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.
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“I’m on my period.”
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“I’m on my period.”

Ever said that sentence like it was classified information? A whispered confession? Like you were revealing some wild secret rather than stating a fact about your body? Yep. Us too. Let’s be real f...
Let’s Get Intimate: Endometriosis, Sex and Keeping the Spark Alive
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Let’s Get Intimate: Endometriosis, Sex and Keeping the Spark Alive

Endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, Adenomyosis — she’s complicated.One minute you’re feeling sexy and spontaneous, the next… you’re curled up in a ball, dodging intimacy like it’s your ex’s texts. Hormonal...
The gender pain gap: why women's pain still isn't taken seriously
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The gender pain gap: why women's pain still isn't taken seriously

Hey Sister! Let's get real about something that's been ignored for far too long: the gender pain gap. It's 2025, and yet, when Australian women seek medical care, they're still less likely to recei...
Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it
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Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it

Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it I’m currently reading The Vagina Business — and let me tell you, I’m frustrated. No, scratch that. I’m raging. How is it that for most...
Is period pain a warning sign for chronic pain? Oxford scientists investigate
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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...
Endometriosis demystified: what it is and why it matters
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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 ...
Christmas and Self-Care: How to Stay Jolly Without Losing Your Spark
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Christmas and Self-Care: How to Stay Jolly Without Losing Your Spark

Because you can’t pour from an empty cup — or Santa’s sleigh, for that matter. The Christmas season is magical. Twinkling lights, festive treats, and catching up with loved ones — what’s not to lov...
Feeling Burnt Out by Christmas? Here’s Why - and What to Do
Christmas Burnout

Feeling Burnt Out by Christmas? Here’s Why - and What to Do

You’ve got the tree up, the prawns on ice, and the presents perfectly wrapped. But just as you’re about to collapse into holiday mode - bam! A scratchy throat, a pounding headache, and your body sa...
Is Dairy, Gluten, or Stress Behind Your PMS Drama? Let’s Find Out
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Is Dairy, Gluten, or Stress Behind Your PMS Drama? Let’s Find Out

Dairy, Gluten, and Stress: Are They Wrecking Your PMS? In the lead-up to the silly season, we thought it’d be a great time to chat about some unexpected PMS culprits - dairy, gluten, and stress. Th...