HEY SISTER! JOURNAL

Ladies, get ready to embark on an enlightening journey through the vibrant landscape of women’s health, where the intricate dance of diet, periods, and the enigmatic entity known as endometriosis takes centre stage. Our mission? To demystify the complexities, share the latest research, and sprinkle a dash of innovation.

Women exhausted at work
chronic fatigue in women

Another Gender Pain Gap? WTF.

Why Women Are More Exhausted, and How to Get Your Energy Back (Finally) Let’s Get Real About the Tiredness Ever feel like you could nap for a century and still wake up knackered? You’re not imagini...
Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
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Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

You’ve wrapped up a long day. You pour yourself a glass of Cab Sav because you’ve earned it. But then… bam. Hot flashes. Cramps. Restless sleep. Mood swings that feel like a wild ride. Again. Here’...
Perimenopause Foot Pain Is Real: Why Your Feet Are Screaming (and What You Can Do)
burning feet

Perimenopause Foot Pain Is Real: Why Your Feet Are Screaming (and What You Can Do)

You expect the hot flushes. A mood swing or two.But foot pain? Yep. That one’s real, too. Turns out, when your hormones hop on the perimenopause rollercoaster, they don’t just mess with your mood a...
Why Period Pain Isn’t ‘Just Part of Life’, And What You Can Actually Do About It
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Why Period Pain Isn’t ‘Just Part of Life’, And What You Can Actually Do About It

We’ve all heard it: “It’s just your period.”“Everyone gets cramps.”“Pain is normal, just deal with it.” Sound familiar? Yeah. Us too. For way too long, we’ve been told that menstrual pain is someth...
How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Period (When You’re in Perimenopause)
#BreakingTheStigma

How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Period (When You’re in Perimenopause)

She’s getting her first period. You’re losing yours. Two generations, one massive hormonal shift. Let’s talk about how to make this moment empowering, not overwhelming. Now more than ever, it’s tim...
Tampons vs cups
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Tampons Out, Cups In: What No One Tells You About Your Cervix

We were in a meeting with the team from Hello Period. And my mind was blown. I didn’t think about the impact of using tampons, not just on the environment, but on my body. Like most of us, I though...
Is it normal to poop more when you have period cramps? (spoiler: yup.)
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Is it normal to poop more when you have period cramps? (spoiler: yup.)

You’ve stocked the tampons, made peace with your bloat, and queued your period playlist. But what no one warned you about? The poopocalypse. Yes, we’re going there. Because if your period feels lik...
Why gut health is essential for perimenopause management: A digestive journey
Gut health

Why gut health is essential for perimenopause management: A digestive journey

Perimenopause: that magical time when your body decides it’s time for new adventures - like mood swings at random and hot flushes during Zoom calls. But here’s the plot twist nobody talks about eno...
Why You Crave Junk Food Before Your Period
hormone and food cravings

Why You Crave Junk Food Before Your Period

Craving chocolate or chips before your period? You’re not broken — you’re biologically brilliant. Let’s get this out of the way: premenstrual cravings are not a moral failing. They’re not about wea...