Ninety-nine problems but perimenopause ain’t one.
Have you felt betrayed by your changing body? For me, it was when I turned 40 and suddenly gained 12 lbs overnight. Mood swings and low libido torpedoed date nights. Sleepless nights left me exhausted and anxious. Brain fog sabotaged my work. Honestly, it felt like my body had declared war on me. So, of course, […]
Your Pelvic Floor Called
Your pelvic floor called to say, “Hey! Are you not noticing what’s going on down here?!” We jest, but be honest: how much attention have you ever paid to your vulva, vagina, bladder, and everything else supported by your pelvic floor? We thought so. That’s why we’re directing your attention ‘south’ this week. Not only […]
We’ve got a boner to pick with you!
And it’s even bigger than you imagined. In the grand scheme of medical research and healthcare priorities, women have been coming up short for years. We’re half the population. And each year, millions of women are dealing with life-altering health issues – menopause is but just one. And yet every year, significantly more money, research […]
SH!T You Should Care About
We read something the other day that we haven’t been able to shake: A woman’s lowest life point happens between 45-55. We’re talking peak depression, highest divorce rates, and greatest decrease in earning potential. This isn’t random. This isn’t personal failure. This can’t be a coincidence. This is perimenopause! Just when we’re finally stepping into our […]
UNINTERRUPTED.
WE ARE THE STEADY CURRENT Women over 40 represent one-quarter of our workforce and drive our economy – we refuse to be dimmed or disconnected. We’re 5 million strong (with 2 million between 45-55 navigating menopause in Canada alone). We’re not just employees – we’re the backbone of critical sectors, holding institutional knowledge and mentoring […]
Why Sharing Your Perimenopausal Story Matters
Long before each perimenopausal story begins, we’re socialized to suck up our discomfort and pain. Taught to put everyone else’s needs above our own. And fed a constant diet of beauty standards that scream, ‘you are not enough’. And for those of us who now fall into the perimenopausal demographic – ages 35 to 55 […]
Well hello, January. I see you there, quietly judging me for all my holiday indulgences.
And I know what you’re thinking. That yet again, I’m going to start the year off strong with kale smoothies and gym memberships and end up face-first in a box of Valentine chocolates. That despite my good intentions, this is NOT going to be the year that I finally crack the code. This is […]
Dry January is so over. February is all about getting moist.
Yes, we said it. MOIST. That word that makes 18% of people squirm in their seats (it’s a real study, look it up). And if moist has you feeling uncomfortable, well buckle up buttercup, because we’re also talking vagina, vulva, labia (both majora and minora), clitoris, and every other part of your genitourinary anatomy. Because: […]
It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones: The Hidden Challenges of Midlife
Here’s something you need to pay attention to: The lowest point in a person with a uterus’s life happens between ages 45-55. During these years, we experience our highest rates of depression, our highest rates of divorce, and our greatest decreased earning potential. Coincidence? I think not. These years align perfectly with perimenopause, and an […]
Making the Uncomfortable Comfortable: Introducing Lubricated Tampons
Innovation touches every aspect of our lives. Yet, menstrual health products have remained largely unchanged for decades. Enter Nadia Ladak, the co-founder of Marlow. She’s on a mission to revolutionize menstrual health. Marlow, born from a university project, is more than just a company. It’s a movement prioritizing comfort, breaking taboos, and empowering women one […]