communication
The Other "Silent Treatment" We Need to Talk About
So, I was casually doomscrolling when I stumbled upon a statistic that made me both gasp and nod in knowing agreement: Women are a whopping 96% more likely to be interrupted in conversations with ...
mental health
Sick Day Struggles: When "Powering Through" Isn't the Answer (And Why We Feel So Guilty)
Ugh, this cold/flu combo has knocked me for six. My head is pounding, my throat is scratchy, and my body feels like it's been hit by a truck. As much as I want to "power through" (hello, Type A per...
Gender Pain Gap
The Gender Pain Gap: Why Menopause Demands a Workplace Revolution
The Gender Pain Gap is a harsh reality. Women's health issues, particularly menopause, are too often dismissed or minimised in the workplace. This has devastating effects on women's well-being, ca...
EDCs
Hormone Hijackers: Protect Yourself from EDCs in Your Home
Most of us are doing our very best every day, we do our best with what we have, with the time available to us and to the finances available. Your health isn't just about what you eat or how much yo...
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...
Endometriosis
Endometriosis: It's NOT Just Bad Periods – Let's Talk About It (Because We Deserve Better)
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and it's time to ditch the whispers and get real. Endo affects a ton of us, but so many suffer in silence because "bad periods" are just something we're supp...
life's challenges
Embracing the Power of the Menstrual Cycle: A New Perspective
Discover how embracing and understanding your menstrual cycle can empower your life. Join us at Hey Sister! in normalising period conversations and leveraging your natural rhythms for wellness.
We ...
life's challenges
Embracing a New Era of Workplace Wellness: The Case for Menstrual and Menopause Leave
In a world where the fight for gender equality continues to gather momentum, two articles—one from The Guardian and another from the University of Sydney—shed light on an issue often whispered abou...
Endometriosis
Womanhood: The Ultimate Extreme Sport
Hey Sister! welcomes you to a journey where womanhood is celebrated as the most extraordinary of extreme sports.
Picture this: "Womanhood is an Extreme Sport." Those words, courtesy of our friends ...