Here’s a story from the amazing Amy describing her experiences with endometriosis and how it led to her changing her life in quite a radical way. Endometriosis story “When I was studying at the University of Manchester, I could imagine my future as nothing other than a dedicated teaching career – it was inconceivable for…
What are the things that make women inspirational? What makes a woman inspirational will of course vary a little according to the individual concerned. Inspirational is one of those words that is a little intangible and you can bet your bottom dollar that if you tell someone they are inspirational they will argue that they…
Do you struggle to find stylish clothing for boys? It always seems that fashionable girls’ clothing is so much easier to find. I am lucky that my oldest was not fussed about what he wore for many years and at the grand old age of 16 has just started to show an interest. My boys…
Do you sometimes feel a bit stuck in a rut? Does the juggling of everyone else’s needs mean you get neglected? Would you like life to change and are you staring to realise only you can take charge of that? In September, I set up an initiative where women who felt like the above could…
Are women asking for trouble? There is a weird concept in itself before we get into the detail. Who would anyone ask for trouble? Trouble might be defined as difficulty or a problem. Most of spend out time avoiding such things because they are inconvenient at best and distressing at worst. I have just watched…
There are many problems and issues that can be a problem during pregnancy. Some require medical help and treatment, but the more common issues are uncomfortable and frustrating. Here are five common pregnancy issues and what you can do about them. #1 Bladder and bowel issues As well as the weight of a growing baby,…
It’s a week where I am pleased with myself for standing up for other people. Here is an example of me speaking out against child abusers as I think we all should. Whatever the truth around the Prince Andrew news of recent weeks, child abuse continues when people do not call it out as wrong….
Dear Jo Cox When you were killed someone contacted me as they thought I might know you. I didn’t and as far as I know was never in the same room as you. You were clearly an incredible woman and you should still be here. I wish I had met you. I think we would…
Strong bin liners are not the sort of thing I expected to get excited before becoming a wife and mother. They were about as interesting as warm cardigans and storage solutions. How times change! I get excited by such things now so here is my strong bin liners review. Like many women, the bulk of…
Give me a break. Bladder weakness is a sign that you have earned your stripes as a woman. So I thought I would share my ode to female incontinence and some tips on how to cope with bladder weakness. It’s everywhere and nowhere, lady, That’s where it’s at Women won’t talk about it but they…
Do you know how to get a good night’s sleep? Here are some powerful tips for a good night’s sleep. We all know that waking up refreshed, energised and ready to face the day is essential to our health and wellbeing but getting a good night’s sleep is sometimes more complicated than it seems. You…
Learning about prefixes and suffixes today was a breeze as both children seemed very confident in this area. My son immediately gave the example of how the prefix “un” changes the meaning of the word “detectable”. We looked at the prefixes “tele” “auto” and “anti” with the help of a workbook from Marks and Spencer…
Do you feel embarrassed when it comes to your intimate health? What if I said it was time to talk about our vaginas, bladders and other bits? You see I pose that question and already feel a little anxious that you might ask me about mine. I blog in an open and honest way. Some…