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The stuff nobody tells you about perimenopause. Relationships, work, identity, and the daily realities of navigating this transition.

Why Alcohol Hits Harder During Perimenopause (And What to Do About It)

One glass now feels like three used to. Learn the science behind why alcohol hits harder during perimenopause, plus honest, practical strategies for navigating it.

Body Shape Changes in Perimenopause: What Is Really Happening and What Actually Helps

Your body shape is shifting during perimenopause and it is not your fault. Learn why fat redistributes to your belly and what actually works now.

Crying for No Reason During Perimenopause: Why It Happens and How to Work With It

Sudden, unexpected tears during perimenopause are more common than you think. Here is the science behind the crying, why it is not depression, and how to manage it.

Not Wanting to Be Touched During Perimenopause: Why It Happens and How to Navigate It

Touch aversion in perimenopause is real and has biological causes. Learn why you may not want to be touched, how to talk about it, and how to protect your relationship.

How to Explain Perimenopause to Your Husband (When You Barely Understand It Yourself)

Learn how to explain perimenopause to your husband with clear scripts and practical advice. Real words for a real conversation that brings you closer.

Feeling Invisible at 45: Perimenopause, Identity, and Reclaiming Your Presence

Feeling invisible at 45 is common and real. Learn how perimenopause and culture intersect at midlife, and how to reclaim your sense of presence and identity on your own terms.

Perimenopause Hair Loss: What Actually Works (And What Is Just Marketing)

Perimenopause hair thinning is real and emotionally hard. Here is what the evidence shows works for hair loss during perimenopause, with honest expectations.

Hiding Brain Fog at Work During Perimenopause (And Better Strategies Than White-Knuckling It)

Perimenopause brain fog at work is real and exhausting to manage alone. Here are the practical strategies, accommodations, and conversations that actually help.

Hot Flashes at Work: How to Survive (and Stop Dreading) Perimenopause at the Office

Hot flash during a work presentation? Here's exactly what to do in the moment, plus wardrobe, workspace, and mindset strategies that actually work.

Low Libido in Perimenopause: Why Desire Changes and What Actually Helps

Low libido in perimenopause has layered causes, from hormones to exhaustion to physical discomfort. Learn what actually helps and how to talk to your partner.

Medical Gaslighting in Perimenopause: How to Recognize It and Advocate for the Care You Deserve

Perimenopause symptoms are frequently dismissed. Learn how to recognize medical gaslighting, advocate for yourself, and find providers who take your symptoms seriously.

The 3am Perimenopause Anxiety Spiral: Why It Happens and How to Break It

Perimenopause anxiety at 3am can't sleep? Learn exactly why your body wakes you in a panic and 7 techniques to calm the spiral tonight.

Why So Many Women Get an ADHD Diagnosis in Perimenopause

Estrogen and dopamine are deeply linked. Learn why perimenopause often unmasks ADHD in women, what a late diagnosis means, and how hormones affect ADHD treatment.

Perimenopause and Oral Health: The Mouth-Menopause Connection You Need to Know

Perimenopause affects your teeth and gums in ways most doctors miss. Learn about gum sensitivity, dry mouth, burning mouth syndrome, and how to protect your oral health.

Perimenopause for Female Athletes: When Your Body Changes the Rules

Slower times, harder recovery, and a body that does not respond to training the way it used to. What perimenopause means for female athletes and what to do about it.

Perimenopause for Nurses and Healthcare Workers: Surviving the Shift

Perimenopause hits differently when you work 12-hour shifts. Practical strategies for nurses and healthcare workers managing symptoms on the job.

Perimenopause and Shift Work: When Two Sleep Disruptors Collide

Night shifts already mess with your sleep. Add perimenopause and you are dealing with two powerful sleep disruptors at once. Here is how to manage both.

Perimenopause for Teachers: Managing Symptoms in the Classroom

Brain fog, hot flashes, and emotional swings while managing a classroom full of students. A practical guide to perimenopause for teachers.

Perimenopause and Frozen Shoulder: Why This Painful Condition Strikes During the Transition

Frozen shoulder is significantly more common during perimenopause. Learn why estrogen affects your shoulder tendons, what treatment helps, and how long recovery takes.

The Perimenopause Identity Crisis: Why You Feel Like a Stranger in Your Own Life

Feeling like you don't recognize yourself during perimenopause is common and has real neurological roots. Here is why it happens and how to navigate the transition.

When You Can't Stop Yelling: Understanding Perimenopause Rage at Your Family

Perimenopause rage at family is real, biological, and not your fault. Learn why you can't stop yelling and how to manage the anger.

When Perimenopause Strains Your Relationship: What’s Really Happening and How to Navigate It

Perimenopause affects more than your body. Learn why it strains relationships, how to talk to your partner, and how to protect your connection through this transition.

Skincare Routine for Perimenopause: What Your Skin Needs Now and Why

Your skin changes during perimenopause due to collagen loss, hormonal acne, and dryness. Learn which ingredients actually help and how to build a simple effective routine.

What to Wear for Hot Flashes During Perimenopause: A Practical Guide

The right fabrics and layering strategies make hot flashes more manageable. A practical guide to dressing well during perimenopause, from office to bedroom.

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