Jeremy Corbyn is right: decriminalising the sex industry is the way forward
The Labour leader’s comments show he is listening to voices of sex workers and charities like mine, who understand the need for safety
Reading from Behind: A Cultural Analysis of the Anus review – getting to the bottom of ‘anal theory’
It might be shortlisted for the oddest title of the year award, but Jonathan Allen’s book is a serious work of theory, exploring the backside as a site of humiliation and disgust
Continuing to limit access to birth control would wreak economic havoc
Subsidized contraception is under attack – and this is the result
Me! Me! Me! Are we living through a narcissism epidemic?
From attention-seeking celebrities to digital oversharing and the boom in cosmetic surgery, narcissistic behaviour is all around us. How worried should we be about our growing self-obsession?
UK company to introduce ‘period policy’ for female staff
Bristol firm says letting women take time off during menstrual cycle will make workplace more efficient and creative
Crossword blog: the truth about crosswords and dementia
There has been conflicting press coverage about research into whether crosswords help stave off dementia. But perhaps the truth doesn’t really matter...
My fertility problems made me feel like a failure
After two years of struggling to conceive and an ectopic pregnancy, I finally became pregnant. Women must not be made to feel that infertility is their fault
Soup, cheese and cereal among worst offenders on salt – study
Campaign group says progress made before 2010 has been sacrificed since introduction of voluntary ‘responsibility deal’
‘Self-harming is behind me, but it blights many students’ lives’
Students are turning to private online communities and peer-led societies to help them break the cycle of self-harm
Is it safe to use talcum powder?
The family of a woman in the US who died from ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson baby powder has been awarded damages. So how much of a risk does talc pose?