Pregnancy

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Living child-free by choice

Some people may choose to have many children, while others decide to have only one or even none at all! Everybody makes their own decision, yet those who don't want kids still face stigma. Let's dig a little deeper into this.
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Period sex: can I have sex during my period?

Period sex is a subject that isn’t often talked about, so many of us have questions like is period sex safe? Or what are the chances of getting pregnant while on your period? Let’s find out the answers to all of these questions (and more)!
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Sex & sexual health: Your questions answered

You may have covered some of the basics of sexual health at school… but how much of it do you remember and more importantly, what’s changed since then?
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How does your body change during pregnancy?

Pregnancy brings about lots of physical and emotional changes; some you may embrace joyfully while others may make you slightly (or even very) uncomfortable. However you feel about your pregnancy changes, let’s take a look at some of the most common ones so you know what to expect.
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Termination of pregnancy: What does an abortion actually mean?

Abortions are a common experience, yet they still remain a taboo. As a result, there’s a lot of misunderstanding surrounding abortions; what they are, how they feel and the process itself. We’re here to change that.
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What happens after having a miscarriage?

Miscarriage can be a hard topic to talk about, but sometimes talking is the best way to come to terms with it and begin healing from the whole experience. Let’s take a deeper dive into what happens to your body after a miscarriage, as well as ways to cope with your own feelings.
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What is an orgasm?

Orgasm, coming, finishing, climaxing or reaching “The Big O”. Whatever the word you use; let’s find out what it feels like and how to tell if you’re having one
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How is fertility affected by PCOS?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age.[1] But will it affect your ability to get pregnant? To prevent you from panicking unnecessarily, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know.
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What is postpartum depression?

More parents are dealing with postpartum mental health issues than you think.
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Spotting & bleeding between periods

It can be a little scary when you notice traces of blood on your underwear between periods, especially if your cycle is pretty regular. But there’s no need to panic!

Tampons and childbirth

After giving birth you need to wait at least six weeks before using a tampon, or you could be at risk of infection.
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What are implantation cramps and spotting?

Sometimes our periods are much shorter and lighter for no apparent reason! However, it could also be a sign of early pregnancy. So let’s find out how you can identify implantation bleeding from regular spotting.
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Pregnancy and your period – how does it work?

Periods are Mother Nature’s way of saying our bodies are ready for having babies. But what happens to them once you are pregnant? We’ll give you the basics to understand the relationship between your period and pregnancy.
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How does your vagina change after giving birth?

Your body may feel and look different after giving birth to a baby…
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Postpartum period: your first period after pregnancy

Guess who’s back, back again? Your period’s back, tell a friend!
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All you need to know about discharge after giving birth

Discharge doesn’t stop after you’ve been discharged from hospital

How many days after a late period can you take a pregnancy test?
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