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.

The Hidden Cost of Periods: $9.6 Billion in Lost Productivity - Hey Sister!
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The Hidden Cost of Periods: $9.6 Billion in Lost Productivity

It's time for us to get serious for a moment. The results of the Bloody Big Survey dropped last week, and we are outraged by some of the findings in this the year 2024! One statistic that demands i...
When They Just Don’t Get It: Educating the Clueless - Hey Sister!
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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...
The Ultimate Period Workout Guide: Exercise for Every Cycle Phase - Hey Sister!

The Ultimate Period Workout Guide: Exercise for Every Cycle Phase

Wondering how to exercise on your period? You're not alone. Misconceptions and questions abound. Should you push through the pain or take a rest day? The truth is, understanding the hormonal fluctu...
Sock it to Period Poverty: A Shocking Reality for Too Many Women - Hey Sister!

Sock it to Period Poverty: A Shocking Reality for Too Many Women

Can you imagine using a stranger's sock for your period? It's a distressing reality for 1 in 5 women in Australia who face period poverty – the inability to afford essential sanitary products. This...
Decoding Your Period: What the Colours of Menstrual Blood Mean - Hey Sister!

Decoding Your Period: What the Colours of Menstrual Blood Mean

For way too long, periods have been shrouded in mystery and misinformation. We're here to change that. It's time to decode your flow, understand what your body's telling you, and normalise the conv...
1, 2, 3, 4, Time To Tighten Your Pelvic Floor - Hey Sister!
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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!
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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...
Is Your Period Too Heavy? Uncover the Causes and Find Natural Solutions - Hey Sister!
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Is Your Period Too Heavy? Uncover the Causes and Find Natural Solutions

Have you ever felt like your period is more of a tidal wave than a flow? You're not alone. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is way more common than you might think, and it's not just an inconvenience...
Ditch the Cramps, Embrace Comfort: My Hey Sister! Natural and Sustainable Period Pain Relief - Hey Sister!
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Ditch the Cramps, Embrace Comfort: My Hey Sister! Natural and Sustainable Period Pain Relief

Ladies, we all know the struggle of period pain. It's time to ditch the discomfort and embrace a more comfortable cycle with natural solutions. That's where Hey Sister! comes in, and I'm here to sh...