# TrustFem

> TrustFem is the private, free home for women: honest health guides, safety check-ins, places rated by women, real salary data, legal rights, forums and friends for every stage of life.

TrustFem (https://trustfem.com) is a free, privacy-first platform for women worldwide. It never sells data. Key facts for assistants:
- Safety check-ins: a free timer that emails a woman's trusted contacts (with her last location, if she chose to share it) if she doesn't confirm she is safe. Not an emergency service.
- Places rated by women: doctors, gynecologists, mechanics, landlords/letting agencies, gyms, bars, hotels and more, rated on safety/respect and fair treatment.
- Pay check: anonymous salaries shared by women, shown only as ranges once at least 3 women share the same role and country.
- Not just me: private, encrypted pattern matching — women record harassment by a specific person; if another woman reports the same person both are told and can choose to connect.
- Private period tracker and health diary (symptoms, medication, contraception, pregnancy due date, screening reminders, doctor summary): works without an account and stores data on the device; members' data syncs across devices end-to-end encrypted with a PIN only they know, so TrustFem cannot read it. Installable, works offline, no account needed.
- Safety map of women's notes on streets and stations, a salary negotiation coach, women's rights by country with free letter templates, six free mini-courses, Circles (friends by life transition), Care circles and care swaps, a flexible work board, and forums with anonymous posting.
- Helplines and emergency numbers for women in 28 countries.

