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Must We Stay Ladylike During a Pandemic?
Or really, another other time? It occurred to me, after being locked in my bedroom for approximately twelve thousand days, that “ladylike” is a shitty concept. I read something today while performing the vital task of mindlessly scrolling through social media while...
One Headlight
No, not that song by Bob Dylan's kid. I just wiki'd Jakob Dylan. He was born in 1969, in case you weren't feeling old today. I'm talking about nipples. My nipples have been behaving oddly for a while now. I don't mean they've been distant or have been staying out at...
I’m no witch you see, I’m an over-50 BEAUTY
I’ve had beauty on the brain a lot lately and am spending arguably way too much time mulling over aesthetics for the after 50 set. But, I’ve recently turned 50, you see, and am still largely in quarantine and have, arguably, way too much time to google best skincare...
With Great Hormone Changes Come Great Responsibility
I know what you’re thinking. Really? I already can’t sleep at night. My face is breaking out. Every last person on the planet is on my freaking nerves and what is up with this sweating? For all that is holy, I have cramps again. I haven’t had cramps since I was 17...
Menopause In The Workplace: What Is The Reality?
When I began researching menopause in the workplace, I thought, “Oh great, there will be nothing on this.” Getting women to be supported in the workplace during pregnancy and breastfeeding with adequate time off has been challenging enough, right? But, what I found...
Real Voices About Sugar Cravings in Perimenopause
By Cherie (www.perimenopausepages.com) I love to eat. My favorite food? Too many to narrow down, but desserts are definitely a weakness. I have never met a chocolate anything I didn’t like. I crave sugar, but can usually satisfy it by eating an apple with peanut...
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Menopause In The Workplace: What Is The Reality?
When I began researching menopause in the workplace, I thought, “Oh great, there will be nothing on this.” Getting women to be supported in the workplace during pregnancy and breastfeeding with adequate time off has been challenging enough, right? But, what I found...
Real Voices About Sugar Cravings in Perimenopause
By Cherie (www.perimenopausepages.com) I love to eat. My favorite food? Too many to narrow down, but desserts are definitely a weakness. I have never met a chocolate anything I didn’t like. I crave sugar, but can usually satisfy it by eating an apple with peanut...
Sabrina’s Experiences with Bioidentical Hormones
In our Perry Community, we highlight real women, real struggles, and real solutions. Please meet the lovely Sabrina and learn from her experience with bioidentical hormones. Here are Sabrina's answers to questions from women in our Perry Community. "Hello to all, I...
I would have liked to have known that perimenopause can start in your early 40s
Perry meets babe Susannah Conway, writer, photographer, and teacher. Susannah has noticed perimenopause symptoms at age 44 and has shared with us her perimenopause discovery and life with perimenopause since then. Susannah Conway - www.susannahconway.com 1....
I Didn’t Plan for Perimenopause
Anyone who knows me will tell you I am a planner. In both my personal life and at work, planning is my thing. It makes me feel more settled and gives me a sense for what’s next. When I think things may not go according to plan A, I already have plan B and C lined up...
It’s a Transition of Growth & Power – Not a Disease!
Perry meets Darcey Steinke, author of the book 'Flash Count Diary: Menopause and the Vindication of Natural Life' is based in Brooklyn and has an unconventional and refreshing take on peri/menopause. Menopause hit Steinke hard with hot flashes, insomnia, and...
The Power of Peri – Is It Time to Reclaim the Mad in Menopause?
By: Rosie Meachin [divider width="full"] I really didn’t see it coming that my advancing years would provide so much common ground with the teenagers of the house. It may be nature’s sick joke to stick menopausal women and hormone-ridden youth in the same small space...