The Big O! Wait. Where’d You Go?
As promised, we’re back talking about sex this week. Because, sex is natural, sex is fun…or at least it used to be. And it can be again. Last week Michelle fessed up about slut-shaming herself out of a libido. And this week we’re talking about the mind-blowing, toe-curling, sheet-gripping climax we all want – ORGASMS! […]
Could I have slut-shamed myself right out of my own libido?
I was watching sexpert Emily Nagoski on YouTube last night about how our brain is our largest sex organ and it hit me. I used to have this deliciously wild, confident sexual energy. Let’s call her my inner slut, because honestly, she was fabulous. She knew what she wanted, took what she needed, and apologized […]
“Ugh! I haven’t peed all day and I look six months pregnant.”
Our friend texted our group chat, along with a photo of her swollen belly. She wasn’t pregnant; she’s 51. And this wasn’t a food baby either. For weeks, she’d been having trouble emptying her bladder completely, but like most of us, she kept pushing through. It wasn’t until she realized it had been almost 18 […]
Empty Nest & I’m a Hot Mess
It’s official. I’m an empty nester! On August 30th, my son Fynn moved into residence at Wilfrid Laurier University, just down the road from us here in Waterloo. I thought the proximity would soften the blow of him leaving home. I was wrong. On move-in day, I walked from my husband’s work to Fynn’s residence […]
Is This Your Life Right Now?
✓ Sleep? What’s that? You’re up at 3am in an anxiety spiral and your brain won’t turn off ✓ Brain fog so thick you can’t remember the four digit code to unlock your front door ✓ Your period has gone completely rogue – showing up when it wants, how it wants ✓ Sex? Well, let’s […]
When Your Period Becomes a Flood.
How much period blood do you lose each month? I know it feels like we’re hemorrhaging every month, the reality is that for most, a typical period involves just 30-40 ml of actual blood loss over the entire cycle. That’s about 2-3 tablespoons. When bleeding exceeds 80 ml per cycle, doctors classify it as heavy […]
“It’s okay for women to get older as long as they continue to look younger.”
The most fucked up sentence ever. And today we burn it down. We refuse to play by rules written by a $500+ billion global beauty industry that feeds on our self-loathing and insecurities and profits from our fear of becoming invisible. We’re breaking up with the lie that our worth diminishes with each birthday candle. […]
Painful periods are “just part of being a woman.”
F*CK That! And what if those heavy periods and severe cramps aren’t normal, but actually signal something serious? For 1 in 10 women with endometriosis, this is reality. And shockingly, it can take an average of 7-10 years to get diagnosed. Let that sink in for a moment. A decade of suffering before someone finally […]
I’m in Menopause! Now What?
The moment everything changes… July 1st was my menopause day! One full year period-free, which means I’ve officially crossed into postmenopause. You might have seen the fireworks across Canada. 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 I’ve been counting down for this moment for months now, feeling like I was approaching some incredible finish line. But now that […]
The real reason your sex life sucks. And how to start reclaiming your pleasure.
Your libido has vanished and sex is uncomfortable. And you’re wondering if this is just how midlife sex is supposed to feel. Before you resign yourself to a sexless future, let’s talk about what’s really going on. Because it’s not just the hormones – your sexuality doesn’t exist in a bubble. It’s more like a […]