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Sexuality

Choosing a lubricant

• Which lubricant should you choose?
• Is needing lubricant a problem?
• When should you see a doctor?

Consent and age of consent — Argentina

• Is it legal in Argentina for an adult to have sex with a 14-year-old?
• I was sexually assaulted in Argentina — what should I do?
• Is childhood abuse time-barred in Argentina?
• What is ESI, and does it apply to bilingual schools?

Consent and age of consent — Spain

• How does Spain's definition of consent compare with English law?
• I was assaulted in Spain — can I report it when I am back in the UK?
• Is there a close-in-age exception for teenagers?

Erogenous zones

• Are erogenous zones the same for everyone?
• How do you find out what someone likes?
• Does context change sensitivity?

Kissing, touch and massage

• Why does kissing matter so much?
• Is there a right technique?
• What about bad breath?

Low desire: understanding it, and finding the wish again

• Is it normal to stop wanting sex after a few years?
• Does the pill lower desire?
• My partner no longer desires me: does that mean they no longer love me?
• Do aphrodisiacs work?

Oral and anal sex

• Can you catch an STI from oral sex?
• What makes anal sex safer?
• How do you talk about it without making it awkward?

Pornography and the couple

• My partner watches it although we have a sex life: am I not enough?
• Is watching together a good idea?
• How do I know whether my use is a problem?

Sexual orientation — Australia

• Are conversion practices banned in Australia?
• What does federal discrimination law cover?

Sexual orientation — Canada

• How broad is the conversion therapy ban?
• Where do you bring a discrimination complaint?

Sexual orientation — Ghana

• Is the broader bill law?
• What practical precautions make sense?

Sexual orientation — Hong Kong

• What did the Court of Final Appeal decide?
• What happened to the bill?

Sexual orientation — India

• Can same-sex couples marry in India?
• Is there a law against discrimination?

Sexual orientation — Ireland

• How does gender recognition work in Ireland?
• What changed for teachers and nurses in 2015?

Sexual orientation — Jamaica

• Are people prosecuted in Jamaica?
• What practical precautions make sense?

Sexual orientation — Kenya

• What did the Supreme Court decide in 2023?
• What practical precautions make sense?

Sexual orientation — Malaysia

• How are the two systems different?
• What did the 2021 Federal Court decision do?

Sexual orientation — New Zealand

• How does changing a birth certificate work?
• What does the conversion practices ban cover?

Sexual orientation — Nigeria

• What does the 2013 Act actually prohibit?
• What practical precautions make sense?

Sexual orientation — Pakistan

• What happened to the transgender rights law?
• What are the practical risks?

Sexual orientation — Philippines

• Is there a national anti-discrimination law?
• Can same-sex couples marry?

Sexual orientation — Singapore

• What did the 2022 repeal change?
• Is there protection against discrimination?

Sexual orientation — South Africa

• Can any official refuse to marry a same-sex couple?
• What protection exists against hate crime?

Sexual orientation — Trinidad and Tobago

• So is same-sex conduct lawful in Trinidad and Tobago?
• What practical precautions make sense?

Sexual orientation — Uganda

• What did the Constitutional Court decide?
• What practical precautions make sense?

Sexual orientation — United Kingdom

• What protection does the Equality Act give?
• Is conversion therapy banned in the UK?

Sexual orientation — United States

• What does the Respect for Marriage Act do?
• Am I protected from discrimination at work?

Sexual orientation — Zambia

• Are the laws actually enforced in Zambia?
• What practical precautions make sense?

Health

Abortion — Argentina

• I am a British visitor in Argentina and need an abortion — is it possible?
• I am 15 — do I need my parents?
• What happens if a doctor refuses?

Abortion — Spain

• I am a British tourist in Spain and need an abortion — is it possible?
• What if I am past 14 weeks?
• Do I need my parents' consent at 17?

Alcohol and tobacco — Australia

• How do you legally buy a vape in Australia?
• Why are cigarettes so expensive in Australia?

Alcohol and tobacco — Canada

• What are the warnings on individual cigarettes?
• What is the legal drinking age in Canada?

Alcohol and tobacco — Ghana

• Where is smoking prohibited in Ghana?
• What is akpeteshie?

Alcohol and tobacco — Hong Kong

• Can you bring a vape into Hong Kong?
• Where is smoking banned in Hong Kong?

Alcohol and tobacco — India

• Are e-cigarettes legal in India?
• Which Indian states prohibit alcohol?

Alcohol and tobacco — Ireland

• When do alcohol warning labels start in Ireland?
• What is minimum unit pricing?

Alcohol and tobacco — Jamaica

• Where is smoking banned in Jamaica?
• Are vapes regulated?

Alcohol and tobacco — Kenya

• Are nicotine pouches legal in Kenya?
• What is the problem with illicit alcohol?

Alcohol and tobacco — Malaysia

• Did Malaysia adopt a generational tobacco ban?
• What are the alcohol rules for non-Muslims?

Alcohol and tobacco — New Zealand

• Does New Zealand still have a generational tobacco ban?
• What is the Smokefree 2025 goal?

Alcohol and tobacco — Nigeria

• Is it legal to sell single cigarettes in Nigeria?
• What is the sachet alcohol ban?

Alcohol and tobacco — Pakistan

• Can a visitor buy alcohol in Pakistan?
• How well is tobacco control enforced?

Alcohol and tobacco — Philippines

• What is the minimum age for tobacco and vapes?
• What are sin taxes used for?

Alcohol and tobacco — Singapore

• What happens if you bring a vape into Singapore?
• When can you buy alcohol in Singapore?

Alcohol and tobacco — South Africa

• Are vapes regulated in South Africa?
• Why is alcohol harm so high?

Alcohol and tobacco — Trinidad and Tobago

• What does the 2009 Act prohibit?
• What are the drink-driving rules?

Alcohol and tobacco — Uganda

• Are e-cigarettes and shisha legal in Uganda?
• How far from a building must you stand to smoke?

Alcohol and tobacco — United Kingdom

• What does the generational tobacco ban actually do?
• Are vapes still legal in the UK?

Alcohol and tobacco — United States

• Why is the drinking age twenty-one in the United States?
• Can you smoke indoors in the United States?

Alcohol and tobacco — Zambia

• Is there a tobacco control act in Zambia?
• What are the rules on sachet alcohol?

Assisted reproduction — Argentina

• I live in Buenos Aires with a prepaga — does it have to pay for my IVF?
• Will a child conceived with an Argentine donor be able to identify the donor?
• We are two British women: will the UK recognise both of us as mothers?

Assisted reproduction — Australia

• How many IVF cycles does Medicare cover?
• Are donors anonymous in Australia?
• Can single women access IVF?
• Is surrogacy allowed?
• What is the out-of-pocket cost?

Assisted reproduction — Canada

• Can I pay an egg donor or a surrogate in Canada?
• Is IVF funded?
• Why is donor sperm imported?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Is surrogacy lawful?

Assisted reproduction — European Union

• Does the Union decide who can have treatment?
• Can donation be paid?
• Can gametes move between states?
• Why do the rules differ so much?

Assisted reproduction — Ghana

• Is IVF regulated in Ghana?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Does the NHIS cover IVF?
• Are donor gametes available?
• How long do I need to be in Ghana for a cycle?

Assisted reproduction — Hong Kong

• Can single women have IVF in Hong Kong?
• Is surrogacy allowed?
• What does a private cycle cost?
• Is sex selection permitted?
• Where is treatment provided?

Assisted reproduction — India

• Who can access IVF in India?
• Is commercial surrogacy legal?
• How often can a woman donate eggs?
• What does a cycle cost?
• How do I check a clinic is legitimate?

Assisted reproduction — Ireland

• Is IVF funded by the state in Ireland?
• Is donation anonymous?
• What did the 2024 Act change?
• What does private IVF cost?
• Where do I start?

