chronic pain
Is period pain a warning sign for chronic pain? Oxford scientists investigate
For centuries, period pain has been dismissed as a monthly nuisance, a "normal" part of life that people who menstruate are expected to endure. But what if it’s actually an early warning sign of so...
#BreakingTheStigma
10 Signs Perimenopause Might Be Sneaking Up On You
At Hey Sister!, we’re all about being open and honest about where we are in our cycles. Recently, I was in a meeting when someone casually said,
“Oh, I’m not in perimenopause — I’m 38, and I still ...
#BreakingTheStigma
Bloody hell, I had my period 12 days ago, and now it’s back — heavier than ever! What is this nightmare?!
If you’re feeling like your uterus is auditioning for a horror film, welcome to the club! Picture this: you’re just about recovered from your last period (pads stashed, white trousers back on rotat...
Anti-Inflammatory Tips
How Do I Reduce PMS Symptoms Without Over-The-Counter Medication?
Ah, PMS. That delightful time of the month when bloating, mood swings, and fatigue become your uninvited companions. Whether you’re battling cramps, struggling with sleep, or just feeling “off,” it...
#BreakingTheStigma
Endometriosis demystified: what it is and why it matters
Article written by Jade Walker Endometriosis is a chronic whole-body inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1 in 7 Australian women or those assigned female at birth (AFAB). Endometriosis ...
Alcohol
Why Your Period Pain Might Be Acting Up Over the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…except for that stubborn holiday guest who just won’t leave: inflammation. Yep, the culprit behind why some of us feel more like the Grinch than Mrs. Claus ...
Body Positivity
Are You Sick of Having to Lie?
Telling Your Friends You’re Busy When You’re Actually Laid Up on the Couch?
Let’s be honest. How many times have you told your friends that you’re “too busy” to hang out when in reality, you’re cur...
education
When They Just Don’t Get It: Educating the Clueless
While we here at Hey Sister! are lucky and get to talk about our periods, our cycle, our pain, and our peri-menopausal symptoms with our male colleagues—and they get it, they empathise, and they u...
antifungal
Period Thrush: Understanding the Causes and Finding Natural Solutions
The days leading up to your period can be challenging enough without the added discomfort of a yeast infection (thrush). If you're one of the many women who experience this recurring issue, know t...