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Are you crushing on a co-worker? Do you go for it or walk away? Read our how to guide and handy hints on navigating a relationship in the workplace (or not).

What happens when coming out isn’t the only thing that challenges everything you know about yourself? In this deeply personal feature, Hayden Crosweller — medium, energy healer & yoga teacher — shares his journey from the confines of religious expectations to the freedom of embracing both his queer identity and his connection to the spirit world.

Born from a passion for organic, natural soaps and desire to make a real difference to the way men treat their skin, Valor products were first sold through local markets in the Byron Bay hinterland.

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to heal with tools that were never made for you. For many LGBTQIA+ people, mainstream self-help resources can feel like they're speaking a slightly different language — one that doesn't quite account for family rejection, identity-based shame or the chronic stress of moving through a world that still often treats us as provisional. Unbroken Pride is changing that.

‘A hard‑on more raging than a man’s’: what the tribas figure reveals about lesbians in ancient Rome. What can ancient Roman texts tell us about women who loved women? The surviving evidence is sparse, satirical and largely written by men — but by reading between the lines, we can uncover how figures like the tribas challenged Roman ideas about gender, sexuality and power.

Bleeding Green: The Hidden Cost of Period Care. Periods are a fact of life, but the waste created by disposable products doesn’t have to be. This article explores the environmental and financial impact of traditional pads and tampons, looks at reusable options like period underwear, and asks whether making a more sustainable switch can really be as easy — and comfortable — as it sounds. Reusable menstrual products can reduce waste and may be more cost-effective over time when used and cared for correctly.

For the first time, the Australian census will ask about sexual orientation, a long-awaited shift set to transform public health policy. New research reveals why this data is urgently needed, showing that Australians in same-sex relationships face a significantly higher risk of premature death, including by suicide—highlighting the critical stakes of finally being counted.

If you’ve ever stood in a department store staring at a wall of serums thinking, “Absolutely not,” ESHU might be the skincare brand that finally gets you.

Wrapping Your Body in Plastic: Investigating the impact of Polyester Underwear on our bodies and the environment. We spend so much time thinking about what we put into our bodies, but far less about what we wear closest to them. From hidden chemicals to environmental impact, this piece unpacks why your underwear choice matters more than you might think — and how a simple switch could make a meaningful difference.