The ALEX Project: Fighting for Full Decriminalisation of Sex Work in the UK

Discover how The ALEX Project provides vital support and campaigns for the rights of sex workers, highlighting the dangers of partial criminalisation in the UK

23rd July 2025 · 8 min read

Your Cycle This Holiday Season: Unwrapping The Data With Clue

New cycle tracking insights uncover how periods, PMS, and PMDD impact the festive season

11th December 2024 · 15 min read

How to Talk To Your Partner About Herpes

Disclosing herpes to a new partner can sometimes feel scary but it doesn’t have to be.

4th July 2024 · 6 min read

Can You Poop With a Tampon In?

And more importantly, should you change your tampon after pooping?

24th April 2024 · 6 min read

How to Insert a Tampon

A simple step-by-step guide.

25th March 2024 · 5 min read

Why You Shouldn't Be Scared to Get an STI Test

The more you know about STI testing, the less scary the process feels.

14th March 2024 · 6 min read

Sex During Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know

Benefits of pregnancy sex.

23rd January 2024 · 7 min read

Tampons vs Pads: Which Is Best For You?

Your body, your choice.

11th January 2024 · 5 min read

Why is My Tampon Leaking?

Period leaks are the worst – especially if your tampon lulled you into a false sense of security.

11th December 2023 · 7 min read

Can You Go Swimming On Your Period?

You will be surprised.

28th November 2023 · 7 min read

Nine steps to improve your gut health

How to improve your gut health for a stronger immune system, glowing skin, better mood, and a healthier vagina?

7th November 2023 · 6 min read

Slashing common myths about vaginas

Let’s get to work and shatter some of the most common myths about vaginas.

25th September 2023 · 5 min read

How to deal with period pain at work

Let's be honest, it’s not an easy task.

29th August 2023 · 5 min read

Four ways you can maximise your good mood by hacking your happiness hormones

Activating your happy hormones triggers positive emotions that boost your mental health – the trick is knowing how to unlock them.

22nd May 2023 · 5 min read

Five natural ways to decrease your period pain

Here are five natural remedies that might help reduce your period cramps.

17th May 2023 · 5 min read

Here's What You Need To Know About Cervical Screenings

Pre-screening fear is more common than you think.

10th April 2023 · 5 min read

Why Upgrading Your Underwear Is So Important

The benefits of breathable underwear.

4th April 2023 · 7 min read

Why motherhood is not just biological but also psychological

Understanding the emotional bond of parenthood.

9th February 2023 · 4 min read

Sexual Desire and Your Menstrual Cycle

Work in harmony with your natural peaks in sexual desire.

10th January 2023 · 6 min read

Had a miscarriage? Here's how to cope

I had a miscarriage and this is the story of how I got through it.

13th December 2022 · 5 min read

Choosing your period care

Choosing the right period care often involves trialling and testing many different options.

10th November 2022 · 5 min read

A deep dive into hair removal options

Is it more hassle than it’s worth?

2nd November 2022 · 5 min read

Here’s what you need to know if you’re talking to your partner about HPV

The conversation may feel daunting; but it doesn’t have to be difficult.

11th October 2022 · 6 min read

Why Women Around the World Go to Work With Period Pain

Worried about missing work due to period pain? Here’s why even people with menstrual leave don’t take time off.

11th August 2022 ·

We Need to Talk About Closing the Orgasm Gap

When I ask 27-year old Alice if she’s ever reached orgasm with a sexual partner, her answer is unequivocal. “God, no,” she says, bluntly. “Never. Not once, ever.”

19th April 2022 · 6 min read

Why Climate Change is Affecting Fertility Decisions

Some people know whether they do or don’t want kids from a young age — call it an instinct. For others though, the decision is less clear cut.

23rd March 2022 · 5 min read

Black African women are disproportionately affected by HIV - how can we tackle this

Women of Black African ethnicity are among the groups who are more likely to be diagnosed at a late stage compared to men and people of white or other ethnicity.

10th February 2022 · 7 min read

In ode to the orgasm… and what I learned doing sex therapy

As it turns out, I had what is called situational anorgasmia - that is, when you’re only able to have an orgasm in certain circumstances, such as during oral sex or masturbation, or only with a certain partner.

