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 […]
🛑 Stop! Before you buy, read this first.
The internet can be your best friend or your worst enemy … A few newsletters ago we talked about menowashing – how companies slap “menopause-friendly” on just about anything these days, often with little scientific evidence, in the hopes of cashing in on your desperate need for solutions. Your feed fills with conflicting advice: take this […]
Changing The Menopause Conversation
Yesterday we released our first podcast with Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky, an MD in Toronto who is changing the menopause conversation. We say first, because we barely scratched the surface of Dr. Jen’s extensive knowledge and everything she’s doing to change the menopause conversation. We’re going to have her on again; as many times as her […]
Menowashing is the new pink tax
We’ve all heard about the infamous pink tax. That sneaky markup where women pay up to 50% more for products identical to men’s versions, just packaged in feminine colors. Now, there’s an even more exploitative trend emerging: menowashing. The pink tax already costs women about $1,300 more annually for basic necessities. Menowashing takes this financial […]
We all know that perfection trap.
That voice whispering that we’re not good enough. It demands flawlessness from us and creates a never-ending chase for picture-perfect, social-media-worthy moments. This perfectionist mindset doesn’t just set impossible standards. It’s f*cking exhausting. It steals joy from everyday moments and turns the normal ups and downs of life into evidence that we’re somehow falling short. […]
Finding answers feel like searching for a unicorn?
The quest for validation and proper care during perimenopause can sometimes feel impossible. We’ve all had those frustrating appointments where our concerns are dismissed or minimized. Great news! We’ve done the legwork and have fallen in love with these evidence-based resources that deliver the support, information, and care you deserve. From digital solutions to comprehensive […]
If there’s no test, then how do you know if you’re in perimenopause?
You’re not feeling like yourself lately and you can’t put your finger on why. And on social media you’ve heard everyone talking about perimenopause. You’re the right age, your symptoms seem to fit, but you want to know for sure. We all do. One of the influencers you follow suggested a DUTCH test. Your friend swears by […]
New year. New Intentions.
Happy New Year! As we jump into 2025, we’ve decided to ixnay the complete life overhaul – it’s just too much. Instead, this year we’re going to be kind and gentle with ourselves. And we’re planning small, meaningful changes that can add up to big differences for our health, stress and sanity. And our resolutions […]
Ready to UNLOCK the secrets to a better perimenopause?
Welcome to our very first issue! We’re buzzing with excitement to launch this newsletter – your new companion for all things perimenopause and midlife. We get it. Life’s hectic, so we’re here to cut through the clutter. Each week, we’ll drop into your inbox with bite-sized reads filled with wisdom, laughter, and love. Our goal? To […]