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When family ISN'T everything: how to go no-contact with a parent
What to expect when cutting off contact with a family member, plus how to set boundaries and care for yourself
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niesha
Veganism may not be the answer to your midlife hormonal issues
How a vegan diet and menopause mix, plus how to make sure you get the nutrition you need now
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Sally Duffin
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Got perimenopause symptoms? Here's what happened in my first week on HRT
A report from the front lines of exploring hormone replacement therapy, communicating with doctors, and caring for your mind and body
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Anne Holub
Where were you on 9/11?
"I was eight months pregnant," "I was supposed to interview Le Tigre." ... We'd love to hear your story.
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The case for living apart from the one you love
Are couples who don't live together okay, or even happier than those who cohabitate full-time?
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Maria Leonard Olsen
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Got midlife lady stink? 6 solutions to help with sweaty, irritable, or dry skin
Women with 40+-something body odor can find relief in these tried-and-true solutions for friction, sweat, and dryness.
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Anne Holub
August 2023
How do I know if I'm perimenopausal?
What is perimenopause, how to know if you're in it, and helpful ways to manage the many possible symptoms along the way.
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Sally Duffin
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Sally Duffin
#HBDGAL to Greta Gerwig, Lisa Kudrow, and ...
Plus: Lauria Locsmondy's review of clean, affordable hair care that feels bougie as hell
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Afraid your life is ordinary? You might have koinophobia
Midlife stresses can make us feel like we're not doing enough of anything, but we can learn to spot the extraordinary all around
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Victoria Stokes
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Victoria Stokes
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Light ALL the candles on my milestone birthday cake!
Meaningful ways to celebrate 40, 50, 60, and beyond
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Maria Leonard Olsen
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Odele: Clean, affordable hair care that feels bougie as hell
By Lauria Locsmondy, The Midst Beauty & Wellness Editor
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Lauria Locsmondy
Meet Linda Wattier, the Perennial helping women embrace wholehearted living
The founder of How She Thrives builds a community for women growing in the second half of life
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