Research Insights: Empowering Women's Health

The North American Menopause Society, who recently changed their name to the Menopause Society, updated their position statement on non-hormonal therapies for menopausal symptoms in 2023. It reviews the safety and research available on products and ingredients that are available by prescription and over the counter.

"A few of our favorite things:"

Clothes

Anna's pick: I love this versatile Turkish Kaftan cover up maxi dress so much! I first saw it at the hair salon, one of the hair stylists was wearing it with a brown fedora and brown boots, super cute. She said she got it off Amazon..so I started looking and found it! Just wore it Saturday night to a Luau dressed up w sandals, belt and hat. But looking at the pictures, cute heels with a great bag or just wear it loose for a day at the beach or pool, and its super lightweight to throw in a beach bag. This is my new favorite summer thing! 

A favorite recipe:

Limoncello

Rachel's pick:

"When life gives you lemons, make limoncello."

1 L water
1 L grain alcohol
1 kg sugar
8 lemons

Peel the lemon and put the peels with alcohol in a large container for 4 days
Prepare a simple sugar syrup with 1 L lukewarm water and 1 kg sugar.
Add the infusion and mix together. Let sit for 10 min then filter out the peels and bottle the liquid. Refrigerate and Serve cold.

What we are reading:

"Becoming Cliterate" by Laurie Mintz

Jean's pick: This book discusses the pleasure gap between men and women and promotes orgasm equality. Laurie argues that the idea that women should orgasm from intercourse is the number one reason for the gap. Plus, it's a fun book to leave out on your coffee table or at the pool to start a conversation or at least watch for reactions as people notice it.