Category: Perimenopause & Hormones
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It’s Not That I Don’t Want You… It’s That My Hormones Changed the Rules
There’s a particular kind of guilt that creeps in when desire changes. It’s quiet. It’s awkward. And it usually shows up right after you think, I love this person… so why does my libido feel like it took early retirement without telling me? You still care. You’re still emotionally connected. You’re still very much in…
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10-Minute Daily Habits to Support Your Hormones in Perimenopause
When you’re navigating perimenopause, everyone suddenly becomes a wellness expert. “Have you tried meditation?” “You should cut out sugar.” “What about this supplement I saw on TikTok?” “My cousin’s coworker’s neighbor swears by celery juice.” Meanwhile, most women can barely remember where they put their phone charger, much less commit to a 47-step morning routine…
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Doctors Told Me It Was Stress. Spoiler: It Was Hormones.
I still remember the exact moment a doctor told me, with the confidence of someone reading a weather report: “It’s probably just stress.” Just. As if my symptoms were an overreaction. As if my body was being dramatic. As if I should simply breathe deeper, think positive thoughts, and go home to drink chamomile tea…
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If Mood Swings Were an Olympic Sport, I’d Have a Medal
Some people wake up in the morning feeling calm, centered, and ready to embrace the day. I wake up and immediately begin my emotional decathlon. Not every day, of course…but enough days that I’ve started mentally awarding myself medals. Because if mood swings were an Olympic sport? I’d be standing on the podium in a…
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A Love Letter to All Things I’ve Googled at 2 a.m.
This is an ode. A heartfelt, slightly unhinged love letter to the things I’ve Googled at 2 a.m. Because if you’ve ever found yourself awake in the witching hour, illuminated only by the soft glow of your phone screen and the blinding light of existential dread, you know exactly where this is going. Nighttime Googling…
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When Your Body Changes Faster Than Your Closet Can Keep Up
There came a moment in midlife when I stood in my closet, looked at my clothes, and thought: “Who bought all of this?” “Who was I when these fit, and why do half of these jeans feel like they belong to a different human species?” It’s not that I “let myself go.” It’s not that…
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Perimenopause Mood Swings Aren’t “Crazy”. They’re Biology
There’s a moment in every woman’s life when she thinks: “Am I actually losing it… or are my hormones just doing parkour again?” Maybe you snapped at someone who didn’t deserve it. Maybe you cried over a tortilla chip. Maybe you felt a surge of anxiety so random it might as well have been a…
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Perimenopause Brain Fog Explained: Why Your Mind Feels Fuzzy
There’s a special kind of brain fog that hits in midlife. Not the “Oops, I forgot where I put my keys” variety. That’s everyday human living. I’m talking about the kind where you open your laptop and can’t remember why you turned it on… so you just sit there like a Sims character waiting for…
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The Weirdest Symptoms of Perimenopause No One Mentions But Every Woman Deals With Anyway
There are common perimenopause symptoms everyone talks about: Then there’s the other category, the symptoms no one warns you about. The symptoms that make you question your entire existence. The symptoms that make you think, “Is my body rebooting itself or am I being haunted?” Let’s talk about those. The weird ones. The bizarre ones.…
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Early Signs of Perimenopause: The Subtle Symptoms Women Ignore
I can tell you the exact moment I knew something was off. I was standing in my kitchen, staring into the refrigerator like it was going to reveal the meaning of life, when I suddenly realized I had no idea why I had opened it. Not “I forgot for a second,” but an “I’ve lost…