Nicci Talbot

Topic Editor - Women’s Health
Nicci Talbot - Claudia Janke
Nicci Talbot - Claudia Janke

About Nicci Talbot

Nicci Talbot is a freelance journalist, copy-editor and the author of seven non-fiction books on health, wellbeing and sexuality. She is Women's Health feature writer at Suite101 and writes for a number of magazines and websites including Need2Know, Hamlyn, Amorata Press, More, Wellbeing, Scarlet, Practical Parenting & Pregnancy, and healthmango.com. She has a BA (hons) degree in English from Anglia Ruskin University, and a postgraduate diploma in magazine journalism.

In Rude Health is Nicci's blog and erotic boutique and includes interviews and profiles, product reviews, book reviews, and reportage of Salons and workshops. Her passion is helping women to improve body image issues and confidence, deepening intimacy and communication skills, and facilitating the growth and exploration of our sensual and intimate lives.

Nicci is currently working on a series of ebooks (In Rude Health guides) about sexual health and wellbeing. Topics include loss of libido, pelvic toning, sex toys, and orgasms. Nicci regularly supplies copy and quotes for newspapers and magazine articles about women's health, sexuality and lifestyle issues and trends. She also gives talks to networking groups and is happy to participate in events, workshops, podcasts and vodcasts.

Published Works:

  • The Menopause - An Essential Guide (Need2Know, 2009)
  • Fast Sex - How to Master the Art of the Quickie (Hamlyn, 2009)
  • Unzipped (Hamlyn, 2008)
  • Going Down (Amorata Press, 2008)
  • Orgasm - A Sensual Guide to Female Ecstasy (Hamlyn, 2007)
  • Get Over Your Break-up (Hodder Arnold, 2007)
  • The Beauty Book (Barrons, 2007)
  • Dummies Guide to Children's Health (Wiley & Sons, 2006) Co-writer

Online Journalism and Author Interviews

Professional Memberships

Contact: nicci@inrudehealth.com

about.me/niccitalbot

Latest Articles

 		Booked in for a Mammogram? MARIA is a New, Pain-free Alternative
MARIA is a new imaging system that detects breast cancer via radiotherapy. It is non-invasive, quick, pain-free, and safer than a traditional mammogram.
Jan 31, 2012 - Nicci Talbot
French Government Tells Women to Have 'PIP' Implants Removed
The French government has advised women with PIP implants to have them removed after recent health scares and will use public funds to pay for the surgery.
Dec 26, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
Conscious Kink - How Sacred Sexuality Can Deepen Relationships
Sacred Pleasures is a London-based organisation offering workshops in sacred sexuality. I went along to find out more about conscious BDSM and urban tantra.
Nov 30, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
Coco de Mer Jade Love Egg Salon - A Review
Jade love egg exercises help you to increase PC muscle strength and have better sex & orgasms. I attended a sexuality salon at Coco de Mer to find out more.
Oct 23, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
How to Use a Jade Love Egg
There are lots of pelvic toners on the market and most are made of plastic. Here's a review of a Jade love egg, a healing stone that enhances sexual energy.
Sep 30, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
Embroideries - A Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Embroideries is an ongoing creative campaign against FGM. Send in your 8x8" vulva patches to make a giant quilt for display at Coco de Mer erotic boutique.
Aug 25, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
Can Wearing Silk Lingerie Help Prevent Vaginal Thrush?
New research shows that wearing silk briefs can reduce the symptoms of thrush and lichen sclerosus. And now you can try a pair on prescription on the NHS.
Jul 29, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
Billings Natural Family Planning Method and Chart
The Billings Ovolution Method (BOM) is a natural family planning system that enables a woman to plan or prevent pregnancy. Here's how it works.
Jun 30, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
Natural Contraception - The Sympto-Thermal Method
Natural family planning can help you plan and prevent pregnancy without relying on artificial hormones or medical devices. Here's how to chart successfully.
May 30, 2011 - Nicci Talbot
Vaginal Prolapse Post-Menopause
A third of women develop some form of prolapse after menopause, hysterectomy or childbirth. Here's an overview of the different types and how to prevent it.
Apr 15, 2011 - Nicci Talbot