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Life
Can marriage be feminist? ‘Hopeless romantic’ says no, but same-sex newlywed says yes
The Conversation | January 11, 2024
Here's a look at two books about feminism and marriage – Clementine Ford’s polemic against it and Rachael Lennon’s history of its reformation.
Fitness
How ‘shy girl workouts’ help women get fit, gain confidence in gym
The Conversation | January 7, 2024
'Shy girl workouts' are a response to inequality in exercise spaces that may provide women with support while they grow more confident.
Health
Perimenopause usually begins in your 40s. How do you know if it has started?
The Conversation | December 7, 2023
Menopause is technically the single day 12 months after your last period. But perimenopause can last years. Here’s what to look for.
Health
What does it mean to be asexual?
The Conversation | November 30, 2023
Asexuality remains widely misunderstood. Here’s what it means and how this sexuality became a social movement.
Health
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
The Conversation | November 29, 2023
There are a number of ways to ‘detox’. But do they work and are they safe? Read this article to find out what the experts say.
Work
Only 1 in 5 workers in space industry are women. Here’s why we need more diversity
The Conversation | November 23, 2023
Why is the space sector struggling to attract a more gender diverse talent pool? Here are a few solutions that could help.
Books
The Fraud by Zadie Smith book review: A dazzling depiction of Victorian colonial England
The Conversation | November 9, 2023
Zadie Smith’s latest novel, The Fraud, is a well-studied examination of Victorian colonial England and some of its inhabitants.
Money
‘Girl math’ could help women feel more empowered with money. Here’s how
The Conversation | November 6, 2023
Girl math isn’t necessarily good financial advice, but if it helps women feel more empowered to manage their money, it shouldn't be dismissed.
Mind and Soul
Women are less happy than men – here’s what you can do about it
The Conversation | November 2, 2023
A psychologist explains why women are less happy than men and shares four helpful things you can do about it.