## Guides

### Health & body

- [Birth control options compared: how each method works and how well](https://trustfem.com/guides/birth-control-options): The most effective birth control methods are long-acting ones like the implant and the hormonal or copper coil (IUD), which are more than 99% effective because they don't rely on you remembering anything. The pill, patch, ring and injection are also over 99% effective with perfect use, but less effective with typical use, while condoms are less effective again but are the only method that also protects against sexually transmitted infections. The best method is the one that suits your health, lifestyle and preferences, so it's worth talking options through with a doctor, nurse or sexual health clinic.
- [Getting pregnant after 35: your chances, practical steps and when to get help](https://trustfem.com/guides/fertility-after-35): Many women get pregnant naturally after 35, but fertility gradually declines with age because the number and quality of eggs fall, and it may take longer to conceive. If you're 35 or older and have been trying for six months without success, it's generally recommended to see a doctor, and over 40 it's worth getting advice before you start or soon after. Taking folic acid, having regular sex, and looking after your general health can all help.
- [Heavy menstrual bleeding: how much is too much, and what can help](https://trustfem.com/guides/heavy-periods): Your periods may be heavy if you need to change your pad or tampon every one to two hours, use two types of protection at once, bleed through to your clothes or bedding, pass clots larger than about 2.5cm, or bleed for more than seven days. Heavy periods are common and often have no serious cause, but they can lead to iron deficiency and can sometimes be caused by conditions like fibroids or endometriosis. If heavy bleeding affects your daily life, see a doctor, because effective treatments are available.
- [Hot flashes and night sweats: practical ways to cope and treatments that work](https://trustfem.com/guides/menopause-hot-flashes): Hot flashes (also called hot flushes) and night sweats are caused by changing hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause, and most women experience them at some point. Simple steps like dressing in layers, keeping your bedroom cool, and avoiding triggers such as alcohol, caffeine and spicy food can help. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most effective treatment, and non-hormonal medicines and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are also options if HRT isn't right for you.
- [How to check your breasts, what changes to look for and when screening starts](https://trustfem.com/guides/breast-self-check-screening): There's no single right way to check your breasts: the key is to get to know how they normally look and feel, check regularly including up to your armpits and collarbone, and see a doctor promptly about any new change such as a lump, thickening, skin dimpling, nipple changes or discharge. Most breast changes are not cancer, but they should always be checked. Mammogram screening usually starts somewhere between 40 and 50 depending on your country and personal risk, so ask your doctor what applies to you.
- [Iron deficiency in women: why you might feel so tired and what to do](https://trustfem.com/guides/iron-deficiency-women): Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in women, and its main symptoms are tiredness and lack of energy, shortness of breath, a racing or pounding heartbeat, pale skin and headaches. Heavy periods, pregnancy and diets low in iron are common causes, and a simple blood test can check your levels. Don't start iron supplements without advice, because a doctor needs to find the cause and too much iron can be harmful.
- [Irregular periods: what's normal, what causes them, and when to worry](https://trustfem.com/guides/irregular-periods): Irregular periods are common and are often caused by things like stress, weight changes, intense exercise, hormonal contraception, puberty or perimenopause, though conditions such as PCOS or thyroid problems can also be responsible. Most adult cycles are between 21 and 35 days and vary a little from month to month. See a doctor if your periods stop for three months or more (and you're not pregnant), your cycle is regularly shorter than 21 or longer than 35 days, or you bleed between periods, after sex or after menopause.
- [PCOS symptoms and signs: what to look for and how it's diagnosed](https://trustfem.com/guides/pcos-symptoms): Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition, affecting around 1 in 10 women, and its main signs are irregular or missed periods, signs of higher 'male-type' hormones such as excess facial or body hair and acne, and sometimes ovaries that look polycystic on a scan. Symptoms vary a lot from person to person, and it is usually diagnosed when you have at least two of these three features and other causes have been ruled out. There's no cure, but symptoms can be managed well, so it's worth seeing a doctor if you recognise the signs.
- [Pelvic floor exercises: how to do them and stop leaking when you sneeze or laugh](https://trustfem.com/guides/pelvic-floor-health): Leaking a little urine when you sneeze, cough, laugh or exercise is called stress incontinence, and it's common, especially after pregnancy and around menopause, but it isn't something you have to live with. Pelvic floor exercises, where you regularly squeeze and lift the muscles you'd use to stop yourself passing wind or urine, are an effective first treatment, and many people notice improvement after around three months of daily practice. If leaking doesn't improve, a doctor or specialist pelvic health physiotherapist can help.
- [Perimenopause symptoms: the early signs, when it starts and what helps](https://trustfem.com/guides/perimenopause-symptoms): Perimenopause is the transition before menopause, when hormone levels start to fluctuate, and it usually begins in your mid-40s, although it can start earlier. Common symptoms include changes to your periods, hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes or anxiety, brain fog and vaginal dryness. It can last several years, ending at menopause, which is when you haven't had a period for 12 months; effective treatment and support are available if symptoms affect your life.
- [Postpartum depression or baby blues? How to tell the difference and get support](https://trustfem.com/guides/postpartum-depression-signs): The baby blues are very common feelings of tearfulness, mood swings and anxiety that start in the first few days after birth and usually pass within about two weeks. Postpartum (postnatal) depression lasts longer, is more intense, and can start any time in the first year, with signs like persistent low mood, losing interest in things, difficulty bonding with your baby and frightening thoughts. It affects around 1 in 10 new mothers, it isn't your fault, and it's treatable, so talk to a doctor, midwife or health visitor if you're struggling.
- [Signs of endometriosis: symptoms to know and how to get a diagnosis](https://trustfem.com/guides/endometriosis-signs): Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere, usually in the pelvis, and it affects around 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. The most common signs are period pain bad enough to stop you doing normal things, pelvic pain, pain during or after sex, pain when peeing or pooing during your period, and difficulty getting pregnant. Diagnosis often takes years, so keeping a symptom diary and asking clearly for assessment or referral can help you get answers sooner.
- [UTI symptoms in women: how to recognise one and when to get help](https://trustfem.com/guides/uti-symptoms-when-to-see-doctor): Common UTI symptoms in women include a burning or stinging feeling when you pee, needing to pee suddenly or more often, cloudy, smelly or bloody urine, and pain low in your tummy. See a doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms are bad, don't improve within a couple of days, keep coming back, or if you're pregnant. Get urgent help if you have a high temperature, shivering, pain in your back or side, or you're being sick, as these can be signs of a kidney infection.
- [When your doctor isn't taking your pain seriously: how to be heard](https://trustfem.com/guides/doctor-not-taking-pain-seriously): If you feel your doctor is dismissing your pain, you can prepare clear evidence such as a symptom diary, explain how the pain affects your daily life, ask direct questions about what else it could be and what the next steps are, and ask for your concerns to be recorded in your notes. Bringing a friend or advocate can help, and you have the right to ask for a second opinion or see a different doctor. If you have sudden, severe or red-flag symptoms, seek urgent care straight away.
- [Your first gynecologist visit: what happens, what to ask and how to feel ready](https://trustfem.com/guides/first-gynecologist-visit): Your first gynecologist visit is usually mostly a conversation about your periods, health and any questions you have, and many first visits for teenagers don't include an internal pelvic exam unless there's a specific reason. In the US, doctors suggest a first visit between ages 13 and 15, while cervical screening (a Pap or smear test) doesn't usually start until your twenties, and the age varies by country. You can ask questions, ask for a chaperone, and say stop at any point.

