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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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Wellbeing
The rise of digital contraceptives and period tracking apps
Sharon Green | February 10, 2019
Women are increasingly turning to apps to track their periods and monitor fertility. But are they a reliable form of contraception?
Life
Kayla Boyd on why she is championing women and advocating mental health
Sharon Green | February 3, 2019
Kayla Boyd may be a social media sensation but the issues closest to her heart keep her grounded, raw and real.
Wellbeing
What is kinesiology and how can it treat health concerns?
Emma Lovell | January 23, 2019
Kinesiology is an alternative therapy that claims to treat a range of health concerns but what exactly does it entail?
Travel
Travel tips: How to share responsibilities when travelling with a partner, friend or group
Emma Lovell | January 16, 2019
Have you ever planned a trip with a partner, friend or group and been left feeling like a travel agent? Here's how you can share responsibilities.
Food
3 simple recipes for summer entertaining at home
Danielle Phyland | January 13, 2019
Summer is the perfect time for hosting friends and family. Impress your guests (and their taste buds) with these three simple but delicious recipes.
Wellbeing
Pet therapy: Why spending time with animals is good for your mental wellbeing
Emma Lovell | December 23, 2018
Spending time with pets can bring more than just enjoyment to our lives - they can also help to reduce stress and improve our mental wellbeing.
Travel
72 hours in Chicago: where to eat, stay and play
Emma Lovell | December 19, 2018
With stunning architecture, delicious food and plenty of sport on offer in Chicago, there is much to delight visitors in America’s third-largest city.
Life
5 great books by female authors to read right now
Sharon Green | December 16, 2018
From complicated reflections on a relationship to a page-turning memoir, here are five great books by female authors to add to your reading list.
Travel
The accommodation debate: Airbnb vs hotel – which is best?
Emma Lovell | December 12, 2018
Travelling has become easier thanks to home sharing networks such as Airbnb. But is this new style of stay better than the familiar hotel setup?
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