OVER ONE MILLION GIRLS IN THE UK STRUGGLED TO AFFORD OR ACCESS PERIOD PRODUCTS DURING THE PANDEMIC More than a third (36%) of girls aged 14-21 in the UK have struggled to afford or access period products during the Coronavirus pandemic – up a fifth on last year, according to a new survey released by Continue Reading
By Nikita Aashi Chadha I can’t say that the report on racial disparity in the UK (or supposed lack of) surprised me at all. I know there are waves of people, mainly white, and from the majority, that have been shocked by the government’s behaviour recently. We’ve just experienced the murder of Sarah Everard and Continue Reading
March 19, 2021 Dr. Annalise Weckesser, Senior Research Fellow, HELS March is endometriosis (endo) awareness month (1). First, I’m supposed to tell you about the near decade long delay those with the condition still face. Then, I’m supposed to tell you how common it is with 1 in 10 cis women living with endo (2). Continue Reading
A recent study reveals that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – one of the most common causes of female infertility – is going undiagnosed for many young adults. Whilst easily treated in most cases, PCOS was the most common obstacle for couples who are trying to conceive – the study found that 58% of couples seeking Continue Reading
Understanding that diversity is the only way to ensure that spaces which are generally not safe, can actually be safe for people of colour
The Double-Edged Sword of Pain VS Pleasure What Having Sex is Like with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis by Nikita Aashi Chadha I’ve always been sexual as a person. Sex has been a big part of my life, and even my personality for as long as I can remember. My sex drive is extremely high, which is Continue Reading
There Is Nothing Superficial About Endometriosis Nikita Aashi Chadha I have stage one Endometriosis. When I first saw the photos that were taken during surgery, I was genuinely shocked to see what it looked like. Small, red lesions on my insides. It looked like acne. I wondered how something so small, so minimal, could have Continue Reading
Supporting Women’s Health and Wellbeing at Work will Help Everyone to (See Her) Thrive Last weekend we had World Mental Health Day (10th October) but how many people know that Sunday October 18th is World Menopause Day? A day to raise awareness, reduce stigma and offer support to the millions of women globally going through Continue Reading
Cysters is a small but growing voluntary organisation, with highly ambitious plans for future expansion of our community reach, services and presence. We are a registered charity (CIO) and have run as a project for 5 years. We are passionate about raising awareness around reproductive and mental wellbeing, specifically focusing on marginalised communities. We believe Continue Reading
By: Amelia I. Benson I’m sure you know the phrase ‘Representation Matters’, this term has been used more in the last few years within the Black community especially when the movie Black Panther hit the big screen. Many just saw it as another Marvel movie, but for people of African descent and Black Africans Continue Reading