Assisted reproduction — Jamaica

• Where can I have IVF in Jamaica?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Is there a law on assisted reproduction?
• Does insurance cover it?
• Are fibroids a common cause?

Assisted reproduction — Kenya

• Is IVF regulated in Kenya?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Is surrogacy legal?
• Does NHIF cover IVF?
• Where are the clinics?

Assisted reproduction — Malaysia

• Is there a law on IVF in Malaysia?
• Can Muslims use donor eggs or sperm?
• Can non-Muslims use donors?
• What does a cycle cost?
• What happens to embryos on divorce?

Assisted reproduction — New Zealand

• How is public funding decided in New Zealand?
• Are donors anonymous?
• What does a private cycle cost?
• Can single women access treatment?
• How does surrogacy work?

Assisted reproduction — Nigeria

• Is there a law regulating IVF in Nigeria?
• What does a cycle cost?
• How do I judge a clinic?
• Is surrogacy legal?
• Is any of it covered by health insurance?

Assisted reproduction — Pakistan

• Is there a law on IVF in Pakistan?
• Are donor eggs or sperm used?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Is surrogacy recognised?
• How do I choose a clinic?

Assisted reproduction — Philippines

• Is IVF legal in the Philippines?
• Is IVF covered by PhilHealth?
• Are donor eggs or sperm available?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Is surrogacy possible?

Assisted reproduction — Singapore

• How many cycles are co-funded in Singapore?
• Can single women access IVF?
• Is there an upper age limit?
• What does elective egg freezing cost?
• Are donor eggs available?

Assisted reproduction — South Africa

• Can single women and same-sex couples access IVF in South Africa?
• How does surrogacy work?
• Are egg donors paid?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Is donor identity disclosed to the child?

Assisted reproduction — Spain

• Why do so many British patients go to Spain for egg donation?
• Who is the legal parent of a child conceived in Spain and born in England?
• Is treatment in Spain covered by the NHS or by travel insurance?

Assisted reproduction — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is IVF available in Trinidad and Tobago?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Is there a law governing assisted reproduction?
• Why do patients go to Barbados?
• How should I compare clinics?

Assisted reproduction — Uganda

• Is there a law on IVF in Uganda?
• What does a cycle cost?
• Where are the clinics?
• Can serodiscordant couples be treated?
• Is surrogacy regulated?

Assisted reproduction — United Kingdom

• How many IVF cycles does the NHS fund?
• Can a donor-conceived person find out who the donor is?
• How long can eggs and embryos be stored?
• How do I compare clinics?
• How do I donate eggs or sperm in the UK?

Assisted reproduction — United States

• Is IVF covered by insurance in the United States?
• How much does a cycle cost?
• How do I compare clinics?
• Are donors anonymous?
• How do I become an egg or sperm donor?

Assisted reproduction — Zambia

• Can I have IVF in Zambia?
• What does it cost?
• What should I do first?
• Is there a law on assisted reproduction?
• How long is a stay abroad?

Contraception — Argentina

• Can I get my usual UK pill in Argentina?
• Is sterilisation really available from 18?
• Can a teenager get contraception without her parents?

Contraception — Spain

• Can I get my usual UK pill in Spain?
• Is the morning-after pill available to visitors?
• Are sterilisations done in the public system?

Drugs and controlled substances — Argentina

• Is smoking a joint legal in Buenos Aires?
• What does a British national arrested with drugs at the airport risk?
• What is the drink-driving limit in Argentina?

Drugs and controlled substances — Australia

• Is cannabis legal in Australia?
• Is naloxone free?

Drugs and controlled substances — Canada

• What is the legal age?
• Can I take cannabis to the United States?

Drugs and controlled substances — European Union

• Does the European Union require personal use to be punished?
• Is cannabis that is legal in one country legal across the Union?
• Who decides that a new molecule becomes a controlled drug?

Drugs and controlled substances — Ghana

• Where can someone get treatment?
• Is personal possession always imprisoned?

Drugs and controlled substances — Hong Kong

• Is there a death penalty for drugs in Hong Kong?
• Can I bring CBD oil?

Drugs and controlled substances — India

• Is bhang legal in India?
• Can treatment replace prosecution?

Drugs and controlled substances — Ireland

• Is cannabis decriminalised in Ireland?
• What is section 15A?

Drugs and controlled substances — Jamaica

• Is ganja legal in Jamaica?
• Can a tourist buy from a dispensary?

Drugs and controlled substances — Kenya

• Where can someone get treatment?
• Is personal possession always imprisoned?

Drugs and controlled substances — Malaysia

• Is the death penalty still mandatory?
• Is medical cannabis allowed?

Drugs and controlled substances — New Zealand

• Did New Zealand decriminalise drugs in 2019?
• Is drug checking legal?

Drugs and controlled substances — Nigeria

• Where can someone get treatment?
• Is personal possession always imprisoned?

Drugs and controlled substances — Pakistan

• Does the death penalty apply?
• Is weight or intention decisive?

Drugs and controlled substances — Philippines

• Is a first offence of use imprisoned?
• Does quantity matter for sale?

Drugs and controlled substances — Singapore

• Can a tourist be executed for trafficking?
• Can I be prosecuted for using a drug abroad?

Drugs and controlled substances — South Africa

• Is cannabis legal in South Africa?
• Can past convictions be cleared?

Drugs and controlled substances — Spain

• Can I legally buy cannabis in a Barcelona 'club'?
• What is the drink-driving limit for British drivers in Spain?
• What happens to a British tourist caught with a small amount of cocaine?

Drugs and controlled substances — Trinidad and Tobago

• How much cannabis may an adult hold?
• Can I grow at home?

Drugs and controlled substances — Uganda

• Where can someone get treatment?
• Is personal possession always imprisoned?

Drugs and controlled substances — United Kingdom

• Is cannabis decriminalised in the United Kingdom?
• Is nitrous oxide illegal?
• Is there a drink-drive style limit for drugs?

Drugs and controlled substances — United States

• Is cannabis legal in the United States?
• Can cannabis use affect immigration status?
• Do I need a prescription for naloxone?

Drugs and controlled substances — Zambia

• Where can someone get treatment?
• Is personal possession always imprisoned?

Egg donation

• Does my age matter?
• How long is the wait?
• Will the child resemble the mother?

Embryo donation

• How does it differ from adoption?
• Can the donating couple change their mind?
• Will we know the donors' medical history?

Embryo vitrification

• Does a frozen embryo give a lower chance?
• How many embryos survive thawing?
• Can embryos be moved to another country?

Endometriosis: pain, fertility and intimate life

• Does pregnancy cure endometriosis?
• Does the pill hide the disease?
• Is it hereditary?
• Do diet, exercise or osteopathy help?

Female genital mutilation — Australia

• Which law applies in Australia?
• Where can affected women get care?

Female genital mutilation — Canada

• Can parents consent on a child's behalf in Canada?
• What happens if a family plans a trip abroad?

Female genital mutilation — European Union

• Is FGM an offence throughout the Union?
• What if it is done abroad?
• Must it be an offence where it happened?
• What does the Directive say about prevention?

Female genital mutilation — Ghana

• What did the 2007 amendment change?
• Who enforces it in practice?

Female genital mutilation — Hong Kong

• Is it an offence in Hong Kong?
• What if the child is taken abroad?

Female genital mutilation — India

• Is the practice illegal in India?
• Where can someone turn for support?

Female genital mutilation — Ireland

• Is treatment free in Ireland?
• Does the law reach acts carried out abroad?

Female genital mutilation — Jamaica

• Which law would apply in Jamaica?
• Who should a professional contact?

Female genital mutilation — Kenya

• What does the 2011 Act cover?
• What is cross-border cutting?

Female genital mutilation — Malaysia

• Is it legal in Malaysia?
• What if the child is a citizen of another country too?

