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For the friend who is in perimenopause & knows it
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items From wellness essentials to cozy indulgences, these picks say "we'll get through this!"
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Everything is hot.
Everything is dry.
Everything smells wrong.
Everything hurts.
It's hard to do what I used to do.
I got this & my people are here for me.
Everything is hot.
For those hormonal headaches that feel like a tiny drummer is living in your skull. Also, blocks out the world & fights hot flashes.
TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap Ice Pack Mask
Everything is hot. These buy you some coverage without adding to the heat.
The Cooling 7" Black | Slip Shorts
For when you know the sweating is gonna be uninvited and unstoppable.
SweatBlock Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Wipes - 10 Pack
Sticks to your forehead or discreetly to your wrist or lower back and cools you down during hot flashes or emotional outbursts.
EASYEAH 20 Cooling Patches for Fever Pain
Ankles doing weird things for no reason? This helps. Also feels amazing after rage-walking through cramps.
TheraICE Ankle Ice Pack Wrap for Swelling
Oversized cooling because perimenopause doesn’t do anything small.
TheraICE PRO Cold Gel Ice Pack XL 12x15
Listen, everything is hot. These have cucumber and peppermint in them and, maybe it is a placebo, but it does seem to help.
COOLING CANDY for WOMEN: Seasoned Chill. Cucumber, mint & white peony jewels for wise women, elders. Sugar-free.
Everything is dry.
Hormones messing with your mouth too? Xylitol helps with dry mouth and keeps your teeth in the game. Good to have on deck when the weirdness hits.
Refresh Gum Raspberry - Xylitol, Sugar Free, 45 pcs
Takes the edge off insomnia and eye strain with 20 minutes of spa-like heat. Great for tired eyes, tension headaches, and general “don’t talk to me” moods.
BeHoomi Steam Eye Mask 10-Pack, Green Tea
Takes the pressure off tired, screen-glazed eyes and tension headaches. It’s like sending your face on vacation.
RENPHO Eye Massager with Heat & Compression
Because itchy, dry, allergic eyes shouldn’t have to team up with hormonal rage.
Visine Allergy Eye Relief Antihistamine Drops
One drop a day keeps the pollen-induced meltdowns away. Long-lasting relief when your histamines are being dramatic.
Pataday Once Daily Extra Strength 2.5ml, 2 Ct
Unscented, safe, no shame. Listen everything is drying up.
LOLA Water-Based Personal Lubricant - Unscented, Anal Safe
Because dryness is not just a down-there issue. A full hydration station for your mouth is quietly essential.
Biotene Dry Mouth Rinse, Spray & Gel Kit
Dry air, allergies, hormone shifts—this tackles nose crusties and nighttime congestion like a champ. Aloe soothes, the gel clings-- it's gross for 8 seconds then fine.
Ayr Saline Nasal Gel with Aloe, 0.5 oz
This stuff is so shiny. But if your skin is dry, no one will know.
Hyper Shine Serum
Everything smells wrong.
Because your skin forgot you’re not 16. Blasts hormonal breakouts before they throw a reunion party. Also should be used on the underarms regularly to control stink.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
For those days when your hormones forget how pH works. Gentle, portable cleanup for when the vibes are off down there.
Pixie Feminine Wipes - Flushable, Biodegradable, pH Balanced (20 Count)
For sweat, funk, and weird creases you didn’t know you had. Keeps you dry and lightly scented during personal summers.
Body Dusting Powder Samples - Natural Deodorant — Moody Sisters Skincare
Everything hurts.
I would rather elevate my feet or just deal with the swelling, than wear socks. But this brand does make compression socks without toes and some without feet. And all of them are pretty.
Pretty compression socks
Caffeine-free and calming for bloating, nausea, mood swings, or when you’re just over it.
teapigs Liquorice & Peppermint Tea Bags 50ct
Not pregnant but sleeping like you are. This full-body hugger helps with joint pain, insomnia, and the 3 a.m. existential dread.
Pharmedoc U-Shape Pregnancy Pillow - Dark Grey
I have not tried these, but it makes me feel better to see them exist. They say it's for mood stability.
Menopause Patches
No one wants to eat mussels for breakfast, but they’re cute, fancy, and packed with omegas your brain will thank you for. Keep them on hand for when your diet needs a glow-up.
Fishwife Mussels Basil Pesto 3-Pack 4.2oz
It's hard to do what I used to do.