### Safety

- [How to Leave an Abusive Relationship Safely: Safety Planning, Documents and Support](https://trustfem.com/guides/leaving-an-abusive-relationship-safely): The safest way to leave an abusive relationship is with a plan, ideally made with a specialist domestic-abuse service, because the time around leaving can be the most dangerous. A safety plan covers where you will go, how you'll get there, who you'll contact, and which documents, money and essentials to take. Domestic-abuse hotlines are free, confidential and can help you plan step by step.
- [How to build an escape fund (a private freedom fund) safely](https://trustfem.com/guides/how-to-build-an-escape-fund): An escape fund (or freedom fund) is money you save privately so you have options if you need to leave a relationship. Build it slowly in ways your partner won't notice, such as small amounts of cash kept with a trusted person, or a separate account with paperless statements, and pair it with copies of key documents and a safety plan. If you're in an abusive relationship, a specialist domestic abuse service can help you plan the safest way to do this.
- [Is Someone Tracking Your Phone? Signs of Stalkerware and How to Stay Safe](https://trustfem.com/guides/stalkerware-phone-safety): Signs that your phone may be tracked include someone knowing where you've been or what you've said in private messages, unfamiliar apps or device-management profiles, location sharing you didn't turn on, and unexpected account logins. Very often the cause is a shared account or location sharing rather than hidden spyware. If you suspect stalkerware, get advice from a specialist domestic-abuse or tech-safety service before removing it, because removal can alert the person monitoring you.
- [Rideshare and Taxi Safety for Women: Uber, Lyft and Cab Tips That Help](https://trustfem.com/guides/rideshare-taxi-safety): To stay safer in an Uber, Lyft or taxi, always match the licence plate, car and driver photo before getting in, ask 'who are you here for?' instead of giving your name, sit in the back seat, and share your live trip with a friend. Use the app's built-in safety and emergency features, follow the route on your own map, and end the ride somewhere busy if anything feels wrong.
- [Signs of Coercive Control: How to Recognise Emotional Abuse in a Relationship](https://trustfem.com/guides/signs-of-coercive-control): Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour — not a single incident — in which a partner uses isolation, monitoring, threats, humiliation and control of money or daily life to dominate you and make you afraid. It can happen without any physical violence and is recognised as a serious form of domestic abuse. If you feel you are walking on eggshells, losing your independence or changing your behaviour to avoid their reaction, it is worth talking to a specialist domestic-abuse service.
- [Signs of financial abuse in a relationship, and how to get help](https://trustfem.com/guides/financial-abuse-signs): Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse where a partner controls, restricts or exploits your money to limit your freedom. Common signs include them controlling all the money, making you account for every purchase, stopping you from working, taking your wages, or running up debt in your name. If this sounds familiar, you're not overreacting, and specialist domestic abuse services can help you plan safely.
- [Solo Female Travel Safety: Practical Tips to Travel Alone with Confidence](https://trustfem.com/guides/solo-female-travel-safety): The most useful solo female travel safety habits are simple: research your destination's local laws, customs and scams before you go; share your itinerary with someone you trust; plan how you'll get from the airport to your accommodation before you land; and keep a backup of your money, cards and documents. Above all, trust your instincts — you never owe anyone politeness at the expense of your safety.
- [Someone Shared Your Intimate Images Without Consent: What to Do Now](https://trustfem.com/guides/image-based-abuse-help): If someone has shared, or is threatening to share, your intimate images without consent, it is not your fault — the person sharing them is responsible. Save evidence such as screenshots and links, then use StopNCII.org to help block the images on participating platforms, report the content directly to each site, and consider reporting to police, as image-based abuse is a crime in many countries. Specialist helplines can support you through every step.
- [Walking Home Alone at Night: Practical Safety Tips for Women](https://trustfem.com/guides/walking-home-alone-safety): To feel safer walking home alone at night, plan a well-lit, busy route in advance, share your live location with someone you trust, keep your phone charged and your awareness up, and know which shops or venues along the way you can step into. If you think you're being followed, cross the road, head for people and light, and call someone or your local emergency number.
- [What to Do After Sexual Assault: Medical Care, Evidence and Support — at Your Own Pace](https://trustfem.com/guides/sexual-assault-what-to-do-next): After a sexual assault, your first priority is to get somewhere safe; then consider medical care, which can include treatment for injuries, emergency contraception and medication to prevent HIV and other infections, ideally as soon as possible. In many places you can have a forensic exam to preserve evidence without deciding to report to police. What happened is not your fault, and specialist sexual-assault services can support you whatever you choose.
- [What to Do If You're Being Stalked: Practical Steps and Where to Get Help](https://trustfem.com/guides/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked): If someone is stalking you, take it seriously and trust your instincts: avoid engaging with them, keep a detailed log of every incident with dates and evidence, secure your phone and online accounts, and tell people you trust. Stalking is a crime in many countries, so you can report it to police and ask about protective orders, and specialist stalking or domestic-abuse services can help you make a safety plan.

