Health

From menstruation to fertility and mental health, we combat cultural stigma and taboo, while empowering women to embrace their bodies and minds.

April 4, 2025

“It’s not an ending – it’s a new beginning”: Breaking the silence around menopause

"We’re influenced to hold onto our struggles, presenting only our best selves to the world. But silence helps no one," writes Diana Lin.

March 27, 2025

Bumble partners with leading safety advocate Tarang Chawla

"Everyone has the right to feel safe and confident in their connections, especially when meeting someone new," says Chawla.

March 7, 2025

Sorry to ‘carry on’, Marty: Dismissive remarks about endometriosis cause real harm

One of the most common and harmful things people with endometriosis are told is that their pain is ‘all in their head’. As an endometriosis-specialised counsellor, I see the significant psychological harm caused by these sorts of dismissive comments in my practice every day.

March 5, 2025

From awareness to action: The urgent need for real student mental health support

"Despite the many mental health awareness campaigns and increased access to university counselling services, students still feel unsafe talking about their struggles."

February 27, 2025

We all deserve a world where bodies are just that—bodies. Fatphobia and Eurocentric beauty standards had convinced me otherwise

"It is hard to fathom how much of my life I’ve wasted striving for this patchwork of appearance ideals. Now at 26 years old, it still takes so much effort to unlearn these deeply ingrained beliefs," writes Jeanette Chan.

February 19, 2025

No lump and a misdiagnosis – how I eventually discovered the fibroadenoma in my breast

In 2020 I had surgery and afterwards I wrote, ‘Your body is your home and your future, so get all of the damn checks. Listen to your gut if you think something’s not right’. In 2024 I listened to my gut.

January 22, 2025

WNBL is partnering with Share the Dignity to drive awareness of period poverty

We love a meaningful brand partnership - so WNBL's campaign with period poverty initiative Share the Dignity was right up our alley.

January 10, 2025

How intersectionality impacts people with a disability – and what we can do about it

Intersectional inclusion is a progressive practice, not a one-time act. It’s a commitment to evolving your understanding and pushing for systemic change.

January 8, 2025

Do our politicians actually like disabled people? I for one am not convinced.

Disabled people can genuinely change the world, and it’s time we’re seen as the assets we are, not the burdens they portray us to be.

January 4, 2025

In conversation with dermatologist Dr Lee-Mei Yap: “Diversity and representation are vital in this industry”

From concerns that many women with diverse skin tones commonly have (such as hyperpigmentation), to the most rewarding aspects of her job, Dr Lee-Mei Yap opens up to Missing Perspectives.
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