Dr Salwa Idle: We Need To Find A Way To Openly Discuss Period Related Health Issues

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Bleeding through your clothes is not normal. Pain which keeps you indoors is not normal. Nor is anaemia. These are some of the common signs and symptoms suffered by millions of girls and women every month around the time of their period.

October 23rd 2017, 12:12 pm

Jane Smith: When #MeToo Starts Small

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But then like the rest of my generation and the generation before, I realised I have been taught to minimise the ongoing, everyday sexism and breaches of personal space and consent that just happen to you if you just so happen to be female.

October 23rd 2017, 9:58 am

Leah Nasilia: Ending The Violence Silence: A Voice For Women And Children Who Experience Domestic A

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In my opinion, women in abusive relationships and those that have the support to end them continue to be silenced. It is therefore important to me tha...

October 23rd 2017, 9:58 am

These Two Friends Took On Breast Cancer Together After Being Diagnosed 14 Months Apart

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Alex’s fridge is emblazoned with the words “f*ck you cancer”. The sign is a daily reminder of how far she and her friend Jo have come in the pas...

October 20th 2017, 11:53 am

Robin Lustig: Hey Guys, It's Really Not Complicated

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I'm a man, and I'm not confused. (Nor am I a paragon of virtue, but we'll come to that later.) So, in an attempt to be helpful to my fellow males, and to even up the balance a bit after a deluge of articles about 'what women should do about sexual abuse in the workplace', here are my thoughts about what men should do instead.

October 20th 2017, 11:41 am

Catherine Wiltcher: Sexual Harassment Aside, Let's Talk About The Culture Of Bullying

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I was 25 when a married executive producer took my hand and tried to talk me back to his hotel room. He was a big deal in Hollywood. I was his young, ambitious production coordinator, who also happened to be a long way from home.

October 20th 2017, 11:41 am

Rachel Sinanan: Are We Really Empowered?

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Today, I have been sorting out a course that I am running for a group of young women on empowering women. These are young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are coming to the end of a two year training course to be able to change the course of their lives.

October 20th 2017, 7:23 am

Sam Ellison: Simply Too Bloody For Some, Bodyform

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Creating ads for feminine hygiene products seems to have been one of those areas with an unwritten rule and etiquette that prevents marketers and designers from directly addressing an apparently awkward and taboo topic.

October 20th 2017, 6:54 am

Laura Lee: Recognising Self Worth After Cancer

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We know that cancer affects body image and a sense of self through physical symptoms like hair loss, skin damage and gaining or losing weight, which can change how you look and feel. But you can also lose your sense of self psychologically, as cancer can take complete control of your life and many people feel that suddenly they are defined by their cancer diagnosis.

October 20th 2017, 6:54 am

Badass 94-Year-Old Biker Shows You’re Never Too Old To Chase Your Dreams

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Mary Johnston, 94, fell in love with motorbikes while touring Europe with her late husband.
But when she moved into the Royal Hospital Chelsea, it loo...

October 20th 2017, 5:42 am

Dr Geetha Venkat: The Top Five Fertility Myths

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Fertility issues affect both men and women alike. For one-third of couples the issue is related to the female, for another third, it's related to the male partner and then for the other third, both partners have a fertility issue. If you are experiencing problems getting pregnant, it's important for both partners to undergo health checks.

October 20th 2017, 5:42 am

Nicola Humber: Yes, #MeToo. So Now What?

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The truth is that most of us are victims of patriarchy. Not just the women who've experienced every type of sexual harassment and sexual assault and been taught that this is normal, but also the men who've been brought up to behave in a particular way, to be a 'man', to not show their feelings, to be 'one of the lads' in order to be accepted.

October 20th 2017, 5:42 am

Scott Manley Hadley: A Male Response To #MeToo (Probably A Few Days Late)

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We men need to listen, we need to accept culpability and we need to stop ignoring the things that women tell us about their experiences. I'm sorry if me speaking about this is being listened to more than the words of ANY woman who has been unfairly ignored. But I think my silence, on this topic, would be as good as me denying the existence of the hashtag that's been shared by pretty much every woman I know.

