In its early years it placed women's rights and social problems firmly in the foreground.

[3] It remains one of the UK's most popular women's magazines and is published by Future plc.

The magazine includes articles on celebrity gossip, real-life stories, fashion, beauty, shopping deals, wellbeing, food, and travel.

[5] The magazine's recent history has been troubled with a succession of editorial makeovers, relaunches and sudden departures.

("Jackie's tale sets alarm bells ringing: how Woman's Own sexed up Addison's disease for its own ends.").