Perimenopause -

Your Ultimate Perimenopause Toolkit

Favorite solutions (with exclusive discounts!) for some of your most common symptoms.

By Womaness Editors     3-Minute Read

Make the first Perimenopause Awareness Month more manageable with our curated collection of smart solutions for what ails you—complete with the kind of discount codes you love to make the transition to menopause even smoother. Let's combat the low libido, dryness, insomnia, and overall WTF-ness together!

 

 

Your Symptom: Sleep Issues

Solution: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up feeling not so yourself? (We feel you...) Try this award-winning sleep mask by Nodpod, considered a "weighted blanket for your eyes." Its genius strap-free design equally distributes the power of deep-touch pressure across key pressure points, helping to calm an overactive mind, soothe those peri headaches, and help you sink into deeper, more restful sleep.

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Use code WOMANESS for 15% off at nodpod.com (valid through 10/31/24) 

 

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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Use code PERIOD20 for 20% off all clean, non-toxic period care at mylola.com (Exp 10/31/24 11:59 PM ET)

 

 

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 Coco Bliss. Indulgent and made from organic coconut oil, it eases dryness down there in a natural way. As a bonus, it also works double duty: it’s safe on any dry spot (think elbows or heels) or as a sensuous massage lotion.

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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. To support your changing scalp, try this Hair Renew Daily Active Serum by Innersense Hair Care. Nourishing, soothing, and moisturizing, its clean formula contains ingredients like antioxidant-rich Pea Sprout Extract, which helps fortify hair follicles and revitalize your roots. Use it on the daily or after you wash to improve and maintain the health of your scalp and hair.

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Use code WOMANESS15 for 15% off your first purchase at innersensebeauty.com (valid 9/22/24 - 11/1/24)


 

 

Your SymptomLow 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 a daily vaginal moisturizer and, yes, a vibrator, supplements can help—especially if they’re clean and contain the ingredient ashwagandha. Studies show that the Ayurvedic adaptogen can have a positive effect on sexual function in women, including increased vaginal lubrication, desire, and arousal. That’s why we added it to our signature supplement Me.No.Pause. Don’t let the name fool you: It’s for every stage of your menopause transition, making it perfect for peri. 

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Use code PERIMONTH15 for 15% off Me.No.Pause. at womaness.com (valid through 10/31/24) 

 

 

Your SymptomHot 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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Use code WOMANESS15 for 15% off sitewide at brooklinen.com (valid 9/21/24 - 10/31/24)


Your Symptom: Changing Body Odor

Solution: Yup, fluctuating hormones CAN change the way you smell in this phase of life. That's why we turn to this sweat-stopping bundle from Megababe. The duo comes with two whip-smart solutions: Body Dust, natural talc-free powders that absorb moisture in an instant to keep skin and clothes dry, and the super cute Dust Puff, an oversized, cloud-soft puff that helps you quickly and evenly apply your powder. Its truly jumbo size and snug hand strap make it easy to tackle your sweatiest, hardest-to-reach spots!

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Use code PM15 for 15% off sitewide at megababebeauty.com (valid through 10/31/24)

 

 

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