#BreakingTheStigma
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...
#MenopauseAwareness
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...
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
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
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...
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...
acne
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...
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 ...
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...