5th January 2022 · 5 min read

Why I chose to have a baby with a gay friend

It started out as a joke. A plan B conceived late at night, with other single girl friends in their 30s. "If we don’t meet someone by the time we are 40 we’ll have babies with our gay friends.”

14th December 2021 · 7 min read

Why Do We Feel Pressured To Cover Up Period Leaks In Public?

The stigma around periods is debilitating, but why is the sight of period blood and the discussion around periods still so taboo?

6th December 2021 · 6 min read

Texas Abortion Law: The Road Towards the End of Roe?

Since 1973 anti-abortion activists and politicians have been pushing to restrict an individual’s right to choose.

10th November 2021 · 6 min read

Why is Big Tech Censoring Female Health Content?

Whether it’s discussing period pain or chronic illness, social media has created the space to shine our spotlight on important health topics. That is, of course, until Big Tech suddenly decides to censor us.

6th October 2021 · 5 min read

How Women Face Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Pregnancy discrimination can be defined as the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person due to their pregnancy or maternity.

23rd September 2021 · 5 min read

Paula Akpan: Why I Started The Black Queer Travel Guide

"When the world begins to open up more, and we try to find a new normal again, I want the worlds of Black queer people to open up too."

26th July 2021 · 4 min read

Why Some Women Are Choosing To Remain Celibate After Lockdown

With restrictions easing, some say we’re set for a summer of love – but what about those of us who aren’t fussed about getting back in the game?

2nd July 2021 · 3 min read

Why Creating A Period-Inclusive Workplace Is Crucial For Businesses

How employers can support women’s health at work, and why it’s important

27th May 2021 · 5 min read

Ask Rose: Sex After A Hysterectomy

How to regain confidence and ease back into a sex life after a hysterectomy

13th May 2021 · 8 min read

The Persistent Taboo Of Period Sex When You're Trans Or Non-Binary

We need to start including trans and non-binary experiences in the conversation around period pleasure

12th May 2021 · -4 min read

Ask Rose: Does The Pandemic Mean I Missed My Chance To Have Kids?

What to do if lockdown left your hopes of starting a family in limbo

22nd April 2021 · 10 min read

Ask Rose: Am I Her Queer Experiment?

What to do if a friend crosses your boundaries or makes you feel uncomfortable

8th April 2021 · 10 min read

Closing The Gender Health Gap Starts With Women In STEM

Why fixing the gender disparity in STEM and gynaecology is one way to improve women’s healthcare

7th April 2021 · 10 min read

The Gender Health Gap: Exploring The Role Of Language

How linguistic choices uphold and sustain health inequalities

31st March 2021 · 11 min read

Ask Rose: How To Respond To #NotAllMen

How to have conversations about male violence against women with someone who says 'not all men"

25th March 2021 · 10 min read

Women Are Self-Diagnosing Reproductive Health Conditions On Instagram

Social media is slowly replacing the traditional GP visit

23rd March 2021 · 12 min read

Why Nudes Should Be Considered A Part Of Sexual Health

Cases of revenge porn and image based sexual abuse have doubled since the start of the pandemic

16th March 2021 · 10 min read

Ask Rose: Why Do I Fantasise About Other People During Sex?

Is it just a fantasy? Is it cheating? We asked a sex expert

11th March 2021 · 10 min read

Should We Change The Way We Discuss Periods?

Everyone experiences periods differently, so why do so many people have a one-size-fits-all approach to menstruation?

9th March 2021 · 10 min read

Ask Rose: How To Deal With Low Libido During Lockdown

If the pandemic has killed your sex drive, you're not alone. Here's what to do if your libido is at an all time low

25th February 2021 · 10 min read

Ask Rose: To Peg Or Not To Peg

What is pegging? In this column, Rose Stokes and sex educator Ruby Rare share their advice for anyone wanting to experiment with pegging.

11th February 2021 · 10 min read

Common Myths About Consent We Need To Debunk

Eight misconceptions about consent and sexual assault that we need to unlearn

3rd February 2021 · 5 min read

How Having Periods Made Me A Better Man

Not everyone who gets a period is a woman, and having one helped me define manhood for myself

9th December 2020 · 10 min read

Navigating Public Toilets As A Trans Or Non-Binary Person

If peeing in public toilets is a challenge in itself, being a man who menstruates is top tier difficulty.

