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Overheating at night isn't just a midlife challenge, everyone wants to sleep under a comfortable, cosy duvet and know that they won't get too hot, toss and turn all night and feel miserable in the morning Midlife sleep changes are very common in perimenopause and menopause and choosing the right duvet can make a massive difference. It is also very common to get too cold at night, some menopausal women report 'cold flushes' so read on for my ultimate duvet guide in midlife, the good news is that choosing the right duvet isn't complicated once you understand the basics! In this guide I’m breaking down the most common duvet fillings - wool, feather/down, other natural fibres and polyester - plus why hybrid duvets (like the Simba Hybrid Duvet I’ve been testing) can be a great modern option if you overheat. Remember the tog rating is how warm it feels and the filling defines how it handles heat, moisture and weight on the body ... This is a gifted blog post.  Choose the right duvet in midlife to get the best sleep! My dressing gown is from British Boxers - get 20% off using my code FIFTYANDFAB20
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When we discuss menopause, we usually focus on hot flushes, night sweats, and mood changes, these are the symptoms everyone recognises and talks about. But what about our intimate health? Many women in perimenopause and postmenopause experience changes in their vulva, vagina, urinary tract and sexual function, yet feel too embarrassed to talk about them or ask for help. Symptoms like vaginal dryness, labia shrinkage, odour changes, recurrent UTIs or pain during sex are often considered taboo, even though they’re common and very treatable. It's time to open up the conversation, and get the help we deserve and that is readily available for everyone. This is a sponsored blog post.  Understanding your menopause vulva and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause What do you think, is menopause body odour a thing? Do we sweat (and smell) more as we transition through perimenopause and menopause? I've certainly noticed it, it's another one of those things we can put down to hormonal changes, and it isn't just because of hot flushes, which I've never had (night sweats yes) but my body temperature has changed and I no longer feel the cold as much as I used to. Excessive sweating, especially underarm odour, seems to appear even right after showering and using plenty of good shower gel! So why does it happen and how can we ensure we stay fresh right up to the end of the day to give us more confidence? This blog post contains gifted items and affiliate links  The new Spring Garden Collection from Fussy - limited edition floral case and new scents! Life lately has been busy, full on, exhausting but all good ... we had a few days away in Tarifa in Spain (you can read my post about it here) which was a welcome few days of sunshine and downtime. I am busy planning a road trip to Scotland, we are going to do (most of) the NC500! The North Coast 500 is a 500+ mile route around the tip of Scotland, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful road trips in the world! And I can't wait! We are going in late April so should be spring weather, expect lots of Instagram content and of course a blog post when I am back. I had a mini panic last week, I really want to visit the Castle of Mey and we are staying in that area until 31st April but I found out it doesn't open to the public until 1st May! Changing the itinerary was going to be difficult because accommodation gets booked up very early and part of our trip is a PR invite ... so I emailed the Castle of Mey and found out they are open for private tours! Phew, all booked! So having been super-busy I've not had as much time as I would like to write on my blog, but I decided I needed to make time. Taking up a lot of my headspace right now is the refurbishment of our 'spare room / my room / the dressing room' and my husband is working very hard to put in new fitted wardrobes (using the viral PAX hack from IKEA) and decorate. I am working very hard planning all the soft furnishings and choosing paint colours - pretty good deal, no I don't decorate! The Cotswold Company has just opened in Marlow and it is gorgeous, I remember many many years ago dreaming of. being able to furnish my home from The Cotswold Company and although a complete re-furnish isn't in our budget, I am loving choosing my accessories, cushions, candles, pictures, baskets and more!  Enjoying the amazing sunny days we had last week! Outfit details below! |
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