Turns protein shakes into dessert so the nutrition plan doesn’t feel like punishment. Cold, creamy joy—because hormones don’t care it’s breakfast.
Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, Silver
The high waist hugs you, and the no-dig openings mean no red marks, no squished thigh, just smooth, comfy coverage.
LEAKPROOF2.0 High Waist Absorbency Underwear
Keeps coffee hot because you absolutely walked away and forgot about it again. Technology that forgives brain fog.
Ember Travel Mug 2
Your hands hurt too much to turn pages. Try this remote.
SK SYUKUYU RF Remote Page Turner for Kindle & Tablets (Black)
It's not that you can't read anymore, it's that your eyes change their abilities for a moment to moment, and your hands hurt. I also left the feeling of a real book, but this is better than no books in your life.
Amazon Kindle 16GB Newest Model Black
This is the most expensive version of this, and I own 4 cheaper products that mimic it poorly. The reviews are wonderful. Science backs up how light impacts us more in this era. The noise machine part is excellence. Sleep is so important.
Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock & Sound Machine
There are a few different shapes and sizes to this organizer, but I like this one because it wraps around an arm and can also be propped up or folded nicely. The movable tabs help you keep the routine things on your list, without turning making a lis...
Mover Erase Uni-Size Color-coding Starter Pack with Trifold (grey colour only) Organizers (Preorder Only) **The Big Organizer, MoveNote is not included.
For the brain fog days when reminders need to slap.
Memo Wrist Band 6pcs Reusable Erasable Slap Bracelets
I really love how pretty these are and I have gifted them before. It's such an easy way to add a piece of pretty jewelry to your life. That also helps when your eyes decide to not be able to read a menu.
Soleil Magnifier Pendant Necklace
I'm a big believer in everybody trying to at least a little bit of these solutions. You deserve comfort. I love how small and reasonable of a pack size this is.
7 Nights of Sleep Travel / Sample CBD/CBN Reishi Mushroom, Chamomile & Passion Flower
It's hard to say we need a few minutes of silence when we didn't used to, but this is a fun way for everyone around you to be able to flag when you need a little bit of shhhhh time.
Shhhh Timer
I got this & my people are here for me.
You are loved.
Honest, hilarious, and informative. Give someone bookmarks with this.
What Fresh Hell Is This?: Perimenopause & Menopause
One little thing we can do for each other is let each other know that we're going through it too. These cards send a little love without you having to do much more than sign your name.
Watch Out for Each Other Menopause Card
One little thing we can do for each other is let each other know that we're going through it too. These cards send a little love without you having to do much more than sign your name.
It's Like Puberty Menopause Card
This is calming on the body and calming to be around.
Menopause Relief, Hot Flash, Moodiness, Menopause Natural, Menopause Salves, Menopause Balm, Hot Flash Relief, Menopause Discomfort
For when they ask you what you want.
Menopause Pass, Funny Menopause Card, Funny Menopause Gift, Menopause Care Package, Menopause Card, Menopause Kit, Menopause Hot Flash
Reminder that reinvention, rage, and resilience can sit in the same chapter. Tender, sharp, and exactly the right kind of mirror.
You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir
Because the grandmother hypothesis applies to humans too. Learn to tell your story with clarity and lead like someone who’s been through it and came out sharper for it.
The Magic Words: Simple Poetry Prompts
I have single-handedly arbitrarily decided that a narwhal is the best animal to represent perimenopause. Here's my reasoning: (1) They are one of the few animals on earth who go through perimenopause. (2) Almost everybody knows they exist, but hardly...
Narwhal tusk charm necklace
I have single-handedly arbitrarily decided that a narwhal is the best animal to represent perimenopause. Here's my reasoning: (1) They are one of the few animals on earth who go through perimenopause. (2) Almost everybody knows they exist, but hardly...
Narwhal Necklace Whale Pendant Unicorn of the Sea Charm Gift for Her Nautical Jewelry Ocean Necklace Narwhal Lover Gift
I have single-handedly arbitrarily decided that a narwhal is the best animal to represent perimenopause. Here's my reasoning: (1) They are one of the few animals on earth who go through perimenopause. (2) Almost everybody knows they exist, but hardly...
Narwhal NAH Donut Sticker, Vinyl Stickers, Laptop Decal, Narwhal Gift for Her, Cute Sticker, Teal Narwhal, NOPE gift, Cute Narwhal
Tiny tiny cookies in bulk!
Tiny cookies in a big bucket