It’s time for men to step up and share responsibility for birth control

Why does the onus of birth control always fall on women? With access to contraception and abortion under threat, men must do their part

Bluetooth your bladder: the hi-tech way to beat incontinence

Urinary leakage affects millions of women, who have often suffered in silence. That may change with Elvie, a new way to strengthen the pelvic floor – involving an app

‘I’m such a big fan of the menstrual cycle!’ – the women asking whether it’s possible to have a better period

Exhausted with doctors not taking periods seriously, a new wave of authors is asking whether menstruation can ever be tolerable – even enjoyable

Women are happier without children or a spouse, says happiness expert

Behavioural scientist Paul Dolan says traditional markers of success no longer apply

Trump takes war on abortion worldwide as policy cuts off funds

Sexual health organisations warn women will die if they are forced to seek DIY abortions

The danger of being pregnant and black in America

In the US, women of color face more risks in pregnancy and childbirth than white women, and the reason for the disparity has become clear: racism

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

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