Why Perimenopause Is Making Me Crave Spicy Food (And Why Everything Else Tastes Bland)
If your food went bland overnight but your tolerance for bland people did not… welcome. Lately, I’ve noticed something strange. […]
Hormones
Hormones run the show — and lately, they’ve gone completely off-script. Welcome to the Hormones during perimenopause, where we call out the real culprits behind mood swings, hot flashes, and sudden tears over a dog food commercial.
At Mean and Menopausal, we don’t sugarcoat hormonal chaos — we roast it. From estrogen’s disappearing act to progesterone’s power trips, we tackle every messy, maddening symptom with humor, honesty, and a side of sass.
Day 1 of HRT: The Pain in My Ass Is Finally Matching My Personality
Today was the day. After months of feeling off — exhausted, moody, short-tempered, and questioning whether this was “just how
Alcohol Intolerance During Perimenopause
When One Margarita Hits Like Five I’m not a drinker.Never have been. But every once in a while, I love
Psoriasis and Perimenopause: When Hormones Bring It Back
My Psoriasis Story Started Early I was six years old when psoriasis showed up and took over my body. And
Bioidentical HRT: Why Insurance Ignores Women
Bioidentical HRT: The Hormone Help Women Deserve (But Insurance Still Ignores) Let’s be honest — menopause is a wild ride.
Perimenopause Anxiety: Because My Hormones Clearly Hate Me
Perimenopause Anxiety: Something’s Really Wrong You know what’s fun about perimenopause anxiety? Waking up in the middle of the night
A Man’s Guide to Menopause
A Man’s Guide to Menopause: What’s Happening to Your Wife and How to Handle It Like a Pro So, one
The Silent Danger of Suicidal Thoughts in Perimenopause
When Hormones Turn Dark: The Silent Danger of Suicidal Thoughts in Perimenopause Introduction: The Part No One Warned Us About
Menopause Surprise: Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder? I Thought That Was Just an Excuse Not to Work Out You know how menopause comes with the
The Great Chin Hair Conspiracy: Perimenopause’s Cruelest Joke
Let’s just get this out there: perimenopause is rude. Like, uninvited-guest-eating-the-last-cookie kind of rude. But nothing—and I mean nothing—screams “your
Hot, Sweaty, and Sleepless: The Truth About Perimenopausal Night Sweats
🔥 Night Sweats: The Midnight Surprise Party No One Asked For Congratulations! You’ve entered perimenopause — that magical stage of
Surviving Low Libido
Surviving Low Libido: The Perimenopause Symptom No One Warned Us About Let’s talk about one of the most hushed and