October 20th 2017, 5:42 am

Matthew Smith: Most 18-24 Year-Old Women Say They've Been Sexually Harassed In A Public Place In Th

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YouGov conducted research for Channel 5 on the issue in late September (about three weeks before the Weinstein story broke). It reveals that the majority (52%) of 18-24 year old women say they have experienced sexual harassment in a public place in the last five years. Among British women of all ages the figure is 24%, with older women less likely to have been harassed than young women.

October 20th 2017, 5:42 am

Rachel Moss: Why Men Need To Be Cautious About Tweeting #ItWasMe

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Let me start by saying it's great that #MeToo has led to men rethinking their own behaviour. If we are going to end sexism, men must be involved, and #ItWasMe is a sign many are stepping up and taking responsibility. But while the majority of #ItWasMe statuses are positive, there are some that could have devastating effects.

October 19th 2017, 5:39 am

Charlie Craggs: Embracing The Press And Social Media Doesn't Make Me Any Less Of A 'Proper' Activis

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It's stupid to think that using press or social media as a tool for your activism makes you any less of a 'proper' activist, it's 2017 sweetie, this is the world we live in. The world literally revolves around the media, the internet and social media and it's naivie to think that the only way to create change is to shout in the streets.

October 19th 2017, 4:55 am

Emma Hardy: Mesh Implants Have Hurt Thousands - We Cannot Undo Their Pain But We Can Make Sure This

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Mesh surgery was sold to many women as an easy fix to their problem and a quick way to allow them to carry on with their lives. Yet since I applied for the debate in Westminster Hall, my email inbox has been filling up with emails from women across the country telling me their horrific stories after having mesh implanted.

October 19th 2017, 2:57 am

Photos Of Women's Orgasm Faces Show True Female Desire Is Nothing Like Porn

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A photographer has captured women’s faces before, during and after they orgasm to lift the lid on real female sexuality.
Brazilian photographer Marc...

October 19th 2017, 2:57 am

Melanie Scagliarini: Women! Let's Be Angry

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I have fallen in love with Rose McGowan because she is unapologetically angry. Her seething tweets calling out what she considers lies and hypocrisy - and bad taste 'jokes' - just make me want to extend my arm through the Twitter stratosphere and high five her daily for the rest of our lives.

October 19th 2017, 2:57 am

Sarah Ann Harris: No, Your #MeToo Story Isn't 'Not Serious Enough'

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However minor anyone might judge your experience to be, it is valid. It is not "not serious enough". You do not have to forget it. You do not have to laugh it off. You do not have to get over it. No one has the right to tell you how to feel about it. If you are able to brush it off, then great. But you do not have to. You are not trivialising my experience. You are helping me understand that I am not alone.

October 18th 2017, 10:39 am

The ‘Me Too’ Campaign Was Created By A Black Woman 10 Years Ago

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A black woman named Tarana Burke is the original creator of the #MeToo campaign that has recently taken over social media.

Burke, founder of youth o...

October 18th 2017, 8:43 am

Maryon Stewart: It's World Menopause Day - Let's Talk Positively About The 'M' Word

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Thank goodness for the TV celebs who talk loud and proud on the menopause, because as Lorraine Kelly recently said, it's time to remove the stigma associated with the 'M' word and speak freely about the symptoms and the impact it can have on women's lives.

October 18th 2017, 8:43 am

#MeToo: All Sexual Harassment Experiences Are Worth Reporting, But Don't Feel Pressured To Share

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In the wake of allegations facing Harvey Weinstein, women are coming forward to share experiences of sexual assault and harassment to show how rape cu...

October 17th 2017, 1:21 pm

Dany Cotton: Why We Are Campaigning To Shake Off The Outdated Term 'Firemen'

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Why should I and women firefighters across the country still have to see us being referred to as men in every newspaper, television advert, classroom and even official documents. Sometimes people say fireman to my face and when I politely correct them they usually sheepishly agree that it's an outdated term... I want to shake off outdated language which we know is stopping young girls and women from considering this rewarding and professional career.

October 17th 2017, 1:11 pm

Should Pole Dancing Be A Sport? Two Women Go Head-To-Head On The Debate

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Once hidden in risqué clubs, pole dancing has transcended to high class fitness studios in recent years and now, it’s officially recognised as a sp...

