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Let's be honest, it’s not an easy task.
29th August 2023 · 5 min read
Endometriosis research is woefully underfunded across the globe, but a recent headway in diagnostic codes signals a promising development.
3rd August 2023 · 6 min read
Another day, another potential remedy for period pain.
19th July 2023 · 6 min read
"This tampon is revolutionary."
5th July 2023 · 6 min read
Can you truly wave goodbye to cramps by using CBD? Read on to find out.
25th May 2023 · 6 min read
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
Here are five natural remedies that might help reduce your period cramps.
17th May 2023 · 5 min read
It all comes down to oestrogen (or, rather, the lack of).
9th May 2023 · 9 min read
As you’ll no doubt be aware, anorexia nervosa is a truly devastating illness.
5th May 2023 · 7 min read
Understanding the Impact of Menopause on Vaginal Health.
19th April 2023 · 5 min read
Pre-screening fear is more common than you think.
10th April 2023 · 5 min read
The benefits of breathable underwear.
4th April 2023 · 7 min read
A guide to period pain.
27th March 2023 · 7 min read
The Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Your Physical Well-Being.
15th March 2023 · 7 min read
How to navigate a healthy, satisfying sex life if you suffer from endometriosis.
15th March 2023 · 6 min read
A Guide to Coping with Endometriosis Symptoms.
6th March 2023 · 5 min read
Tips for Keeping UTIs at bay
27th February 2023 · 5 min read
Understanding the emotional bond of parenthood.
9th February 2023 · 4 min read
Anyone who's been there will tell you that it's quite an uncomfortable experience.
7th February 2023 · 7 min read
Chemical pregnancies are thought to account for up to three-quarters of miscarriages, yet many have never heard of them
1st February 2023 · 6 min read
Stress has a pretty bad rap, and here's why:
19th January 2023 · 7 min read
Work in harmony with your natural peaks in sexual desire.
10th January 2023 · 6 min read
Learn more about the side effects associated with hormonal contraception.
6th January 2023 · 5 min read
We need to know our vaginal microbiome; and we need to be talking about it.
How much do you actually know about CBD?
19th December 2022 · 5 min read
I had a miscarriage and this is the story of how I got through it.
13th December 2022 · 5 min read
We hope these coping mechanisms will help anyone whose everyday life is adversely impacted by endometriosis.
24th November 2022 · 5 min read
We are taking tampon innovation to new heights.
18th November 2022 · 5 min read
Choosing the right period care often involves trialling and testing many different options.
10th November 2022 · 5 min read
Is it more hassle than it’s worth?
2nd November 2022 · 5 min read
Let's get one thing straight - it's not "just PMS".
27th October 2022 · 7 min read
Plenty of people with vaginas have been there – and there’s one very likely culprit.
18th October 2022 · 5 min read
The conversation may feel daunting; but it doesn’t have to be difficult.
11th October 2022 · 6 min read
Vaginal itching is one of those conditions where it’s not ‘the end of the world’; except it really is.
4th October 2022 · 3 min read
This won't come as a surprise, but ovulation is a pretty complex system.
28th September 2022 · 4 min read
Going through life with a vagina is a bit of a mixed bag. Right?
20th September 2022 · 4 min read
When it comes to early menopause — which can result without warning (and, often, without explanation) — the resulting infertility and health issues it presents can make it a very difficult experience to deal with.
11th August 2022 · 5 min read
Worried about missing work due to period pain? Here’s why even people with menstrual leave don’t take time off.
11th August 2022 · min read
If you experience regular PMS symptoms like cramps, mood swings, or low-back pain, use these restorative yoga poses for period pain.
8th August 2022 · 6 min read
In the ten years or so around peri-menopause and menopause, you may experience hormonal changes, which may bring on new challenges, particularly in the bedroom
10th May 2022 · 6 min read
Why do we not grow up with an understanding of what the process of having an abortion entails and what the after-effects of the procedure may be?
25th April 2022 · 5 min read
At 30, at 24, even at 12, it was impossible for me to think about sexual pleasure without immediately feeling shame
21st April 2022 · 4 min read
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
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
Sexual trauma can create a whole series of behaviors, of thought patterns, of responses, and it can take a lot to process and eventually rebuild
17th March 2022 · 4 min read
Daye is the company changing the game for people with periods. But Big Tech is getting in our way.
