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Health & bodyBirth control options compared: how each method works and how wellThe most effective birth control methods are long-acting ones like the implant and the hormonal or copper coil (IUD), which are m…3 min read Legal rightsChild Custody Basics for Mothers: How Decisions Are Made and How to PrepareIn most countries, custody decisions are based on the 'best interests of the child', looking at factors such as each parent's car…3 min read Legal rightsDivorce Basics for Women: What to Know Before You Start and How to Protect Your FinancesBefore divorce, the most important steps are to understand your full financial picture — income, assets, debts, pensions and prop…3 min read WellbeingFeeling lonely after moving to a new city: what actually helpsFeeling lonely after moving to a new city is very common and usually temporary. It helps to build small daily routines, become a…3 min read RelationshipsFirst Date Safety: Online Dating Tips for Meeting Someone NewTo stay safe on a first date from a dating app, verify your match with a quick video call or search, meet in a busy public place,…3 min read Work & businessFlexible and remote work for mothers: how to find it and make it workFlexible and remote work for mothers includes part-time roles, school-hours jobs, job shares, compressed weeks, freelance work an…2 min read Legal rightsFree Legal Help for Women: How to Find Legal Aid or a Lawyer You Can AffordFree or affordable legal help for women is available through government legal aid schemes, specialist women's legal organisations…2 min read Health & bodyGetting pregnant after 35: your chances, practical steps and when to get helpMany women get pregnant naturally after 35, but fertility gradually declines with age because the number and quality of eggs fall…3 min read Work & businessGoing back to work after maternity leave: how to make it work for youGoing back to work after maternity leave goes more smoothly if you plan childcare and a settling-in period early, talk to your em…3 min read Health & bodyHeavy menstrual bleeding: how much is too much, and what can helpYour periods may be heavy if you need to change your pad or tampon every one to two hours, use two types of protection at once, b…3 min read Health & bodyHot flashes and night sweats: practical ways to cope and treatments that workHot flashes (also called hot flushes) and night sweats are caused by changing hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause,…3 min read SafetyHow to Leave an Abusive Relationship Safely: Safety Planning, Documents and SupportThe safest way to leave an abusive relationship is with a plan, ideally made with a specialist domestic-abuse service, because th…3 min read SafetyHow to build an escape fund (a private freedom fund) safelyAn escape fund (or freedom fund) is money you save privately so you have options if you need to leave a relationship. Build it sl…3 min read CaregivingHow to care for aging parents while working, without losing yourselfTo care for aging parents while working, start by assessing what help they actually need, then share tasks with siblings and fami…3 min read Health & bodyHow to check your breasts, what changes to look for and when screening startsThere's no single right way to check your breasts: the key is to get to know how they normally look and feel, check regularly inc…3 min read RelationshipsHow to make friends as an adult woman: a practical, low-pressure guideTo make friends as an adult woman, put yourself in the same place as the same people regularly (a class, club, volunteering group…2 min read MoneyHow to negotiate your salary as a woman (with word-for-word scripts)To negotiate salary as a woman, research the market range for your role first, then ask for a specific number near the top of tha…3 min read WellbeingHow to set boundaries without guilt (with kind, clear scripts)To set boundaries without guilt, get clear on what you will and won't accept, then state it simply and kindly ("I can't take that…3 min read Work & businessHow to start a side business as a woman, without burning outTo start a side business, pick an idea that uses skills you already have, test it cheaply with a few paying customers before inve…3 min read MoneyHow to start investing as a woman: a calm beginner's guideTo start investing as a beginner, first clear high-interest debt and build an emergency fund, then invest money you won't need fo…3 min read Health & bodyIron deficiency in women: why you might feel so tired and what to doIron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in women, and its main symptoms are tiredness and lack of energy,…3 min read Health & bodyIrregular periods: what's normal, what causes them, and when to worryIrregular periods are common and are often caused by things like stress, weight changes, intense exercise, hormonal contraception…3 min read SafetyIs Someone Tracking Your Phone? Signs of Stalkerware and How to Stay SafeSigns that