26th November 2020 · 8 min read

What It’s Like To Have A Period When You’re Trans Or Non-binary

Periods and gender dysphoria: For trans or non-binary people, periods are more than cramps and bleeding

19th November 2020 · 10 min read

Why Personal Finance Is An Important Aspect Of Women's Health

How to plan for a positive financial future

30th September 2020 · 10 min read

Students Are Using University Confessions Pages As A Sex Ed Resource

The new RSE curriculum will be taught in schools from September, but current university students are having to turn to anonymous confessions pages to start conversations on sexual health

11th September 2020 · 10 min read

What You Need To Know About The Intersectional Term ‘Womxn’

What it means, and why many people use it

19th August 2020 · 10 min read

The Relationship Between Sexual Health And Middle Eastern Women Is Changing

A new generation of safe spaces redefining Middle Eastern women's attitudes toward sexual health

14th August 2020 · 12 min read

How To Be Believed When Doctors Take Women’s Pain Less Seriously

What do you do when experts don’t have the best track record when it comes to listening to women about pain?

5th August 2020 · 10 min read

Why We Need To Champion The Sexual & Reproductive Rights Of People Of Colour

How Decolonising Contraception is helping Black and POC navigate the sexual health system

29th July 2020 · 10 min read

The Complex Relationship Between Pregnancy Tests & Women’s Rights

How the history of pregnancy tests shaped our reproductive rights

17th June 2020 · 8 min read

Health On Your Terms: Dr. Amile Inusa

"Whether or not you’re a doctor, we all receive the same social education"

10th June 2020 · 4 min read

The Anti-Black History Of Contraception

How the contraceptive pill and contraceptive injection carry a racist past

29th May 2020 · 10 min read

Why Is It So Hard To Find The Right Method Of Contraception?

When it comes to contraceptive options, it's a bit like playing Russian roulette

27th May 2020 · 8 min read

Why Some Health Trends May Not Actually Work for Women

If you menstruate, your Infradian rhythm is an important piece of your health, and for many, it’s a missing piece

6th May 2020 · 6 min read

What My PTSD Taught Me About My Period

Getting treated for PTSD revealed a link to my menstrual cycle

22nd April 2020 · 6 min read

The Gender Pain Gap, Explained

A dive into how female pain has historically been sidelined and dismissed

12th February 2020 · 6 min read

What Sexual Health Looks Like For These Black Disabled Women

The Triple Cripples explain why a one-size-fits-all approach to reproductive health doesn't work for all women

7th February 2020 · 6 min read

Why Is There No Hormonal Contraception For Men?

Of all 15 methods of contraception, only 2 are designed for cis men

16th December 2019 · 5 min read

Why We Aren’t Speaking About FGM Enough

15th November 2019 · 6 min read

In Conversation With... Zing Tsjeng

On what it really means to empower women

23rd October 2019 · 3 min read

What Having Cervical Cancer At 24 Taught Me About Sexual Health

"All I knew about 'down there' was that periods came out and penises went in"

14th October 2019 · 5 min read

In Conversation With... Danielle Copperman

On the importance of slowing down and listening to your body

9th October 2019 · 5 min read

In Conversation With... Tahmina Begum

Reconciling Culture, Faith And Research

11th September 2019 · 4 min read

Why Do Tampons Cost So Much?

Making Sense Of The Tampon Tax

2nd September 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... Lisa & Alana Macfarlane

How To Improve Your Gut Health And Why It's Important

28th August 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... NHS Doctors Dr. Amile & Dr. Suba

The Creators Of The Life After The Letters Podcast On Health, And What It's Like To Be A Doctor

14th August 2019 · 5 min read

In Conversation With... Kim Loliya

How This Founder Treated Her Vaginismus By Becoming Sex Positive

17th July 2019 · 5 min read

Redefining Motherhood, Loneliness and Community

The Founder Of Peanut On How To Make Friends As A New Mum

1st July 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... Anna Hushlak & Billie Quinlan

Your Guide To Mindful Sex

19th June 2019 · 5 min read

The Evolution Of Period Products

A Brief History Of Menstrual Hygiene

28th May 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... Lynn Enright

The Author of "Vagina: A Re-Education" On Vulvas, Health And Life

23rd May 2019 · 4 min read

The Issue With How We Talk About Self-Care

Commodifying self-care carries the risk of trivialising mental health

18th April 2019 · 3 min read