Do I need to give my body a break from contraception?

There are loads of reasons you might want to take a breather from your contraception, but the question is: do you need to?

Acne returning when coming off the pill

Hormonal contraception can come with a multitude of benefits, including clearer skin. However, this won’t be a permanent fixture in most of our lives, and where acne is concerned, this presents a problem: what happens when you stop taking the pill?

Mary Hargreaves

Mary Hargreaves is a writer and author with a passion for women’s reproductive health. She has a Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology, and has worked in scientific research across a range of disciplines. Specialities: Copywriting and editing Women’s health Fiction writing Qualifications: MS Clinical and Health Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology Experience: Freelance Writer, The […]

Does contraception affect your sex drive?

Aroused, libidinous, turned on or just plain horny: sexual drive has a million weird and wonderful names. But does hormonal contraception have an impact on it?

Painful and heavy periods: could Mefenamic Acid be the answer?

If you suffer with intense, soul-destroying period pain or heavy periods and ibuprofen just doesn’t cut it; mefenamic acid might be the answer. Here’s the lowdown on the benefits and side effects of this anti-inflammatory drug before you try it.

What’s the difference between Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

1 in 20 women and people with periods are affected by a severe form of premenstrual syndrome called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But what’s the difference? We take a deep dive into the symptoms, causes and the contraceptive options that could help.

STIs Explained

There’s no shame in contracting an STI, any sexually active person can get one! But it’s good to know the facts in order to look after your sexual health. We take a look at the most common STIs and the myths surrounding them, including symptoms, treatment and exactly how they can be passed on.

Can you smoke weed while on birth control?

Does smoking weed affect the effectiveness of the birth control pill? Are there combined side effects? Get the lowdown in our guide to cannabis and contraception.

Contraception: Weight Gain and Loss

Does the pill make you gain weight? Can your contraception cause weight loss? Find out below in our guide to every method of contraception and its effect on weight.

The benefits of continuous pill taking – yes you can skip a period!

If we can now take the pill back to back, why haven’t we been doing it all along? Get the lowdown on the evidence behind the new 2020 guidelines that state continuous pill taking is safe, more effective and, a lot less hassle!