The Evra contraceptive patch on Love Island and why it’s caused so much fuss
After Rebecca Gormley, a contestant on popular ITV2 show Love Island, was seen entering the villa with a patch on her thigh, the world of social media was set alight with speculation over what the patch could be. Some viewers suggested it might be a nicotine patch used to help stop smoking, while others have […]
Why cervical cancer isn’t just an issue for women
In the UK just under 1000 women die from cervical cancer each year, and 3000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed, but cervical cancer isn’t just a women’s issue. Down the line, a cancer diagnosis can have a ripple effect on those closest to you. But right now there are steps we can all […]
Does ethnicity make erectile dysfunction more likely?
Your ethnicity and genetic make-up can mean that you’re more likely to experience certain conditions than others. There isn’t reliable evidence that certain ethnicities are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction (ED). But there is reliable evidence that conditions which could cause or contribute to ED are more common in certain ethnic groups. This is […]