Body Positivity
“I’m on my period.”
Ever said that sentence like it was classified information? A whispered confession? Like you were revealing some wild secret rather than stating a fact about your body?
Yep. Us too.
Let’s be real f...
chronic pain
Is period pain a warning sign for chronic pain? Oxford scientists investigate
For centuries, period pain has been dismissed as a monthly nuisance, a "normal" part of life that people who menstruate are expected to endure. But what if it’s actually an early warning sign of so...
#BreakingTheStigma
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 ...
#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
Por qué los dolores menstruales pueden aparecer durante las vacaciones (y qué puedes hacer al respecto)
Es la época más maravillosa del año... excepto por ese invitado testarudo de las fiestas que no se quiere ir: la inflamación. Sí, la culpable de que algunas de nosotras nos sintamos más como el Gri...
Body Positivity
¿Estás cansado de tener que mentir?
¿Decirle a tus amigos que estás ocupado cuando en realidad estás acostado en el sofá?
Seamos sinceros. ¿Cuántas veces le has dicho a tus amigas que estás “demasiado ocupada” para salir con ellas...
education
Cuando simplemente no lo entienden: educar a los desinformados
Aunque aquí en Hey Sister! tenemos la suerte de poder hablar sobre nuestros períodos, nuestro ciclo, nuestro dolor y nuestros síntomas perimenopáusicos con nuestros colegas hombres (y ellos lo e...
