Every woman who chooses a method of family planning has her own reasons for doing so.  Some want to plan when to grow their family, on their own terms and in their own time. Others need relief from painful periods, heavy bleeding or hormonal acne. Many simply...

A warm bubble bath feels like the perfect way to unwind, and most of us do not think twice about the products we pour in. But if you have noticed itching, irritation or unusual discharge after a soak, your bath routine may be worth a second look. Thrush from bubble...

At Zapmed, we are focused on making wellness feel simpler, more accessible, and easier to fit into everyday life. Convenience matters to us. It is one of the main reasons people choose online healthcare in the first place.  While we are on the topic of...

When researching birth control, it is important that you use reliable sources for information. Every pill has a different effect on every female body, and so it is important for you and your doctor to work together to determine the right pill for you. Our Partner...

Pink Tax is a term that describes that products and services specifically targeted toward women tend to be more expensive than the nearly identical products and services for men. It is not an actual tax that has been implemented by the government, but rather it is...

Hormones are chemical messengers that take information around your body via your bloodstream. They regulate physiology and behaviour, ensuring our body is functioning properly, and affect all aspects of our health and well-being. It is natural for hormones to become...

Periods! Periods! Periods! They’re a natural, biological function that half of the world’s population experience during their lifetime. Yet the word often makes many of us feel embarrassed or even ashamed. There is an undeniable stigma associated with female menstrual...

The world is stepping away from brick-and-mortar retailers and moving towards a reliance on online shopping for daily needs. In the UK and the US, Amazon has become a way of life, delivering everything from your weekly shop to your new TV, even offering same-day...

There are lots of dos and don’ts out there on how to best look after your vagina. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to sift through the internet. Here’s our list of 8 simple steps you can do to take better care of your vagina. Firstly, let’s quickly define...

Just because you're the female in a relationship doesn't mean birth control just involves you, and it’s important that both you and your partner are on the same page when it comes to contraceptives and family planning. Whether you’re in a new relationship, looking for...

All women should have the choice to protect their bodies and manage their lives and futures through the use of contraception. So, you’re thinking about contraception. The first question you need to ask yourself is whether you are currently sexually active or intend to...

The taboos sometimes surrounding a woman’s period today are nothing new, in fact, negative attitudes towards them can be found all throughout history. The lack of medical understanding surrounding a woman’s menstrual cycle and their hormones has often made periods the...

The average woman will approximately menstruate for 3,000 days or more than 8 years in her lifetime. Periods are a monthly reality and a normal occurrence for most women and girls. However, for those who live in poverty, having a period can be stressful and shameful....

We’ve all been here before. It starts with an uncomfortable itch. And we are left wondering ‘Oh no, what is it this time?’. Vaginal infections are not fun or pleasant. After experiencing the first symptoms, we often spend the next few days hoping it will go away on...

Before starting the contraceptive pill and using Zapmed’s service, it is important that you understand what this method of birth control is, how it works and the advantages and risks you should be aware of. To make this simple, we’ve broken down the key facts you need...