Navigating menopause can bring unexpected changes to body image, self-esteem, and intimacy, especially for women and AFAB people. This post explores how hormonal shifts can lead to weight gain, the impact of diet culture, and why “eat less, move more” is not the answer. We address the emotional toll, barriers to care like HRT access, and rising eating disorders in this age group. Discover practical, compassionate strategies to nurture self-acceptance, improve relationships, and support wellbeing through a weight-inclusive, sex-positive lens.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term that describes the extreme emotional pain neurodivergent individuals, particularly those ADHDers and Autistic folks, may experience when they perceive rejection, criticism, or failure. For those who live with RSD, even minor interactions can feel deeply personal, triggering overwhelming feelings of shame, inadequacy, or sadness. This blog post explores why RSD feels so distressing, its impact on daily life, and practical strategies to manage it.