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Boots presents Taboo Talk
Taboo Talk Series Three: The Best Bits
Relive the most hilarious, shocking, gasp-inducing, and tearful moments from the pod’s award-winning third series. From moving insights into postnatal depression and candid recollections of losing one’s virginity, to living with sun damage and navigating the journey to body acceptance – this recap serves as a great reminder of how Taboo Talk pushes boundaries, breaks barriers and smashes stigmas. Featuring Luisa Zissman, Anna Williamson, Deborah Meaden, Iskra Lawrence, Anna Richardson, Dr Dawn Harper, Russell Kane and Desiree Burch, series three proved that when it comes to health and wellness, nothing should be taboo. Listeners will also get a sneak preview of series four.
GENERAL RESOURCES
The Boots Health Hub: boots.com/healthhub
Samaritans: call 116 123
Shout text helpline: text 85258
PRE- AND POSTNATAL DEPRESSION RESOURCES
SupportRoom (mental health support) from Boots Health Hub: supportroom.com/boots
onlinedoctor.boots.com
nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression
nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/mental-health/
england.nhs.uk/mental-health/perinatal/
SUN DAMAGE RESOURCES
boots.com/macmillan/boots-macmillan-information-pharmacist
boots.com/health-pharmacy-advice/skin-services/mole-scanning-service
macmillan.org.uk and 0808 808 0000
nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety
cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/care-for-skin-with-sun-damage-and-after-treatment-for-a-skin-
cancer-or-pre-cancer
nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d
boots.com/brands/brands-s/soltan/soltan-our-sun-safety-partnership
ACNE AND SKINCARE & RESOURCES
onlinedoctor.boots.com/acne-treatment
boots.com/skin-services/skin-scanning-service
nhs.uk/conditions/acne
nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails
anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
BODY ACCEPTANCE RESOURCES
thebodyimagetreatmentclinic.co.uk/about-us
nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders
eating-disorders.org.uk
nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/body-dysmorphia/
anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
THE VULVA BIBLE RESOURCES
onlinedoctor.boots.com/womens-health
icash.nhs.uk/docs/default-source/default-document-
library/so_what_is_a_vulva_anyway_final_booklet.pdf
nhs.uk/conditions/vaginal-discharge
boots.mymenopausecentre.com
LOSING YOUR VIRGINITY RESOURCES
boots.com/health/sexual-health-advice
onlinedoctor.boots.com/sexual-health
nhs.uk/common-health-questions/sexual-health/
devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/sex-relationships/are-you-ready-for-sex
.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception
sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/health-for-young-people/sexual-health/about-sex
MENOPAUSE BONUS EPISODE RESOURCES
boots.com/health-pharmacy/womenshealth/menopause-support
onlinedoctor.boots.com/HRT-treatment-online
nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms
boots.mymenopausecentre.com
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