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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...
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...
Menopause’s Top 3 Most Embarrassing Symptoms
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...
Can AI Help You Understand Menopause?
Perimenopause and menopause can feel like a moving target—from hot flashes to mood swings, symptoms can shift daily. But what if smarter tools could help you track patterns, make sense of the chaos, and feel more supported? Artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping into the world of women’s health, offering new...