Women's Health

Is Wearing A ‘Period Badge’ A Bloody Good, Or Bad, Idea?

A store in Japan is "rethinking" plans to encourage menstruating staff to wear badges. Does the idea segregate or raise awareness?
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This Is How It Physically Feels To Go Through Each Stage Of IVF

It's emotionally gruelling, but what are the physical impacts? Fertility doctors talk us through each stage of the IVF cycle.
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'I Didn't Want To Start Over': Mothers Who Had Abortions Share Their Stories

"I was shocked when I found out I was pregnant – happy is not a word I would have used to describe it."
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6 Things We Learned At The World's First Vagina Museum

London's newest 'museum' has been a long time coming, but it's full of fanny facts... and vulva-based merch.
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This Is What A Hymen Actually Does And Doesn't Do

Gynaecologists assemble to bust some myths on the hymen, following rapper T.I.'s comments about his daughter.
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Rapper T.I. Escorts His Daughter To The Gynaecologist Every Year To Check If Her Hymen Is Intact

The rapper proudly stated that he brings his daughter, Deyjah Harris, to the doctor every year to ensure she's still a virgin.
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How Do DIY Smear Tests Work – And Are They Available On The NHS?

Could at-home swab tests pave the way for better uptake in cervical screening?
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Sex After Breast Cancer Can Be Painful – And We Need To Talk About That

From vaginal dryness to loss of libido, nearly half of women with breast cancer have experienced difficulties.
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TOWIE Star Courtney Green Praised For Undergoing Cervical Screening On The Show

The reality star urged other women to take up their appointments: "I can't stress how important it is and it really isn't bad."
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These Sanitary Pads No Longer Have Female Symbol - To Make Products Inclusive

In 2020, you'll no longer see sanitary towels with ♀ on the wrapper.
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