There comes a point in perimenopause when getting out of bed stops being one fluid movement and becomes a small administrative process. You wake up, swing your legs over the side, put your feet on the floor and immediately wonder what the hell happened to you during the night. Your feet hurt, your knees would like a meeting before agreeing to straighten, your hips seem to have developed opinions and your fingers need several minutes to remember that their primary purpose is b

When You Love Him, But Don't Want Him Touching You Sarah was 48 and had always been quietly proud of the fact that she still fancied her husband. Not proud in an unbearable Facebook-anniversary-post kind of way, with photographs of champagne glasses and captions about marrying her best friend, but genuinely grateful that after all those years together, they still had that. The honeymoon period everyone assured her would eventually disappear had somehow lasted the best part of

Jess had always considered herself a fairly patient person. Not endlessly patient, obviously; she was a registered nurse and a single mother, not a saint, and there were limits to the amount of human nonsense she could absorb before privately thinking something uncharitable. But kindness came naturally to her. She had spent most of her adult life looking after people when they were frightened, ill, confused or having some of the worst days of their lives, and nursing had taug

Angela hasn’t cried since 2005, which is a strangely specific fact to know about yourself, but crying has never really been Angela’s thing. There’s no dramatic reason for it, no childhood vow that nobody would ever see her tears and no carefully constructed emotional wall waiting for a therapist to dismantle; she simply isn’t a crier. Or she wasn’t, because sometime during the last eighteen months her tear ducts appear to have taken out a subscription and now barely a week go

You walk upstairs to get something. Halfway there, you’ve forgotten what it was. You stand on the landing hoping the sight of the bathroom might trigger some ancient neurological pathway that reminds you why you’ve made the journey, but nothing happens. You go back downstairs. Ten minutes later, you remember. You go upstairs again. You open your phone to send an email and somehow end up looking at the weather. You put the washing machine on without putting the washing in it.

You’re 41. Maybe 39. Maybe 43. You’ve started waking up at 3am for absolutely no fucking reason, except apparently your body has decided that sleep is now something you do in two convenient instalments. Your periods have changed, although not dramatically enough that you immediately think anything of it. Your patience has disappeared. You occasionally walk into the kitchen and stand there like you’ve just arrived in a foreign country. Your joints have started making noises yo

Perimenopause can feel like a turbulent journey, marked by a range of physical and emotional changes. As hormone levels fluctuate, many women experience symptoms that can cloud their mental clarity. This blog post aims to provide practical strategies to help navigate this challenging phase, focusing on maintaining mental clarity and emotional well-being. Comic Book style woman with pencil to mouth lost in thought Understanding Perimenopause Perimenopause is the transitional p

Perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster ride, filled with unexpected twists and turns. As women approach this transitional phase, they often experience a range of physical and emotional changes that can be overwhelming. Understanding what to expect and how to navigate this journey can empower women to take control of their health and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore practical tips and strategies to help you embrace your perimenopause journey with confidence.

Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that can bring about significant changes, both physically and emotionally. While many women may dread this transition, it can also be an opportunity for growth and transformation. Understanding what perimenopause entails and how to navigate it can empower women to embrace this change rather than fear it. Comic book style woman sat at table with speech bubble and red mug on table Understanding Perimenopause Perimenopause is th