If you were born female, the chances are you’ve used some kind of hormonal contraception in your life. Whether it’s the pill, injection, coil or rod, the ways to prevent pregnancy hormonally are endless for women so why isn’t there the same for men? Alice Wade explores the trials and tribulations of male contraception research and where we are currently at with it.

Though we love to talk about sex, Gen Z aren’t so good at actually putting their money where their mouths are, betwixt the sheets. But while our lust is low, the same can’t be said for our rates of STIs which have gone up by a quarter in the last year. Alice Wade speaks to Dr Malik to find out why we’re more infected, despite the dry spell.

We’re told we all need an average of eight hours sleep a night but with hormones, periods, and statistically fewer free hours, it’s likely that actually women need more sleep. Alice Wade talks to experts to understand.

One in 10 women in the UK have adenomyosis, a uterine condition that causes tissue growth in the womb. While symptoms range from zero to excruciating, little is known about despite it affecting so many. Alice Wade speaks to a doctor to find out what you should know.

Resident sober girly, Amelia Reynolds, takes a look at Dry January and the sobriety craze. Speaking with founder of The Sober Girl Society, Millie Gooch.

Endometriosis affects 1.5 million women in the UK but can take an average of up to seven years or longer for a diagnosis. Why does it take so long? Nana Okosi asks.

January is cervical cancer awareness month. With help enlisted from health expert Zoya Ali, Alice Wade gets the low down on one of most common STIs, HPV, and how you can protect yourself from it. She also explores how to prevent HPV from developing into cervical cancer.

‘New year, new me’ say millions of Brits every January as they ready themselves to embark on a ‘healthier’ lifestyle. But when nearly all of these diets fail and leave us hating ourselves, why do we still do them? Alice Wade investigates the negative repercussions of the annual diet obsession and why you should avoid doing one.

Some days you love your partner, some days you hate them. But how much do women’s fluctuating hormones impact their feelings towards their partners throughout the month? Alice Wade finds out.

Honey Wyatt unpacks how STI diagnoses can impact mental health, and how to deal with it. She learns the real-life effect of STI shame and stigma on the people who have one, and hears from SH:24 nurse Helen Burkett for tips on how to support your mental health after a diagnosis.

With more and more of us using star signs to guide us in times of uncertainty, what could be a better time to delve into dating predictions than the new year? Amelia Quint, astrology expert for Gen Z dating app Fruitz, advises how to be a more effective dater according to your star sign, and key astrological dates to look out for in 2024.

Been feeling as though the chill winter isn't just making the lips round your mouth dry? Dryness is something that affects many vagina owners, causing pain, discomfort, and even cuts. Alice Wade speaks to health experts to get the lowdown on vaginal dryness from the cause, to lube suggestions.

If our most recent podcast miniseries has taught us anything, it’s that there are a strict set of rules men feel they have to adhere to when it comes to expressing their masculinity. One of these is that they shouldn’t cry, or really ever talk about their feelings, because it’s simply not done. For the second instalment of The Last Time, Honey Wyatt talks to 24-year-old man about when he last cried.

Had a nasty fight with your mum? Has your partner broken up with you out of the blue? Do you really want the girl at work to fancy you back? Look no further. Taking wisdom from professional crystal healers, Alice Wade offers a complete list of crystal recommendations for love and relationships of all kinds

Medium rare steak, shrimp on the barbie, chain eating roasts. Let’s face it, meat is a man thing, right? Alice Wade explores why we think meaty means masculine and how harmful this narrative can be for our health, environment and for gender equality.

Checking any part of your body for signs of cancer can be a daunting prospect but it can save your life. Alice Wade speaks to genitourinary surgeon, Amy Pearlmanm, to give you guided instructions on how to check your balls.

To soap or not to soap, to douche or to do not, these are the questions. With the help of an expert, Alice Wade finds the answers to common queries and misunderstandings on genital washing.

For some, taking anti-depressants can mean a serious drop in your libido. Lucy Sarret finds out what it’s really like.

In a time when more and more people are turning to spirituality for guidance, TikTok Tarot readings can be a beacon of hope. Alice Wade explores whether a social media platform once known for its dance routine and younger usership can be an accurate predictor and advisor for our love lives.