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Aphrodite Takes Flight: Thirty Minutes, One Zip Wire and a Little Bit of Freedom.
Thirty minutes, one Las Vegas zipline and a leap into the unexpected! JoHannah Ash shares how a spontaneous adventure reminded her that making time for yourself isn’t selfish – and that joy, freedom and a little daring belong to all of us, whatever our age.
Menopause. Not a Downfall. A Coronation.
We’ve come a long way from whispered conversations about menopause. But despite growing awareness, there’s still work to do. This World Menopause Day, Aphrodite reflects on the progress we’ve made and why we must keep the conversation going.
Menopause, Marriage & Bingate: When Lightbulbs Nearly Led to Divorce
When menopause turns up the emotional thermostat, even a forgotten wheelie bin can threaten marital harmony. One woman’s hilarious tale of lightbulbs, Bingate, the invisible mental load and a wonderfully satisfying act of revenge.
No Pain Relief? No Bloody Thank You!
Two hysteroscopies, one horrific experience and a general anaesthetic I wouldn’t have been without. From medieval torture to Baldrick in the operating theatre, Aphrodite shares her experiences of womb biopsies, adenomyosis and why women should never be expected to grin and bear the pain.
When You Walk 10,000 Steps… in Your Sleep
Restless legs can turn bedtime into an unexpected workout. We look at what RLS is, why it may become more troublesome around menopause and what can help ease those twitchy, tingling, aching legs.
Bella the Bellissima
Bella arrived unexpectedly and became far more than a much-loved Weimaraner. Through perimenopause, changing relationships, daily walks, laughter and loss, she was a loyal constant — and an unforgettable part of one extraordinary chapter of life.
Hot Flush Meets Hot Lingerie
A glamorous corset seemed like a good idea — until a hot flush, digging boning and a sleeping husband turned the evening into an escape mission. Anne shares her brilliantly funny menopause mishap.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?
Menopause didn’t announce itself to me with dramatic hot flushes or one big, obvious symptom. It seemed to slip quietly …
When Music and a Cobalt Blue Dress Collide with Menopause
September by Earth, Wind & Fire is a tune that always gets me dancing, but it also reminds me of a …
I Thought It Was Just Me
Why can reading someone else’s story feel so powerful? Aphrodite muses on recognition, peer support and the comfort of discovering you’re not the only one.