Post-birth surfing was my source of joy, and parental guilt
While pregnant, surfer Gill Hutchison voluntarily ‘beached herself’. Her return to the waves required a new type of balancing act
Broadcasting your breakfast: why TikTokers obsess over morning routines
With 15bn views to #MorningRoutine TikTok videos, Rachel Signer decided to wake up to the social media trend – and was served some societal critique with her cereal
I miscarried, while my best friend had a healthy baby. Is it time to move on from the friendship?
It’s hard to connect if you’re not really seeing each other, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, and there are only two ways of resolving it
Post-birth, my most important relationship wasn’t with my baby
The idea of a parents’ group sounded ‘a bit naff’ for Freya Bennett. But a new friendship with a fellow mum would help her survive the early months of motherhood
Avoid flat lemonade and don’t starve the bug: what to do when gastro strikes
Experts share their tips for treating viral gastroenteritis at home – and when it’s important to see a doctor
I’m a 32-year old woman and I have no female friends. Am I missing something?
It is worth asking yourself why this is the case, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. It may tell you something about your own relationship to gender
A day at the beach: ‘Underwater I felt free from the politics of my existence for the first time’
The Cronulla riots drew an invisible border through Sydney. Though Mostafa Rachwani still feels their echo, the ocean is also a salve
Glass too full? Why safe drinking guidelines vary between countries
Belgium suggests 21 drinks a week is safe for men, while Australia recommends no more than 10 for anyone. What goes into the guidelines?
Time away from my usual routine made me realise what was missing
I’d forgotten holidays aren’t just a chance to relax, but an opportunity to pause, reflect and reassess
Sweat equity: infrared saunas are suddenly everywhere, but what do they do?
If you’ve noticed a new sauna studio at your local shops, you’re not alone. These businesses are opening across Australia, though evidence for their benefits is mixed