5 gynaecological symptoms never to ignore
Plus: 💉 Demi Moore's body horror 🤫 introverted leaders 🔪 the truth about true crime
Talking about things ‘down there’ can feel awkward or embarrassing, but we know it’s something many of you want more information about: one of our top articles last month was a gynaecologist’s advice on the five ‘red flag’ symptoms to look out for.
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We’ve been talking about Demi Moore’s horror film that makes a point about “absurd” beauty standards, the list of big companies stepping up for women’s equality (looking for a new job, anyone?) and whether introverts can be good leaders.
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Demi Moore’s horror film The Substance called a 'fearless takedown of absurd beauty standards'
The term “monstrous-feminine” refers to the way that female monsters are often portrayed as threatening and disgusting for reasons connected to their bodies and their sexuality.
5 gynaecological symptoms never to ignore
Spotting the initial signs and symptoms is vital in order to receive early diagnosis and treatment.
Poppy Delevingne: the stigma around divorce is 'extraordinary'
Actress and socialite Poppy Delevingne has suggested that the “stigma” of becoming a divorcee was the reason her marriage to businessman James Cook did not end sooner.
These are the 102 big companies stepping up on women's equality in the UK
A new list has revealed more than 100 large companies in the UK making measurable progress on gender equity.
Bella Mackie: the ‘uncomfortable’ truth of true-crime is that part of us likes seeing people get killed
Author Bella Mackie is back on familiar ground in her new novel: mysterious deaths of the super-rich.
Women are angry. And it's making us ill.
Women, I need to let you in on a terrible secret. You’re furious. And your rage is making you ill.
Dame Maggie Smith has died aged 89: a performer of contrasts who wowed on stage and screen
She won over a new generation of fans when she starred in the Harry Potter films.
Selena Gomez reveals she cannot carry her own children due to medical issues
Selena Gomez has revealed she cannot carry her own children as it would put her and the baby’s life as “risk” due to medical issues.
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