Smear tests and HPV, without the dread
That letter inviting you to cervical screening can sit on the side for weeks. Here is a calm, friendly walk through what a smear test actually is, what HPV means, and why a positive result is usually far less scary than it sounds.
The UTI that keeps coming back, and how to stop it
If your urinary tract infections keep returning, you are in good company, and there is a calm, evidence-based plan you can follow. Here is what tends to help and when to ask for more support.
Breast health and self-checks: knowing what's normal for you
Getting to know your own breasts is one of the kindest, simplest habits you can build. Here is the warm, judgement-free guide to checking, screening and feeling at home in your body.
Heart symptoms in women: the signs that look different
Heart symptoms in women can look quieter than the dramatic chest-clutch we all picture. Here is how to read your own body, and when to act fast.
The STIs every woman should know about
A warm, judgement-free guide to the STIs worth knowing, why testing matters even when you feel fine, and how a sexual health clinic visit really works, using real NHS information.