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Taking Back My Health After Kids: How an Allergy Test Helped Me Reset My Body and Mind
After having my two daughters, something shifted - mentally, emotionally, physically. It’s hard to explain unless you've been there, but...

Grace Carter
Jul 74 min read
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"Nearly Parents" — and Nearly Informed: Jamie Laing’s Fertility Wake-Up Call Says a Lot About Our Generation
On a recent episode of Nearly Parents , Jamie Laing—former Made in Chelsea  star turned podcast host—shared something that stopped us in...

The Female Body
Jun 233 min read
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Every Crisis Is a Women's Health Crisis
When the world falls apart—through war, climate disaster, disease, or systemic injustice—women are the first to suffer, and the last to...

The Female Body
Apr 93 min read
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The Sober-Curious Movement: Why Young Women Are Rewriting the Rules of DrinkingÂ
Alcohol has long been marketed as a symbol of empowerment, fun, and even sophistication. From the glamorous cocktail culture to the rise...

Sienna Jay
Apr 34 min read
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AI Models at H&M—A Step Forward or a Step Back for Body Representation?
H&M’s decision to introduce AI-generated models raises important questions about the future of fashion, representation, and inclusivity....

The Female Body
Mar 312 min read
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The Hidden Consequences of Hormonal Birth Control: Why Aren’t We Talking About This?
The Side Effects We Weren’t Warned About For many women, starting hormonal birth control isn’t just an option, it’s an expectation....

Sienna Jay
Mar 274 min read
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The Hidden Barrier to Career Success: Why It is Time to Talk About Menstruation at WorkÂ
Women have fought hard for a place in the workplace. We have pushed past outdated stereotypes, demanded equal pay, and challenged...

Sienna Jay
Mar 245 min read
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Spiking Culture at University: Why Women Do Not Feel Safe on Nights Out
The Fear We Carry There is a familiar ritual before a night out at university; outfit planning, group chats, the thrill of dancing for a...

Sienna Jay
Mar 215 min read
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Body Autonomy & Beauty Standards – Are We Choosing, or Are We Being Told?
In an era that claims to champion body positivity and self-love, the beauty industry continues to thrive on the insecurities of women....

Grace Carter
Mar 145 min read
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The Sexualisation vs. Censorship of Breasts – The Double Standard We Need to End
It’s 2025, and yet, somehow, the female breast remains one of the most controversial body parts in existence. Society can’t seem to...

Grace Carter
Mar 145 min read
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International Women’s Day: Progress, Power, and the Fight That’s Far from Over
Every year, on March 8th , the world stops—briefly—to acknowledge the achievements of women. We see social media flooded with corporate...

The Female Body
Mar 72 min read
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Coolzen, Dragon's Den, and the Investment Bias: Why Women’s Health Innovations Struggle to Secure Funding
In a recent episode of the BBC's "Dragons' Den," entrepreneur Nitya Dintakurti from London presented her innovative product, Coolzen - a...

Grace Carter
Feb 223 min read
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Rediscovering your Spark During Menopause Â
Menopause. The word can send shivers down the spine, especially when we think of what it represents: hot flashes, unpredictable moods,...

Kirsty Laifa
Feb 144 min read
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Let's Talk Infant Feeding
When I started a breastfeeding course to train as an infant feeding peer support volunteer, the trainers continue to mention a quote from...
Josie Thomas
Feb 134 min read
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A New Era of Understanding
As we step into 2025, we are witnessing a remarkable shift in how the female body is studied, understood, and cared for. Groundbreaking...

The Female Body
Jan 13 min read
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A £319 Million Opportunity We’re Ignoring—And It’s Costing Us All
Imagine a business opportunity with a guaranteed return of £11 for every £1 invested. A sector that, if given an extra £1 per participant...

Grace Carter
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Why the UK’s Autumn Budget Leaves Women’s Health and Innovation Behind
As the founder of The Female Body , a platform dedicated to informing and empowering women about their health and wellbeing, I had high...

Grace Carter
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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An insiders view - The ‘Mayhem of Menopause’ and the Female Body
October 18 2024 - World Menopause Day The ‘M word’ - well believe me - It is life changing, it is scary, it runs at you like a bull to a...

Kirsty Laifa
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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How Should Women Feel About Men Profiting from Female Healthcare Innovation?
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a surge in investment in women’s health, an area long neglected by both the medical and financial...

Grace Carter
Oct 13, 20245 min read
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How Our Hormone Cycle Affects Our Performance and Productivity at Work: What We Should Be Most Aware Of
For so long, women have been conditioned to push through the ups and downs of our menstrual cycles, trying to maintain the same level of...

Grace Carter
Oct 13, 20245 min read
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