Author
Helen Massy
Helen Massy

Helen has an extensive background as a health care professional and senior leader in the UK National Health Service, along with being a mother to three young children and a well-traveled military spouse. Over a decade of clinical experience as a respiratory specialist underpins her passion for opening discussion around taboo topics and decoding complex medical information. This eclectic mix of attributes brings a unique blend of clinical insight and life experience to her health writing.

From breast cancer to breastfeeding, here's why breast health is crucial to women's health.
Here's what the science says about the millions of women with Endo.
ED can lead to a lack of desire, but many men with erectile difficulty do maintain libido.
Circumcision may reduce STI risk in general, for men and their female partners.
The disease's growth is slow. Regular Pap smears should detect it early—if you get them.
Prolonged exposure therapy shows promise for mental trauma caused by combat.
Your fertility problems, ED and other issues in bed may be the result of an overactive thyroid.
Too much booze can cause problems with performance and libido.
A lump or pain doesn't always mean cancer. It could be one of these things instead.
Here's a retrospective look at the past 40+ years, and an optimistic take on what's to come.