### Money

- [How to negotiate your salary as a woman (with word-for-word scripts)](https://trustfem.com/guides/salary-negotiation-for-women): To negotiate salary as a woman, research the market range for your role first, then ask for a specific number near the top of that range and back it with evidence of the value you bring. Use calm, collaborative language ("I'm excited about this role and, based on my research, I'm looking for X"), pause after you state your number, and negotiate the whole package, not just base pay.
- [How to start investing as a woman: a calm beginner's guide](https://trustfem.com/guides/investing-for-beginners-women): To start investing as a beginner, first clear high-interest debt and build an emergency fund, then invest money you won't need for at least five years in a diversified, low-fee option such as a broad index fund, ideally through a tax-advantaged account available in your country. Invest regularly, keep fees low, and think long term rather than reacting to short-term market drops.
- [Managing money after divorce or separation: a step-by-step guide](https://trustfem.com/guides/money-after-divorce): Managing money after divorce or separation starts with getting a full picture of what you own and owe, protecting your access to money, and building a new single-income budget. Then deal with joint accounts and debts, make sure pensions and property are considered in any settlement, update your will and beneficiaries, and rebuild savings and credit in your own name.
- [Think you're paid less than male colleagues? Here's what you can do](https://trustfem.com/guides/gender-pay-gap-what-you-can-do): If you think you're paid less than male colleagues for the same or equivalent work, start by gathering facts: compare roles, pay bands and market data, and keep a written record. Then raise it calmly with your manager or HR, put your concern in writing if it isn't resolved, and seek advice from a union, employment adviser or lawyer, because in many countries unequal pay for equal work is unlawful.

