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13/02/2026

When we searched for period underwear recently, something stood out.

Most of the marketing centres women in their teens and twenties. First periods. Early cycle journeys. Young lifestyle imagery.

But perimenopause bleeding can be heavier, more unpredictable and very different from what many of us experienced in our 20s.

Flooding one month. Nothing the next. Short cycles. Long gaps.

That’s a different reality.

Product design reflects who is being thought about. And midlife women don’t seem to be front and centre in this space.

It raises an important question: who are we designing women’s health products for?

10/02/2026

Most women aren’t told this.
The natural padding under your feet wears down over time. Standing for work, high heels, hard floors and hormonal changes all add to it.
If your heels or the ball of your foot feel more sore than they used to, it’s worth paying attention early.
You can’t replace that padding, but you can support your feet:
– wear supportive shoes (even at home)
– take breaks from heels
– strengthen your calves and feet
– massage or soak tired feet
Small, regular care makes a difference over time.
Our feet carry us through work, caring, and everyday life. They deserve attention too.

07/02/2026

Feeding a baby changes your shoulders — whether you breastfeed or bottle feed.
Hours of holding, looking down, and rounding forward adds up.
If you’re noticing neck tightness, shoulder ache, or upper back fatigue, you’re not alone. It’s common — but that doesn’t mean you just have to put up with it.
A few simple adjustments can help:
• Support your arms with pillows
• Bring baby to you rather than leaning down
• Gently reset your shoulder blades a few times a day
Postnatal recovery isn’t only about your pelvis or core. Your whole body is adapting.

06/02/2026

After birth, your pelvis has changed — even after a C-section.
We focus a lot on abs and pelvic floor, but rarely on the pelvis itself, even though it’s central to stability, movement and long-term function.
If you’re feeling instability or pain months later, that isn’t something to ignore.
Small, progressive strength work and the right guidance can make a difference.
We need to broaden the conversation beyond “bounce back.”
You can include:

03/02/2026

When exercise advice becomes rigid, women drop out.
There’s a growing push for women to lift heavy in perimenopause, particularly for bone health. That evidence matters.

But so do women’s realities.

Prolapse.
Leaking.
Pain.
No gym.
No weights.
No time.

When the message becomes “this is the only way”, many women think:
If I can’t do that, why bother?

Exercise matters — even when it doesn’t look perfect.
Support means meeting women where they are, not setting one narrow path forward.

01/02/2026

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23/01/2026

This article is worth sharing because it highlights something many women are never told: endometriosis can be more than pain, and for some women it may also be linked to earlier menopause or reduced ovarian reserve.

That is exactly why early recognition matters.
Not to alarm women, but to stop normalising symptoms that deserve assessment and treatment.

Read here: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/19/premature-and-early-menopause-the-overlooked-risk-in-endometriosis/

People with endometriosis are seven times more likely to undergo surgical menopause and face an

21/01/2026

Women are navigating more health information than ever.
Knowing what’s evidence-based matters.

So does listening to women themselves.

18/01/2026

This article puts into words what many women already know.

Australia’s medical system was built around men, with women’s bodies treated as secondary or specialised rather than fundamental.

The result is missed diagnoses, delayed care, and whole-body health being overlooked.

Worth a read.

A legacy of excluding women from clinical trials means Australia’s medical system is fundamentally skewed, with women more likely to be misdiagnosed, experience adverse drug reactions and receive less effective treatment for common conditions.

Read more: https://buff.ly/wviZKnh

15/01/2026

Misinformation doesn’t just confuse women. It delays care.

When incorrect health advice is shared online or presented as “normal,” women may postpone seeing a qualified health professional or accept symptoms that should be investigated.
Because the right information at the right time can change outcomes.

13/01/2026

Two of our podcasts have been included in FeedSpot’s list of the Top 35 Australian nonprofit podcasts.

The Little Black Dress of Women’s Health was listed at #20 and Transgender Pelvic Health at #25.

Being included helps more people find evidence-based, inclusive women’s health information.

Best Australia Nonprofit Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal ⋅ 2. The Elder Tree Podcast ⋅ 3. From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast

12/01/2026

Have you thought about your pelvis since giving birth?

The pelvis changes structurally during pregnancy and birth, whether a woman has a vaginal birth or a caesarean. Those changes affect movement, stability and load over time.

How the pelvis is treated after birth matters for long-term health, ageing, and future pregnancies — yet it’s rarely discussed in postnatal care.