17th March 2022 · 3 min read
Hot off our production lines, meet the hyper-absorbent, super-sustainable Daye pad
8th March 2022 · 3 min read
I remember how my eating disorder first began, aged 12. I had waged an ongoing war against my body since I could remember, resenting the rolls of fat that seemed to me indications of personal failure.
28th February 2022 · 6 min read
We started a podcast to create room for our community to explore the many topics surrounding our health that are typically classed taboo.
23rd February 2022 · 3 min read
There are very few statistics out there covering what the procedure is like, and results do vary. For a proportion of women, including myself, it can be truly excruciating.
17th February 2022 · 7 min read
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
I’d never had pain during sex before; but this time, it felt like someone was running a flickering match over the nerve endings in my vagina.
2nd February 2022 · 6 min read
Living with Adenomyosis pain feels like there is something trapped inside your uterus wanting to fall out.
27th January 2022 · 6 min read
Ever struggled to lift a weight you could normally lift with ease? It’s your body trying to tell you something - this probably isn't the time of the month to be doing this gal.
20th January 2022 · 6 min read
Being a new mom is hugely rewarding, but it comes with endless decision-making, like figuring out birth control while breastfeeding.
12th January 2022 · 6 min read
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
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
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
Since 1973 anti-abortion activists and politicians have been pushing to restrict an individual’s right to choose.
10th November 2021 · 6 min read
8 years. That’s the average time, according to Endometriosis UK, that it takes someone to get a diagnosis of endometriosis. But this isn’t an issue unique to endometriosis.
3rd November 2021 · 8 min read
In short, yes our CBD tampons are safe. However, we know there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet and we’re here to provide you with the full story and research behind CBD tampons.
21st October 2021 · 3 min read
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
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
For decades the autonomy of women’s bodies and access to reproductive healthcare, such as hystorectomies and abortions, have been contested issues. When combined with fatness, our access to these treatments gets even more complex — and sometimes deadly.
30th August 2021 · 7 min read
As more and more of us turn to antidepressants to help us cope with the stress of the past couple of years, what impact is this having on our sex drives?
23rd August 2021 · 5 min read
"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
There is no denying that PCOS is more than just a lack of ovulation, so what is it going to take for this condition to get a much-needed overhaul?
23rd July 2021 · 5 min read
Some people are reporting changes in their menstrual cycle after having the Covid-19 vaccine, so what is going on? We ask some experts.
9th July 2021 · 5 min read
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
A detailed look into how and why one female entrepreneur transformed the $7 billion tampon industry.
22nd June 2021 · 5 min read
People often refer to the gut as the second brain, but what do they really mean by that? We investigate how you can help to boost your gut health, and the positive impact this may have on your mental wellbeing.
