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The Midlife Woman
Honest thoughts on midlife, money, dating, confidence, and quietly losing the plot (and finding it again).
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Graceful Ageing Tips UK: Ageing Gracefully - Tips for UK Women
Ageing is inevitable, but ageing gracefully? Now, that’s an art form. For women over 50 in the UK, navigating midlife can feel like trying to find a decent cuppa in a sea of teabags - a bit overwhelming but utterly doable with the right approach. So, how does one embrace those silver strands and laugh lines without losing their sparkle? Let’s dive into some practical, witty, and downright sensible tips to help you age like a fine British vintage. Embracing Change with Gracefu
6 days ago3 min read


Health Tips for Women Midlife: Navigating the Fabulous Fifty and Beyond
Midlife is like that unexpected plot twist in your favourite drama - a bit confusing, sometimes hilarious, and always full of surprises. For women stepping into their 50s and beyond, it’s a time of change, challenge, and, yes, opportunity. Health becomes a headline act, not just a background extra. So, what’s the secret sauce to thriving in this vibrant chapter? Let’s dive into some practical, witty, and downright sensible health tips for women midlife. Health Tips for Women
Jan 264 min read


Why I Don't Wear Knickers Anymore
There are some subjects women reach midlife and realise we’ve never really spoken about properly. Not in public, anyway. Knickers are one of them. They sit quietly at the bottom of drawers, bought in hope, tolerated in practice, rarely questioned — until one day you notice you’re spending an unreasonable amount of mental energy adjusting, enduring, or resenting your underwear. This isn’t a dramatic story. It’s a small, domestic one. But like many midlife realisations, it turn
Jan 63 min read


I Finally Got a Proper Bra Fitting — Here’s What Happened
Optimism in elastic form The search for a comfortable bra is, essentially, optimism in elastic form. For years I believed I was “about” a certain size. Not because it was correct, but because it had been agreed at some point in the past and I saw no reason to reopen the matter. Every new bra came with hope. Hope that this one would be comfortable. Hope that it wouldn’t dig in, ride up, or require adjusting in public. Hope that my body had quietly returned to how it was in 200
Jan 33 min read
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