#BreakingTheStigma
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...
Anti-Inflammatory Tips
How Do I Reduce PMS Symptoms Without Over-The-Counter Medication?
Ah, PMS. That delightful time of the month when bloating, mood swings, and fatigue become your uninvited companions. Whether you’re battling cramps, struggling with sleep, or just feeling “off,” it...
#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
Why Your Period Pain Might Be Acting Up Over the Holidays (And What You Can Do About It)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…except for that stubborn holiday guest who just won’t leave: inflammation. Yep, the culprit behind why some of us feel more like the Grinch than Mrs. Claus ...
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...
education
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...
antifungal
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...
Menstrual Cycle
A World Menstrual Hygiene Day Message from Hey Sister!
Hey Sister! On World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28th), we're celebrating periods, ditching the shame, and empowering YOU to own your cycle and your life.
Why Menstrual Hygiene Matters
Menstrual h...
Alcohol
How Alcohol Affects Your Period: What You Need to Know
Hey Sister! community, today we're diving into a topic that touches the lives of many but is often shrouded in whispers and uncertainty: the impact of alcohol on your menstrual cycle. Understanding...