by Trudy Rankin | May 26, 2023 | Menopause Journeys
Menopause is a natural part of life, but managing the symptoms that come with it can be challenging. Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating things you might deal with during this time. Fortunately, there are several strategies for reducing menopausal... 
by Trudy Rankin | May 8, 2023 | Menopause Journeys
Menopause can bring on multiple physical and emotional changes, and for some, the symptoms can be debilitating. Ashwagandha is an ancient Indian remedy used to treat various health issues, several of which are common menopause complaints. Let’s explore how... by Trudy Rankin | Sep 30, 2019 | Sex, Somatic Siren, What The Bleep Happened
The impact of sexual problems on a woman and on her relationship with herself and others can be significant. No one is immune. Sadly, a lot of our problems with sex, libido and menopause are reported with an astonishing oversimplification of complicated phenomena.... by Trudy Rankin | Sep 18, 2019 | Menopause Nightmares, Partner, What The Bleep Happened
We need to talk about the ‘V’ word. VAGINA. It’s one of the words that people have trouble saying out loud, let alone having a conversation about it. I wasn’t going to even mention the other ‘V’ word—vulva- but the writer in me decided it needed to be here too. Both... by Trudy Rankin | Sep 10, 2019 | Family, Menopause Journeys
One afternoon over a chicken & strawberry salad (sounds weird, tastes delish), my friend Ruth told me something I found both extraordinary and fascinating. Ruth breaks out in pimples every single month when her daughter is in the second part of her cycle...