Female genital mutilation — New Zealand

• Why are there so few prosecutions in New Zealand?
• Is help available for women already affected?

Female genital mutilation — Nigeria

• Does the federal ban apply everywhere in Nigeria?
• Why is medicalisation a concern?

Female genital mutilation — Pakistan

• Is there a law against it in Pakistan?
• What if the family lives abroad?

Female genital mutilation — Philippines

• Is there a specific law in the Philippines?
• Who can help a family that wants to refuse?

Female genital mutilation — Singapore

• Is it prohibited in Singapore?
• What does medicalisation mean here?

Female genital mutilation — South Africa

• What does the Children's Act say?
• Where do you report a concern?

Female genital mutilation — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is there a specific offence?
• Where do you report a concern about a child?

Female genital mutilation — Uganda

• What penalties does the 2010 Act set?
• Has the law been challenged?

Female genital mutilation — United Kingdom

• What is an FGM Protection Order?
• Does the mandatory reporting duty apply to me?

Female genital mutilation — United States

• Is FGM a federal crime in the United States?
• Do state laws still matter?

Female genital mutilation — Zambia

• How is it dealt with in Zambian law?
• What protection is available for a child at risk?

Fertility preservation

• How many eggs need freezing?
• Does it delay cancer treatment?
• What happens if I never come back?

Find the nearest maternity unit

• Why does my small local unit no longer appear?
• Are birth centres included?
• Is the distance shown the road distance?
• And outside France?

Genetic testing of the embryo

• Does PGT allow choosing the sex?
• Does aneuploidy screening improve my chances?
• What should be done with a “mosaic” embryo?

Hepatitis B — Australia

• Does every baby get a dose at birth in Australia?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Canada

• Which schedule applied to me in Canada?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Ghana

• Is treatment covered in Ghana?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Hong Kong

• Who should be tested in Hong Kong?
• What does a positive result mean for a partner?

Hepatitis B — India

• Is the birth dose given in India?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Ireland

• Who should consider catch-up vaccination in Ireland?
• What does a positive result mean for a partner?

Hepatitis B — Jamaica

• Where can you be tested in Jamaica?
• What does a positive result mean for a partner?

Hepatitis B — Kenya

• Is hepatitis B screening part of antenatal care in Kenya?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Malaysia

• Should adults be tested in Malaysia?
• What does a positive result mean for a partner?

Hepatitis B — New Zealand

• Is there follow-up for people with chronic infection?
• What does a positive result mean for a partner?

Hepatitis B — Nigeria

• How do you get tested in Nigeria?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Pakistan

• How is hepatitis B transmitted most often in Pakistan?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Philippines

• Is the birth dose required by law?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Singapore

• Is vaccination compulsory in Singapore?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — South Africa

• Has the birth dose been added in South Africa?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is treatment available in Trinidad and Tobago?
• What does a positive result mean for a partner?

Hepatitis B — Uganda

• Can adults be vaccinated free in Uganda?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — United Kingdom

• Was I vaccinated as a child in the UK?
• Why does the birth dose matter so much?

Hepatitis B — Zambia

• Why does HIV treatment affect hepatitis B?
• What does a positive result mean for a partner?

HIV and AIDS — Ghana

• Where can you be tested in Ghana?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Hong Kong

• Is PrEP funded in Hong Kong?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — India

• Is HIV treatment free in India?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Ireland

• Is PrEP free in Ireland?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Jamaica

• Where can you test discreetly in Jamaica?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Kenya

• Can you buy an HIV self-test in Kenya?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Malaysia

• Is HIV testing compulsory before marriage in Malaysia?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — New Zealand

• How do you get PrEP in New Zealand?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Nigeria

• Is treatment free in Nigeria?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Pakistan

• Where is treatment available in Pakistan?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Philippines

• Can a teenager be tested without a parent in the Philippines?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Singapore

• Is anonymous HIV testing available in Singapore?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — South Africa

• Is PrEP available at public clinics in South Africa?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is treatment free in Trinidad and Tobago?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Uganda

• Has the 2023 law affected access to services?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HIV and AIDS — Zambia

• How good is treatment coverage in Zambia?
• What does undetectable equals untransmittable mean?

HPV — Australia

• Can you take your own screening sample in Australia?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Canada

• Does the schedule differ by province?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Ghana

• Can you get the HPV vaccine in Ghana?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Hong Kong

• Are boys vaccinated in Hong Kong?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — India

• Is the HPV vaccine available in India?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Ireland

• Is there a catch-up programme in Ireland?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Jamaica

• Where can you be screened in Jamaica?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Kenya

• What is visual inspection with acetic acid?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Malaysia

• Is self-sampling available in Malaysia?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — New Zealand

• Who can be vaccinated free in New Zealand?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Nigeria

• Is the HPV vaccine free in Nigeria?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Pakistan

• Is the vaccine free in Pakistan?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Philippines

• Where can you be vaccinated in the Philippines?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Singapore

• How much does screening cost in Singapore?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — South Africa

• How does HIV change the screening advice?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is the vaccine free in Trinidad and Tobago?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Uganda

• Where is screening available in Uganda?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

HPV — Zambia

• Why is screening linked to HIV services in Zambia?
• Why vaccinate boys as well as girls?

ICSI and IMSI

• Does ICSI improve my chances if the sperm is normal?
• Is there any risk to the baby?
• What are the paid add-ons worth?

In vitro fertilisation

• Does egg collection hurt?
• How many embryos should be transferred?
• Should you take time off work during the wait?

Intrauterine insemination

• Do you need to lie down afterwards?
• Can you have sex the same day?
• How long should abstinence be before the sample?

Menopause, andropause and intimate life

• Does menopausal hormone therapy cause breast cancer?
• Is oestrogen cream “hormones”?
• My husband is fifty-five and has less desire: is it andropause?
• Can you have sex with bleeding after menopause?

Mental health — Canada

• Why are psychologists not covered in Canada?
• What is 988?

Mental health — Ghana

• What does the 2012 Act say about prayer camps?
• Where can someone get treatment?

Mental health — Hong Kong

• How long is the wait for a psychiatrist?
• Where can you get help immediately?

Mental health — Ireland

• How do you access public mental health care?
• What if the wait is too long?

Mental health — Jamaica

• What is the community mental health model?
• Where do you go first?

Mental health — Kenya

• What changed in the 2022 amendment?
• Where can someone get help?

Mental health — Malaysia

• How much does psychiatric care cost in Malaysia?
• Where can you get help outside the big cities?

Mental health — Nigeria

• What did the 2021 Act change?
• Where is specialist care available?

Mental health — Pakistan

• Where can someone get help in Pakistan?
• Is attempted suicide still a crime?

Mental health — Philippines

• What did the 2018 Mental Health Act establish?
• Is treatment covered by insurance?

Mental health — Singapore

• Where should someone start in Singapore?
• What does treatment cost?

Mental health — South Africa

• How do you access public mental health care?
• What help is available immediately?

Mental health — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is mental health care free here?
• Where do you start?

Ovarian stimulation

• Do the drugs make you put on weight?
• Can you keep exercising?
• How many cycles before changing method?

Ovulation and fertile window calculator

• Can you ovulate during your period?
• My cycles range from 26 to 32 days: what should I enter?
• Are cycle-tracking apps more reliable?

Periods and period products — Australia

• Is there GST on tampons in Australia?
• Are period products free in schools?
• What is an endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic?

Periods and period products — Canada

• Are tampons taxed in Canada?
• Must my employer provide period products?
• Is there menstrual leave in Canada?

Periods and period products — European Union

• Does the EU set a VAT rate on period products?
• Is there a European menstrual leave?
• Can I buy cheaper products in another member state?

Periods and period products — Ghana

• Are sanitary pads taxed in Ghana?
• Are pads free for schoolgirls?
• Is there menstrual leave?

