Endo. Adeno. And the Mess In Between.
Endo and adeno often collide—but women are left unseen. Jo Barry of Scarlet Period shares how dual diagnosis demands better care, design, and empathy.
From Belly Oils to Affirmation Cards: My Beauty and Wellness Routine Before Birth – As a First-Time Mum and Beauty Editor
As a beauty editor and first-time mum, I discovered the power of mindful self-care before birth. From nourishing belly oils and gentle skincare to affirmations and astrology rituals, here’s my honest edit of what truly worked through pregnancy.
Supporting women in traditionally male-dominated industries
Discover practical ways to support women in male-dominated industries. From mentoring and inclusive policies to open conversations and advocacy, learn how to promote equality and empower women to thrive at work.
The Beauty Counter Has a Generation Gap: Inside the “Sephora Kids” Era and What It Means for Grown‑Women’s Skin
Tweens are flooding beauty counters and reshaping the skincare industry. Discover how the rise of “Sephora kids” is redefining beauty marketing, pushing grown-women’s products aside, and what this means for women over 30 and beyond.
Healing Through Remembrance: Meaningful Ways Women Honour Loved Ones
Discover empowering ways to commemorate a loved one’s death anniversary — from personal reflection to acts of legacy — and find strength through remembrance.
How I Learned to Love My Skin's Imperfections and Embrace My Authentic Self
From limiting social media and practising mindful skincare to affirmations and self-compassion, discover how I stopped hiding my scars and learned to love my skin — imperfections and all. A journey to confidence and authenticity.
Why Feminism Needs to Stop Glorifying Suffering
Modern feminism often romanticises struggle and burnout. It’s time to redefine strength—choosing joy, rest, and healing over endurance.
Shame, Stigma, and the Smear Test: Breaking the Silence Around Cervical Health
Avoiding your smear test? You’re not alone. Explore the real reasons behind cervical screening avoidance—from shame to trauma—and how we can make smear tests safer, kinder, and stigma-free.
Performative Allyship vs. Real Solidarity: How to Spot the Difference
Learn how to spot the difference between performative allyship and genuine solidarity. Discover the signs of real, long-term support for marginalised communities—and how to be part of the change.
Being Queer and Chronically Ill: Visibility, Rage, and Resilience
What happens when you’re both queer and chronically ill in a world that demands proof of both? This powerful essay explores erasure, rage, and the quiet strength of living in the margins.
Why It’s OK Not to Love Your Body - And Still Demand Respect
Struggling with body image? That doesn’t make you less worthy. This powerful essay explores why self-respect doesn’t require body love—and why every body deserves dignity, care, and compassion.
The Myth of the Girlboss: How Hustle Culture Co-Opted Feminism
What happens when feminism is filtered through hustle culture? This essay explores how the girlboss trend sold empowerment wrapped in burnout — and why real liberation looks very different.
Navigating Gender Presentation in a World Obsessed With Labels
What does it mean to present as feminine in a world obsessed with labels? This personal essay explores gender expression, privilege, and why breaking the binary benefits us all.
Build Your Own Lane: Women Creating Jobs That Fit Their Lives
Discover how women are designing careers around family, freedom, and purpose—turning side projects into income, finding flexible work models, and building businesses that align with real life. Learn how to start your own path.
Fearlessly Bare: Addison Rae’s Makeup-Free Press Tour Sparks a Feminine Revolution
Addison Rae ditches glam for glowing, makeup-free moments on her press tour—sparking a powerful shift in beauty standards, authenticity, and what it means to truly show up.
Being a Woman With ADHD: Hormones, Burnout, and Misdiagnosis
ADHD in women is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and masked. Learn how hormones, burnout, and late diagnosis shape the female ADHD experience—and why you’re not alone.
Why Female Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Be Afraid To Broadcast Themselves
Struggling to show up as the face of your business? Discover why self-promotion is essential for female entrepreneurs—and how it builds trust, amplifies your voice, and inspires others to follow your lead.
The Guilt Gap: Why Ambitious Women Struggle with Caregiver Burnout (and How to Fight It)
High-achieving women often face burnout from caregiving due to guilt, pressure, and lack of support. Learn how to set boundaries, ask for help, and protect your ambition without sacrificing yourself in the process.
Finding My Mum Village on Peanut: How Swipes, Small Talk & Snack Chats Saved My Sanity
Meeting new people in your 30s is so hard; meeting a specific sect of people, i.e. new mums of a similar age with similar interests, is even harder. I was never part of the dating pool when apps like Tinder were garnering popularity among my generation, so colour me surprised when I found myself using a similar app years later to find mum friends. The app was Peanut, and it was becoming a great source of support, entertainment (like the Easter egg debate of 2023, IYKYK) and a tool for making friends.
Why It’s So Important to Acknowledge Grief
Learn why facing grief is vital to your emotional and physical well-being. Discover how embracing loss fosters healing, builds connection, and helps you honour what you've lost while moving toward a fulfilling life.