If you were born female, the chances are you’ve used some kind of hormonal contraception in your life. Whether it’s the pill, injection, coil or rod, the ways to prevent pregnancy hormonally are endless for women so why isn’t there the same for men? Alice Wade explores the trials and tribulations of male contraception research and where we are currently at with it.

We’re told we all need an average of eight hours sleep a night but with hormones, periods, and statistically fewer free hours, it’s likely that actually women need more sleep. Alice Wade talks to experts to understand.