Periods and period products — India

• Is there GST on sanitary pads in India?
• Is there menstrual leave in India?
• Where can I find cheap pads?

Periods and period products — Ireland

• Is there VAT on period products in Ireland?
• Are period products free in Irish schools?
• Where is endometriosis treated?

Periods and period products — Kenya

• Is there VAT on pads in Kenya?
• Are pads free in schools?
• Is there menstrual leave in Kenya?

Periods and period products — Malaysia

• Are pads taxed in Malaysia?
• Are products free in schools?
• Is there menstrual leave?

Periods and period products — New Zealand

• Is there GST on tampons in New Zealand?
• Are period products free in schools?
• Is there menstrual leave?

Periods and period products — Nigeria

• Are sanitary pads taxed in Nigeria?
• Are pads free in schools?
• Is there menstrual leave?

Periods and period products — South Africa

• Is there VAT on pads in South Africa?
• Are pads free in schools?
• Is there menstrual leave?

Periods and period products — United Kingdom

• Is there VAT on tampons in the UK?
• Where can I get free period products?
• Is there menstrual leave in the UK?

Periods and period products — United States

• Is there a tampon tax in the United States?
• Can I use my FSA or HSA for tampons?
• Are period products free in schools?

Periods and period products — Zambia

• Is there menstrual leave in Zambia?
• Are pads free in schools?
• Are pads tax-free?

Pregnancy — Australia

• Who pays for maternity leave in Australia?
• Public or private maternity care?

Pregnancy — Canada

• Standard or extended parental benefits — which is better?
• Can you have a midwife-attended birth in Canada?

Pregnancy — Ghana

• How does free maternal care work in Ghana?
• How long is maternity leave?

Pregnancy — Hong Kong

• How much does giving birth cost in Hong Kong?
• How long is maternity leave?

Pregnancy — India

• Who is covered by the twenty-six weeks?
• What is available outside the formal sector?

Pregnancy — Ireland

• Is maternity care free in Ireland?
• How long is maternity leave?

Pregnancy — Jamaica

• How much maternity leave is paid in Jamaica?
• Is antenatal care free?

Pregnancy — Kenya

• Is delivery free in Kenya?
• How long is maternity leave?

Pregnancy — Malaysia

• How long is maternity leave in Malaysia?
• Is antenatal care free?

Pregnancy — New Zealand

• What is a Lead Maternity Carer?
• How much is paid parental leave?

Pregnancy — Nigeria

• Is maternal care free in Nigeria?
• How long is maternity leave?

Pregnancy — Pakistan

• How much maternity leave applies in Pakistan?
• Where does antenatal care happen?

Pregnancy — Philippines

• Who pays the maternity benefit?
• What are the seven transferable days?

Pregnancy — Singapore

• How is maternity leave funded in Singapore?
• What does a delivery cost?

Pregnancy — South Africa

• Is maternity leave paid in South Africa?
• What does public maternity care cover?

Pregnancy — Trinidad and Tobago

• How does maternity pay work here?
• Where do most women give birth?

Pregnancy — Uganda

• What is a mama kit?
• How long is maternity leave?

Pregnancy — United Kingdom

• How much maternity pay do you actually get?
• What is shared parental leave?

Pregnancy — United States

• Is maternity leave paid in the United States?
• What does maternity care cost?

Pregnancy — Zambia

• What is a maternity waiting home?
• How long is maternity leave?

Sex therapy — Australia

• Does Medicare cover sex therapy?
• How do I find an accredited sexologist?
• Are sexologists regulated in Australia?

Sex therapy — Canada

• Is “sexologist” a protected title in Canada?
• Does my provincial plan cover sex therapy?
• Can a sexologist in Quebec do psychotherapy?

Sex therapy — European Union

• Is my sexology diploma from one EU country recognised in another?
• Can I be reimbursed for a sex therapist seen in another EU country?
• What does the FECSM title guarantee?

Sex therapy — Hong Kong

• Is there a regulated sex therapist in Hong Kong?
• Is there an affordable service?
• Does insurance pay?

Sex therapy — India

• Is there a qualification called sexologist in India?
• Will my health insurance pay for sex therapy?
• How do I spot a quack?

Sex therapy — Ireland

• Is sex therapy available through the HSE?
• Will my health insurance pay?
• Are counsellors regulated in Ireland?

Sex therapy — Kenya

• Is sex therapy a licensed profession in Kenya?
• Does the Social Health Authority cover therapy?
• How do I check a therapist?

Sex therapy — Malaysia

• Is sex therapy regulated in Malaysia?
• How do I get affordable care?
• Does insurance cover therapy sessions?

Sex therapy — New Zealand

• Is “sex therapist” a protected title in New Zealand?
• Is any sex therapy publicly funded?
• What does ACC cover?

Sex therapy — Nigeria

• Is there a licensed sex therapist in Nigeria?
• Does health insurance cover therapy?
• How do I avoid quacks?

Sex therapy — Philippines

• Are sex therapists licensed in the Philippines?
• Does PhilHealth pay for therapy?
• Where can I find affordable care?

Sex therapy — Singapore

• Are sex therapists regulated in Singapore?
• Can I use MediSave for sex therapy?
• Where is the cheapest qualified care?

Sex therapy — South Africa

• Is “sexologist” a registered profession in South Africa?
• Will my medical aid pay for sex therapy?
• Is there public sex therapy?

Sex therapy — United Kingdom

• Do I need a GP referral?
• Does the NHS offer sex therapy?
• How do I check a therapist?

Sex therapy — United States

• Is a sex therapist a licensed profession?
• Does insurance cover sex therapy?
• What does AASECT certification prove?

Sex therapy: therapists, consultation, methods

• Do I need a referral to see a sex therapist?
• Can we go as a couple?
• Sex therapist or psychologist?
• Does sex therapy work?

Sperm donation

• Will my child be able to find the donor?
• Should the child be told?
• Does the donor owe the child anything?

Who to see, and when

• My doctor said “it’s all in your head”. What now?
• Urologist or andrologist?
• Does a urologist also see women?
• When does a problem deserve a consultation?

Advice

Adoption — Argentina

• Can we adopt a child from Argentina while living in the UK?
• We have lived in Buenos Aires for six years: can we adopt, and will the child be British?
• Can I adopt my Argentine partner's child?

Adoption — Australia

• Why are there so few adoptions in Australia?
• How long does intercountry adoption take?
• Can same-sex couples adopt?
• Can an adopted adult get their original birth certificate?

Adoption — Canada

• Is adoption federal or provincial in Canada?
• What is a letter of no objection?
• How long does public adoption take?
• Is customary Indigenous adoption recognised?

Adoption — Ghana

• Is Ghana a party to the Hague Convention?
• Can I adopt directly from an orphanage?
• Why are so few children adoptable?
• How long does an adoption take?

Adoption — Hong Kong

• Who decides adoptions in Hong Kong?
• Can I arrange an adoption privately?
• What is the minimum age to adopt?
• Does the Hague Convention apply to Hong Kong?

Adoption — India

• Do I have to register with CARA?
• Can a single person adopt in India?
• What is the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act route?
• How long is the wait?

Adoption — Ireland

• Who actually grants an adoption in Ireland?
• Can cohabiting couples adopt?
• Can an adopted person get their birth certificate?
• Which countries can Irish applicants adopt from?

Adoption — Jamaica

• Who must approve an adoption in Jamaica?
• Can I take in a child and adopt later?
• Is Jamaica a Hague Convention country?
• How long does it take?

Adoption — Kenya

• Can foreigners adopt in Kenya?
• Which court grants the adoption?
• How long is the fostering period?
• Is kinship care the same as adoption?

Adoption — Malaysia

• Can Muslims adopt in Malaysia?
• Does a non-Muslim adoption create inheritance rights?
• What is the probation period?
• Is Malaysia a party to the Hague Convention?