October 17th 2017, 1:11 pm

Bodyform's New Advert Depicts 'Period Blood' In UK First

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An advert depicting ‘period blood’ is to air on social and digital platforms in an attempt to smash menstrual stigma by feminine care brand Bodyfo...

October 17th 2017, 1:11 pm

7 Things Women With Endometriosis Want You To Stop Saying

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Endometriosis affects one in 10 women of reproductive age, but despite its prevalence, there’s still a lack of public awareness around the condition...

October 17th 2017, 4:25 am

Rebecca Hazeldine: I Had Cervical Cancer, Now I Think All Teenagers Should Have The Opportunity To

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I sat her down and asked again if she knew what the HPV vaccine was for and why it would be important for her to have it. Of course she didn't, as she hadn't learned anything about HPV and its connection to cervical cancer.

October 17th 2017, 4:25 am

Woman 'Chinning' Her Way Around The World Is Our New Body Image Hero

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Instagram is full of carefully crafted images, with filters and flattering angles left, right and centre.
But one travel blogger, Michelle Liu, is rem...

October 16th 2017, 9:25 am

Melanie Baum: Why I Am Sharing My Breast Cancer Story From 20 Years Ago

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When I told my family that I had found a lump, they immediately reassured me and said it was nothing to worry about. However, I decided to go to the doctor's anyways, and at first, they thought the lump was just hormonal. But when it had not gone after a month, I was quickly referred to the hospital.

October 15th 2017, 8:55 am

How Harvey Weinstein Reports Could Be Triggering For Survivors Of Sexual Assault

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The sexual assault claims made about Harvey Weinstein have shocked the world, with more than 30 women coming forward, including many A-listers.
The re...

October 14th 2017, 6:23 am

How To Report Sexual Harassment At Work

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Emma Thompson has branded Harvey Weinstein a “predator”, saying his alleged behaviour is just the tip of the “iceberg” and “endemic to the s...

October 14th 2017, 6:23 am

Reasons Your Period Might Stop (If You're Not Pregnant)

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If there’s one thing a woman can count on in life, it’s her period. In fact, the average woman will have hundreds of periods between puberty and t...

October 14th 2017, 6:23 am

Pigging Isn’t A New Trend, This Abusive Behaviour Has Long Happened To Single Women

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Everyone knows that being single can be a minefield of disappointment and despair, and that is without being ghosted, zombied or having to face your g...

October 14th 2017, 6:23 am

Woman's Candid Secondary Breast Cancer Video Diary Shares Reality Of Living With A Terminal Diagnosi

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“Having a cancer diagnosis can be tough at times. And lonely... You almost grieve for the life you had yet it’s so hard to look forward as the fut...

October 13th 2017, 6:00 am

Amy Charles: Why I Would Tell My Younger Self Not To 'Fix' My Tuberous Breasts

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In this vlog for HuffPost UK, Amy talks about why her breasts left her with low self-esteem and affected her mental health, but why she would now tell her younger self that 'fixing' them was not the answer, and how she wants everyone to feel comfortable with the body they are living with.

October 13th 2017, 6:00 am

Rosie Burnham: Will PTSD Always Be With Me?

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Through these winter months sometimes my world comes undone. However, hard I try to fight the memories in my mind, I can not realign my mind to the present and not the past. But, deep inside my body holds the trauma and the somatic memories. I question will I ever be free or will PTSD always be with me?

October 13th 2017, 6:00 am

Annabelle Knight: Many British Women Are Giving Up Sex At 40

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An active, regular and exciting sex life is an important and healthy part of any adult relationship - and this isn't limited to certain stages of life. Spending intimate time with your partner can make you feel confident, sexy and loved but when you feel unable to spend this time together, for whatever reason, it can be upsetting and cause friction in the relationship.

October 12th 2017, 6:15 am

Rebecca Swift: Rethinking Retouching: A Small Step Towards Realistic Imagery In The Media

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We still have work to do before representative imagery becomes the norm, but the new French laws are certainly a step in the right direction. And, if image providers and publishers commit to changing the status quo, we may go some way to helping future generations feel happier and more confident in their own skin.