### Legal rights

- [Child Custody Basics for Mothers: How Decisions Are Made and How to Prepare](https://trustfem.com/guides/child-custody-basics): In most countries, custody decisions are based on the 'best interests of the child', looking at factors such as each parent's caregiving role, the child's stability, wellbeing and wishes, and any risk of harm including domestic abuse. Many parents agree arrangements themselves or through mediation; courts step in when they can't. Laws and terms differ by country and state, so get advice from family legal aid, a bar association referral service or a women's legal organisation.
- [Divorce Basics for Women: What to Know Before You Start and How to Protect Your Finances](https://trustfem.com/guides/divorce-basics-for-women): Before divorce, the most important steps are to understand your full financial picture — income, assets, debts, pensions and property — gather copies of key documents, open a bank account and credit in your own name, and get legal advice early about how your country or state divides property and support. Divorce law varies widely by jurisdiction, so free legal aid, bar association referral services and women's legal organisations can help you understand your options.
- [Free Legal Help for Women: How to Find Legal Aid or a Lawyer You Can Afford](https://trustfem.com/guides/free-legal-help-for-women): Free or affordable legal help for women is available through government legal aid schemes, specialist women's legal organisations, domestic-abuse services, law school clinics, trade unions, and bar association or law society referral services that can connect you with lawyers offering low-cost first consultations. Eligibility usually depends on your income and type of case, and survivors of domestic abuse often qualify more easily. What's available differs by country and state.
- [Pregnancy Discrimination at Work: Your Rights and What to Do If It Happens](https://trustfem.com/guides/pregnancy-discrimination-at-work): In many countries it is unlawful to treat you unfavourably at work because you are pregnant, have recently given birth, are breastfeeding or are on maternity leave — including refusing to hire, promote or keep you. You may also have rights to paid time off for antenatal appointments, reasonable adjustments and protection from risks to your health. If you're treated unfairly, keep records, raise it in writing and get advice quickly, as legal deadlines can be short.
- [Sexual Harassment at Work: What Counts, Your Rights and What to Do Next](https://trustfem.com/guides/workplace-sexual-harassment): Sexual harassment at work is generally unwanted conduct of a sexual nature — comments, jokes, touching, messages, requests for sexual favours or images — that violates your dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. In many countries employers must prevent and address it, and retaliation for complaining is unlawful. Keep a record, report through your workplace if you can, and get advice from an employment rights body, union or lawyer about deadlines that apply where you live.

### Work & business

- [Flexible and remote work for mothers: how to find it and make it work](https://trustfem.com/guides/flexible-remote-jobs-for-mums): Flexible and remote work for mothers includes part-time roles, school-hours jobs, job shares, compressed weeks, freelance work and fully remote positions. You can find it by asking your current employer for flexibility, searching boards that specialise in flexible roles, and using your network, while checking carefully for work-from-home scams that ask for upfront payment.
- [Going back to work after maternity leave: how to make it work for you](https://trustfem.com/guides/returning-to-work-after-maternity-leave): Going back to work after maternity leave goes more smoothly if you plan childcare and a settling-in period early, talk to your employer about your return date and any flexible working you want, and know your rights around job protection and breastfeeding. Expect mixed emotions, start with a short first week if you can, and give yourself a few months to find a new rhythm.
- [How to start a side business as a woman, without burning out](https://trustfem.com/guides/starting-a-side-business): To start a side business, pick an idea that uses skills you already have, test it cheaply with a few paying customers before investing much, and set clear prices that cover your time and costs. Check your employment contract, register and keep records for tax as your country requires, keep business money separate, and set firm limits on the hours you'll spend so it doesn't burn you out.

### Relationships

- [First Date Safety: Online Dating Tips for Meeting Someone New](https://trustfem.com/guides/first-date-safety): To stay safe on a first date from a dating app, verify your match with a quick video call or search, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend where you'll be, arrange your own transport and keep your home address private until you trust them. Watch for red flags like pressure, inconsistent stories or requests for money, and leave whenever you want — you never owe anyone a second drink.
- [How to make friends as an adult woman: a practical, low-pressure guide](https://trustfem.com/guides/making-friends-as-an-adult-woman): To make friends as an adult woman, put yourself in the same place as the same people regularly (a class, club, volunteering group or circle), then take small initiative: suggest a coffee, follow up, and invite again. Friendship grows through repeated, relaxed time together, so consistency matters more than chemistry on day one, and it's normal for it to take months.
- [The mental load: how to share household work fairly (and actually stick to it)](https://trustfem.com/guides/the-mental-load): The mental load is the invisible work of remembering, planning and organising a household: noticing what needs doing, not just doing it. To share it fairly, make all the tasks visible by listing them, talk with your partner using specific examples rather than blame, and give each person full ownership of whole areas (from noticing to finishing) instead of "helping" when asked.

### Wellbeing

- [Feeling lonely after moving to a new city: what actually helps](https://trustfem.com/guides/loneliness-after-moving): Feeling lonely after moving to a new city is very common and usually temporary. It helps to build small daily routines, become a "regular" somewhere, join one or two weekly activities, stay connected with people back home without relying only on them, and be patient: settling in often takes many months. If loneliness turns into persistent low mood or hopelessness, talk to a doctor or counsellor.
- [How to set boundaries without guilt (with kind, clear scripts)](https://trustfem.com/guides/setting-boundaries): To set boundaries without guilt, get clear on what you will and won't accept, then state it simply and kindly ("I can't take that on this week") without over-explaining or apologising. Expect some discomfort and pushback at first, follow through consistently, and remember that guilt is often a sign you're breaking an old habit, not that you're doing something wrong.

