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Health
What do the changes to IUD access mean for Australian women?
The Conversation | February 17, 2025
Finding a doctor to insert an IUD – implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy – can be difficult and costly, but this could soon change.
Child-free
‘A woman is not a baby-making machine’: A brief history of South Korea’s 4B movement
The Conversation | February 13, 2025
In South Korea, a growing number of young women are rejecting expectations of marriage, motherhood and heterosexual relationships.
Books
Millennials and Gen Z big fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’
The Conversation | June 20, 2024
It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.
Health
Women more prone to chronic diseases driven by immune system
The Conversation | May 30, 2024
Here we will explore how biological factors influence immune differences between the sexes and how this affects women’s health.
Life
Bridgerton isn’t just a ‘fluffy period drama’. Here’s why
The Conversation | May 23, 2024
Bridgerton explores relatable experiences that resonate with viewers. Here's why it's a mistake to dismiss it as as a fluffy period drama.
Books
15 literary podcasts to help you join conversations about books
The Conversation | May 16, 2024
Here are some excellent literary podcasts including author interviews, deep dives into classic novels and critiques of self-help books.
Books
I’m over ‘Sad Bad Girl’ novels but hungry for complex stories about women
The Conversation | May 9, 2024
Sad Bad Girl novels combine the haplessness of Bridget Jones with the despair of Sally Rooney. Liz Evans assesses a ‘buzzy’ debut within the genre.
Mind and Soul
How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)
The Conversation | March 28, 2024
A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.
Wellbeing
Self-love: when is it healthy and when is it narcissistic?
The Conversation | March 18, 2024
There’s a firm line between healthy forms of loving yourself, and narcissistic forms. But how do we distinguish between them?