October 11th 2017, 12:44 pm

Director Explains Why These Girls Are Getting Angry In Empowering New Video

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Beyoncé’s defiant Freedom has been remade to highlight how the battle for gender equality faces greater challenges in a changing political landscap...

October 11th 2017, 12:44 pm

Mims Davies: The International Day Of The Girl Is A Day For Poignant Reflection

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On this day, the sixth Annual Day of the Girl, I am grateful to think of the progress this Government has made and eager to see how we can shape the future opportunities for women and girls which are growing and must be taken advantage of - but I must also stress how much further there is to go.

October 11th 2017, 12:44 pm

Jodie Brandman: Natural Remedies For Endometriosis

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Endometriosis is one of the most common gynaecological conditions, affecting approximately 1 in 10 women. It occurs when tissue similar to the womb lining (the endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, leading to inflammation, pain and infertility.

October 11th 2017, 12:44 pm

Tanya Barron: The Stigma Around Periods Has To End

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The thing about a taboo is that until someone opens it up for conversation or debate it can stay like an elephant in the room - a big issue everyone is aware of but avoids discussing or acknowledging. Once people start talking, however, taboos that have stood for decades and centuries can be quickly dismantled.

October 11th 2017, 2:59 am

This Start-Up Will Be Run Solely By People With Mental Illnesses

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When it comes to openly discussing mental health in the workplace, the UK has a long way to go.
Research published earlier this month found more than ...

October 10th 2017, 11:18 am

Parry Ray: Loving The Skin You're In - Finding Your Self-Esteem Stride In Your Forties

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For as long as I can remember I have had problems with my skin - physically and metaphorically speaking.

October 10th 2017, 11:18 am

Emmy Brunner: Eating Disorder Recovery Graduations

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It is a warm September evening and I'm sat in our clinic lounge looking out at a sea of expectant faces. Some familiar, some new, many fearful, others hopeful and excited. We are at a graduation - An event that we hold in honour of each client as she reaches the end of her treatment.

October 9th 2017, 8:43 am

Vivian Chan: Four Stories That Show Science Still Has A Gender Problem

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For the women themselves, it's a long-suffered truth. Statistically, women remain underrepresented in most areas of science at every level, from undergraduate courses all the way through to professorships. Despite how far we've come, there's a lot further to go, as these stories from women we met exhibiting at London's New Scientist Live exposition in September highlight.

October 9th 2017, 8:43 am

Nearly Half Of Girls Are Embarrassed By Their Periods

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Nearly half (48%) of girls aged 14-21 in the UK are embarrassed by their periods, a new survey has found.
The findings, based on a survey commissioned...

October 9th 2017, 5:29 am

Athena Lamnisos: Saying The Word Vagina Is Not Brave, It's NORMAL

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It isn't about being confident in a bikini, it's about addressing the shame, embarrassment and lack of knowledge that women routinely experience when something goes wrong inside their pelvis (ovaries, womb, cervix, vagina) or between their legs (the vulva). This is body shaming of a different kind - internal, specific to women's reproductive health and genitals.

October 6th 2017, 11:49 am

Hannah La Ronde: Why Instagram Feeds Are The New Pages Of Vogue

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When women are trained from childhood to crumble at the sight of their appearances, this is the first successful step of the beauty illusion.

October 6th 2017, 7:47 am

Aleema Shivji: 'Everywhere The Bombing Followed Us'

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"It is suffering that cannot be described in words, the words cannot describe the horror we have been through. War destroyed the best years of my life...

October 6th 2017, 7:18 am

Ulrika Jonsson Reveals Menopause Caused Her To Suffer Memory Loss And 'Unimaginable Anxiety'

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Ulrika Jonsson has revealed she suffered “unimaginable anxiety” and memory loss while going through the menopause, which left her fearing she had ...

October 6th 2017, 5:35 am

Shaunagh Connaire: Ireland's Big Abortion Decision

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In September 1983 the eighth amendment of the Constitution of Ireland was approved by referendum. This change in the law recognised the equal right to life of the mother and the unborn child even though abortion was already illegal in the country. Less than three weeks later my mother brought me into the world and I began my life in a small Irish town called Longford.

