gender equality
Free the Bleed: Breaking the Silence, Embracing Our Flow
Remember that time you used your high school jumper to cover your skirt, hoping no one would see the red stain? Or that hushed whisper to a friend, asking for a tampon "emergency"? This hushed dan...
gender equality
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...
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...
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
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
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...
incontinence
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....
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...
dysmenorrhea
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...