Progesterone: The Calming Hormone You’re Losing (And Why It Changes Everything)

by youFemism | Apr 20, 2026 | Perimenopause

6 min read Why You Feel More Emotional Lately (And What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You) Many women find it hard to describe the sudden changes they experience, which can make recognising and addressing these feelings more challenging. You’re more emotional than you...

Why You’re Doing Everything Right… But Still Gaining Weight in Midlife

by youFemism | Apr 8, 2026 | Menopause, Perimenopause

5 min read Why the Weight Isn’t Shifting Anymore (And It’s Not What You Think) You’re eating well.You’re trying to move your body.You’re doing what you’ve always done…And yet the weight keeps creeping up. Around your middle and waist.In places it never used to settle...

Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore

by youFemism | Mar 29, 2026 | Menopause

6 min read The Hidden Hormone Shift No One Talks About There’s a moment many women experience in their late 30s, 40s, or early 50s…And it’s hard to explain. You might find yourself asking: What’s really changed? Why do I feel overwhelmed and unlike myself? You’re...

You Were Never Meant to Navigate Hormone Changes Alone

by youFemism | Mar 23, 2026 | Menopause

6 min read The Quiet Power of Support, Self-Care, and Nature There is something many women discover during perimenopause and menopause that no one really prepares them for. It is not just the hot flushes.Not just the sleepless nights.Not even the emotional waves that...

The Support System Every Woman Deserves During Menopause

by youFemism | Mar 16, 2026 | Menopause

7 min read Why community, self-care, and natural hormone support matter more than ever Many women learn during perimenopause and menopause lessons for which they’re unprepared. It is not just the hot flushes.Not just the sleepless nights.Not even the emotional...