The Unmentionables: Intimate health products in conflict zones
As an academic, I am interested in the political and health nexus of conflict, and three years ago, I was…
Reproductive Health
Intimate moment in the Himalayas
Ruth Taylor lived and worked in the foothills of the Himalayas during the decade of the nineties. Based at Woodstock…
Bladder weakness and a woman’s sex life
Through my work as a sex therapist and relationship counsellor, I know the challenges that a woman has to face…
Don’t overlook fertility problems in your man
Don't overlook fertility problems in your man, says Dr Catherine Hood, a consultant in psychosexual medicine, health writer and broadcaster.…
Pregnant mums shouldn’t sleep on their backs
Pregnant mums, in later pregnancy, shouldn't sleep on their backs because it may cause problems for the fetus, according to…
Should bigger babies be delivered early?
Should bigger babies be delivered early? A baby larger than predicted by a mother’s size can cause complications at birth.…
An insight into obesity
In tribal societies, obesity is often seen as a sign of health and beauty. However, in the developed world it…
Holiday romances – doomed or delightful?
The ongoing holiday romance between heiress Chloe Green and the so-called 'Hot felon' Jeremy Meeks has been the subject of…
Drug breakthrough for drug-resistant gonorrhoea
Drug-resistant gonorrhoea is a major global health concern but a new antibiotic class has now been found to be effective…
Menopause misery for millions
Millions of women are suffering menopause misery because simple steps are not being taken to alleviate common symptoms including panic…