Adoption — New Zealand

• Is the Adoption Act 1955 still in force?
• Does whāngai create legal parentage?
• Can de facto couples adopt?
• Can adopted adults access their records?

Adoption — Nigeria

• Is adoption law the same across Nigeria?
• Can I adopt from Nigeria while living abroad?
• How long does the process take?
• How do I avoid an illegal placement?

Adoption — Pakistan

• Is adoption legal in Pakistan?
• Can a guardian take the child abroad?
• Does the child inherit from the guardian?
• Where do children available for guardianship come from?

Adoption — Philippines

• Do I still need to go to court to adopt in the Philippines?
• What is a Certification Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption?
• What should a family do if they simulated a birth years ago?
• Can foreigners adopt in the Philippines?

Adoption — Singapore

• Who can adopt in Singapore?
• Is a Home Study Report compulsory?
• Can I pay an agency to find a child?
• Is Singapore part of the Hague Convention?

Adoption — South Africa

• Who can facilitate an adoption in South Africa?
• How long can a birth parent withdraw consent?
• What is RACAP?
• Can single people and same-sex couples adopt?

Adoption — Spain

• We are British, resident in Málaga: can we adopt in Spain?
• Will our adopted child be British?
• Can I adopt my Spanish partner's child?

Adoption — Trinidad and Tobago

• Who can place a child for adoption?
• What is the minimum age to adopt?
• Is Trinidad and Tobago a Hague country?
• How long is the wait?

Adoption — Uganda

• Can I adopt from Uganda without living there?
• Is legal guardianship still a route out of the country?
• Is Uganda a Hague Convention country?
• Who supervises the fostering period?

Adoption — United Kingdom

• Can single people adopt in the UK?
• Is there an upper age limit?
• How long does approval take?
• What is a special guardianship order?

Adoption — United States

• How much does adoption cost in the United States?
• Can a birth mother change her mind?
• Does an internationally adopted child become a US citizen?
• What is the adoption tax credit?

Adoption — Zambia

• Is Zambia a Hague Convention country?
• Do I have to foster the child first?
• Which court grants the order?
• Can relatives caring for a child get legal status without adopting?

Affection.org, the site in detail

• Is Affection.org really free?
• How does the chat work?
• Do I need a mobile app?
• Are the ads checked?

After the break-up

• How long does a divorce take?
• Who keeps the home?
• Is shared residence the norm?
• Do we each need a lawyer?
• How long until it stops hurting?

Child custody and child support after separation

• If the other parent does not pay, can I refuse to hand over the child?
• Is support due in shared residence?
• From what age is the child heard, and from what age do they decide?
• What happens to support if the paying parent has new children?
• And if we were not married?

Childcare — Argentina

• At what age is kindergarten free and compulsory in Argentina?
• Is there anything like Tax-Free Childcare or the funded hours?
• How much maternity and paternity leave is there?

Childcare — Australia

• What is the three-day guarantee?
• How is the subsidy paid?
• What happens if I under-estimate my income?
• Where can I compare services?

Childcare — Canada

• Is child care really $10 a day in Canada?
• Why is it so hard to find a space?
• Does the reduction apply to a nanny?
• Who claims the Child Care Expense Deduction?

Childcare — European Union

• How much paternity leave?
• Is parental leave paid?
• What is carers' leave?
• Does the Directive require nursery places?

Childcare — Ghana

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — Hong Kong

• Can I find a nursery place for a baby in Hong Kong?
• Is kindergarten free?
• What does a domestic helper cost?
• What is the Neighbourhood Support Child Care Project?

Childcare — India

• What is an Anganwadi centre?
• Must my employer provide a crèche?
• Is private day care regulated?
• What does private day care cost?

Childcare — Ireland

• What is the ECCE programme?
• How do I get the National Childcare Scheme subsidy?
• What does full-time care cost?
• Can I use a childminder and still get support?

Childcare — Jamaica

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — Kenya

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — Malaysia

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — New Zealand

• What is 20 Hours ECE?
• Does that make childcare free?
• What is FamilyBoost?
• How do I check a service's quality?

Childcare — Nigeria

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — Pakistan

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — Philippines

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — Singapore

• Who licenses childcare in Singapore?
• How much subsidy can I get?
• Why are anchor operators cheaper?
• From what age is care available?

Childcare — South Africa

• Who is responsible for ECD in South Africa?
• What is the ECD subsidy?
• Why does registration matter?
• What is Grade R?

Childcare — Spain

• Is nursery free in Spain?
• How much paternity leave does a father get in Spain?
• Can I get help with childcare costs as a British parent in Spain?

Childcare — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — Uganda

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Childcare — United Kingdom

• How many funded hours can I get?
• Can I use Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit together?
• What does a nursery place cost?
• Is a childminder cheaper than a nursery?
• How do I find a nanny?

Childcare — United States

• Is there any federal childcare entitlement?
• What does infant care cost?
• Is a Dependent Care FSA better than the tax credit?
• How do I check a provider's record?
• What is Head Start?

Childcare — Zambia

• Is there public childcare for babies?
• What does private provision cost?
• What should I check before enrolling?
• Can I employ someone at home?

Copyright — European Union

• Is copyright the same across the Union?
• How long does protection last?
• Is a photo on a profile protected?
• What does Article 17 change for platforms?

Copyright — Ghana

• What is folklore protection in Ghana?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Copyright — Kenya

• How does takedown work in Kenya?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Copyright — Malaysia

• What is copyright voluntary notification?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Copyright — Pakistan

• How long does copyright last in Pakistan?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Copyright — Philippines

• Does the Philippines have fair use?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Copyright — Trinidad and Tobago

• How are music rights handled around Carnival?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Copyright — Uganda

• Is there a fair use exception in Uganda?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Copyright — Zambia

• Do you need to register a work in Zambia?
• Who owns a photograph of the two of us?

Courtship and beauty around the world

• Do these customs still exist?
• Can one attend these festivals?
• Why do so many customs bear on women's bodies?

Data protection — Argentina

• Can an Argentine company receive my data from the UK?
• My ex, in Argentina, has shared intimate photos of me — what can I do?
• How do I get my data deleted from an Argentine dating app?

Data protection — European Union

• Does the GDPR have to be transposed?
• Which rights can I exercise?
• Who do I complain to?
• Does it cover an American app?

Data protection — Spain

• I live in the UK and a Spanish company is misusing my data — who do I complain to?
• Someone in Spain has shared intimate images of me — what can I do from the UK?
• Is the digital age of consent different in Spain?

Dental care — Australia

• Does Medicare cover the dentist?
• How long are public dental waiting lists?

Dental care — Canada

• Is the dentist covered by medicare?
• Who qualifies for the federal plan?

Dental care — European Union

• Can I claim back a crown fitted in another EU country?
• Is prior authorisation needed?
• Are whitening kits sold online legal?

Dental care — Ghana

• Is dental care free?
• Where can I get a crown affordably?

Dental care — Hong Kong

• Is there free dental care?
• Where can I get affordable treatment?

Dental care — India

• Is dental care free in India?
• Is India a good destination for dental treatment?

Dental care — Ireland

• Do I get a free check-up?
• Can I claim tax relief?

Dental care — Jamaica

• Is dental care free?
• Where can I get a crown affordably?

Dental care — Kenya

• Is dental care free?
• Where can I get a crown affordably?

Dental care — Malaysia

• Is treatment cheap in Malaysia?
• How do I judge a clinic as a foreign patient?

Dental care — New Zealand

• Is dental care free for children?
• Is there any help for adults?

Dental care — Nigeria

• Is dental care free?
• Where can I get a crown affordably?

Dental care — Pakistan

• Is there dental insurance?
• Where is the cheapest reliable care?

Dental care — Philippines

• Does PhilHealth cover the dentist?
• Where can I get low-cost treatment?

Dental care — Singapore

• Can I use Medisave at the dentist?
• Is CHAS only for polyclinics?

