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Sexual health is an issue affecting everyone. In 2019 alone, more than 2.74 million people in England attended a sexual health clinic. And every year, hundreds of thousands of Britons are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Over a lifetime, many of us will need to seek sexual health support. Yet despite how common…

Are you experiencing pain in the region below your belly button? This lower abdominal pain is known as pelvic pain. It may feel sharp or dull. It can be either sudden and intense (acute), or chronic – persisting for months. In women, pelvic pain is fairly common and frequently connected to the reproductive system. There…

Do you have any of the following problems? Pain during sex An inability to have sex due to a ‘brick wall feeling’ making penetration impossible Significant pain during a smear test (that may even make you unable to undergo the test) Pain when putting in a tampon, or simply being unable to put in a…

It’s totally normal for women to experience some vaginal discharge – most do. And while it’s not glamourous, it fulfils an important function in guarding against infection and keeping your vagina moist and clean. In almost all cases vaginal discharge is healthy and nothing to worry about. However there are a few things to look…

Endometriosis and ovarian cancer are two gynaecological diseases that share similar symptoms, and are difficult to diagnose. It was previously thought that the two conditions were not linked, despite being similar in nature and location in the body; however, a recent study has shown that endometriosis is genetically correlated with ovarian cancer. Endometriosis is a…

Your vaginal health is dependent on a number of controllable and uncontrollable factors. However, the former far outweighs the latter, which means that, much of the time, the health of your vagina is in your control. When we talk about uncontrollable factors, this could be genetics, age, the type of medication that you may be…

Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the UK, with around 7,500 new cases each year. It is also the sixth most common cause of cancer deaths in women, with around 4,200 deaths each year; however, survival rates are improving and have almost doubled in the last four decades. It’s time to familiarise…

Cervical screening after sexual violence can make you feel apprehensive. We provide advice for survivors on how to feel more comfortable during an appointment.

In this article, we take a closer look at HPV, how it can cause cervical cancer, and why regular screenings are so important.

The vagina is a significant organ in the female anatomy, responsible for expelling waste from the body, giving birth and providing pleasure – so why is it shrouded in mystery and, in some circles, linked to shame and embarrassment? From learning the correct terms for the parts of the female genitalia, to getting to know…