women's health

Recently, you may have noticed a couple of viral articles highlighting that the effectiveness of the morning after pill partially depends on whether you have already ovulated that month. Many, including myself, did not know this. (Shockingly, no one…

Periods can be pretty stressful. Working out which sanitary product fits in with your lifestyle can be pretty time consuming, confusing, and when you want to be environmentally conscious some products just don’t make the cut. It’s no surprise, then,…

We all know that aging is a part of life, and while it’s something everyone should plan for, it’s nothing to fear. But although people fully anticipate and prepare for crow's feet, osteoporosis, and diminishing breast-perkiness, not enough time is…

We at Bustle love giving you tips for how to tap into your sexual potential and troubleshoot when things aren’t going your way in the bedroom. But what about finding solutions to those stressful sexual health situations that inevitably crop up when…

Although a quarter of pregnancies worldwide result in abortion, a huge stigma around the medical procedure still exists. And even though 92 percent of women in the UK are pro-choice, only a third of them would tell their family they were considering…

A new DIY method may change the way cervical cancer is tested in the UK, researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found. In fact, the non-invasive method may allow people carry out a test at home, encouraging those who have previously…

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD, is often confused with PMS. But its effects can be much more severe. Still, the condition is regularly missed by doctors and little talked about among people with periods, making it even harder…

When you’re getting ready in the morning, fundamental parts of your routine such as putting on deodorant or brushing your teeth will be totally second nature. However, that isn’t the case for everyone. In fact, countless people both in the UK and…

In a week where one part of the UK is celebrating the introduction of long-awaited-for reproductive rights, the rest are slowly realising they now live in the least progressive parts of the nation. Thanks to a Victorian-era law, abortion is still…

Is your body temperature unusually high? Have your boobs been feeling sore? If you've been trying to conceive, these may be early signs of pregnancy, even before your first missed period. Although a pregnancy test and an appointment with your doctor…

After a hard-won campaign involving years of activist effort, abortion and same-sex marriage will be legal in Northern Ireland from midnight on Oct. 21. The legislation is not a result of Northern Ireland's choosing, but one voted for by politicians…

Oct. 18 marks World Menopause Day; a day aimed at raising awareness of a biological process millions of people go through. For many, the menopause can seem like a far-off nightmare. But, for some, it happens a lot earlier than expected. From causes…

After five years of unbearable period pain with little insight from doctors, 19-year-old Molly-Rose Taylor did what most of us do when faced with a pressing health issue. She took to the internet to find out what was wrong. Now, the teenager wants…

If you've been thinking about changing what you eat, you might be wondering if you can be vegan if you're anemic. And with good reason. If you have a health concern, it only makes sense to consider how your diet will impact your symptoms, and to…

A new report by the Times has detailed a complaint against virtual GP app Babylon Health. According to the paper, the company's artificial-intelligence-based symptom checker gave a male and female patient different diagnoses, even though they…

When it comes to dating someone new there are no longer any rules about how you meet, how fast you progress in the relationship, and what boundaries you put in place. If the mood feels right, talking about kinks, desires, and your sexual history can…

Sexual Health Awareness Week was celebrated last month and, along with raising awareness about STI tests and getting to know your body, campaigns aimed to tackle the taboo and fear surrounding smear tests. Now, scientists have reported that a…

When faced with the telltale agonizing symptoms — like a frequent urge to pee, burning sensations, and lower abdominal pain — it only makes sense that you'd want to treat a UTI yourself and find relief as soon as possible. Cut to you at the…

Oct. 1 marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and now's a great time to get clued up about the condition, get to know your body, and raise money and awareness. Brands and charities are teaming up to give you more information about…