Dental care — South Africa

• Is public dental care free?
• Where is the best value for major work?

Dental care — Trinidad and Tobago

• Is dental care free?
• Where can I get a crown affordably?

Dental care — Uganda

• Is dental care free?
• Where can I get a crown affordably?

Dental care — United Kingdom

• Is NHS dental treatment free?
• Are implants available on the NHS?
• Can a beautician whiten my teeth?

Dental care — United States

• Does Medicare cover the dentist?
• Why did my insurance stop paying halfway through?

Dental care — Zambia

• Is dental care free?
• Where can I get a crown affordably?

Divorce — Argentina

• Is my Argentine divorce valid in the UK?
• We married in England and live in Buenos Aires: can we divorce in Argentina?
• Should we divorce in Argentina or in England?
• Can I take our children to the UK after the separation?

Divorce — European Union

• Which court has jurisdiction?
• Can we choose the law of our divorce?
• Is a divorce from another member state recognised?
• Which states are outside?

Divorce — Hong Kong

• How long does a divorce take in Hong Kong?
• How are assets divided?

Divorce — Spain

• We are both British, living in Spain: can we divorce in England instead?
• Is my Spanish divorce valid in the UK?
• How is child maintenance fixed in Spain?

Domestic violence — Argentina

• I am British and my Argentine partner is violent — what should I do first?
• Can I go back to the UK with my children?
• Is an Argentine protection order valid in the UK or Ireland?

Domestic violence — European Union

• What does the 2024 Directive add?
• Is rape defined at European level?
• When does it apply?
• Does it cover intimate image abuse?

Domestic violence — Spain

• I am British and my partner is violent — will the Spanish police help me even though I speak little Spanish?
• Can I take the children back to the UK to escape him?
• Is a Spanish protection order valid in the UK?

Estimating the cost and length of a divorce

• Is an uncontested divorce always cheaper?
• Can one lawyer act for both?
• Which item is missing from every budget?

Getting there, and what it costs — United Kingdom

• Which airport makes sense?
• What should the budget allow for?

Ghosting: disappearing without a word

• Should I follow up once, or twice?
• The person comes back after weeks as if nothing had happened. What now?
• Is ghosting illegal?

Identity theft — European Union

• Is identity theft a European offence?
• What if my account was hacked?
• And if someone uses my photos without hacking anything?
• Does police cooperation work?

Identity theft — Ghana

• What if someone uses my Ghana Card details?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Hong Kong

• What does 18222 do?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Jamaica

• Which identifiers matter most in Jamaica?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Kenya

• What is a SIM swap and how do you stop it?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Malaysia

• What is 997?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — New Zealand

• What does IDCARE do?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Nigeria

• What do I do if my BVN or NIN is misused?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Pakistan

• How do you report to the cybercrime wing?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Philippines

• Can a fraudulent account be frozen in the Philippines?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Singapore

• What happens if someone uses my Singpass?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — South Africa

• What is protective registration?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Trinidad and Tobago

• Who investigates fraud here?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Identity theft — Zambia

• Can a mobile money transfer be reversed in Zambia?
• What should you do in the first hour?

Image rights — European Union

• Is there a European right to one's image?
• How do I get a photo taken down?
• Can the GDPR force deletion?
• What about an intimate image shared without consent?

Infidelity: understanding, deciding, repairing

• Is a purely online relationship cheating?
• Should family and friends, or the children, be told?
• Do couples generally recover?
• Can I hire a detective or read my partner’s phone?

Inheritance — Argentina

• Can I leave everything to my wife, as I could in England?
• My father died in England and left a flat in Buenos Aires: what do we do?
• Is my English will valid in Argentina?

Inheritance — Australia

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — Canada

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — European Union

• Which law governs my estate in the EU?
• How do I choose my national law?
• What is the European Certificate of Succession?
• Does the Regulation apply everywhere in the EU?
• Does it deal with inheritance tax?

Inheritance — Ghana

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Can a widow be evicted from the family home?
• What if the land has no title?
• Does a partner who was never married inherit?

Inheritance — Hong Kong

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — India

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — Ireland

• Can I leave my spouse out of my will in Ireland?
• Do my children have a fixed share?
• Does the EU Succession Regulation apply?
• What tax will my beneficiaries pay?

Inheritance — Jamaica

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Can a widow be evicted from the family home?
• What if the land has no title?
• Does a partner who was never married inherit?

Inheritance — Kenya

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Can a widow be evicted from the family home?
• What if the land has no title?
• Does a partner who was never married inherit?

Inheritance — Malaysia

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — New Zealand

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — Nigeria

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Can a widow be evicted from the family home?
• What if the land has no title?
• Does a partner who was never married inherit?

Inheritance — Pakistan

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — Philippines

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — Singapore

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — South Africa

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Do pensions and life insurance form part of the estate?
• How long does administration take?
• Can a will be challenged?

Inheritance — Spain

• Can I leave everything to my spouse, as I would in England?
• Do my children in the UK pay Spanish inheritance tax on my Spanish villa?
• Is my English will valid in Spain?

Inheritance — Trinidad and Tobago

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Can a widow be evicted from the family home?
• What if the land has no title?
• Does a partner who was never married inherit?

Inheritance — Uganda

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Can a widow be evicted from the family home?
• What if the land has no title?
• Does a partner who was never married inherit?

Inheritance — United Kingdom

• Can I disinherit my children in England?
• Does my unmarried partner inherit?
• What happens to my will if I remarry?
• What are legal rights in Scotland?

Inheritance — United States

• Can I disinherit my children?
• Can I disinherit my spouse?
• How do I avoid probate?
• Will my estate pay federal estate tax?

Inheritance — Zambia

• Who inherits if there is no will?
• Can a widow be evicted from the family home?
• What if the land has no title?
• Does a partner who was never married inherit?

Jealousy: from normal to destructive

• Is being jealous proof of love?
• My partner refuses to let me see my friends. Is that jealousy?
• Should you stay friends with your exes?
• Are men and women jealous in the same way?

Love compatibility: the full test

• Is this compatibility test reliable?
• Why does my Chinese sign not match my year of birth?
• How is the overall percentage calculated?
• Which sign is best for me?

Meeting your compatriots abroad

• Do I really need to register with my embassy?
• My partner is not a native English speaker: do they belong in these networks?
• How do we keep our children reading and writing English?

Names

• Can a name really shape a personality?
• Are there legal limits on naming a child?
• Where do the statistics come from?

Names — European Union

• Is there a European law of names?
• Can my child bear the same name in two states?
• Can a state refuse a name?
• Do I need an apostille for a birth certificate?

Numerology

• How is a life path number worked out?
• Why do the readings so often seem accurate?
• Is there any scientific basis?

Online shopping — European Union

• How long do I have to withdraw?
• What if the trader did not tell me?
• Does the legal guarantee cover digital products?
• Is a non-EU website bound?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Australia

• Can a pharmacist supply emergency contraception to a teenager?
• What does bulk billing mean for a young person?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Canada

• What is the mature minor doctrine?
• Is contraception free in Canada?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Ghana

• Does health insurance cover a young person in Ghana?
• What is an adolescent health corner?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Hong Kong

• Where can a teenager go in Hong Kong?
• Will parents be informed?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — India

• Why is it hard for a teenager to get sexual health care in India?
• Is there any confidential route?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Ireland

• Who gets free contraception in Ireland?
• Does the age of consent affect access to care?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Jamaica

• Is family planning free in Jamaica?
• How does the age of consent affect a consultation?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Kenya

• Can an adolescent be tested for HIV without a parent in Kenya?
• Is contraception available to unmarried young people?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Malaysia

• Is it legal for an unmarried teenager to get contraception in Malaysia?
• Which services are most approachable?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — New Zealand

• Is sexual health care free for young people in New Zealand?
• Does a young person have a right to information?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Nigeria

• Is there a legal age limit for contraception in Nigeria?
• Where is the most approachable service?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Pakistan

• Can an unmarried teenager get contraception in Pakistan?
• What is the Lady Health Worker programme?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Philippines

• Do minors need parental consent in the Philippines?
• What is available without a prescription?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Singapore

• Can a sixteen-year-old see a doctor alone in Singapore?
• Where is emergency contraception available?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — South Africa

• From what age can a young person get contraception in South Africa?
• Is the consultation confidential?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Trinidad and Tobago

• Where do young people go for confidential advice?
• What are professionals obliged to report?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Uganda

• Is contraception free in Uganda?
• What about sexuality education in schools?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — United Kingdom

• Can a fifteen-year-old get contraception without their parents knowing?
• Where can a young person go?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — United States

• Can a minor get contraception without a parent in the United States?
• What about confidentiality on a parent's insurance?

