Many women quietly worry when their libido fades or fluctuates. When desire doesn’t appear easily or consistently, it’s easy to assume something must be wrong. But female sexual desire was never meant to be constant or automatic. Research shows that desire is responsive — shaped by context, emotion, stress, and presence — and understanding this can be deeply liberating.

For athlete Raissa Camilleri, life has been a series of moments that demanded pause, perspective, and courage: motherhood, ambition, burnout, and rediscovery. This is a story of learning when to keep going, when to let go, and how redefining success can become the most powerful step forward.

Parenting can push us far beyond our comfort zones, requiring us to tap into parts of ourselves that feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable. Setting boundaries and saying “no” can make us feel like the “bad guy,” but counselling psychologist Dr Stephanie Borg Bartolo explains why this is essential - and how we can learn to sit with and understand these feelings.

What do women want for Christmas? I sent out a message to several groups of friends and asked them what their ideal gift would be. I was surprised to find that the women in the chats – who were not connected – gave very similar replies.

For many, the path from a childhood hobby to a real career is anything but straightforward. There are doubts, detours, and a few unexpected turning points along the way. For Chloe Cachia, co-founder of Blur Studios, it all began with a borrowed camera and a curiosity she just couldn’t shake. Her story is a gentle reminder that sometimes the best careers don’t come from detailed plans - they come from following that tiny spark of passion and seeing where it leads.

Why not give yourself the greatest gift you can offer… time for you. Personal trainer Jeanine Thompson shares 12 rituals to help you reclaim your glow, nourish your mind and body, and feel like yourself again — stronger, brighter, and more alive.

Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely walks us through how to rediscover the sparks that light us up.

This Christmas I am trying to tell myself to simmer it down - to what really matters. I’m trying to get rid of the fancy ingredients that stress me out during the holidays and focus on what really matters: being present.

When I was little, I thought that when I grew up, I’d no longer be scared of the things that used to freak me out - the dark, zombies, monsters, scary movies, the space underneath my bed, and so on. And in a way, that turned out to be true. But what I didn’t see coming was that growing up would unlock a whole new set of fears.

Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely talks about how emotional intelligence can be a tool that helps us see the joy hidden in our lives.