Misogyny is stubborn Acclaimed Australian literary author, Tim Winton was recently interviewed on the ABC and expressed his concern on misogyny. He still hears things today, in particular from young boys, that three or even five generations ago would be saying. It shouldn’t […]
The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation is working with Griffith University to partner on the MATE Bystander Program to continue to promote the prevention of Domestic and Family Violence. The program will be impactful, weaving Allison’s story throughout and encouraging the recipients to create […]
It is an exciting time when a friend or family member finds love — they’re ecstatic, besotted with their new partner. It gets complicated, though, if you don’t think their new beau is good enough for them. Do you tell them that […]
Here in the SheSociety office, we’ve noticed a certain phrase being used a lot lately, calling out to men to ‘man up.’ We are just as confused as they surely are. There’s the constant complaint over men being emotionless and not showing […]
Barnaby Joyce’s affair with his former staffer Vikki Campion, and his subsequent downfall from the position of deputy prime minister and head of the National Party, made headlines for weeks. It’s not surprising. From politicians to actors and entertainers, stories of high-profile […]
Making friends was easy at school. After that, though, as you head out into the big wide world, making new friends gets harder. Of course there will be those few special friends from school who will always be friends no matter where […]
Intense emotional stress caused by a break up, the death of a loved one or even workplace bullying can “stun” the heart and cause temporary heart failure. Known as broken heart syndrome, it feels like having a heart attack and is a […]
As the once-a-year love fest Valentine’s Day goes into overdrive, a university sociologist in Adelaide has attempted to shed some light on what happens at the other end of the love scale ….why so many people stick it out when their relationships […]
Even though the episode aired in 2010 (Parks and Recreation), Leslie Knope has bravely pioneered a very important tradition. Galentine’s Day has transcended from the television screen into millennial culture. On February 13th, Galentine’s Day, a nonofficial holiday, is celebrated as a day for […]
Can you believe that 82% of Aussie men have admitted to having handwritten a love letter. And with celebrities like Chris Hemsworth revealing recently they’re keen to keep the romance alive with a love letter, this Valentine’s Day we’re expecting a lot […]
With only one week to go till Valentine’s Day, the smart lovers should be well and truly into the planning phase or run the risk of that last minute scramble that has “disaster” written all over it. As usual, there will be […]
Heavily considered to be a male saturated industry, the porn industry is starting to reshape its identity. Especially when it comes to its rising female pioneers, who are concentrating around the idea of creating more content that’s for the pleasure of women. […]
Thanks to Tinder and Bumble, the idea of bumping into your next BF at a bar or in the street feels like a concept that’s going extinct. Still, it’s not impossible. These six women were propositioned in strange places and under wild […]
Things I love about my family: The goofy Santa suspenders my dad breaks out every Christmas The way my aunt laughs like she’s trying to knock you off your feet with joy How we all express our affection by drinking wine and […]
A new Australian website and mobile app has been launched to help women make friends and connect with other females in their neighbourhood and online across the globe. Called “dear molly” it aims to connect like-minded women based on their interests online and […]
You know what they say about young love and your spouse giving you butterflies in your stomach or making your heart beat faster or when you cannot go for two hours without talking to each other because you think you will die. […]
Sick of swiping right and getting it wrong? Maybe it’s time to change track and do the unthinkable – go on a face-to-face date (cue gasp). I know, I know. It seems a bit old-fashioned doesn’t it? But the truth is, the […]
Last year there were almost 50,000 divorces granted in Australia, sadly making it one of the most common issues Australian families must deal with. Often, when people think of divorce, they empathise with the emotional impact this has on an individual. […]
He wants to save for a house together but won’t talk about the possibility of getting married. How do I know we’re on the same page? I’ve heard this type of thing many times – and timing is a major factor in […]
There’s no denying it, we are a mob of romantics here in Australia after all, and the numbers prove it. A new survey of 1,260 people by Pilot Pen and dating site RSVP has revealed: 77 per cent of those surveyed admit […]
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