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Honest writing on the transition nobody taught us.

Edited by clinicians. Written for humans. Grounded in the research that finally includes us.

A note from the editors

We publish the articles we wish we'd found when our own symptoms started — clear, warm, and honest about uncertainty. Every piece is reviewed by a clinician. None of it is a substitute for medical care.

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Perimenopause 101

The 12-minute primer we wish we'd had at 42.

12 min read

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HRT for Black women — the research

What the data says, what it doesn't, and how to decide.

10 min read

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A sleep reset you'll actually keep

Three small changes that compound over 30 nights.

8 min read

Featured · Symptoms

The perimenopause symptoms guide we wish we'd had at 42.

A calm, evidence-informed walkthrough of what changes in perimenopause, what helps, and when to talk to your clinician.

12 min read

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HRT

How to talk to your doctor about HRT

Dr. Amara Okafor · Apr 2026 · 8 min

Fitness

Strength training after 45 — the basics

Keisha Brown · Apr 2026 · 9 min

Sleep

Why sleep changes during menopause

Dr. Hannah Reeve · Mar 2026 · 7 min

Mental Health

Brain fog during menopause: what to know

Dr. Imani Hayes · Mar 2026 · 6 min

Workplace

Menopause at work: how employers can help

Beloluna Editors · Mar 2026 · 10 min

Nutrition

Protein, fiber, and the midlife plate

Nia Williams, RD · Feb 2026 · 6 min

Mood

Anxiety waves — a kind framework

Dr. Imani Hayes · Feb 2026 · 7 min

Sexual Health

Vaginal health, without the whisper

Zuri Achebe, PT · Feb 2026 · 9 min

HRT

Non-hormonal options, honestly

Dr. Amara Okafor · Jan 2026 · 8 min

Fitness

Joints ache? Start here.

Keisha Brown · Jan 2026 · 6 min

Sleep

Night sweats toolkit

Beloluna Editors · Jan 2026 · 6 min

Workplace

Writing the menopause policy your firm needs

Beloluna Editors · Dec 2025 · 11 min

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