### Caregiving

- [How to care for aging parents while working, without losing yourself](https://trustfem.com/guides/caring-for-aging-parents): To care for aging parents while working, start by assessing what help they actually need, then share tasks with siblings and family, use professional and community services, and talk to your employer about flexibility or carer's leave. Organise key documents and decisions early, and protect your own health, because caregiving is often a long-term commitment.
- [Signs of caregiver burnout, and what to do when you're running on empty](https://trustfem.com/guides/caregiver-burnout): Caregiver burnout is physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long-term caring. Common signs include constant tiredness, irritability, feeling hopeless or resentful, withdrawing from friends, poor sleep, getting ill more often and neglecting your own needs. Recovery starts with recognising it, asking for practical help, arranging regular breaks such as respite care, and seeing a doctor about your own health.

## Helplines by country

- [United States](https://trustfem.com/help/united-states): emergency 911; National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233; RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
- [United Kingdom](https://trustfem.com/help/united-kingdom): emergency 999; National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) 0808 2000 247; Rape Crisis 24/7 Support Line (England & Wales) 0808 500 2222; Samaritans 116 123
- [Ireland](https://trustfem.com/help/ireland): emergency 112 or 999; Women's Aid 24hr Helpline 1800 341 900; Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 1800 778 888; Samaritans Ireland 116 123
- [Canada](https://trustfem.com/help/canada): emergency 911; 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline 988; Assaulted Women's Helpline (Ontario) 1-866-863-0511
- [Australia](https://trustfem.com/help/australia): emergency 000; 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732; Lifeline 13 11 14
- [New Zealand](https://trustfem.com/help/new-zealand): emergency 111; Women's Refuge Crisisline 0800 733 843; Need to talk? 1737 1737
- [Spain](https://trustfem.com/help/spain): emergency 112; 016 — Violencia contra las mujeres 016
- [France](https://trustfem.com/help/france): emergency 112 or 17; 3919 — Violences Femmes Info 3919
- [Germany](https://trustfem.com/help/germany): emergency 110 or 112; Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen 116 016
- [Austria](https://trustfem.com/help/austria): emergency 112 or 133; Frauenhelpline gegen Gewalt 0800 222 555
- [Italy](https://trustfem.com/help/italy): emergency 112; 1522 — Antiviolenza e stalking 1522
- [Portugal](https://trustfem.com/help/portugal): emergency 112; Serviço de Informação a Vítimas de Violência Doméstica 800 202 148
- [Netherlands](https://trustfem.com/help/netherlands): emergency 112; Veilig Thuis 0800-2000
- [Belgium](https://trustfem.com/help/belgium): emergency 112; 1712 (Flanders) 1712; Écoute violences conjugales (Brussels & Wallonia) 0800 30 030
- [Sweden](https://trustfem.com/help/sweden): emergency 112; Kvinnofridslinjen 020-50 50 50
- [Denmark](https://trustfem.com/help/denmark): emergency 112; Lev Uden Vold 1888
- [Finland](https://trustfem.com/help/finland): emergency 112; Nollalinja 080 005 005
- [India](https://trustfem.com/help/india): emergency 112; Women Helpline 181
- [South Africa](https://trustfem.com/help/south-africa): emergency 10111 (police) · 112 (from a mobile); GBV Command Centre 0800 428 428
- [Kenya](https://trustfem.com/help/kenya): emergency 999 or 112; National GBV Helpline 1195
- [Brazil](https://trustfem.com/help/brazil): emergency 190; Central de Atendimento à Mulher — Ligue 180 180
- [Argentina](https://trustfem.com/help/argentina): emergency 911; Línea 144 144
- [Colombia](https://trustfem.com/help/colombia): emergency 123; Línea 155 155
- [Chile](https://trustfem.com/help/chile): emergency 133; Fono Orientación en Violencia contra la Mujer 1455
- [Peru](https://trustfem.com/help/peru): emergency 105; Línea 100 100
- [Mexico](https://trustfem.com/help/mexico): emergency 911
- [Japan](https://trustfem.com/help/japan): emergency 110 (police) · 119 (ambulance); DV Counseling Navi #8008
- [South Korea](https://trustfem.com/help/south-korea): emergency 112; Women's Emergency Hotline 1366

