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...
heavy period
Heavy Periods? Let’s Talk About the Monthly Flood – And How to Sail Through It Naturally
Ladies, let’s get real. We’ve all had that “why am I losing half my body weight in blood this month?” moment. Heavy periods can make you feel like you’re starring in a horror movie you never signed...
Why “Just Wear a Tighter Bra” is the Worst Advice for Breast Tenderness (And What Actually Works)
You’ve heard it all before, right? Friends, mums, or random internet forums like Reddit suggesting, “Just wear a tighter bra. It’ll help with the soreness!” As if squeezing yourself into a too-tig...
Perimenopause 101: Recognising the Signs and Managing Mood Swings Like a Pro
So, you've found yourself in your mid-30s or early 40s, and suddenly things feel... different. You’re experiencing wild mood swings that have you threatening to leave your partner (again) and cons...
Chin Hairs? Oh Hey Perimenopause!
Welcome to another adventure in the wonderful world of peri-menopause! You wake up, look in the mirror, and—what’s that? A chin hair? But how?! You were smooth just yesterday. If you’re between 35...
I Think I Just Had a Hot Flush, But How Do I Know?
Welcome to the wonderful world of peri-menopause, where "Did I just have a hot flush?" becomes a regular part of your inner dialogue. If you’re between 35 and 55 years old and suddenly find yourse...
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 ...
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...