October 6th 2017, 5:35 am

Jess Austin: I Was Diagnosed With Endometriosis 30 Years After My Mum But We Were Both Let Down By

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There was a 30 year period in between the time my mum received her diagnosis and I received mine. While there is no doubt that treatment for endometriosis has improved, it doesn't seem that the process leading to diagnosis has, and this is so, so disheartening.

October 5th 2017, 12:33 pm

Ghada Al Rousi: The Black Belt Armless Pilot Destroying Convention

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Some months ago I wrote about the inspiration of Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. For man...

October 5th 2017, 11:04 am

Ellen Nguyen: Why It's Totally Okay To Be Clingy In Relationships

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'Clingy' has long been deemed as one of the most undesirable traits that could instantly turn off any level of interest. It's the bomb you drop on the first date if you want to send any dating prospect off to NOPEville. In a nutshell, no one, I repeat, no one wants to be seen as clingy.

October 5th 2017, 6:32 am

Urgent Call For All Women With Hyperemesis Gravidarum To Be Offered 'Royal Standard' Of Treatment

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All women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) should be offered the “royal standard” of pregnancy sickness treatment, charities and medical...

October 5th 2017, 6:04 am

Robert Rose : Understanding The Concerns Around 'Essure'

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There are a variety of reasons as to why women may opt for permanent sterilisation. A device called Essure, produced Bayer in Germany, paved the way for achieving permanent birth control and avoids the patient undergoing an invasive surgical hysterectomy.

October 4th 2017, 11:19 am

Woman Who Lost Confidence After Years Of Photographing ‘Desirable’ Women Posts Empowering Self-Portr

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A photographer has been praised for sharing an un-retouched photo of herself after admitting that photographing “desirable” women for a living has...

October 4th 2017, 11:19 am

Loulou Storey: The Confidence Gap: A Guide To It And How To Reduce It

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As a Style and Confidence Coach I am naturally intrigued by any study, report or article related to confidence. Our confidence is a valuable resource and is one that we can strengthen and improve everyday. When we are without it, life can feel challenging and restrictive especially in the workplace.

October 4th 2017, 11:19 am

Dr Kate Cook: How Do You Support Survivors Of Abuse?

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It is no secret that I am a huge fan of the Rape Crisis model of working with survivors of sexual violence and abuse. In 2008 Dr Helen Jones and I pu...

October 4th 2017, 11:19 am

More Than Half Of Girls Have Low Body Esteem And It's Holding Them Back From Key Opportunities

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More than half of all girls (54%) do not have high body esteem and are missing out on key opportunities in life, according to a new global report.
The...

October 4th 2017, 6:20 am

Dawn-Maria France: I'm Childless By Choice - Stop Judging Me!

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I really don't need to justify why my partner and I choose not to have children. In today's society, the nuclear family has gone, and families come in all shape and sizes, with or without children. So why pressurise me because I'm childless? What happened to freedom of choice?

October 3rd 2017, 4:55 am

CoppaFeel! Founder Kris Hallenga: 'Cancer Is More Of An Inconvenience Than Anything'

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For most women in their twenties and thirties, success often means a high-flying job or owning a house. But for Kris Hallenga, 31, who was diagnosed w...

October 2nd 2017, 4:49 am

Victoria Welinder: My Soul Mate, Secondary Breast Cancer And Me

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On 12th September 2009, I married my soulmate. Daniel and I had been together since we were 17, a cliché, but we are childhood sweethearts. At the age of 28 we made the formal commitment in front of friends and family to spend the rest of our lives together.

October 1st 2017, 7:50 pm

Women Bare Mastectomy Scars In Empowering Photos To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

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Women who were diagnosed with breast cancer have taken part in a candid photoshoot revealing their mastectomy scars to the world.
The portraits, photo...

October 1st 2017, 7:50 pm

Will Baldèt: Why Women Should Be At The Forefront Of Preventing Radicalisation And Extremism

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Parity between the sexes remains one of the most vital challenges of our society and one which has the power to resolve so many inequalities and social harms. Tackling extremism is yet one more area where this holds true, as it becomes increasingly clear that the push for - and protection of - gender equality is arguably the most significant counter-narrative to extremist ideology.

