Understanding menopause: symptoms, causes, and what really helps

From hot flashes to brain fog – menopause comes with many faces. In this guide, women’s health expert Benita Yon explains the most common symptoms, what causes them, and what truly helps to regain balance and wellbeing.

Nina Gigele: the woman who isn’t afraid of the fall

From World Cup dreams to inner strength – Nina Gigele proves that resilience isn’t luck, it’s training. Today she helps women rise again, lead with courage, and trust their own strength.

Heyday – The bloom starts now

For Stephanie from Heyday, midlife isn’t a turning point — it’s a takeoff. Her mission: to rewrite the story of aging — visibly, positively, and boldly. “We live in a society that glorifies youth. But aging is changing."

When the Body Rebels – The Post-Pill Syndrome

What happens when women stop taking the birth control pill – and why the consequences are often ignored. Angelica Conraths was 27 when her body suddenly went on strike. Skin rash, hair loss, depressive moods — symptoms she couldn’t explain.

Solo, strong, free! Women discovering the world on their own

Solo travel means freedom and self-determination: more and more women over 40 are taking the leap—whether on a scooter through Southeast Asia, on a culture-filled city trip, or on a spontaneous mini-break close to home. Their stories show that traveling solo doesn’t make you lonely, but braver, more independent, and stronger.

Lana Del Rey in July, Beyoncé in August – how your cycle rocks the summer

Sun, Aperol, good vibes – and PMS? Summer doesn’t feel the same every day. Coach and cycle expert Carolina Spieß explains how to understand your inner seasons, sync them with the real ones – and bring more energy, self-care, and summer vibes into your life.

Mental load reloaded

Mental load – it’s not just a trendy buzzword, but the invisible mental work women do every day: organizing, remembering, planning, feeling. While they keep the family operation running seemingly effortlessly, their efforts often go unnoticed – and unpaid.

Kaiserschlüpfer: from postpartum to brand phenomenon

“I was sitting there after my C-section, wearing one of those mesh hospital panties, a giant pad, a cold pack and a plastic liner – it felt anything but dignified and was also very painful,” recalls Julia Steinbach.

The 5 best Yoga apps you must know

Yoga is booming - and has been for years. Recent studies estimate that over 300 million people practise yoga worldwide, 70% of whom are women …

Your body, your responsibility: Individualized nutrient and hormone therapy

Learn from internist and nephrologist Dr. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel how you can actively influence your health with innovative nutrient and hormone-based medicine.

From sex routine to slow sex: how I questioned my sexuality

Porn, sex toys, dating apps - sex seems to be available everywhere these days. Our society is perceived as oversexualized, while at the same time private …

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