How to manage and harness your hormones during your cycle

How to manage and harness your hormones during your cycle

There’s no denying it, when we hear the words menstruating, periods and ovulation, we females typically tend to think of the ever-growing list of negatives associated with those words – which is of...
We need to talk about PMDD

We need to talk about PMDD

Trigger warning: this article discusses mental health as well as the inference of self harm and suicidal tendencies.  It’s the silent killer that leaves between 3 and 8% of AFAB people feeling hel...
New Year, New Habit Loop: How to turn your new year resolutions into lifetime habits

New Year, New Habit Loop: How to turn your new year resolutions into lifetime habits

The new year has well and truly arrived, and with that comes new gym memberships and  a spike in health foods sales. When we think of resolutions, we think about exercising more, eating healthier, ...
Tis the Season for Self-Care: Managing Your Cycle this Holiday Season

Tis the Season for Self-Care: Managing Your Cycle this Holiday Season

The festive season is here and that means more chocolate covered treats, cheese boards, a couple of glasses (or bottles!) of wine, and a few late nights in the office to wrap up last minute projec...
Periods & Productivity

Periods & Productivity

We all know the feeling. You know, that familiar sludgy, sluggishness that creeps in as soon as we’re about to start our menstrual bleeding? Yeah, that one. Feels like it always kicks in as soon as...
Yes Your Cycle Can Affect Your Libido: Here’s How

Yes Your Cycle Can Affect Your Libido: Here’s How

There’s no denying it, our period can – and does – impact our body in a variety of ways. The infamous seven-day cycle – otherwise known as menstruation – has the power to not only affect our mood,...
Why Aren’t Our Periods Prioritised?

Why Aren’t Our Periods Prioritised?

When it comes to our health, there’s one category that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves.  If you’ve ever had a period, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the distinctive lack of sympathy ...
Ending my long term relationship with the pill

Ending my long term relationship with the pill

A couple years ago, I wrote a piece for Fashion Journal about why we don’t take the mental health side-effects of the pill seriously. With the help of Dr Jayashri Kulkarni, I delved deep into why ...
Exactly What To Do When You Want To Engage In Period Sex But Your Partner Does Not

Exactly What To Do When You Want To Engage In Period Sex But Your Partner Does Not

As a team of females here at The Fix , we understand that not every woman will want to engage in period sex , nor will every partner she chooses to date. That said, in 2023 more and more women – F...