your phone may be tracked include someone knowing where you've been or what you've said in private messages, unfamilia…3 min read MoneyManaging money after divorce or separation: a step-by-step guideManaging money after divorce or separation starts with getting a full picture of what you own and owe, protecting your access to…3 min read Health & bodyPCOS symptoms and signs: what to look for and how it's diagnosedPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition, affecting around 1 in 10 women, and its main signs are irregular…3 min read Health & bodyPelvic floor exercises: how to do them and stop leaking when you sneeze or laughLeaking a little urine when you sneeze, cough, laugh or exercise is called stress incontinence, and it's common, especially after…3 min read Health & bodyPerimenopause symptoms: the early signs, when it starts and what helpsPerimenopause is the transition before menopause, when hormone levels start to fluctuate, and it usually begins in your mid-40s,…3 min read Health & bodyPostpartum depression or baby blues? How to tell the difference and get supportThe baby blues are very common feelings of tearfulness, mood swings and anxiety that start in the first few days after birth and…3 min read Legal rightsPregnancy Discrimination at Work: Your Rights and What to Do If It HappensIn many countries it is unlawful to treat you unfavourably at work because you are pregnant, have recently given birth, are breas…2 min read SafetyRideshare and Taxi Safety for Women: Uber, Lyft and Cab Tips That HelpTo stay safer in an Uber, Lyft or taxi, always match the licence plate, car and driver photo before getting in, ask 'who are you…3 min read Legal rightsSexual Harassment at Work: What Counts, Your Rights and What to Do NextSexual harassment at work is generally unwanted conduct of a sexual nature — comments, jokes, touching, messages, requests for se…3 min read SafetySigns of Coercive Control: How to Recognise Emotional Abuse in a RelationshipCoercive control is a pattern of behaviour — not a single incident — in which a partner uses isolation, monitoring, threats, humi…3 min read CaregivingSigns of caregiver burnout, and what to do when you're running on emptyCaregiver burnout is physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long-term caring. Common signs include constant tirednes…3 min read Health & bodySigns of endometriosis: symptoms to know and how to get a diagnosisEndometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere, usually in the pelvis, and…3 min read SafetySigns of financial abuse in a relationship, and how to get helpFinancial abuse is a form of domestic abuse where a partner controls, restricts or exploits your money to limit your freedom. Com…3 min read SafetySolo Female Travel Safety: Practical Tips to Travel Alone with ConfidenceThe most useful solo female travel safety habits are simple: research your destination's local laws, customs and scams before you…3 min read SafetySomeone Shared Your Intimate Images Without Consent: What to Do NowIf someone has shared, or is threatening to share, your intimate images without consent, it is not your fault — the person sharin…3 min read RelationshipsThe mental load: how to share household work fairly (and actually stick to it)The mental load is the invisible work of remembering, planning and organising a household: noticing what needs doing, not just do…3 min read MoneyThink you're paid less than male colleagues? Here's what you can doIf you think you're paid less than male colleagues for the same or equivalent work, start by gathering facts: compare roles, pay…3 min read Health & bodyUTI symptoms in women: how to recognise one and when to get helpCommon UTI symptoms in women include a burning or stinging feeling when you pee, needing to pee suddenly or more often, cloudy, s…2 min read SafetyWalking Home Alone at Night: Practical Safety Tips for WomenTo feel safer walking home alone at night, plan a well-lit, busy route in advance, share your live location with someone you trus…3 min read SafetyWhat to Do After Sexual Assault: Medical Care, Evidence and Support — at Your Own PaceAfter a sexual assault, your first priority is to get somewhere safe; then consider medical care, which can include treatment for…3 min read SafetyWhat to Do If You're Being Stalked: Practical Steps and Where to Get HelpIf someone is stalking you, take it seriously and trust your instincts: avoid engaging with them, keep a detailed log of every in…3 min read Health & bodyWhen your doctor isn't taking your pain seriously: how to be heardIf you feel your doctor is dismissing your pain, you can prepare clear evidence such as a symptom diary, explain how the pain aff…3 min read Health & bodyYour first gynecologist visit: what happens, what to ask and how to feel readyYour first gynecologist visit is usually mostly a conversation about your periods, health and any questions you have, and many fi…3 min read

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