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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.
When the “Specialist” Knows Best
What happens when a woman who has been happy, healthy and stable on HRT for decades is suddenly told her …
From redundant to rehired at 60
First of all, thank you for Aphrodite Reimagined. I came across your site and have read all the stories, which …
Crisps, Spin and Peru
The best feeling in the world is when you know you have helped someone to achieve their goals and beat …
Dear Partner: Put a jumper on and do the washing-up.
A very honest—and slightly exasperated—menopause message to partners: put a jumper on, stop tutting and help with the washing-up.
Testy About Testosterone?
Is Testosterone the miracle missing hormone or is it another menopause story that needs a little more nuance?
Menopause Stole My Off Switch
Mounjaro, Wegovy: Persephone shares her unvarnished – and occasionally sulphurous -experience plus the tips she wishes she’d known from the …