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
Finally, women who experience heavy periods are being taken seriously
March 15th 2018
Thousands more women will be offered a new test by their GP to help to identify possible causes of heavy menstrual bleeding. It’s about time too… >>>
Careers
HANX: “We’re all about positive sexual health and female empowerment”
February 25th 2018
Designed ‘by women for women,’ luxury condom brand HANX looks to empower as well as protect. We caught up with founders Sarah Welsh and Farah Kabir to find out more about its vision and mission >>>
Sponsored
Why aren’t more women buying and carrying condoms?
February 20th 2018
1 in 5 of us feel embarrassed to buy them, but a ‘by women’ brand of condoms is looking to change all of that. Here’s how HANX is set to change your sex life, and tired old stereotypes at the same time… >>>
Sex & Gynae
Extreme periods: what to do when menstruating is making life miserable
February 18th 2018
Flooding, cramping, mood swings and even vomiting- severe, debilitating menstrual symptoms can be scary, painful and have a dramatic impact on daily life. Here’s a guide to what could be going on, and steps that could make ‘that’ week of the month better >>>
Health
Stress, sex and sperm: what a fertility expert wants you to know
February 14th 2018
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
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
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
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 >>>
Sponsored
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 >>>
Sponsored
Luxe skincare for ‘down there’ - the new brand that’s pushing boundaries
February 11th 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What’s the price of periods? The tampon tax debate
October 30th 2015
Periods are taxing enough as it is without having to pay tax for them >>>
