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How Pets Are Therapeutic For Women Experiencing Menopause
Scientific research has proven what most of us already know—that pets are good for our physical and mental health. But what about the benefits of pet ownership during menopause? The “change of life” brings numerous challenges, including depression, anxiety (intensified with the onset of hot flashes), insomnia, rapid mood swings, and overall discomfort. This leaves […]
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Why Can’t Menopause Be Treated Like Pregnancy?
Suppose you’ve been through a pregnancy since the invention of the internet. In that case, you’ve probably found yourself going down the rabbit hole of week-to-week progress of the baby growing inside you, rich with details about the baby’s size (a grain of rice! a pea! a walnut!) and what’s happening to your body. There […]
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10 Positive Affirmations for Women Experiencing Menopause
Menopause is a natural stage of life that women must go through. Along with the physicaleffects, menopause can also take a toll on a woman’s mental and emotional well-being. Thesooner we embrace and own it, the less it will affect our minds and body. Nurturing a positivemindset can ease menopause discomforts and empower you through […]
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Five-Minute Workplace Meditations
Do the next best thing when the workday gets you down and you wish to retreat to a peaceful island. Recharge your body and mind with a quick meditation break. You don’t need to be a yogi or have a clear, uncluttered mind. Anyone can benefit from meditation, even if you’ve never tried it. Debunking […]
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5 Ways to Feel Sexy During Menopause
We’ve all heard of changes that are common before, during, and after menopause. Our hormones shift, and our estrogen drops. Irritability, vaginal dryness, and breast tenderness can all contribute to an already decreasing sex drive. Not to mention the changes in our bodies, which may have us feeling less than sexy! So how do we […]
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About Perimenopause And How To Deal With It
The sudden urge to literally take off my clothes and sit in a bath tub filled with ice cold water soon after I had just about half a glass of wine was very new to me. I sweated and felt my body burn up like heightened prickly heat sensation. I wondered if the wine was […]
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 101
If you’re considering Hormone Replacement Therapy to help alleviate menopause symptoms, you must consult with your physician first to learn which treatment option is healthiest for you. Many forms of HRT are available, so do your research before starting the treatment. The two main hormones in HRT are estrogen (the female sex hormone needed for […]
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7 Vibrators to Explore Your Midlife Body
A clear guide to choosing the perfect toy. Themidlife.com currently has no affiliate programs. Any recommendations below are for your convenience. We do not collect any fee on your purchases. It’s no secret that when menopause hits, everything changes. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the bedroom. Once the estrogen is gone, all your […]
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15 Pharmacy Items Every Woman Needs To Survive The Midlife Years
After you hit your mid-to-late forties, there are certain things you cannot survive without, and many of these items come from your local pharmacy. I’m already on a first-name basis with everyone who works at my drugstore, and judging by the contents in my cart, they know exactly what ails me. There are no secrets […]
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Embracing Aging
On the outside, I’m 55. Grey hair (dyed purple and blue), skin that’s beginning to wrinkle around my eyes and lips, a few more moans and grunts as I go through my day, and eyesight that has faded to the point that I need glasses. But inside, I’m 22 and full of life and energy. […]
