DIY smear tests are on their way? I’ll be first in the queue

I’m sure they’ll be tricky, given how much I struggled with lateral flow tests. But anything beats having to involve another human being, writes Emma Beddington

Pornography and social media driving rise in labia surgery, Australian report finds

More than half a million people have had or considered having the procedure due to lack of education and diverse representation, survey shows

The period that almost killed me: ‘My mam was told, if you take her home, she won’t last the night’

What happens when a woman’s monthly bleeding just won’t stop? Marjolein Robertson discusses her years-long fight to get help for her haemorrhaging and pain – and how she turned this into comedy

‘I often say the journey time is longer’: how to make sex after 50 work for you

Many people’s sex lives can dip in middle age – and tiredness is a real passion killer. But there are simple things that can make a difference

What if HRT isn’t right for me? And is cold-water swimming really the answer to everything? Your menopause questions answered

We asked the experts for advice on how to ease your path through menopause and what alternative treatments work best

‘I was grieving on a very biological level’: how three women got through menopause

Women’s experiences can differ vastly. Some manage their symptoms easily. Others struggle for years. And sometimes menopause can bring benefits they’d never imagined

Pills or patches, sprays or gels … everything you need to know about HRT

Is hormone replacement therapy right for you and, if it is, what type should you take? All your key questions answered

Soya, nuts and yoghurt: the diet tweaks that can ease the symptoms of menopause

It’s crucial to look after your gut microbiome. So avoid ultra-processed foods, eat healthily and try blueberries, and beetroot for help with hot flushes too

‘The perceived scrutiny is immense’: how weddings can worsen eating and body image disorders

From dress shopping to weight-loss pressures, nuptials can open a Pandora’s box of body-image issues. Experts share advice on reducing the risk of new or worsening symptoms

Lower-income US women more likely to miss key breast cancer test, study finds

Isolation and lack of health insurance also correlate to reduced mammogram rates for breast cancer