The American figure skater spoke plainly to reporters at the 2026 Winter Games about the ways in which menstruating affects her, physically and emotionally, while she’s on the ice.
Mental Health
Weekly Walks for Connecting Women to One Another
Maddie Scales launched No Girl Walks Alone to create communities of women who bond through weekly walks around Austin, Texas.
She Started Up in Pursuit of Creative Freedom
Maria Ross designs playful greeting cards brimming with pop culture references.
Malala Yousafzai Shows Her ‘Messy’ Side In New Memoir, ‘Finding My Way’
The Pakistan-born activist who became known for fighting for girls’ rights was able to find herself — and make mistakes — at college.
An Emotional Support Dog Inspires a Business Venture
Chelsie-Jean Fernandez created a line of adjustable harnesses for pups of all sizes after adopting a Dachshund.
Aubrey Plaza Discusses Grief’s Unwieldy, Shape-Shifting Nature
On Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast, the actress spoke about the pain of losing her husband, describing it as a fictional canyon, a vast ocean – and a “daily struggle.”
Study: Stalking Comes With Increased Heart Attack Risk for Women
As social media sites make it easier than ever to locate users, a new Harvard University research effort shows that stalking makes disease more likely for its victims.
New Study Says Women Get Angrier As They Age – But Hide it More
Researchers say women “get better at managing their anger” as they get older. But, it can come with costs.
Bi Women Who Date Men Aren’t Just ‘Faking It’
Bisexual women, especially, are often accused of being LGBTQ phonies or “tourists.” But there is no burden of proof for queerness, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Tapping into the Power of Equine-Assisted Coaching
Kristine Palmer’s Texas ranch Horse + Bow provides leadership development programs for business leaders, work teams and families.
6 Ways to Manage Stress During Turbulent Times
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here’s our list of stress-relief practices, and the women-owned companies that can help you fold them into your life.
5 Stress Management Tips from Our World-Weary Team
Feeling frazzled? Us, too. We’ve gathered our best in-house stress-reduction tips to keep you (and ourselves) as calm and centered as humanly possible.
Finding Safe Spots to Shed Climate Anxiety
In Climate Cafes, New Yorkers come together to talk about climate concerns and support each other through burnout.
Checking-In With Female Founders After the Los Angeles Wildfires
We spoke with two CEOs in Los Angeles to see how they are coping after the devastating wildfires.
During Stressful Times, These Women Help Women Heal Through Art
We interview three New York women whose art studios and practices assist women dealing with grief, trauma and loss.