The Quicky

It's been two months since a single case of the Delta variant set off a catastrophic chain of transmission which is now seeing NSW record over 600 cases, and often several fatalities from COVID-19 every day...

The average person born with a uterus can expect to have up to 500 periods in their lifetime, but despite the organ being fundamental to all human life, we still know relatively little about it.

The Quicky speaks to an expert in Female Pelvic Medicine to discuss the many conditions impacting the health of our uterus, how it is directly linked to our sexual pleasure, and why there is still so much more to discover about this unique part of our body...

Social distancing has been the necessary evil keeping us safe from harm during the pandemic, but with no end in sight, you might be really missing the physical touch of another person, whether it be a handshake, a hug and kiss, or sex.

For parents, ensuring their children grow-up with an understanding of positive touch is crucial, and for anyone living alone, the psychological and physical impact of not being able to touch anyone else for an extended period can be severe...

The Paralympics couldn't come at a better time with millions of Aussie still in lockdown and looking for ways to find a little light in life.

This year our Paralympic team is stronger than ever despite having to navigate a trip to Japan where COVID-19 is on the rise again and the delay of these games for an extra year due to the pandemic...

Since the Delta variant exploded in Sydney, our news headlines have been almost entirely focused on what is happening with COVID-19 inside our own borders, but what's happening with the pandemic overseas?

The Quicky is checking in with some friends in Italy, London, France and the United States, as well as an expert in Australia to find out if and how the rest of the world is learning to live with the virus, and what other countries can teach us about how to emerge from our current...

It's been more than a week since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, after two decades of the United States and their allies, including Australia trying to create peace and stability...

With no end in sight to Australia's current lockdowns and restrictions, it seems some of our political leaders are trying to shift our focus away from daily case numbers, and concentrate more on vaccination rates and what 'living with Covid' might look like...

Qantas has released an emotional new ad depicting a number of people getting ready for the their first post-covid trip overseas, which had many of us in floods of tears thinking about what we have been missing since Australia's international border closed...

One of the worst things about cCOVID-19 restrictions is that it can restrict our ability to hit the gym or partake in the team sports we love, but there are some pandemic-safe alternatives to benefit your mind and body, like running.

If you're not a natural runner the thought of it can be daunting, so The Quicky is speaking to a dedicated runner and a physiotherapist to find our how you can safely take up this hobby and learn to love pounding the pavement...

Since the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan, there has been grave concern for women and children who were grossly mistreated during the militant group's last rule, during which they implemented strict Sharia law, but what exactly is it?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies to find out where Sharia Law comes from, its different interpretations, and why the brutality of the Taliban is not for the vast majority Muslims a genuine reflection of their...