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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Let’s be honest: menopause can come with some surprisingly awkward symptoms. And while we rarely talk about about them over brunch, millions of women quietly deal with the same things every day. Here are the top three menopause symptoms that most women find the most embarrassing—and what you can do...