MSF working to end fistulas in Nigeria
Obstetric fistulas are injuries that most often occur during childbirth, when a baby gets stuck in the birth canal, causing a hole to develop between...
Reproductive Health
The Reproductive Health category covers the full range of physical, emotional and clinical aspects of reproductive wellbeing. It offers evidence-informed insight into fertility, menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy and related conditions, while exploring current research and practice. With clear guidance and thoughtful discussion, this category supports understanding of reproductive health across the lifespan.
Breastfeeding ‘failure’ fuels depression
Women need considerable practical and emotional support in the early days of breastfeeding to make it successful. Those who do not want to breastfeed must...
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 working on an academic study...
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 School in Musoorie , a...
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 if she suffers from bladder...
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. 'Women are often quick to...
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 new research published in The...
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. One of the major problems...
An insight into obesity
In tribal societies, obesity is often seen as a sign of health and beauty. However, in the developed world it is regarded as a disease...
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 heated debate for the last...
