Confessions of an autistic woman
This is about how I feel about myself.
I don’t think I am normal enough and this means that people look at me in a...
What it is like to be diagnosed with skin cancer at 19
I was first diagnosed with skin cancer (malignant melanoma) at the age of 19 following my first visit to a dermatologist. I was referred...
More children are turning to Childline struggling with eating and body image
From April 2021 to March 2022, Childline delivered 5,085 counselling sessions on these topics - up 6% from 4,787 in 2019/20.
Among these concerns, common...
What it’s like to live with breast cancer
"Grow through what you go through" is the affirmation that Mikki Phipps has chosen to be on this year's Tickled Pink T-shirt design. She...
How I dealt with my brain tumour diagnosis
I found out about my brain tumour in 2018, when I was 26.
At the time I was living in London in a flatshare, and...
Vlogger launches #NowIKnow campaign to encourage children to contact Childline
The UK’s number one parenting vlogger, broadcaster and bestselling author Louise Pentland launching the #NowIKnow campaign to raise awareness of NSPCC-run service Childline.
Louise’s mother...
Endometriosis awareness month: Gynaecologist reveals her advice for people living with endometriosis
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such...
What is sexual harrassment and where to go for help
In light of the anniversary of Sarah Everard’s death and the testimonies on violence against women that have come to light over the past...
We need to talk about periods
Research from menstrual cup brand INTIMINA highlights that two-thirds (65%) of those surveyed feel shame when menstruating at school, a place where they should feel...
