Got a good sex life? Don’t let ‘predictive’ scientists suck the joy out of it

Their idea of scheduling sex has probably improved many relationships, but their latest research is troubling, says psychoanalyst and author Anouchka Grose

Baby love: how pop stars embraced pregnancy

Stars used to keep quiet about their pregnancies, fearing they could ruin their career. Now they are celebrating them – and Cardi B is leading the pack

My IVF life: let’s talk money. At $12,000 out of pocket, it’s a bargain

Jean Hannah Edelstein explains why she was lucky to find coverage at work, but many IVF patients are not so fortunate

As a fat, pregnant woman, I refuse to panic about my baby’s health

Ignore the scaremongering: the increased risks of being overweight are overplayed. Anxiety, however, does cause problems, says the freelance journalist Nanna Árnadóttir

‘Despairingly lacking’: a midwife on support for breastfeeding mothers

The early stages are crucial, but busy midwives cannot always provide the help that is needed

Gwyneth Paltrow might drive you mad. But that’s all part of her plan

Goop skilfully monetises the ‘cultural firestorms’ it generates, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Women are turning to birth control smartphone apps for a reason

Contraception technology isn’t foolproof, but doctors must realise why we find the idea so appealing, says Guardian columnist Dawn Foster

Why it’s time to ban Love Island diet adverts

The popular ITV show has come under fire for showing ads for cosmetic surgery and a weight-loss supplement – and research shows just how toxic they can be to young women

Breastmilk offers lifelong health benefits. Let’s promote it better

Mother’s milk has many well-established advantages over infant formula but it also boosts the immune system and may prepare babies to prefer a healthy diet

Gifting moms vacation days is cute – but could we give them rights instead?

American women aren’t guaranteed paid maternity leave – and colleagues plugging the gaps is nothing to celebrate