While condoms remain the only contraception that protects against both unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, only a third of American men claim to wear them. So, what can manufacturers do to make their products more appealing and pleasurable for men and women?

The invention of synthetic and hormonal contraception revolutionised female sexual health by providing a greater sense of control over one’s body. But there’s now a growing dissatisfaction with artificial products, driving demand for ‘natural’ alternatives. How are brands tapping into this shift?

With GP appointments increasingly hard to get, digital consultations are being hailed as a way to ease the pressure on the NHS. But would people feel comfortable talking about their medical problems through a screen? Canvas8 spoke to 20 Britons to discover how they’d prefer to reach their doctor.

Over a fifth of Britons have used search engines to diagnose a medical condition, whether that’s because they can’t get a GP’s appointment or due to ‘cyber-chondria’. Aiming to ease anxieties and provide fast, accurate advice is Ada, an AI-assisted app that gives users more control over their health.

Although 72% of US internet users search for health info online, just 12% can adequately evaluate what they find. Canvas8 spoke with Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth and Melissa Johnson, co-authors of research about a health literacy programme, to learn how people can improve their Googling.

Research suggests that Americans are more uncomfortable talking about bowel movements than STDs. But why is it so awkward? And how can brands fight the stigma around conditions such as IBS? Canvas8 spoke to ‘Bacteria Barista’ Alexis Goertz to uncover how to take the taboo out of poo.

Puberty can be confusing, and information is often lacking – 30% of young people say that they didn’t learn enough about how their body changes during adolescence. Covering everything from beards to bullying to what's happening ‘down there’, Guy Stuff is a book that's providing support for boys.

Wellness brand Goop has come under fire for peddling ‘alternative medicine’ with pseudoscientific claims – yet the backlash had little effect on fans. Amid increasingly unaffordable healthcare and falling pharmaceutical trust, how are unconventional remedies giving people a sense of control?