Warnings after woman is burned by ‘vagina steaming’

Gynaecologists are warning of the potential risks of vaginal steaming after it emerged a Canadian woman burned herself attempting one. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49278279

2nd September 2018
Environment, Health, Women

‘It sucked’: Eight women open up about being on the pill

‘I was feeling really sad’. ‘Horrible anxiety attacks’. ‘Insane migraines’. Eight women open up about the side effects they experienced on the birth control pill. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180823-women-speak-about-side-effects-of-the-birth-control-pill

7th August 2018
Health

HPV: The gender-neutral killer in need of prevention among men

High-risk types of HPV can develop into things like genital warts and cancer. Girls in the UK are routinely offered the vaccine, but experts have debated whether boys need it. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/23/health/hpv-boys-girls-vaccine-debate-intl/index.html

28th April 2018
Anti Aging, Health, Women

Menopause May Speed Up Aging

For women, menopause is a natural part of getting older, but it may also speed up the aging process, a new study finds. https://www.livescience.com/55536-menopause-aging.html

27th November 2017
Environment, Women

Why Climate Change is Creating a New Generation of Child Brides

As global warming exacerbates drought and floods, farmers’ incomes plunge – and girls as young as 13 are given away to stave off poverty https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/26/climate-change-creating-generation-of-child-brides-in-africa

1st November 2017
Environment, Health, Women

Pesticides in Food Reduce Fertility in Women

A new study links pesticide residues in fruits and veggies with women’s fertility issues. Produce with high amounts of pesticide residues includes strawberries and spinach, study says: http://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/30/health/pesticides-in-food-fertility-study/index.html

28th October 201731st October 2017
Nepal, Women

The Ugly Reality of Child Marriage in the U.S.

Why is child marriage legal in all 50 states? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/child-marriage-in-the-u-s-surprisingly-widespread/ There is also a short film “Nepals lost girls” on top of the website – please have a look. You can see the CBS movieContinue reading

9th October 201731st October 2017
Nepal

Nepal outlaws menstruation huts, but what will take their place?

On August 9, Nepal’s Parliament passed a bill that would criminalize the banishment of women during menstruation. Once the bill goes into effect, set for August 2018, anyone who forces a woman into a menstrualContinue reading