There’s no such thing as a textbook menopause – and taking HRT isn’t ‘cheating’
Too many people think they have the right to tell you how to do the menopause. If HRT works for me, I’ll keep taking it – if I can find it
In her gracious acceptance of death, Deborah James has given us lessons in how to live
None of us truly knows how we will behave when the inevitable gets ever closer. Facing it squarely might allow us to savour those final moments
HRT products could be sent to UK from mainland Europe next week
Regulator expected to consent to import of hormone replacement pills and patches from France
Under Boris Johnson, the rights of working women have become a feeble joke
The government promised us an employment bill to protect women at work. Where is it, asks Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner
My Chemical Romance: how the vilified band turned antipathy into triumph
MCR split but survived emo’s moral panic to leave a shining legacy for all outsiders – especially young people struggling emotionally or those who refuse gender binaries
Turns out breastfeeding really does hurt – why does no one tell you?
There are many reasons people might need to stop. Guilt trips and secrecy don’t help, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Tories urged not to betray working women by ditching employment bill
Fears flagship bill will be left out of Queen’s speech despite promise to fight sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination
Anxiety can be good for you
It’s never going to be fun, but it can be healthy – and facing up to it is always better than hiding, says Kate Smith
Tongue-scrapers, mouthwash and flossing: the dentists’ guide to cleaning your teeth properly
How long should you spend brushing? Will whitening damage your teeth? And what toothpaste should I use? As patients struggle to get checkups, here’s everything you need to know about oral hygiene
Menopausal women lack basic support, landmark survey finds
Around 80% say workplaces have no policies or help in place, and 45% avoid speaking to GP due to stigma