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Let’s talk sex: Reclaiming intimacy, connection & confidence through perimenopause & menopause
Remember the days when you breezed into the bedroom with zero second thoughts? Remember flicking through Dolly just to read other girls’ “omg is this normal?” sex questions? Now you’ve got Google.....
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How to talk to your GP about menopause
Let’s be honest: booking an appointment to talk menopause with your GP can feel like gearing up for a job interview you never wanted. Do you bring notes? What if they brush you off? How do you exp...
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Your Brain’s a Badass: Why the Female Mind is a Secret Leadership Weapon
Ever been told you’re too emotional? Or that you overthink things? Pfft. Turns out, what they call “too much” is actually your secret sauce. According to Dr. Daniel Amen and a growing body of brain...
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How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Period (When You’re in Perimenopause)
She’s getting her first period. You’re losing yours.
Two generations, one massive hormonal shift. Let’s talk about how to make this moment empowering, not overwhelming.
Now more than ever, it’s tim...
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Is it normal to poop more when you have period cramps? (spoiler: yup.)
You’ve stocked the tampons, made peace with your bloat, and queued your period playlist. But what no one warned you about? The poopocalypse.
Yes, we’re going there. Because if your period feels lik...
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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...
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10 Signs Perimenopause Might Be Sneaking Up On You
At Hey Sister!, we’re all about being open and honest about where we are in our cycles. Recently, I was in a meeting when someone casually said,
“Oh, I’m not in perimenopause — I’m 38, and I still ...
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OMG, it’s not just me! Why do I feel flu-ish during my period?
If you’ve ever started your period and thought, “Wait, am I coming down with something?” — you’re not alone. For some, menstrual cycles bring more than cramps and cravings; they usher in a wave of ...
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Bloody hell, I had my period 12 days ago, and now it’s back — heavier than ever! What is this nightmare?!
If you’re feeling like your uterus is auditioning for a horror film, welcome to the club! Picture this: you’re just about recovered from your last period (pads stashed, white trousers back on rotat...
