Not to kill the mood, but is anyone else out there constantly thinking about the fact that you need to pee immediately after it’s over so you can avoid a UTI? I know, I know, that’s not where my head should be in that moment but as someone who’s experienced it so many times before,… Read more

You Too Can Drink From the Fountain of Youth You know that saying, “Married people don’t have sex anymore.” Well, I think it should be changed to, “Menopausal women don’t have sex anymore.” I didn’t realize not having my period also meant giving up my sex life. As if the hot flashes, night sweats, and… Read more

Are You Planning Your Life Around Your Heavy Period? Do you skip your workout class on your heaviest day because you can’t fathom your diva cup losing suction in the middle of sprints? Have you ever had to set an alarm to change your cup, disc, tampon and/or pads throughout the night? If you relate… Read more

Is it Dementia or Just a UTI? If you have a parent or grandparent with dementia, you know how tough it can be to watch them succumb to it over the years. They have good days and bad days, and the bad days can be really hard. Especially if you’re their primary caretaker. But did… Read more

You’re sitting in your doctor’s office, fed up with irregular periods, and wanting to know if this is just your normal or if there is an underlying condition at play. You go through the process of a physical exam, ultrasound, and blood tests to confirm that you have PCOS. That was me. I’ll admit, I… Read more