Finding the Best Bra for Women Over 50
I just turned 50. I’m really not that old. Most days still feel pretty good for my age. Spry, pretty fit, and ready to go! And some days I feel every bit my age. Today is one of those days. I caught a glimpse of myself coming out of the shower and thought … Yikes! […]
Health Conditions and Menopause
The Risks We Face Health conditions and menopause are not something we generally think about. But there are health risks that can sneak up on you during the menopause transition. Everyone Needs to Know This My brain feels like a sieve these days (thank you, perimenopause), but when I first read, “If you’re in your […]
Knowing The Signs of Perimenopause
Knowing The Signs Last summer I experienced my first bout of hot flashes (or flushes) and night sweats. For me, a prickly rush of heat erupts from within, completely unannounced, and leaves me clammy, with the back of my neck soaked in sweat. By night, I kick the covers off and struggle to get back […]
Is This Menopause?
When I turned 12 my aunt gave me a copy of Our Bodies, Ourselves; a pillar of the women’s health movement, this iconic guide has been ushering teens into puberty (and beyond) since 1973. I remember reading, in the book’s frank and fearless tone, that vulvas come in all shapes and sizes—this is normal—and a […]
