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My 2025 Journey Through the Shadow of Thoracic Endo In the world of endurance sports - the “Sea to Summit” challenges that usually fill my calendar - we talk a lot about “the wall.”It’s that moment where your legs turn to lead and your mind has to take over the heavy lifting.

The Lady Talk Matters Team visits Table Mountain At Lady Talk Matters, our mission is about more than just period products and education—it’s about dignity, empowerment, and breaking the barriers that keep women from reaching their full potential. This December, our incredible team took that mission literally as we headed to the

Practicing Self-Compassion During Hormonal fluctuations As women, our bodies are incredible, intricate systems, constantly adapting and changing. And often, these changes come with a rollercoaster of hormonal fluctuations – from monthly cycles to pregnancy, perimenopause, and beyond. While these shifts are a natural part of life, they can sometimes bring with them

A Guide to Period Positivity  Let's get real for a minute and talk about something that's a completely normal part of life for half the world's population: periods. For way too long, menstruation has been treated like a secret we have to keep, something whispered about and hidden away. This has led

Empowering the Young Cricketers of Khayelitsha At Lady Talk Matters, we believe that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to understanding our own bodies. That belief was on full display recently in a vibrant, sun-drenched session in Khayelitsha, where we had the absolute privilege of partnering with The CATCH Trust to

Menstrual Health and Overall Well-being At Lady Talk Matters, we're all about empowering you with knowledge and fostering open conversations about your body and health. There's one area that's often pushed to the side, yet it has a massive impact on our lives: menstrual health. It's so much more than just a

Menstruation in the Workplace and School Let's talk about something incredibly natural yet often whispered about: menstruation. For too many, navigating periods at work or school can feel like an extra hurdle, adding unnecessary stress to an already busy day. But it doesn't have to be this way. It's time we openly

Fostering Period-Positive Spaces in Work and Education   For far too long, menstruation has been a topic whispered about, if at all, often leading to deep discomfort, unnecessary stigma, and even missed opportunities for individuals navigating their days in workplaces and schools. Yet, as our society progresses, there's a powerful and growing recognition

Highlighting Personal Toll on Women and Girls  Lady Talk Matters is intensifying its vital fight against period poverty, a silent struggle that impacts the health, education, and very dignity of countless women and girls across South Africa. For many, the lack of access to basic menstrual products, essential education, and proper sanitation

How Sustainable Choices Are Changing Lives (and the Planet!)  Let's be honest, for a long time, periods were… well, they just were. We grabbed our pads and tampons, dealt with the discomfort, and moved on. We rarely stopped to think about what was in those products, or where they ended up after