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Jezebel gave us the tampon story when we needed it most

The feminist news and culture site is shuttering. What did it mean?

Record for Māori MPs, but fewer women in Parliament

The new Parliament will have the greatest number of Māori representatives in history – but ethnic diversity and female representation is falling.

Why a little bit of anger could be the surprising secret to success

Anger can be a good motivator and lead to more success than relying on positive emotions, a study has found.

Women in Iceland went on strike. What if we did the same?

Women across Iceland, including the prime minister, went on strike

58% of Australians want more sex. How do Kiwis compare?

The science behind why people stop (and block) doorways

The ‘doorway effect’ describes the sudden, unexplained trance at what neuroscientists call an ‘event boundary’.

The harm in being a people pleaser

People-pleasing may sound innocuous enough, but it can lead to stress, overwhelm and exhaustion. How does it manifest?

This desk is mine! How noisy offices can make us more territorial

Labour promises to extend free breast screening

I wanted vagina surgery when I was 16 years old

ADVICE: "However, there are many other ways of creating a loving relationship with your genitals that don’t require you to undergo an irreversible, expensive and painful surgery."

The rise of eco-friendly sex toys - and how to pick the one for you

As awareness grows around how many plastic dildos and vibrator batteries are ending up in the landfill, environmentally friendly sex toys are becoming more attractive.

Yes, men turn down sex too

OPINION: Isn’t it time to admit that men have exactly the same erotic fault lines that women do?

'We got to know each other through our music playlists'

After meeting on Tinder, artists Ché Rogers and Jennifer Halli realised they had a lot in common.

Paul Henry on first jobs and forgotten dreams

"Being dyslexic was a stumbling block but I muddled through," says the broadcaster about his early career moves.

He said yes: Are more women proposing to men?

Are more women proposing to men? Taika Waititi recently revealed that Rita Ora proposed to him. Is this a "celebrity thing" or the done thing.

This is the gayest World Cup ever and no one's batting an eyelid

There are about 100 openly LGBTQ+ players and coaches in the women's World Cup. That kind of representation can be a catalyst for change, advocates say.

Most men, except Sam Uffindell, don't think domesticity deserves a medal

OPINION: Uffindell’s declaration about his monthly shopping trip to “give his wife a break” was so ominously-about-go-wrong that you could practically hear ravens squawking as he said it.

Labour promises to introduce mandatory gender pay gap reporting

However, ministers say it may be too early to also require reporting about ethnic pay gaps.

I live in a 'clothing optional' house

There are specific rules: Put a towel down if you want to sit on a shared surface without clothes on, get dressed when there are people coming over, and don’t stare.

Big win for Dunedin's 'dicks guy'

Sam Sharpe has led a counter-protest against abortion protesters for more than a decade. He's about to put his infamous sign away.

Why TikTokers are pretending to be robots and saying 'ice cream so good'

Pinkydoll and other TikTok creators are mimicking NPCs, non-playable characters in video games.

Women like me aren't supposed to snore – it's driving my boyfriend mad

Studies show that while male snorers generally outnumber female ones, the situation is reversed in the 25-34 age group.

Wharf-jumping, yoga and saying no: How Jase Te Patu keeps well

The M3 Mindfulness founder shares the ‘tools in his kete’ that help him live a well-balanced life.

Age-shaming and 18 other things women should stop doing now

OPINION: Age self shaming is a small thing, but nonetheless one of many small things women do that we need to stop if we want to keep chipping away at those years of conditioning.

Inside the secret lives of swingers

A couple bares all in the latest episode of The Good Sex Project podcast, which explores Ethical Non Monogamy.

A quiet, significant marriage

They were the antithesis of entitled; knew no-one famous; were unknown outside their families and friends. Yet I see my parents as more significant than so the big names who pass across our screens and pages.

Eight things an older husband can't say to his younger wife

Sir Paul McCartney navigates the older-husband minefield with grace – but these are the clangers to avoid.

Broadcasting watchdog unveils new rules on transphobic complaints

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued new guidance on how it will consider complaints “relying on transphobic stereotypes”.

Teacher's registration cancelled for 'hysterical' response to trans student

The New Zealand Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal said the man behaved inexcusably towards the student and has cancelled their ability to teach lest they do it again to someone else.

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