Cold in your underwear. Sounds like a dare or a TikTok trend. But for more and more women, it has become a conscious act of self-care—and for some, even a feminist statement. Like Adèle Bouscasse, who is rethinking perineal cryotherapy, an ancient, almost forgotten practice.

Reading instead of scrolling: More and more women are turning back to books. “Mädels, die lesen” shows why reading together is making a comeback right now — and how it has quietly grown into one of the largest book communities in the German-speaking world.

Rebecca Lina raises an uncomfortable question: What if love has nothing to do with effort, endurance or “doing it right”? In conversation with Belle&Yell, she talks about why many women have learned love the wrong way – and what changes when you stop trying to earn it.

Late motherhood is no longer a marginal phenomenon. More and more women are consciously choosing to become mothers beyond traditional timelines—driven by freedom rather than deadlines. A look at life realities that have long gone untold.

Aging isn’t an ending – it’s a beginning. In her book "Old Women", Verena Lueken celebrates those who refuse to fade away: artists, writers and creators who show that freedom, wit and beauty don’t fade with age – they deepen.

For Stephanie from Heyday, midlife isn’t a turning point — it’s a takeoff. Her mission: to rewrite the story of aging — visibly, positively, and boldly. “We live in a society that glorifies youth. But aging is changing."

More than nine million women in Germany are going through menopause – yet in the workplace, the subject remains largely invisible. And it is precisely here that the decision is made: will hot flushes and sleepless nights become a career brake, or a turning point for a new work culture?

Rachel Etse exposes how racism operates – and why women know these mechanisms all too well: structures that exclude, diminish, and erase. Her work inspires strength exactly where you’re not expected to be strong. For her, empowerment means not enduring spaces, but transforming them.

Over 50 and career over? Not a chance. Women beyond 50 are the underestimated powerhouses of the working world – bringing experience, empathy, and the courage to start anew. Those who refuse to shrink back and instead harness networks, mindset, and opportunities will find that right now is their strongest stage.

Always nice, always agreeable – until you burn out. People pleasing isn’t a harmless habit, but a learned pattern that can make you sick. Resilience coach Patricia Funk explains why women are especially affected – and how to break free.

Age is no excuse – and certainly no limit. Women start businesses at 50, learn to surf at 70, and rock tech festivals. Old myths are giving way to a new perspective: age is becoming a springboard for projects, plans, and adventures.

Visibility is not a bonus – it's the lever for change. Ulrike C. Strasser wants to bring one million women into the spotlight with #ONEMILLIONWOMEN. "If we never see anyone who looks like us, we don’t believe it’s possible."

Rethinking leadership: Why empathy isn’t a weakness but one of the most powerful tools for the future — and why it’s time to redefine what power means.

Freeze the pressure. Onni Care supports women on their fertility preservation journey – with knowledge, digital tools, and true clarity. A no-fluff guide for those who want to make informed, empowered choices.

Feminism isn’t a women’s issue — it’s a human one. Patrick van Lier doesn’t talk about men, he talks to them — showing that real change starts with conviction, not with grandstanding.

Money isn’t cold. And wanting more isn’t selfish. For too long, women were told wealth wasn’t ours to touch. But learning to earn, keep, and grow your money? That’s not just power — it’s freedom.

Politics feels like a toxic ex – loud, manipulative, self-absorbed. And yet, it touches our lives every single day. 'Love Politics' shows how women without party ties, but with conviction and a hunger for the future, are reclaiming the stage.

Mental load – it’s not just a trendy buzzword, but the invisible mental work women do every day: organizing, remembering, planning, feeling. While they keep the family operation running seemingly effortlessly, their efforts often go unnoticed – and unpaid.

When we meet, we do girl stuff: Science, business, revolution...in a world of crisis, women's networks are the powerful force for positive social change and individual development.

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From stereotypes to self-confidence - closing the Dream Gap together.

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Is AI an opportunity for women or is a new gender bias emerging? Lucie-Anna Oddon, an expert in data science and lecturer at the Albert School in Paris …

Why is a platform like Belle&Yell important for women and men? What is the motivation behind it?

Porn, sex toys, dating apps - sex seems to be available everywhere these days. Our society is perceived as oversexualized, while at the same time private …