women's health
Pelvic Exams Are Being Performed on Unconscious Women Without Consent
Caity Downing woke up from an operation with her underwear dislodged and bleeding heavily. Now she's campaigning for a change in medical practice in the UK.
Birth Control Pills Might Be Making Teens Depressed
The pill is an amazing feat of medicine, but it's shocking that science doesn’t really know how hormones affect developing brains.
This Tiny Period Cramp Device Is Scamming Women Out of Money
Livia raised $1.7 million via crowdfunding and offered generous money-back guarantees, only to ignore customers and delete their comments when they complained.
I Should Be Allowed to Leave Men Out of My Studies
There’s a much-needed push for gender equality in science, but the government's inclusion mandates can backfire.
South Korea Is Lifting Its 66-Year-Old Ban on Abortions
In a landmark ruling, a South Korean court has ordered lawmakers to revise the ban by the end of 2020.
Can I Skip My Period Safely?
Doctors break down why getting your period is actually optional.
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Australia Will Probably Be the First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Thanks to our nation-wide HPV vaccination programme, we're on track to drastically decrease infection rates within the next 40 years.
What Happens to Your Body in the Hours and Days After an Abortion
One in three women in Britain will have an abortion at some point in their lives.
I Spent Some Time Staring at Strangers' Vaginas at a Vulva Watching Workshop
And they all stared back at mine.
Breaking the Cycle That Keeps Girls Out of School Monthly
High school senior Maya Penn is working to get sanitary products to women and girls in developing countries.
Why I Had Breast Reduction Surgery
Having heavy breasts might be a hassle, but the way people respond to them can be an even bigger pain.
10 Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Gynaecologist
"My wife even tells her friends to come see me when they need a checkup. I think that's the best proof of trust a wife can give you."
