Women's Sexual Health and Gynaecological Issues

We're talking all things relationships, sex and women's health. Find out everything you want to know about 'down under' with our guides to contraception, periods, fertility, and all that's in between.

Health

Stress, sex and sperm: what a fertility expert wants you to know

February 14th 2018 / Anna Hunter

Emma Cannon has been helping women to conceive for over 20 years. Here are the main issues she comes across, some of which may surprise you… >>>

Sex & Gynae

The Wonder Down Under: the vagina book that the world needs

February 13th 2018 / Anna Hunter

From shattering ‘the hymen myth’ to learning the truth about the clitoris (it’s FAR larger than you probably realise) and underlining how great discharge can really be, here’s why girls, women and humans everywhere should add this to their reading list… >>>

Sex & Gynae

My first period: real women share their stories

February 13th 2018 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

From bathroom pep talks to period parties, we’ve all got a unique tale to tell >>>

Sex & Gynae

The modern woman’s guide to contraception

February 12th 2018 / Anita Sturnham

Out of all the contraception options out there, which one’s right for you? Dr Anita Sturnham explains the factors that you should bear in mind when making your choice >>>

Win! An intimate cosmetics bundle from Miss Vivien worth over £300

February 12th 2018

**THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED**We've teamed up with Miss Vivien to offer one lucky Get The Gloss reader a chance to win a selection of luxury sensual cosmetics worth a combined total of over £300 >>>

Luxe skincare for ‘down there’ - the new brand that’s pushing boundaries

February 11th 2018 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

If you thought intimate products were all just Femfresh and KY Jelly, think again. New luxury brand Miss Vivien is breaking down skincare stereotypes one product at a time >>>

Health

#FreePeriods march seeks to put an end to period poverty

December 20th 2017 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

A march this evening is calling on the British government to improve access to free sanitary products for girls in the UK. Here’s how you can get involved >>>

Careers

A quarter of UK women have been forced to take time off due to period pain

December 15th 2017 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

New findings show that not only is period pain preventing us from working, but an uncomfortably high proportion of us would prefer to lie about it instead of discussing it with our bosses >>>

Health

Why we still need safer forms of hormonal contraception

December 8th 2017 / Anna Hunter

Newer versions of hormonal contraceptives were thought to be safer in terms of breast cancer risk, but recent data looking at 1.8 million Danish women taking them suggests otherwise… >>>

Health

10 of the most ‘intimate’ questions that women ask their gynaecologist

November 19th 2017 / Anna Hunter

Ever wondered if your discharge is ‘normal’ or what you can do about down under dryness? From post-baby sex to vaginal douching, a gynaecologist answers ten questions she’s commonly asked in clinic. A must-read for anyone with a vagina >>>

Health

Why are we still embarrassed to talk about periods?

October 9th 2017 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

New findings reveal that more than a quarter of girls don’t know what to do when they start their period and nearly half are embarrassed by them. It’s time to break the stigma >>>

Health

Girls in the UK can’t afford sanitary products

March 21st 2017 / Judy Johnson

A charity has found that UK teens are having to skip school because they’re ‘too poor’ to buy tampons and pads - find out how you can help >>>

Mind

Hormonal contraception and depression: what now?

October 10th 2016 / Anna Hunter

A recent study revealed a significant association between some forms of hormonal contraception and depression, but should we act on the news, and if so, how? >>>

Health

Caroline Hirons announced as ambassador for gynaecological cancer charity

September 1st 2016 / Judy Johnson

The beauty expert is fronting The Eve Appeal’s campaign for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month >>>

Fitness

Does having your period affect your fitness levels?

August 23rd 2016 / Anna Hunter

Despite that fact that we make up half of the world’s population, research into how our menstrual cycle affects our fitness levels is thin on the ground. We sought some expert opinion… >>>

Health

Managing the signs of menopause: 10 things you need to know

July 26th 2016 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

We sought the advice of a doctor to help make sense of the menopause and its more unpleasant side-effects >>>

Health

Ectopic pregnancy: 8 things every woman needs to know

July 13th 2016 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

What are ectopic pregnancies and what causes them? We asked a leading fertility expert for his advice regarding spotting the signs and the best modes of treatment >>>

Health

Fertility Facts: 15 things you need to know about getting pregnant

June 2nd 2016 / Katie Robertson

With 1 in 6 couples experiencing fertility problems, expert Susannah Makram looks into the top facts we should all know before embarking on the road to pregnancy >>>

Health

The Boots Period Delay Service: the key to controlling your menstrual cycle?

May 17th 2016 / Ayesha Muttucumaru

Want to make your period one less thing to worry about at your wedding, during an exam or on holiday? The Boots Period Delay Service could prove pretty handy if so... >>>

Doing It All

How pelvic floor training got sexy

January 16th 2016 / Emma Bartley

Can't go on a trampoline? Terrified to sneeze? Would never consider a running club for fear you'll need a change of leggings? Thanks to some great new products, it's all easily fixed - without shame. Emma Bartley reports >>>

Health