The Irish Times

Free contraception for women aged 17-25 ‘a good first step’ – sexual health groups

National Women’s Council of Ireland describes move as ‘really welcome development’

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 16:41

Coronavirus: Concern crisis could prevent timely access to abortion services

Women’s groups say need to visit a GP twice in three days ‘irreconcilable’ with restricted travel

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 09:14

HPV and flu vaccines: who needs them? What are the risks if you don’t get them?

Finding the information you need can prove difficult amid all the arguments today

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 07:01

The nitty-gritty of middle-age sex: ‘It’s good to experiment’

‘A 78-year-old patient said she was having a bit of trouble because her partner was on Viagra’

Mon May 29 2017 - 06:00

Facebook reverses decision on blocking breast cancer post

Social media firm told Well Woman Centre the original decision was an error

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 12:25

Facebook blocks breast cancer post for being ‘overly sexual’

Advert features line drawings of woman with breasts exposed to explain correct examination

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 17:46

Let’s talk about sexually transmitted infections

Medical professionals agree that Irish people need to be more aware of their sexual health and be tested for STIs regularly if sexually active

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 06:00

Life Institute claims poll question on abortion was misleading

Well Woman Centre recommends list of conditions that are not compatible with life

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 17:23

Chief executive of Dublin Well Woman says no State aid to help low-income women travel for abortions

London-based volunteer-run charity has helped 1,500 low-income women from the Republic, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man to travel since 2009

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 01:01

Agencies say protocols must be issued to counsellors

Warning that women in crisis may not get appropriate services in time

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:02

Women over the age of 40 urged to take contraception

Well Woman Centre says there are many surprise pregnancies for the over-45s

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 18:56

Singer proves a hit with Dublin street show

After handing out the fruits of her tour rider (juice, peanut butter and honey) to fans at the Academy on Middle Abbey Street in Dublin, the singer Amanda Palmer led a crowd to Liffey Street, outside the Grand Social venue yesterday afternoon, for an impromptu concert announced on Twitter just hours previously.

Fri Jul 19 2013 - 00:00