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Relationships
Why modern relationship frustration looks so familiar
The Conversation | February 16, 2026
The current debate over gender relations may feel new, but it is a consistent historical response to long-standing structural inequities.
Relationships
The rise of Galentine’s Day: Why women are prioritising celebrating female friendships
Chloe Powell | February 9, 2026
As Galentine’s Day goes mainstream, more women are choosing to celebrate the joy and emotional sustenance of their female friendships. Here's why.
Mind and Soul
Are women becoming ‘over-therapised’?
Emma Lennon | February 4, 2026
As therapy language goes mainstream, are women becoming “over-therapised” or carrying the emotional labour of healing?
Work
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, study finds
The Conversation | February 2, 2026
Research shows gender equality at work has stalled, with unpaid care, pay gaps and job segregation to limiting women’s opportunities.
Work
How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to study
The Conversation | January 28, 2026
Want flexible work arrangements? New research reveals how to make a compelling case and get your manager to say yes.
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Life
2026 is the Year of the Horse: What does it mean and what can you expect?
Emma Lennon | January 19, 2026
From ambition to momentum, here’s what the Year of the Horse in 2026 means and how it may shape the months ahead.
Health
Why are we so obsessed with how skinny women are getting?
Emma Lennon | January 8, 2026
As extreme thinness trends return, Emma Lennon explores what our obsession with shrinking bodies means for wellness and culture.
Relationships
Chalant dating: What is it and how can you be more chalant?
Guest Writer | November 6, 2025
Hinge’s Lead Relationship Scientist Logan Ury shares an insight into what 'chalant dating' is and how you can be more chalant.
Travel
I travelled to Thailand for a wellness retreat. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 6, 2024
Here’s how a wellness retreat in Thailand helped writer Danielle Phyland to find the perfect balance of fitness and relaxation.
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Life
Why checking in on your partner’s goals is vital to your relationship
A Girl In Progress | January 1, 2020
Your goals and your partner’s goals will most likely shift over time, which is why it's important to check in with each other regularly.
Travel
These are the best places to travel to in 2020
A Girl In Progress | December 29, 2019
Whether you're seeking rejuvenation, the chance to connect with nature or a sustainable destination, these are the places to travel to.
Wellbeing
Arianna Huffington says the end of ‘hustle culture’ is near
The Ladders | December 27, 2019
Huffington shares workplace stress coping mechanisms, and how she combats the stigma surrounding the prioritisation of mental welfare.
Life
Summer reads: 5 books by female authors to inspire your holiday reading
Sharon Green | December 24, 2019
From reflections on self-delusion to dazzling collections of fiction, here are five great books by female authors to add to your holiday reading list.
Wellbeing
4 easy ways to stop checking your phone all day
A Girl In Progress | December 22, 2019
If you are tempted by your phone way too often, try these simple tips to help you stop checking your phone all day.
Food
Staff Writer | December 20, 2019
For a new take on the classic banana bread, give this satisfyingly sweet caramelised pear bread a shot.
Career
Women in business: Meet Paris Fontana, jeweller and founder of Immortale
Sharon Green | December 18, 2019
An obsession with jewellery and wanting to be involved in a creative process inspired Paris Fontana to start her own jewellery brand, Immortale.
Food
Colourful and nutritious festive salads to light up the Christmas table
Danielle Phyland | December 15, 2019
Deck your table with these colourful and nutritious salads which make the perfect side dish for barbecues, summer gatherings or your Christmas feast.
Wellbeing
Turns out your make-up bag is crawling with superbugs and bacteria
The Ladders | December 13, 2019
Illness-causing bacteria, such as E.coli and staphylococci, have been found in the majority of make-up bags, a study has revealed.
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