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For comment, analysis and discussion from a woman’s perspective, these are our opinion articles.

The case for quitting while you still have a choice

The case for quitting while you still have a choice

Contrary to popular belief, quitting will get you to where you want to go faster. Here's why.

Activism vs reactivism: How to use social media for good

Activism vs reactivism: How to use social media for good

What’s the difference between making a real impact online and reacting unconsciously to every upsetting news story that pops up in our feed?

Why we need to change the narrative around female singlehood

Why we need to change the narrative around female singlehood

When coupledom is the default, single women become devalued and invalidated. It's time to change the narrative around female singlehood.

Emma Lennon: Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’

Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’

Being ‘nice’ leaves too little room for authentic opinions, behaviours and emotions, so I’m ditching the social construct, writes Emma Lennon.

Success isn't defined by motherhood

Success isn’t defined by motherhood

As a child-free by choice advocate, Tanya Williams asks: why does a woman’s life only have value if they are having babies?

Tanya Williams: My decision to be child-free is not a reflection on your choice to be a mum

My decision to be child-free is not a reflection on your choice to be a mum

Tanya Williams is happily married with no children. So why do other people have such a problem with her choice to be child-free?

Let’s banish the word selfish from the childfree conversation

Let’s banish the word ‘selfish’ from the child-free conversation

For child-free women, the word ‘selfish’ is often used to describe their life choice. Here’s why we need to banish that word from the conversation.

Sharon Green: What is fun, and are we having fun anymore?

What is fun, and are we having ‘fun’ anymore?

As she adjusts to a ‘new normal’ during a pandemic and enters her mid-thirties, Sharon Green asks: are we having fun anymore?

Is it just me, or does making plans for 2021 seem ludicrous?

Is it just me, or does making plans for 2021 seem ludicrous?

Does the idea of setting goals and fulfilling personal achievements in another unpredictable year seem absurd, asks Sharon Green.