menstrual leave look like, and how has the government responded to the petition?