September 29th 2017, 6:20 am

Kate Winslet Hasn't Weighed Herself In 12 Years, But Is It A Good Idea To Ditch Scales?

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Kate Winslet has revealed that she has no idea how much she weighs and doesn’t use bathroom scales.
In an interview on ‘The Tonight Show Starring ...

September 29th 2017, 6:20 am

‘The Atlas Of Beauty’ Photo Series Celebrates The Glorious Diversity Of Women Around The World

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When it comes to beauty, we’re often faced with a one-size-fits-all approach: white, young, slim, able-bodied and cisgender.
Photographer Mihaela No...

September 28th 2017, 6:35 am

Anastasia Kyriacou: Period Poverty: A Bloody Injustice

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I will never forget the scene in Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake when the character Katie gets taken into the backroom of a shop for trying to steal tampons because she is too poor to afford them.

September 27th 2017, 7:19 am

Woman Has Perfect Response For Men Who Comment On Your Size

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A model has issued a rallying call telling women not to accept people commenting on their size, saying: “our bodies are no longer ‘fair game’ fo...

September 26th 2017, 10:41 am

People Are Loving This New Word To Rival The ‘Mansplaining’ Phenomenon

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Plenty of women know what it’s like to have their voices ignored until a man repeats her words, but now there’s a catchy word for it.

Twitter u...

September 26th 2017, 5:57 am

Casey Stoney: Look How Far Women's Football Has Come

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This year was the summer of women's football, where the England team proved that women's football is going from strength to strength. Overall, we had an amazing summer we reached the quarter finals and as a team we grew closer. I felt very proud seeing the whole team shine a light on women's football in front of a huge audience. Despite the outcome, we won't give up on aiming to win.

September 25th 2017, 12:28 pm

Fitness Blogger Issues Perfect Response To Haters Who Call Women Who Lift Weights 'Manly'

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Women who work out are routinely told they “look manly” if they are strong - just ask Serena Williams if you don’t believe us.
But now, a fitnes...

September 25th 2017, 6:57 am

Lorraine Kelly Opens Up About Emotional Impact Of Menopause: 'There Was No Joy In My Life'

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Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her experience of going through the menopause, saying “you just feel there’s no joy in your life” when sympto...

September 25th 2017, 6:57 am

Jude Kirton-Darling: Women's Rights: Don't Let Brexit Undo Our Advances Towards Equality

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In the words of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett, whose statue will soon be the first statue of a woman created by a female artist for Parliament Square, "courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice cannot be denied" and it took a lot of it to get to where we are today. Brexit mustn't undo any of this groundwork.

September 24th 2017, 3:41 pm

This Nasty Women Exhibition Is All Your Feminist Dreams Come True

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An exhibition showcasing the wealth of talented female artists is coming to London.
Nasty Women UK is part of a global art movement set up in reaction...

September 23rd 2017, 8:40 am

Women Unaware Of Risks Of Epilepsy Drug To Unborn Baby, Here's What Steps They Should Take

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Women with epilepsy who are pregnant or are planning to start a family may be worried about their treatment options, as a study has brought attention ...

September 23rd 2017, 8:40 am

Where Is The G-Spot? Everything You Need To Know About The Elusive Way To Make Women Orgasm

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Women’s magazines have been heralding the G-spot as the key to female orgasms for years, but it seems Brits are still struggling to find it.
New re...

September 23rd 2017, 8:40 am

Woman's Viral Photo Shoot With Fiancé Has An Empowering Message

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When Stephanie and Arryn stripped down for a couples boudoir photo shoot last week, they certainly never expected the images to go viral.

But after ...

September 22nd 2017, 8:31 am

Apple’s iOS 11 Emergency Services Update A ‘Step Forward’ For Women, But Charities Warn Of Potential

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Women’s charities have praised the new iPhone update as a “positive step forward” in ending violence against women, but warned that if used in c...

