Flora & Fauna
Flora & Fauna is a women’s wellness column rooted in science, lived experience, and bodily literacy—not trends, not shame, not silence.
It exists for women whose bodies are changing and who were never given the language, research, or respect to understand why.
We talk about hormones without whispering.
We talk about libido without euphemisms.
We talk about rage, fatigue, grief, softness, and power as biological—not moral—experiences.
Sweating Through Summer: How to Stay Cool During the Summer Heat While Living with Perimenopause
Summer is hot enough without your hormones turning up the temperature. If you're navigating perimenopause, you know the struggle of unexpected hot flashes, sleepless nights, and trying to stay comfortable when the heat feels relentless. In this guide, I'm sharing the cooling products, breathable wardrobe staples, hydration essentials, and simple daily habits that have helped me survive the hottest days of summer—so you can feel a little more like yourself, one cool breeze at a time. 🌿☀️
The Easy Night Routine That Helps Perimenopause Symptoms Calm the Hell Down
There’s a very specific kind of rage that comes from being exhausted and unable to sleep.
You’re tired in your bones.
Your eyes burn to the point that cucumber slices don’t seem like such a bad ideas anymore.
Your body? Wired like it just downed three espressos after binge watching the latest season of Love is Blind.
🌿 Why You’re Crashing at 2PM (And How to Fix Afternoon Fatigue During Perimenopause)
There’s a very specific kind of exhaustion that hits in perimenopause - Where even your coffee looks at you like, “bitch… I did what I could.”
The Perimenopause Morning Reset - Building a Routine That Supports Your Nervous System
Perimenopause changes more than your hormones — it changes how your body handles stress. If you wake up wired, exhausted, or emotionally raw, your morning routine may need a reset. This science-forward guide explores how to regulate cortisol, support nervous system health, and build a calm, hormone-conscious start to your day.
Welcome To Flora & Fauna: What No One Told Us About Our Bodies
“No one explains that you are not the same woman every week of the month.
Some weeks you’re energized, confident, unstoppable. Other weeks you’re emotional, bloated, exhausted, and convinced your entire life needs a dramatic overhaul—preferably in sweatpants.
And then it starts again.”