By Womaness Editors 3-Minute Read
This Perimenopause Awareness Month, take on the weird periods, insomnia, low libido, and overall WTF-ness of this life stage with our curated collection of smarter solutions for all you're going through—complete with the kind of discount codes you need to make the transition to menopause a bit easier (you know you deserve it!).
Your Symptom: Irregular Periods
Solution: From weird lighter periods to insane episodes of flooding, peri periods are no joke. The good news is that clean period care from the folks at Lola have you covered. Our recs? For bleeding that’s much heavier or lighter than usual, try LOLA Pads With Wings with 100% organic cotton (for heavier days, use the Heavy absorbency, which recently became 40% more absorbent than their former Heavy Pad!). LOLA Plastic Applicator Tampons in 100% organic cotton also do the trick, with absorbencies ranging from Light to Super+. If you’re bleeding or spotting between periods, reach for 100% organic cotton LOLA Ultra Thin Liners. And for periods accompanied by severe pain and cramping, look to the natural heat therapy of a LOLA Heating Patch.
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Your Symptom: Vaginal Dryness
Solution: It’s an all-too-normal thing. Once you enter perimenopause, like many women, you may find that your natural vaginal moisture starts to disappear. For some women, vaginal dryness is an inconvenience. For others, it can lead to making your clothes feel uncomfortable or even painful sex. That’s why we created Melt For You inserts. Made from 5mg of hyaluronic acid, it eases dryness and irritation from within in a comfortable, feels-natural way.
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Your Symptom: Thinning Hair
Solution: OK, so why didn't anyone tell you that hair may thin out in this phase? Truth is, once perimenopause begins and your estrogen levels taper off, many women tend to lose hair thickness and density. For a little more oomph, try the Voluminous Essential Hair Care Set from Rahua. This lightweight shampoo-and-conditioner duo gently cleanses while delivering soft hydration and natural body. Lemongrass refreshes the scalp, helps extend time between washes, and boosts volume, while rainforest-grown botanicals nourish strands without adding weight. The result? Hair that feels clean, airy, and noticeably fuller—with plenty of movement and bounce.
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Your Symptom: Low Libido
Solution: Here’s the deal. During perimenopause, as the hormones in your body ebb and flow, so too does your sex drive. For many women, libido becomes a thing of the past (ugh). But the symptoms can be manageable. In addition to solutions like an excellent lube and, yes, a vibrator, the right insight can help—especially if it's from sex expert Dr. Emily Morse. We're giant fans of her book Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure and recommend to any woman in peri (and beyond). Science-based and intentionally written to be beginner-friendly and conversation-provoking, it's your fearless guide to getting the pleasure you deserve, no matter where you are on your sexual journey.
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Your Symptom: Hot Flashes or Night Sweats
Solution: Once thought to be the hallmark of menopause symptoms, truth is, hot flashes and their PM sister-symptom night sweats can actually show up beforehand in perimenopause. So we vote you stay prepared with dreamy Classic Percale Sheets from Brooklinen. Crafted with 100% long-staple cotton, they feature a lightweight 270-thread count that makes your entire bed feel like the cool side of the pillow. Super crisp and unbelievably soft, they have an ultra-breathable, matte finish that gets softer with every wash.
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Your Symptom: Changing Body Odor
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Your Symptom: Changing Skin
Solution: If your skin suddenly seems drier, duller, or less plump than before, shifting hormones may be to blame. Lend it some inside support with two picks from Akasha Superfoods, the brand powered by marine minerals and botanicals. Jellyfish Collagen offers a complete collagen profile—Types I, II, and V—plus all 20 amino acids and vitamin C via liposomal delivery (for better absorption than traditional collagen powders!) to support firmness, elasticity, hydration, and plumpness. And for an easy daily add-on, Sea Moss GLOW Gummies combine Irish sea moss, Pearl Powder, vitamins C and E, and aloe vera to support hydrated, radiant skin plus healthier hair and nails.
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Your Symptom: Loss of Strength & Muscle Tone
Solution:
You're not imagining it! Shifting hormones in this phase can make it harder to hold onto the strength and muscle tone you've worked for. That's why we love the PVOLVE Total Transformation Bundle, your step into full-body longevity training. It combines 13 precision-designed pieces of equipment to build strength, mobility, and stability in one seamless system. New members also receive:
1. 3 months of streaming access to 1,800+ on-demand classes across every training modality
2. 45+ live workouts each week
3. A complimentary 1:1 trainer consult to build a program that's personalized to you
It's a complete longevity training system to improve the way you look and feel—right from home.
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