September 22nd 2017, 8:31 am

This Is Why A 'Staggering' Number Of Women In Britain Are Seeking Abortion Pills Illegally

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A “staggering” number of women in Britain are illegally seeking abortion pills online to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, a new study has revealed...

September 21st 2017, 8:06 am

Laura Coryton: Why 'Slags' Do Not Exist And Neither Should The Term

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The word 'slag' is far from new. But it hasn't always been negative. Originally, the term referred to extremely hard working, super amazing and often grieving women who expanded a profession they have rarely been credited for improving: the mining industry. Yep, that's right! Its linguistic history is important. We should take extra care over the way we use the term today. Here's why.

September 21st 2017, 8:06 am

Victoria Derbyshire On How Her Breast Cancer Video Diary Gave Her 'A Sense Of Purpose'

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BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshire has spent more than two decades generating headlines, but in 2015 she found herself at the centre of the news.
At t...

September 21st 2017, 8:06 am

Plus-Size Blogger Perfectly Shuts Down Man Who Used Her Photo In Body-Shaming Meme

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A plus-size blogger has given the internet a lesson in how to respond to insulting memes by taking down her hater with four small words.
Blogger Leseg...

September 20th 2017, 12:05 pm

Wendy Wardell: Six Things You Should Never Say To A Woman Over Fifty

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Strangely, anyone past the first flush of peri-menopause who takes the trouble to look good is assumed to be out there touting their wrinkly wares. Sure, some gals don the leopard print jeggings in the hope of catching the eye and, with luck, other organs of firm, youthful gentlemen friends. But mostly we just want to look good for ourselves with no intention of picking off sick or wounded stragglers from migrating herds of young men. Roam free, my beauties - I'd rather have a cup of tea.

September 20th 2017, 12:05 pm

Ellen Wallwork: Banning This Pretty Little Things Ad Sends A Dangerous Message About Women's Sexual

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How insulting for these young women to be told they look like children - just because they possess the very same characteristics seen on most models featured in advertising: "smooth facial features, doe eyes, long lashes". There are shelve-loads of beauty products that promise to give women smooth facial features, doe eyes and long lashes. Should we ban them too?

September 20th 2017, 12:05 pm

Scarcity Of Women In Newspaper Journalism Laid Bare In Startling New Report

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The “woeful” lack of women in senior roles or writing front page stories at UK newspapers has been laid bare in a startling new report.
Between Ju...

September 19th 2017, 5:41 pm

Iris Maxfield: On Being a Feminist Christian

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My university bookcase is the best example of how all this exists together. Next to well-worn feminist literature from Laura Bates to Iris Murdoch is my Bible; each loved, each with an important place in my life.

September 19th 2017, 5:31 pm

Women For Women’s Brita Fernandez Schmidt On Her Mission To Help The World’s Most Vulnerable Women

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For as long as she can remember, Brita Fernandez Schmidt has been committed to making a difference. Her mission? To work against inequality so that wo...

September 19th 2017, 5:31 pm

This Is How Many Times You Can Safely Take The Morning After Pill In A Year

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As more and more pharmacies slash the price of the morning after pill, concerns have been raised that cheaper prices might encourage women to “misus...

September 15th 2017, 4:18 pm

Barbara Ntumy: The Online Abuse Of Diane Abbott Is A Damning Indictment Of Racism And Sexism In Our

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Diane Abbott is an icon for Black women, who challenged the structural barriers and hostility that comes with the double discrimination of racism and sexism in order to reach elected office. The online abuse she faced in the period the report analysed from the first half of this year is larger than the total combined abuse aimed at all women in the Conservative and SNP political parties combined.

September 15th 2017, 5:11 am

Rachel Sinanan: Waxing Without Removing The Hair!

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So, yes, you can find information on hot flushes (aren't they fun!), mood swings (not so much a drama my end, but the people around me I am sure are feeling it - I am having a full week of mood swings this week) and so on!

September 15th 2017, 5:11 am

Rebecka Eden: It's Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month - Do You Know What Signs and Symptoms To L

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September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and as a young survivor of cervical cancer, I felt it very appropriate to write a little about the importance of understanding gynae cancer symptoms and also, crucially, the outcome if signs and symptoms are missed or ignored.