16th June 2021 · 10 min read
Why we‘re lobbying for higher production standards and more transparency in the cannabinoids industry
2nd June 2021 · 5 min read
How employers can support women’s health at work, and why it’s important
27th May 2021 · 5 min read
Not a fan of the contraceptive pill? Here's a run down of the safest forms of birth control
27th May 2021 · 8 min read
How and why we sanitise our tampons to reduce the risk of TSS
26th May 2021 · 5 min read
The causes and treatments for PCOS body hair
20th May 2021 · 5 min read
How to regain confidence and ease back into a sex life after a hysterectomy
13th May 2021 · 8 min read
We need to start including trans and non-binary experiences in the conversation around period pleasure
12th May 2021 · -4 min read
Research shows it’s a common phenomenon, even with ‘happy’ pregnancies
5th May 2021 · 10 min read
Possible causes of a heavy flow and how to deal with them
27th April 2021 · 10 min read
What to do if lockdown left your hopes of starting a family in limbo
22nd April 2021 · 10 min read
The relationship between endometriosis and nutrition is poorly understood. Here is what the research says
14th April 2021 · 5 min read
What to do if a friend crosses your boundaries or makes you feel uncomfortable
8th April 2021 · 10 min read
Why fixing the gender disparity in STEM and gynaecology is one way to improve women’s healthcare
7th April 2021 · 10 min read
How we offset our carbon footprint at Daye
1st April 2021 · 5 min read
How linguistic choices uphold and sustain health inequalities
31st March 2021 · 11 min read
How the pandemic could make early abortion permanently more accessible
30th March 2021 · 5 min read
How to have conversations about male violence against women with someone who says 'not all men"
25th March 2021 · 10 min read
What we know so far about using CBD while pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
24th March 2021 · 5 min read
Social media is slowly replacing the traditional GP visit
23rd March 2021 · 12 min read
COVID-19 has put many plans on hold, including plans to start a family
18th March 2021 · 10 min read
Cases of revenge porn and image based sexual abuse have doubled since the start of the pandemic
16th March 2021 · 10 min read
Is it just a fantasy? Is it cheating? We asked a sex expert
11th March 2021 · 10 min read
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
Why does spotting happen? Common causes for bleeding between periods, and when you should see a doctor
3rd March 2021 · 5 min read
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
What we know so far about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
18th February 2021 · 5 min read
The symptoms of premature menopause, an often misdiagnosed condition
17th February 2021 · 8 min read
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
Your vagina probably smells fine, but if you notice an unusual vaginal odour, it could be due to these causes
9th February 2021 · 5 min read
Eight misconceptions about consent and sexual assault that we need to unlearn
3rd February 2021 · 5 min read
From sore breasts to period poo and dry skin, here all the symptoms you can experience because of your menstrual cycle
27th January 2021 · 5 min read
More and more women are reporting that COVID-19 has affected their menstrual cycle – what is the link?
14th January 2021 · 10 min read
Why women are more likely to have fibromyalgia, and how the menstrual cycle plays a role
7th January 2021 · 5 min read
Are the rumours true? What you need to know about sex and period pain relief.
17th December 2020 · 5 min read
When you should get tested, regardless of your relationship status
15th December 2020 · 5 min read
Not everyone who gets a period is a woman, and having one helped me define manhood for myself
9th December 2020 · 10 min read
What causes a yeast infection during and after your period, and how can you treat it?
2nd December 2020 · 8 min read
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
Periods and gender dysphoria: For trans or non-binary people, periods are more than cramps and bleeding
19th November 2020 · 10 min read
Vaginal discharge keeps your vagina clean and healthy, but it can also ruin your underwear (sorry!)
11th November 2020 · 5 min read
The clit is made to feel good. But what if it feels bad? Clitoris pain is common, but you don’t have to tolerate it. Explore causes of clit pain and their solutions.
3rd November 2020 · 5 min read
We asked a doctor how hormonal contraception affects your likelihood of vaginal infections
28th October 2020 · 5 min read
Myth-busting female ejaculation
22nd October 2020 · 10 min read
Early signs of breast cancer you should know about
15th October 2020 · 10 min read
The link between your bowels and vaginal microbiome
8th October 2020 · 12 min read
How to plan for a positive financial future
30th September 2020 · 10 min read
We asked a doctor for advice on what to do if you get a tampon stuck
23rd September 2020 · 5 min read
What is vaginismus? Causes, diagnosis and treatment
15th September 2020 · 10 min read
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
New medical innovations promise an end to the symptoms of menopause, and even menopause itself. But is this something we should welcome?
4th September 2020 · 10 min read
Do women's cycles really sync up, or is it just a myth?
26th August 2020 · 8 min read
What it means, and why many people use it
19th August 2020 · 10 min read
A new generation of safe spaces redefining Middle Eastern women's attitudes toward sexual health
14th August 2020 · 12 min read
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
How Decolonising Contraception is helping Black and POC navigate the sexual health system
29th July 2020 · 10 min read
Everything you need to know about this new STI, and why it's on the rise
24th July 2020 · 5 min read
Say goodbye to thrush and BV
22nd July 2020 · 5 min read
Not all vaginal microbiomes are the same – but more than just biology is at play
15th July 2020 · 8 min read
Dispelling some of the most common misconceptions about the copper IUD
8th July 2020