After losing her younger sister and mother to cancer, Kate Joseph discovered she was at high risk of developing breast cancer herself. So she opted for a prophylactic mastectomy – surgery to remove both breasts. She talks us through this difficult decision…
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Work Life
When her sister developed cancer, Arabella Arkwright became obsessed with providing the healthiest meals possible. She then re-trained in nutrition and launched Piccolo Plates – delivering healthy kids’ meals to family homes in London…
Work Life
When is it ok to have sex after giving birth? What if you’re not in the mood – are there ways to bring the excitement back into the bedroom? And is there anything to be avoided? We ask sex therapist Juliet Grayson…
Wellbeing
Is it safe to have kinky sex during pregnancy? And what if you don’t want to have penetrative sex at all – are there other ways to stay sexually active? Sex and relationships therapist Juliet Grayson answers all this, and more…
Wellbeing
Author Amy Ransom felt overwhelmingly lonely following the birth of her third baby. With three kids under the age of five, she was desperate for mum friends in a similar position – so she signed up to an app that would introduce her to local parents…
Family
Female podcast hosts have always been around but the popularity of Serial (the most popular podcast ever), hosted by Sarah Koenig, has brought them to the forefront. Here are the best women-led podcasts out right now…
Mornings
Do you dream of quitting your job and starting your own business? Of being your own boss? Here, Salma Shah explains – in seven simple steps – how you can turn your anxious 5am thoughts into a new business venture…
Family
Whether you’re a foodie looking to source the finest spices, breads, plantain, Portuguese nata and artisan cheeses, or simply fancy a culinary adventure in London – these recommendations from food bloggers What Dad Cooked are for you…
Wellbeing
Charlene Allcott thought she was ready for motherhood – she’d read the books, practiced with friends’ kids – but it brought some deep-rooted issues to the surface. So she started Mission Acceptance: a journey of self-discovery…
Wellbeing
Alternative therapies: where do they originate and who uses them? Lucy Tanner looks at both spiritual and non-spiritual therapies to work out why people turn down mainstream medicine in favour of these alternatives…