Parents: a teenager’s first relationship — Zambia

• Can a pregnant schoolgirl return to school in Zambia?
• Where can a young person get contraception?

Privacy — European Union

• Does the Charter apply to every situation?
• What is the difference between Articles 7 and 8?
• Are my private messages protected?
• Which court hears a complaint?

Privacy — Ghana

• What rights does the Data Protection Act give?
• What can you do if a former partner shares private material?

Privacy — Jamaica

• Who enforces data protection in Jamaica?
• What can you do if a former partner shares private material?

Privacy — Uganda

• What does the Data Protection and Privacy Act cover?
• What can you do if a former partner shares private material?

Privacy — Zambia

• What did the Data Protection Act 2021 introduce?
• What can you do if a former partner shares private material?

Public displays of affection: what is allowed, frowned on or punished

• Can you kiss in Dubai?
• Can an unmarried couple share a hotel room?
• What does a same-sex couple risk by holding hands?
• And on the plane, at the airport, on the night train?

Romance scams — Argentina

• I sent money from the UK to an 'Argentine' I met online — what should I do?
• How can I check that an Argentine contact is who he or she claims to be?
• My Argentine bank refuses to cancel a loan a fraudster took out in my name — what can I do?

Romance scams — Canada

• Will the bank refund an e-transfer I sent myself?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — European Union

• Must my bank refund me?
• What if I made the transfer myself?
• Who has to prove what?
• Who do I report to?

Romance scams — Ghana

• Where do you report a scam in Ghana?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Hong Kong

• How do you check whether something is a scam?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Jamaica

• Where do you report in Jamaica?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Kenya

• Can an M-Pesa transfer be reversed?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — New Zealand

• Is there confirmation of payee in New Zealand?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Nigeria

• How do you get a fraudulent account restricted?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Pakistan

• Are funds ever recovered in Pakistan?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Philippines

• Can money be recovered in the Philippines?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Singapore

• Who bears the loss in Singapore?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Spain

• I sent money from my Spanish account to someone I met online — will my bank refund me?
• Does it help to report to Report Fraud as well?
• How do I recognise the Costa scams aimed at expatriates?

Romance scams — Trinidad and Tobago

• Who investigates online fraud here?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Uganda

• What is the fastest way to stop a mobile money fraud?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Romance scams — Zambia

• Who should you contact first in Zambia?
• How do romance scams usually work?

Sexual offences committed abroad — Australia

• Can a convicted offender be stopped from leaving Australia?
• Who can report a suspicion from abroad?

Sexual offences committed abroad — Canada

• Does the conduct have to be a crime in the other country?
• Who can report a suspicion from abroad?

Sexual offences committed abroad — European Union

• Can I be prosecuted for acts committed abroad?
• Must the conduct be an offence locally?
• Is a complaint needed where it happened?
• Do convictions travel between states?

Sexual offences committed abroad — Ghana

• Which law applies to a visitor in Ghana?
• Who can report a suspicion from abroad?

Sexual offences committed abroad — Ireland

• Who can be prosecuted in Ireland?
• Who can report a suspicion from abroad?

Sexual offences committed abroad — New Zealand

• Is arranging the travel itself an offence?
• Who can report a suspicion from abroad?

Sexual offences committed abroad — United States

• What does the PROTECT Act cover?
• Who can report a suspicion from abroad?

Shared custody calendar

• How to handle holidays?
• Is the calendar “official”?
• What is the .ics export for?

Speech and online harassment — European Union

• Does the Regulation say what I may write?
• My account was closed without explanation — what now?
• Who supervises platforms?
• Does it apply to small forums?

Step-families — Australia

• Can a step-parent apply for parenting orders in Australia?
• Is step-parent adoption possible?

Step-families — Canada

• What does standing in the place of a parent mean?
• Can a step-parent be ordered to pay support in Canada?

Step-families — Ghana

• How does adoption work in Ghana?
• Can a step-parent get authority without adopting?

Step-families — Hong Kong

• How does a step-parent obtain legal authority in Hong Kong?
• What if the other parent will not consent?

Step-families — India

• Can anyone adopt a step-child in India?
• What does guardianship give a step-parent?

Step-families — Ireland

• How does a partner become a guardian in Ireland?
• Did step-parent adoption get easier?

Step-families — Jamaica

• How does adoption work in Jamaica?
• Why formalise an informal arrangement?

Step-families — Kenya

• How does guardianship work under the Children Act 2022?
• Is adoption open to a step-parent?

Step-families — Malaysia

• Which adoption law applies to my family?
• Does an adopted child inherit under Islamic law?

Step-families — New Zealand

• How does a step-parent become a guardian?
• Why is adoption discouraged here?

Step-families — Nigeria

• Which adoption law applies in Nigeria?
• What is the risk of informal fostering?

Step-families — Pakistan

• Can a step-parent adopt in Pakistan?
• How does the child inherit?

Step-families — Philippines

• How does administrative adoption work?
• Why does the lack of divorce matter for step-families?

Step-families — Singapore

• Can a step-parent adopt in Singapore?
• What if adoption is not appropriate?

Step-families — South Africa

• What is a parental responsibilities and rights agreement?
• Is step-parent adoption also possible?

Step-families — Trinidad and Tobago

• Who handles adoption in Trinidad and Tobago?
• What are the alternatives to adoption?

Step-families — Uganda

• What is a legal guardianship order?
• Is adoption available to a step-parent?

Step-families — United Kingdom

• How does a step-parent get parental responsibility?
• Can a step-parent be made to pay maintenance?

Step-families — United States

• How does step-parent adoption work in the United States?
• Can a step-parent get visitation after a break-up?

Step-families — Zambia

• What did the Children's Code Act change?
• Can a step-parent adopt?

What childcare really costs

• Why does the result differ from the quote I was given?
• Should the carer's holidays be counted?
• Does the calculation work for two children?

Your calisthenics training plan: ten questions, one programme

• Can you really build muscle without equipment?
• How long before you see results?
• Should you add cardio?
• What about supplements?
• Something hurts during an exercise: what should I do?

Astrology

Biorhythms

• How is a biorhythm calculated?
• Why was the theory so popular?
• Is this the same as circadian rhythms?

Chinese astrology

• Why doesn't my animal match my birth year?
• What are the five elements?
• Are the compatibilities taken seriously?

Love and the Chinese zodiac

• We are opposites on the circle: is that serious?
• We were born in the same year: good or bad sign?
• I was born in late January: which year am I?
• What about the hour of birth?

Love in Vedic astrology

• Is the time of birth needed?
• Nadi dosha: is marriage impossible?
• What about a non-Hindu couple?
• How does it differ from Western couple astrology?

Maya astrology and the tzolk’in

• Why does another site give me a different Maya sign?
• Does the tzolk’in take the time of birth into account?
• Did the Maya have a zodiac?
• And 2012?

Moon cycles

• Does the moon affect sleep?
• Is there a link with menstrual cycles?
• Why is the belief so persistent?

