The Brink of Being by Julia Bueno review – we need to talk about miscarriage

A thoughtful study of pregnancy loss offers a candid discussion that few are prepared to have

More vagina dialogues are needed, but they shouldn’t be about profits

It’s healthy to talk publicly about something so private, but there’s a risk of commercialisation, too, says Eva Wiseman

Do not fear the smear: how to overcome anxiety about cervical screening

Many women, particularly those who have survived sexual abuse, are scared of being tested. But there are ways to change this, from asking for a smaller speculum to singing Frozen hits

UK’s top gynaecologist spearheads women’s health task force

Lesley Regan argues maternity checks ignore lifelong health, letting women fall through the cracks

Feminism without human warmth leaves me cold

I’m a fan of the acclaimed young writer known as ‘the Slumflower’. But her sexual creed of exploitation appals me, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

Women with Allergan breast implants may sue over cancer link

UK women claim they were not told enough about potential risk of rare breast cancer

International Women’s Day: our pick of the best articles on women’s global fight for equality

Our editors’ curated selection of recent Guardian journalism on female empowerment and issues affecting women around the world

Neat pubic hair? Pregnant women should never be pressured to get a brazilian

Having a baby is the world’s single most courageous feat. So why would a textbook publisher illustrate it with a picture of a woman with trimmed pubic hair?

Blood, sweat and faeces: why doulas aren’t just for wealthy women like Meghan

The Duchess of Sussex is right to hire a doula. I liked mine so much that I retrained to become one

Working mothers ‘up to 40% more stressed’

Shortening hours reduces pressure but flexitime and home-based jobs offer no benefit, major study finds