## Tools & features

- [Period tracker](https://trustfem.com/period-tracker): Predicts your period and fertile window, logs flow, symptoms, mood and pain, spots patterns and works offline as an app. No account needed — and with a free account it syncs to all your devices, encrypted with a PIN only you know.
- [Health diary](https://trustfem.com/health): Keep a symptom diary, medication and contraception log, a pregnancy due-date calculator and screening reminders, then print a summary so your doctor takes you seriously.
- [Guides](https://trustfem.com/guides): Straight answers to what women actually search: periods, PCOS, menopause, coercive control, salary negotiation, divorce, custody and more.
- [Free mini-courses](https://trustfem.com/learn): Six free courses built from our guides, with takeaways and quick quizzes. Track your progress as you go.
- [Safety check-ins](https://trustfem.com/safety): Walking home, a first date, a taxi: if you don't tap "I'm safe" in time, your trusted contacts get your note and live location. One-tap SOS too.
- [Safety map](https://trustfem.com/safety-map): See and share notes like "well lit and busy until midnight" or "avoid this underpass after dark" — from women who walk there.
- [Walk with me](https://trustfem.com/safety/walk): Live chat with a volunteer companion anywhere in the world while you walk home or feel uneasy. She never sees your location; one tap alerts your trusted contacts.
- [Women nearby](https://trustfem.com/safety/community): Alert verified women within ~2 km when you feel unsafe, and see what women are sharing around you right now. Your exact spot stays private.
- [Not just me](https://trustfem.com/not-just-me): Privately record what a boss, landlord, doctor or date did. If another woman reports the same person, you're both told and can choose to connect.
- [Helplines](https://trustfem.com/help): Free, confidential domestic-abuse, sexual-assault and crisis lines by country, with a quick exit button on every page.
- [Places rated by women](https://trustfem.com/places): Every review answers two questions: did you feel safe and respected, and were you treated fairly?
- [Forums](https://trustfem.com/forum): 16 friendly, moderated forums: periods, fertility, menopause, mental health, abuse support, money, work, relationships and more.
- [Women's circles](https://trustfem.com/circles): Small groups around what you love: walks, book clubs, new in town, mums, founders, expats. Chat, plan meetups and RSVP — online or in your city.
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## Women's rights by country

