Juliet McGrattan

Dec 13, 2023 | womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Juliet McGrattan

Whether you’re following a training plan for a race or depend on your regular runs for your wellbeing, it can be very frustrating when you get ill. You might have heard that running helps our immune system, but it’s also important to know that running when we’re not physically well enough can cause all kinds of health problems. It may even put us out of action for longer than anticipated. As a general rule, we’d always advise resting when you’re ill.

Sep 15, 2023 | womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Juliet McGrattan |Tina Chantrey

Talk to any runner about suffering from tummy troubles and they’ll almost always have a story to share. From a mad dash to find a toilet 20 miles into a marathon, to a pre-race jittery belly, we’ve all been there. However, for runners suffering from IBS, these symptoms go well beyond the well-known “runner’s trots”, with sufferers experiencing a whole host of unpleasant symptoms, which can be improved and exacerbated by running.

Jun 29, 2023 | msn.com | Claire Chamberlain |Juliet McGrattan

We've all had to disappear to the bathroom to relieve an annoying itch in the vulval area at some point. But what if you're experiencing a day-ruining sensation of discomfort? The truth is, there are lots of reasons that can cause an itch in the vulval and vaginal area, and many can be easily remedied. We speak to consultant gynaecologist Mr Narendra Pisal about the common (and not-so-common) reasons for vaginal itching:1.

Apr 8, 2023 | elle.com | Juliet McGrattan

1 of 11 まずは女性のオーガズムについて知ろう もしあなたが性交中にクリトリスへの刺激がほとんどなくてもオーガズムを得ることができる女性なら本当に幸運だと言えるかもしれない。 女性の大多数にとって、“イクこと”はそれほど簡単ではない。マスターベーションでは絶頂に達することが難なくできる女性でも、男性パートナーと一緒に達することにはかなりの不安を感じることがある。 2 of 11 男性のオーガズムとの違いは？ セックスに心理的・身体的な困難を抱えていない場合、ほとんどの男性は性交渉で絶頂を迎えることに全く問題がない。男性の場合、快楽を提供するものであるペニスが、性交中に多くの刺激を受けるからだ。 一方、女性の場合はクリトリスから快感を得る。クリトリスは、子宮の中で女の子ではなく男の子に成長していれば、ペニスになるはずだった部分だ。 3 of 11 実は多くの体位で女性はオーガズムを感じ辛い⁉...

Mar 1, 2023 | womensrunning.co.uk | Alexandra Parren |Juliet McGrattan

Especially in winter, it’s important to look after your immune system so that it can in turn keep you healthy. Running regularly could help to keep your immune system strong, but there’s a fine balance and overtraining could actually be weakening your immune system. If you’re concerned about overtraining then here’s our expert guide to about exercise addiction.