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.

From Couch to Christmas Cheer: Why Sarah’s Ready to Party This Holiday Season!
Gut Health and Period Pain

From Couch to Christmas Cheer: Why Sarah’s Ready to Party This Holiday Season!

I was catching up with my friend Sarah yesterday, and she reminded me exactly why working at Hey Sister! is the best experience of my life. Sarah confessed she’d lost count of all the holidays and ...
Sleeping Through Menopause: Say Goodbye to Tossing, Turning, and Midnight Wake-Ups
Deep sleep during menopause

Sleeping Through Menopause: Say Goodbye to Tossing, Turning, and Midnight Wake-Ups

It’s 3 a.m., and you’re wide awake… again. Between the hot flushes, restless legs, and a mind that just won’t switch off, “deep sleep” can feel like a distant memory. If menopause has turned your n...
First Gynecologist Visit? No Stress! Here's What You Need to Know - Hey Sister!
gynaecologist appointment

First Gynecologist Visit? No Stress! Here's What You Need to Know

Okay, we get it. The thought of your first gynaecologist visit can be a bit 😬. But trust us, it's a major step in taking care of your health, and it's way less scary than those horror stories you ...
Are You Sick of Having to Lie? - Hey Sister!
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...
How Gen Z is Breaking the Taboo - A Millennial's Perspective - Hey Sister!
Body Positivity

How Gen Z is Breaking the Taboo - A Millennial's Perspective

"I remember feeling so embarrassed when I got my first period. I hid it from everyone, even my mum." - Jade 30 As a millennial, I grew up in a world where periods were shrouded in secrecy and sha...
Periods Starting Younger: Is Your Diet to Blame? - Hey Sister!
diet

Periods Starting Younger: Is Your Diet to Blame?

Hands up if you've noticed that girls seem to be getting their periods way younger these days! You're not alone. Many girls are starting their periods well before turning 12, and that's got a lot ...
Free the Bleed: Breaking the Silence, Embracing Our Flow - Hey Sister!
gender equality

Free the Bleed: Breaking the Silence, Embracing Our Flow

Remember that time you used your high school jumper to cover your skirt, hoping no one would see the red stain? Or that hushed whisper to a friend, asking for a tampon "emergency"? This hushed dan...
1, 2, 3, 4, Time To Tighten Your Pelvic Floor - Hey Sister!
incontinence

1, 2, 3, 4, Time To Tighten Your Pelvic Floor

Ever wondered if there's a natural way to feel more confident, comfortable, and even ease those pesky period cramps? The answer might be simpler than you think – it's all about your pelvic floor....
Period Thrush: Understanding the Causes and Finding Natural Solutions - Hey Sister!
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...