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Health
Different phases of the menstrual cycle explained: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, luteal
Mia Barnes | April 1, 2026
Your menstrual cycle shapes your energy, mood and focus, and understanding its phases can help you work with your body, not against it.
Wellbeing
Why having a good cry is regulating for your body
Celeste Lennon | March 30, 2026
Why do we cry, and why does it help? We look at the science, social conditioning and emotional release behind tears.
Money
How first-home buyers can avoid mortgage stress
Guest Writer | March 26, 2026
A quarter of Aussie mortgage holders face stress. Here are strategies first-home buyers can use to avoid financial pressure before purchasing.
Relationships
Are women in a relationship recession?
Celeste Lennon | March 25, 2026
From dating app fatigue to rejecting male validation, women are rethinking love, relationships and what fulfilment really looks like.
Travel
Need to fly amid global travel chaos? Here’s what you should know
The Conversation | March 23, 2026
Air travel faces major disruption with the Middle East war. For those whose plans have been disrupted, there are ways to navigate the uncertainty.
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Opinion
Inside the Manosphere highlights a misogynistic subculture of men, but not the harms they cause
Sharon Green | March 22, 2026
Inside the Manosphere reveals a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men, but fails to fully understand its reach or consequences.
Mind and Soul
Are women becoming ‘over-therapised’?
Celeste Lennon | February 4, 2026
As therapy language goes mainstream, are women becoming “over-therapised” or carrying the emotional labour of healing?
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
Have we lost the art of sitting still? Here’s why it matters
Guest Writer | November 27, 2024
With everything to gain, it’s time to reclaim your ability to sit still, without the guilt or the fidgets, writes Dr Jenny Brockis.
Health
Metabolic age: What is it and what does it say about your health?
Staff Writer | November 25, 2024
Metabolic age is a measure of your overall metabolic health and can provide insight into your risk for developing certain health conditions.
Wellbeing
Therapist Jana Firestone on living with trauma and grief: SHE DEFINED podcast S1 Ep1
Staff Writer | November 22, 2024
In a moving episode of the SHE DEFINED podcast, therapist and author Jana Firestone delves into the complexities of trauma and grief.
Wellbeing
Self-esteem: what is it and how do we build it?
Mia Barnes | November 21, 2024
Building self-esteem isn't a one-and-done proposition — it's an ongoing journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
Career
5 ways women can leverage the gender pay gap to their advantage
Guest Writer | November 20, 2024
Financial adviser Helen Baker shares five ways women can use the gender pay gap to their advantage or at least offset the damage.
Food
How to make the perfect gin and tonic: 4 recipes from Four Pillars Gin
Guest Writer | November 18, 2024
Four Pillars Gin co-founder Matt Jones shares four of his favourite gin combinations, including the recipe for a perfect gin and tonic.
Travel
Christmas abroad: 5 fabulous destinations to spend the holidays
Danielle Phyland | November 14, 2024
Considering travelling abroad for Christmas? Here are some destinations that are suitable for varying budgets and travel preferences.
Career
These are the mistakes women make when asking for a pay rise – and how to avoid them
Guest Writer | November 13, 2024
There are common mistakes people make when asking for a pay rise. Here's how you can be aware of them and change the outcome.
Work
3 ways to talk to your boss about unrealistic workloads
Guest Writer | November 11, 2024
Open discussions about your workload priorities can boost productivity, reduce stress, and improve your relationship with your boss. Here's how.
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