Honest writing on midlife.
Curated articles on perimenopause, menopause, hormones, sleep, mood, and everything in between.
Beyond Tired: How to Manage Perimenopause Fatigue
Fatigue during perimenopause is more than just feeling tired; it's a profound sense of exhaustion that can affect your daily life. Learn about the causes of perimenopause fatigue and discover practical strategies to help you reclaim your energy.
More Than a Feeling: The Surprising Health Benefits of Orgasm in Midlife
Orgasm is more than just a pleasurable peak—it's a potent, natural way to support your physical and mental health through perimenopause and menopause. Discover the science behind how orgasms can improve sleep, reduce stress, ease pain, and deepen your connection with yourself and your partner.
What Does “Self-Care” Even Mean in Menopause?
“Self-care” is a popular hashtag, but what does it really mean during the menopause transition? Let’s explore how to build a practice that’s less about bubble baths and more about deeply tending to your needs.
Feeling Unsteady? How Menopause Affects Your Balance
Balance changes are a surprising and disruptive symptom of the menopause transition for some women. Learn about the connections between hormones, dizziness, and fall risk — and what you can do about it.
Why Your Joints Ache and What You Can Do About It
Joint pain is a common but often overlooked symptom of the menopause transition. Learn about the connection between estrogen, inflammation, and your joints, and explore strategies to find comfort.
Your Future Self Will Thank You: How Perimenopause Is a Golden Opportunity for Healthy Aging
Perimenopause isn't just a challenging transition; it's a crucial window of opportunity to build the habits that will support your long-term health and well-being for decades to come.
You Smell Different. It Might Be Menopause.
Body odor can change during the menopause transition, thanks to hormonal shifts, new sweat patterns, and even our own heightened sense of smell. Understanding the “why” can help you navigate this surprising symptom with confidence and find what works for you.
How to Eat for Hormone Balance in Menopause
Changes in estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause and menopause can affect your health and wellbeing. Learn how certain foods and dietary patterns can support your body through this transition.
The Great Un-Telling: Why We Feel So Unprepared for Menopause
Many of us feel blindsided by perimenopause and menopause, left to navigate a confusing and profound life stage on our own. This article explores why this knowledge gap exists and how we can begin to close it, together.
Where Did My Libido Go? Navigating Desire in Midlife
Changes in sexual desire during menopause are common and complex. This article explores the biological, emotional, and relational factors at play, offering compassionate guidance for redefining intimacy and rediscovering pleasure during this new chapter.
Menopause and Your Heart: A Guide to Understanding Cardiovascular Risk
As estrogen declines during menopause, a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease increases. This article explores the connection and provides actionable strategies for protecting your heart health during this transition.
Does Your Mother’s Menopause Predict Yours? The Role of Genes and Lifestyle
While genetics play a major role in when you'll experience menopause, your mother's story isn't the only factor. Discover how lifestyle, health history, and broader family patterns create your unique menopause timeline.
Navigating the Hormone Therapy Decision: A Compassionate Guide
Menopause hormone therapy is a deeply personal choice. This guide provides a calm, clear framework for understanding the benefits, risks, and personal factors to discuss with your clinician.
Can’t Find Your Estrogen Patch? How to Navigate Menopause Treatment Changes
Medication shortages can be stressful, but they also open the door to exploring the growing range of safe and effective options for menopause symptom relief. Learn how to partner with your clinician to find the right alternative for you.
Is This Perimenopause? A Guide to Recognizing the First Signs
Feeling a little... different? Perimenopause often begins with subtle shifts in your cycle, sleep, and mood. Here’s a guide to understanding the very first signs of the menopause transition.
Your Brain on Menopause: Why You’re Feeling Foggy and How to Find Clarity
Feeling forgetful or unfocused? You're not imagining it. Learn why menopause brain fog happens and discover evidence-informed strategies to help you feel sharper, calmer, and more in control.
When the Heat Rises: Understanding and Managing Intense Hot Flashes
Hot flashes aren't just a feeling—they're a complex physiological event. Explore why they can feel more intense at certain times and discover evidence-informed strategies for finding relief and reclaiming your comfort.
The Great Un-Hushing: How We Talk About Menopause Is Changing
For generations, menopause was a topic whispered in private, if discussed at all. This article explores the powerful shift that’s happening right now—a 'great un-hushing' that is transforming our understanding of this life stage.
When the Heat Is On: A Compassionate Guide to Hot Flashes
A warm and evidence-informed guide to understanding the what, why, and how of managing perimenopausal and menopausal hot flashes.
Your Heart in Transition: Navigating Cardiovascular Health During Menopause
Menopause marks a significant shift in a woman’s cardiovascular health. This article explores the connection between estrogen, cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart disease risk, offering evidence-informed, compassionate guidance on how to protect your heart during this critical life stage.
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