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"Let's Talk About Sex": A beginners guide to personal lubricant
Actually, let’s talk about lube. Because if you grew up confidently rapping every word to Let’s Talk About Sex by Salt-N-Pepa… there’s a very good chance you’re now in perimenopause and you may find yourself in the market for a good personal lubricant. One of the more disorienting parts of perimenopause (and one we don't talk about enough IMO) can be when your sexual desire and your physical response stop behaving the way they used to. This can show up as reduced desire, red
Joanna Macmeikan
May 115 min read


“Why do I wake up every night at 2AM?” - The secret to lowering cortisol and fixing your sleep👇🏻
About a month ago I put a post on instagram asking if people found themselves regularly waking up at 2am. I know this is a common...
Joanna Macmeikan
Mar 15, 20245 min read


Much Ado About Magnesium
Magnesium is having a moment, and rightly so. It has a huge number of benefits for everyone but can be ESPECIALLY helpful for: 👉🏻...
Joanna Macmeikan
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Women and Stress - How high cortisol drives PMS, weight gain, and fatigue.
Are you familiar with the hormone cortisol? Cortisol is mostly produced by your adrenal glands - little triangular shaped organs about...
Joanna Macmeikan
Feb 11, 20244 min read


Mastering Motivation: From Feeling Meh to Finding Your Mojo
“I know what I need to do, I just need to find the motivation.” This is something I hear over and over again from people I work with in...
Joanna Macmeikan
Jan 14, 20247 min read


Hormone Help for the Holidays
Tips and tricks to enjoy the festive season without wreaking havoc on your hormones. Ahhh Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the...
Joanna Macmeikan
Dec 3, 20239 min read


Beating the Menopot - How to avoid weight gain in perimenopause.
When I ask women in perimenopause what they struggle with the most, the top 3 issues I hear are typically hot flushes/flashes, insomnia,...
Joanna Macmeikan
Oct 22, 20237 min read


Periods Getting Heavy After 40? Part 2 - When to see a doctor.
In my last post on the topic of heavy periods after 40 I explained why they're such a common occurrence in perimenopause (if you’d like...
Joanna Macmeikan
Sep 28, 20234 min read


PERIODS GETTING HEAVIER AFTER 40?
If you’re in your 40s you may have noticed that your periods have started to get heavier, last for longer, and could also be more...
Joanna Macmeikan
Sep 28, 20234 min read
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