Many previously taboo subjects — like menopause — are more openly talked about today. But instead of discussing the real experience of menopause, it’s often used as a punchline — like jokes about hot flashes. Myths about this stage of a woman’s life abound, making it hard to sort fact from fiction. Here are some […]
Day: May 27, 2020
The last taboo: Menopause cafes hope to enable more women to talk about experiences
JUST over a year ago, Rachel Weiss opened her first menopause cafe. Outside the venue in Perth, she saw a woman looking a bit lost and asked if she was looking for it. “Yes, I am,” she said. “But I couldn’t ask for it downstairs… I couldn’t say that word.” That moment alone convinced Rachel […]
Menopause Makes You Age Faster, Here’s How You Can Protect Your Skin | Skin Care
Menopause is a natural process that occurs in women as soon as they enter their mid-40s. During menopause, women suffer from many problems due to hormonal changes. It all starts with irregular periods, which eventually stops the production of ovarian hormones. Stopped menstruation is not the only change that menopause brings but it also affects […]