Menstrual Health Project Launches UK-Wide Survey to Transform Menstrual Health Education

The Menstrual Health Project has launched an anonymous nationwide survey to gather first-hand insights into the menstrual health education people received while in school across the UK. This initiative welcomes responses from individuals of all ages, regardless of whether they are still in education, to ensure that a wide variety of experiences are represented. Understanding Continue Reading

Join Our Cause: Volunteer with Cysters!

At Cysters, we are dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, raising awareness, and providing vital support for those facing reproductive and mental health challenges. Our mission thrives because of the passion and commitment of volunteers who work alongside us to create lasting change. Now, more than ever, we are expanding, and we need compassionate individuals like Continue Reading

Recognizing the Unseen Pain: A Step Forward in Acknowledging Pregnancy Loss

As a mother who experienced the heart-wrenching loss of my first child before reaching the 24-week mark of pregnancy, the recent announcement by the government regarding the introduction of pregnancy loss certificates fills me with a mix of emotions. It’s a bittersweet revelation, one that evokes both sorrow for the past and hope for the Continue Reading

A Deep dive into the menopause journey of marginalized people

CYSTERS PRESENTS: MARGINALISED AND MENOPAUSAL A leading reproductive and mental health charity has announced their inaugural reproductive themed event, Marginalised and Menopausal. Designed to shed light on the unique needs and experiences of historically marginalised communities during their journey through the menopause, the event will feature talks from a host of keynote speakers, including This Continue Reading

Fast Covid-19 recovery for fertility services but variation remains, reveals new report

Latest HFEA report shows impact of Covid-19 on fertility treatment: *             UK NHS-funded IVF treatments fell by 7% in 2020 *             Private clinics bounce back but NHS slower to recover Fertility services were the first elective health service to reopen during the pandemic with the hard work of healthcare professionals keeping fertility patients’ hopes for Continue Reading

Not everyone is stock piling!

Not everyone is stock piling! As a sufferer of Endometriosis and PCOS, I am sick of people stockpiling. Living with a chronic condition with extremely heavy bleeding, I need access to menstrual products. We’ve seen throughout the years how there is a drive around period poverty, and with products costings from £1.00 to £5.00 you Continue Reading

Is my vagina normal?

Is my vagina normal? In short yes. But we are angry. Angry at the rise of social media trends, that deem woman have to look a certain way, particularly with regards to their vulva. Labiaplasty, is the most common form of female genital cosmetic surgery, involves the lips of the vagina being shortened or reshaped. Continue Reading