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Truth, Toys, and Turn-Ons: A Joyful Guide to Intimacy After 35
We’re thrilled to welcome Kiana Reeves, Chief Intimacy Officer at Foria and a certified Somatic Sex Educator, as our guest blog author. With both professional expertise and lived experience, Kiana brings a grounded, compassionate voice to conversations around pelvic health, pleasure, and womanhood through life’s transitions. Her work helps shift...
Let’s Throw a She-esta: Celebrating the Beauty of Menopause
For generations, menopause was something women tiptoed around—a quiet transition often met with discomfort, confusion, or even shame. But those days are behind us. Today, we’re flipping the narrative. Menopause isn’t the end of something—it’s a powerful beginning. It’s a time for bold self-expression, deeper connection, and unapologetic celebration. And...
World Menopause Day 2025: Lifestyle Medicine for Thriving in Midlife
October 18 is World Menopause Day, and this year’s theme is one we at Joylux truly resonate with: Lifestyle Medicine. Rather than focusing on what’s “wrong,” Lifestyle Medicine empowers women to take charge of their health through daily habits that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. This evidence-based approach centers...
A Brief History of Menopause: From Myths to Modern Wellness
For something every woman experiences, menopause has long been misunderstood, mislabeled, and—until recently—mostly ignored in medical history. From ancient theories about “wandering wombs” to injecting cow ovaries in the 1800s (yes, really), the history of menopause is as fascinating as it is frustrating. Here’s a quick journey through time to...
Pour Something Better: 5 Refreshing Mocktails for Menopause
Let’s be real—what once felt like a fun indulgence can now leave you hot, restless, and regretting that second glass. As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, alcohol often becomes less of a treat and more of a trigger. That’s why we’re leaning into mocktails that help you feel good...
4 Unexpected Menopause Signs (That Are Totally Real)
Hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? Those we expected. But tingling limbs and phantom smells? That’s where menopause starts to throw some real curveballs. If you’ve been wondering whether these strange new sensations are in your head—rest assured, they’re not. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can affect far...