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Everything I Wish I'd Known About Breast Reduction

by Aimée Walsh

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We Tried Fighting Fatigue With Natural Health — Here’s How It Went

My Rare Chronic Illness Is Now Viral On TikTok

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There Are A Lot Of Good Reasons To Masturbate On Your Period

You Don’t Just ‘Outgrow’ Self-Harm

Warning: This article discusses sexual assault, abuse and self-harm in a way that may be distressing to some readers. “It got to the point where I co

by Ellie Broughton

It Took 15 Years For Doctors To Believe I Had Endometriosis

Since 2008, I’ve been to the doctor’s over 60 times. On my first visit, I thought it was my recurring bladder infection. I was studying full-ti

by Asha Barbaschow

As A Size 20, I’m Still Troubled By The Term ‘Midsize...

If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ve probably been met with countless women referring to themselves as ‘midsized’. The #midsize hashtag has am

by Sienna Barton

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The ‘Intense Pressure’ The LGBTQIA+ Community Feels T...

Content warning: This article discusses eating disorders in a way that some readers may find distressing. While the LGBTQIA+ community has long faced

by Alicia Vrajlal

I Changed My Contraception To Save My Relationship

Content warning: This article details instances of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse and may be distressing to some readers. If you or anyone you k

How Alcohol Impacts Your Sex Life

This article contains general information, and should not be construed as medical advice. Each individual’s circumstances are different and should be dis

Serious Question: Should You Pee In The Ocean?

There are two things I avoid at all costs: rockmelon and public restrooms at the beach. I’m no doctor, but avoiding the latter seems like a healthy choi

by Molly Longman

Our 30-Day Masturbation Challenge Is About To Change Your Sex Lif...

by Hayley MacMillen

Everything That Happened When I Came Off The Pill After 6 Years

I went on the contraceptive pill when I was 17, without knowing much about what it would do to my body. I’d see my friends pull out the plastic packets d

by Alice Porter

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Two Aussie Women Share What It’s Like To Wade Into The Ultr...

When I think of golf, I associate it with men — specifically, the old, rich and white variety. Some bright polo shirts, pressed trousers and ritzy countr

by Eloise Goodman

Working Out Doesn’t Have To Be Exhausting To Be Worth It

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the best way to get fit (or exercise at all) is to exhaust yourself. Phrases like ‘no pain, no gain’,

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

The A-Spot: This Sexual Pleasure Point Needs Your Attention

The A-spot is a part of female pleasure that we barely ever discuss, but it deserves its day in the sun. That said, before we talk about the A-spot, we nee

‘My Uterus Is A Curse’: The Hidden Weight Of Heavy Menstrual Blee...

For a sex that has been constantly reprimanded for being weak and overly sensitive, the pain — physical and otherwise — that women go through when navi

37 Ideas For Your Next Tiny Tattoo

by Samantha Sasso

Body Positive Content Can Be A ‘Micro-Intervention’ For Self-Este...

A new study has found that content on social media about body positivity and body neutrality has the ability to improve body image in young women. Coming o

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How To Get Doctors To Listen When You’re Being ‘Hyste...

Have you ever come out of a doctor’s appointment feeling frustrated, fobbed off and like the entire endeavour was a colossal waste of time? So many of us

by Sarah Graham

How To Respond When A Family Member Body-Shames You

by Hannah Hickok

Why Is Your Anxiety So Much Worse During A Hangover?

If you’ve ever woken up after a night of having one-too-many drinks, panicked over any texts or Instagram DMs you may have sent while intoxicated, yo

by Kimberly Truong

Ask A Therapist: How To Escape The Pressure To Lose Weight This Year

Ever wondered what you’d say to a therapist, given the chance? We asked Dr Sheri Jacobson, a retired psychotherapist with over 17 year

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

How To Break Up With 2022 The Right Way

2022 is nearly done and as December races towards its long-awaited finale, it’s time to kiss goodbye to this year. There will be parts of us desperate

by Ellie Broughton

24 Real Photos Of Women’s Breasts (NSFW)

by Kelly Bourdet

I’m A Grown Woman Who Sits Like A Child. I Bet You Do, Too

As I write this story I have my right leg folded underneath my left on my desk chair. My right ankle is tucked under my left thigh, leaving one foot dangli

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

Thigh Chafing Is Hell — Here’s How To Deal With It This Summer

At Refinery29 Australia, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the

by Rachel Lubitz

What It’s Like To Be Fat At Christmas

“The best bit of Christmas is the food,” my friends tell each other over roast potatoes and honey-glazed parsnips. “I’m going to be so

Diet & Nutrition

What Registered Dietitians Really Think Of Intermittent Fasting

What To Do If You Can’t Pee After Sex

If you have a vagina, you’ve probably heard that you should pee after sex to avoid a urinary tract infection (and that goes for masturbation, too) — bu

by Erika W. Smith

What It Means When You Have A Lump In Your Throat

You’re getting to the good part of a Queer Eye episode when you start to feel unexpectedly emotional. Your eyes well up, your skin gets hot, and you

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