The sexualisation of society is apparent all around us. This book looks at sexualisation in advertising, in the entertainment industry and in pop culture in general. It considers how sexualisation is impacting our young people, particularly young girls. It also looks at the potential consequences of exposure to pornography and its prevalence in our world today.

In the UK one in five people are abused in one way or another in their childhood. This book looks at the different types of abuse, such as neglect, sexual, emotional and physical abuse and the long-lasting effects they have on the victims. But just how can children be protected? We explore ways in which safeguarding can help to spot signs of abuse and how it can be prevented.

Good quality sleep is essential to our overall wellbeing. How much sleep we need varies at different times in our lives. In this book we explore why sleep is so important, we look at the benefits of good quality sleep and strategies to help achieve it. We also look at what happens when we are sleeping and the causes and effects of different sleep disorders.

With 1 in 6 couples experiencing problems getting pregnant, fertility is something that not many people think about until they try to conceive. With fertility declining in the UK, we need to make sure that we are aware of the issues that may affect our fertility. This book explores things such as the menstrual cycle, the menopause, alternative ways of having a baby and how lifestyle factors can help or hinder fertility.