Alice Broster, Contributor

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Women Are More Likely To Suffer Sleepless Nights In US & Europe, Study Finds

When it comes to having a rough night’s sleep, women reported the most difficulty in getting enough shut-eye every night.

Premature Birth Rates Are Down During Coronavirus, According To Studies

Preterm birth can have lasting implications for both babies and their parents and World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness for these complications.

Women Are More Likely To Swap Prescribed Medication For Medical Cannabis, Study Finds

Increased medical knowledge and changes in social norms have meant that over the last decade attitudes towards medical cannabis have changed exponentially.

Around 25% Of People Misidentified A Vagina And Struggled To Talk About Their Bodies, Study Finds

Not understanding your body can have serious implications when you go to the doctors with an intimate health issue.

Vaginismus May Be The Reason That Penetration Is Painful

When you experience pain before or during penetration it can lead to much more than physical discomfort. The anxiety and isolation associated with chronic pain can take a massive toll on your mental health.

What Is The Anxiety Gender Gap?

Studies have highlighted that women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and they’re also more likely to be prescribed medication for the condition.

Pregnant People With Coronavirus Are More Likely To Give Birth Preterm, Finds Study

Pregnancy is already a time of immense change which can cause stress and anxiety. However, giving birth during Covid-19 adds another dimension of uncertainty and worry.

Can Your Mental Health Affect Your Vagina?

The body carries anxieties, stress and trauma in many different ways and if you’ve noticed a change in your intimate health during Covid-19 it may be due to the stress of the pandemic.

Postpartum Depression May Persist For Years After Giving Birth, According To Study

While it’s advised that doctors routinely check in on new parents’ mental health up to six months after childbirth, a new study has found that postpartum depression may persist for three years after giving birth.

Self-Employed Women Are At A Higher Risk Of Having Poor Mental Health, According To Study

Gender-based barriers not only affected female entrepreneur’s mental health but also added pressure to their work and impeded their success.