Synastry: zodiac sign compatibility

• Do astrological compatibilities work?
• Why do some combinations seem so obvious?
• Can it be used harmlessly?

Tarot

• Do you have to believe in tarot to find it useful?
• Can tarot predict the future?
• When should you be wary?

The 12 zodiac signs and the ascendant

• Why does the exact time of birth matter?
• How does it differ from the sun sign?
• What is it actually worth?

The Moon and Venus in love

• Is the time of birth needed?
• Our Moons are square: is that serious?
• Venus retrograde: should we wait to commit?

Vedic astrology (jyotish)

• Why does my sign change?
• Is the time of birth needed?
• What are Rahu and Ketu?
• Are jyotish and Chinese astrology related?

Where astrology comes from: Babylon, Greece and after

• Why twelve signs?
• Is there a thirteenth sign?
• Was astrology ever a science?
• Since when have there been horoscopes in newspapers?

Couple life

Marriage — Argentina

• Is a marriage celebrated in Argentina valid in the UK?
• Can two British visitors marry in Argentina?
• What changes for a British spouse after marrying an Argentine?

Marriage — European Union

• Does the Union set marriage conditions?
• Can my non-EU spouse join me?
• Is a same-sex marriage recognised everywhere?
• Do I need an apostille for a birth certificate?

Marriage — Spain

• Is a marriage celebrated in Spain valid in the UK?
• Can two non-residents marry in Spain?
• What changes for a British spouse after marrying a Spaniard?

Matrimonial property and inheritance — Argentina

• We married in England and now live in Buenos Aires: which regime applies?
• Is an English prenuptial agreement recognised in Argentina?
• Is our flat in Buenos Aires common property even though only my name is on the deed?

Matrimonial property and inheritance — European Union

• Which law governs our matrimonial property?
• Does moving change it?
• Can we choose freely?
• What about a registered partnership?

Matrimonial property and inheritance — Spain

• We married in England and retired to Spain: which law governs our property?
• Is our Spanish home jointly owned even though only my name is on the deed?
• Can we change regime after years of marriage?

Partnerships and cohabitation — Argentina

• Is our UK civil partnership worth anything in Argentina?
• We have lived together in Buenos Aires for three years: what rights do we have?
• Can my partner stay in our home if I die?

Partnerships and cohabitation — European Union

• Which law governs our partnership?
• Does it force recognition of the partnership?
• Can we choose another law?
• Are all member states bound?

Partnerships and cohabitation — Spain

• We are a British unmarried couple living on the Costa del Sol: what protects the survivor?
• Does registering as a pareja de hecho help with residence after Brexit?
• Is my UK civil partnership recognised in Spain?

Same-sex marriage — Argentina

• We are a British same-sex couple: can we marry in Argentina?
• Our child was born in Buenos Aires to two mothers — what about the UK?
• Is our Argentine marriage recognised in Ireland?

Same-sex marriage — Australia

• Are overseas marriages recognised?
• Can a celebrant refuse?

Same-sex marriage — Canada

• Can foreigners marry in Canada?
• Is surrogacy allowed?

Same-sex marriage — Ghana

• Is the wider bill in force?
• What would change if it were signed?

Same-sex marriage — Hong Kong

• What is actually recognised today?
• What happens now that the deadline has passed?

Same-sex marriage — India

• What exactly did the 2023 judgment decide?
• What can a couple do in the meantime?

Same-sex marriage — Ireland

• Does a civil partnership become a marriage automatically?
• How is the second mother recognised?

Same-sex marriage — Jamaica

• Are people prosecuted?
• Why can the law not be challenged in court?

Same-sex marriage — Kenya

• What did the Supreme Court decide in 2023?
• Is a foreign marriage of any use?

Same-sex marriage — Malaysia

• How do the two systems differ?
• What did the 2021 Federal Court decision do?

Same-sex marriage — New Zealand

• Can foreigners marry in New Zealand?
• Why is adoption still an issue?

Same-sex marriage — Nigeria

• Does the Act reach a marriage celebrated abroad?
• What are the practical risks?

Same-sex marriage — Pakistan

• Is a foreign marriage of any use?
• What are the practical risks?

Same-sex marriage — Philippines

• What protection do local ordinances give?
• Why does the absence of divorce matter here?

Same-sex marriage — Singapore

• What did the constitutional amendment change?
• Does public housing matter that much?

Same-sex marriage — South Africa

• Can a Home Affairs official refuse?
• How does surrogacy work?

Same-sex marriage — Spain

• We are a British same-sex couple: can we marry in Spain?
• Is our UK civil partnership worth anything in Spain?
• Our child was born in Spain to two mothers — what about the UK?

Same-sex marriage — Trinidad and Tobago

• So is same-sex conduct lawful or not?
• Does the Marriage Act matter?

Same-sex marriage — Uganda

• What did the Constitutional Court decide?
• Does it affect access to health care?

Same-sex marriage — United Kingdom

• Should you convert a civil partnership into a marriage?
• Who is the second legal parent?

Same-sex marriage — United States

• Why get a confirmatory adoption if both parents are on the birth certificate?
• What does the Respect for Marriage Act actually do?

Same-sex marriage — Zambia

• Are the laws actually enforced?
• Is there any support available?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Australia

• What is a marriage celebrant?
• How far in advance must you give notice?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Canada

• How do Quebec weddings differ?
• Can Indigenous elements be part of a wedding?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Ghana

• What is the knocking ceremony?
• Does the customary marriage need registering?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Hong Kong

• What is the tea ceremony?
• How much should you put in a red packet?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — India

• How many days does an Indian wedding last?
• What should a foreign guest wear?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Ireland

• What is the second day of an Irish wedding?
• Which way round do you wear a Claddagh ring?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Jamaica

• What is black cake?
• How formal is the guest list?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Kenya

• What is a wedding contribution committee?
• Is a customary marriage recognised in Kenya?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Malaysia

• What is the bersanding?
• Which law applies to the marriage?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — New Zealand

• What is a waiata at a wedding?
• Can a wedding be held on a marae?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Nigeria

• What is aso ebi?
• Which ceremony is the legal one?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Pakistan

• What happens at the nikah?
• What is the rukhsati?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Philippines

• What do principal sponsors do?
• Is there a civil requirement as well?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Singapore

• Is a civil ceremony required in Singapore?
• What is a Chinese wedding banquet like?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — South Africa

• Is a customary marriage legally recognised?
• What actually happens in lobola negotiations?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Trinidad and Tobago

• What is maticoor night?
• How many marriage systems are there?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Uganda

• What happens at a kwanjula?
• What should a guest wear?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — United Kingdom

• What is the wedding breakfast?
• Who gives the speeches and in what order?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — United States

• What is a rehearsal dinner?
• Should you give money or a gift?

Wedding customs and ceremonies — Zambia

• What is chilanga mulilo?
• What happens at a kitchen party?

Working out a wedding budget

• Which item is most underestimated?
• Should there be a contingency?
• How do you cut the total sharply without losing the party?

Rights

Fundamental rights — European Union

• Can I rely on the Charter before my national court?
• How does it differ from the European Convention?
• Does the Charter create new rights?
• Who is bound?

Fundamental rights — Ghana

• How do you enforce a constitutional right in Ghana?
• What does the human rights commission do?

Fundamental rights — Malaysia

• How strong are constitutional rights in Malaysia?
• What can SUHAKAM do?

Fundamental rights — Nigeria

• How quick is a fundamental rights application?
• Why are social and economic rights not enforceable?

Fundamental rights — Singapore

• Can you challenge a law in Singapore?
• Is there a human rights commission?

General pages

Welcome to AffectionPlus

• Who is this site for?
• Why country pages?
• Is the content checked?
• Is the site free?
• What is the connection with Affection.org?
• What do the quizzes, the compatibility test and “Where to start” offer?