‘Menopause gold rush’? Boom in hi-tech products as stigma starts to recede
The march of wearable tech is coming to the aid of women in what some say is a long underserved market
PMDD is ruining my life. What can I do?
You’re already doing all the right things for your premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but perhaps it’s time to ask others for more help
‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back
An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it
Embrace the imperfect and don’t try to keep everyone happy: readers share their tips on doing less in 2026
From sending fewer text messages to being selective with your gardening, this is how Guardian Australia readers are making life a little easier
Taliban birth control ban: women ‘broken’ by lethal pregnancies and untreated miscarriages
Women across Afghanistan describe the traumatic impact of disappearing clinics and contraception
The potato bed: is this the ultimate sleep solution?
It requires copious pillows and duvets, and has gone viral on social media. Will this elaborate new sleeping set-up give you a cosy night’s rest – or just exacerbate your back pain?
The best electric toothbrushes: prioritise your pearly whites with our expert-tested picks, from Oral-B to Philips
Electric toothbrushes promise healthier teeth and gums and can transform your oral hygiene. We put more than 20 models to the test to reveal the best for every budget
Rejection spreadsheets: would 1,000 knockbacks make you a better person?
Online, people are documenting their attempts to clock up as many ‘nos’ as they can this year. Is this actually the best possible route to more ‘yeses’ than you’re used to?
‘Australia’s beach culture is very fatphobic’: the summertime rise in body dissatisfaction
The idea that thinner or more muscular bodies are healthier remains deeply engrained in Australia, experts say. But there are ways to feel good in your body at the beach
The best mattresses in 2026: sleep better with our 12 rigorously tested picks
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal