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featured Perimenopause rage: what it actually feels like, and why you're not becoming a different person

You're 39, or 43, or 46. Something small happened this morning. A question asked twice. A cupboard left open. A shoe that wasn't where it was supposed to be. And...

On Sep 18, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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What is libido, actually? What changes in perimenopause

I was 40 when a friend asked me, gently, if my libido had changed. I didn't answer straight away. Not because I didn't know, but because I realised, standing in...

On Sep 17, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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Empowering Sex Toys for Women: What Changes When You Stop Waiting to Want It

I bought my first vibrator with the screen brightness turned down, put it in a drawer, and mostly left it there for two years. Not because of what was in...

On Sep 07, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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Can you get Addyi in Australia? The short answer, and the one nobody gives you

No. But the reason is more interesting than the answer. Addyi is approved for premenopausal women, and the testosterone cream Australia did approve is for postmenopausal women. Perimenopause sits in...

On Sep 06, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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No one decides to have a sexless marriage; here's what actually takes place during perimenopause.

A sexless marriage in menopause isn't a decision or a verdict on your relationship. Here's what's actually happening, and why the silence can be broken.

On Aug 10, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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Air pressure vs vibration: what's the difference, and which one suits you now?

I remember standing in front of my laptop, comparing two products and feeling silly because I couldn't work out what actually made them different. One page mentioned vibration. Another talked...

On Aug 10, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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The Best Vibrators for Perimenopause and Menopause (Australia 2026)

I was sitting on my bed one night, reaching for something that had worked for me reliably for years. It felt wrong. Not uncomfortable exactly. Just different in a way...

On Jul 26, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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Why Your Body Feels Numb in Perimenopause, and How Sensation Comes Back

For a long time, I thought numbness meant something in me had switched off for good. It hadn't. It was my nervous system trying to protect me, not punish me....

On Jul 23, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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Perimenopause symptoms: what it actually feels like, and the ones nobody warns you about

You're 39, or 42, or 44. You're not sleeping properly. You snapped at someone you love this week for a reason you still can't explain. Your period is behaving differently,...

On Jul 23, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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Why Orgasms Feel Different in Perimenopause (And What's Actually Happening)

Many women in Australia notice changes in intimacy during midlife. These shifts can be confusing or frustrating, but they are real. If reaching orgasm has become harder during perimenopause, you...

On Jul 08, 2026 by Martina Baroncelli

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