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Female Body

Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.

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Heart Attacks in Women

Is the stereotype of a heart attack a middle aged man, collapsed on the ground clutching his chest? If I’m honest that is what I think of, most of the time. Is Coronary heart disease considered a male disease? What

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The Fertility Awareness Method: Is Natural Contraception For You?

Have you heard abut the fertility awareness method? No, then this is the post for you. More women than ever had had enough of trying different types of contraception — from the pill, to the IUD, to the humble condom.

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What to eat to help your monthly cycle: Get to know your period

Our period health is important on so many levels, not just because regular periods means everything is working as it should, but also because it gives us a snapshot of the overall health of our body. That doesn’t mean it

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The five different life stages of your period journey

The relationship with your period is complex, she’s your faithful friend who turns up every month, plays havoc with your hormones, makes your breasts feel like bruises and treats you to spotty skin. She turns you into an emotional rollercoaster;

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How to stop your menstrual cycle messing with your glow

When you have finally curated your skin routine after researching and listening to all the advice. You now know your skin type and can finally have a healthy friendship with your skin. Then, during certain times in your menstrual cycle,

The World may be on Pause but your Period isn’t! Tips on Managing each week of your Menstrual Cycle While in Quarantine

Hey darlings, remember that time we got *really* into detail on the topic of your menstrual cycle? As we discussed back then, though one week of it in particular receives the most attention, our hormones are in constant flux, and

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Sustainable period products: Make your period green 

On average, a person with a uterus woman will have 500 periods throughout her lifetime. Which is slightly mind boggling and exhausting to think about. Periods take a toll on a lot of aspects of our lives, our emotions, mental

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3 Creative Ways To Deal With Hot Flashes

Yes, it’s time to talk hot flashes, the dreaded symptom waiting for all of us as we approach menopause. In an earlier article I talked about the trials and tribulations of perimenopause, but this article is dedicated to hot flashes;

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PSOAS, What Is It and How Do You Keep Yours Healthy?

Do you know what the psoas muscles are? Excuse me, what now? Those were my words exactly. No idea what it was, or indeed how to pronounce psoas muscles. So let’s delve in and discover all about the psoas together

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Perimenopause: Are you ready for it?

So, if your periods have become a law unto themselves, your PMS seems to hit whenever it feels like it, and you’re in your 40s, we might know what’s been going on with you. No, we’ve not been going through

New mums anxiety? What is it and How to Cope

This post will cover the important topic of new mums anxiety. It is important to remember that you’re not alone, all new mums are anxious. The good news is you will continue to worry about your offspring, in varying degrees,

Go With The Flow: Seize Your Menstrual Cycle Day by Day

We are finally talking more about menstruation, but this is essentially only a quarter of the reality. In actual fact, if you menstruate, then little is more powerful than understanding and embracing every stage of your cycle. Though one particular

Women’s Health Concerns: What we worry about most

The assumed role of women is predominantly that of caregiver. But, whilst we’re very good at taking care of, and caring for everyone else, sometimes we tend not to be the best judge of health when it comes to ourselves.

The Importance of Knowing Your Boobs- How To Spot Breast Cancer

In the UK, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime and 400 men are diagnosed every year. These statistics highlight just how many people are affected by this disease, and hence

Children: Why It’s Perfectly Fine To Not Want Them

Sadly, there are many women out there who either aren’t in a position to have children or maybe for medical reasons they aren’t able to conceive, but so desperately desire to be a mother. I can only speak from an

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Childfree By Choice Is On The Raise: Is It For You?

I was reading what is happening in the world outside of my bubble and came across the choice of Childfree. It intrigued me. Well, I have heard of those who don’t want children. I did not know there was a

Gynecological Health: Why we need to talk about it

Gynecological health, otherwise known as the health surrounding female genitalia, is a topic that often makes women (and men) feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. However, this needs to be changed, not only does it lead to people being scared to talk

Mum, The Artist!

Mama, how are you feeling today? Have you eaten, showered, brushed your hair, wait! And your teeth?! Sounds like a lot huh? For the modern day Mama, juggling Work, Home and Social Life (often for the whole family) can be

How to work with your period

Periods, a natural bodily function that occurs with all women on the planet. With period cycles ranging from 28 to 31 days, for the majority of a girl’s life. This sometimes debilitating natural cycle can easily dictate your day to

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