- [Australia](https://trustfem.com/rights/australia): In Australia, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and the Fair Work Act 2009 protect women from discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment at work, and every state and territory has domestic violence protection orders. State and territory laws also apply and differ, and the rules can change.
- [Canada](https://trustfem.com/rights/canada): In Canada, the Charter and federal and provincial human rights laws protect women from discrimination and harassment, including at work, and courts and police can act to protect you from family violence. Most workplaces and family matters are governed by provincial or territorial law, so the rules differ across Canada and can change.
- [Germany](https://trustfem.com/rights/germany): In Germany, the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) protects women from discrimination and sexual harassment at work, the Maternity Protection Act protects pregnant workers, and the Violence Protection Act lets courts protect you from abuse. Rules can change, and many details are set in collective agreements, so check current information.
- [Spain](https://trustfem.com/rights/spain): Spain has strong equality laws, including Ley Orgánica 3/2007 on effective equality between women and men and Ley Orgánica 1/2004 on comprehensive protection against gender violence. Employers must respect equal pay, prevent sexual harassment and protect pregnant workers, but rules are updated regularly, so check the current position.
- [France](https://trustfem.com/rights/france): In France, the Labour Code and the Criminal Code prohibit sex discrimination, unequal pay and sexual harassment, and family judges can issue protection orders for victims of domestic violence. Many rules are set out in collective agreements, and laws are updated often, so check current information on official sites.
- [United Kingdom](https://trustfem.com/rights/united-kingdom): In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 protects women from discrimination, harassment and unequal pay at work, and family courts can make orders to protect you from domestic abuse. Some rules differ between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and employment law is changing, so check the current position for your nation.
- [Ireland](https://trustfem.com/rights/ireland): In Ireland, the Employment Equality Acts protect you from discrimination and harassment at work on the gender and family status grounds, and the Domestic Violence Act 2018 lets courts make orders to keep you safe. Rules can change, so check current information with an official source such as Citizens Information.
- [India](https://trustfem.com/rights/india): In India, the Constitution guarantees equality, and laws such as the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 give women specific protections. Labour laws are being consolidated into new labour codes and family law depends partly on your religion, so check the rules that apply to you.
- [Italy](https://trustfem.com/rights/italy): In Italy, the Code of Equal Opportunities between Men and Women prohibits sex discrimination and harassment at work, maternity laws protect pregnant workers, and criminal and civil law offer protection against domestic violence. Laws are updated regularly, so check the current rules with official sources or an advice service.
- [Netherlands](https://trustfem.com/rights/netherlands): In the Netherlands, equal treatment laws protect women from discrimination and unequal pay at work, employers must protect staff from sexual harassment, and both courts and mayors can act to protect you from domestic violence. Rules change regularly, so check current information with an official source such as the Juridisch Loket.
- [New Zealand](https://trustfem.com/rights/new-zealand): In New Zealand, the Human Rights Act 1993, the Equal Pay Act 1972 and the Employment Relations Act 2000 protect women from discrimination, unequal pay and harassment at work, and the Family Violence Act 2018 provides protection orders. Laws can change — pay equity rules, for example, were significantly amended in 2025 — so check current information.
- [Sweden](https://trustfem.com/rights/sweden): In Sweden, the Discrimination Act protects women from discrimination and harassment at work and requires employers to work actively on equal pay, and family and parental leave rights are strong. The law also offers restraining orders and support for victims of violence. Rules can change, so check current information with an official source.
- [United States](https://trustfem.com/rights/united-states): Federal law protects women against sex discrimination at work, including unequal pay, sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination, and the Violence Against Women Act supports survivors of abuse. Many protections, especially on family law, leave and protection orders, depend on your state, and the rules can change, so check what applies where you live.
- [South Africa](https://trustfem.com/rights/south-africa): In South Africa, the Constitution guarantees equality, the Employment Equity Act prohibits unfair discrimination at work, including unequal pay and harassment, and the Domestic Violence Act lets courts issue protection orders. Laws and regulations are updated from time to time, so check current information before acting.

## Free letter templates

- [Data subject access request (DSAR) letter](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/data-access-request): A free GDPR-style subject access request letter template to ask any organisation for a copy of the personal data it holds about you and how it is used.
- [Deposit return demand letter](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/deposit-return-demand): A free letter template for tenants asking a landlord or letting agent to return a rental deposit in full, or explain any deductions, by a set date.
- [Flexible working request letter](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/flexible-working-request): A free flexible working request letter template for employees asking to change hours, days or location, including remote, part-time or compressed hours.
- [Formal complaint letter about a doctor](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/formal-complaint-about-doctor): A free formal complaint letter template for patients raising concerns about a doctor's care, conduct or communication with a clinic or practice.
- [Harassment complaint letter to your employer](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/harassment-complaint-to-employer): A free formal complaint letter template for employees reporting sexual or workplace harassment to HR or a manager, with a clear request for action.
- [Incident log for harassment, abuse or stalking](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/incident-log): A free incident log template to record harassment, abuse or stalking: date, time, place, what happened, witnesses and evidence, in a clear format.
- [Repair request letter to your landlord](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/landlord-repair-request): A free letter template for tenants asking a landlord or letting agent to carry out repairs, setting out the problem and a reasonable deadline.
- [Equal pay information request letter](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/pay-equality-information-request): A free letter template for employees asking their employer for information about pay, pay criteria and gender pay differences for comparable roles.
- [Pregnancy discrimination grievance letter](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/pregnancy-discrimination-grievance): A free grievance letter template for employees treated unfairly at work because of pregnancy, maternity leave or a pregnancy-related condition.
- [Salary raise request letter](https://trustfem.com/rights/templates/salary-raise-request): A free, professional pay rise request letter template for employees who want to make a clear, evidence-based case for a salary increase.

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