Menopause: What No One Tells You (And How to Reclaim Your Body, Mind + Mojo)
Menopause is still far too often whispered about, dismissed, or treated like a medical inconvenience. But for millions of women, it marks a profound life shift: physically, emotionally, and hormonally.
From the loss of sleep to libido changes, brain fog to body confidence dips, the menopause transition can feel like your body’s stopped playing by the rules. At Counter Culture, we’re supporting women with smart, ethical, purposeful products designed to nourish body, brain, and libido. Here's how.
1. Brain Fog Is Real. So Is Mental Clarity.
One of the most frustrating (and unexpected) symptoms of menopause is brain fog. You lose your train of thought mid-sentence, forget names, misplace keys. It’s not your imagination: hormonal shifts, particularly the drop in estrogen, directly impact cognition and memory.
Try: Ancient + Brave MCT Oil
This powerful, organic medium-chain triglyceride oil helps enhance focus, mental clarity, and sustained energy without the caffeine crash. MCTs cross the blood-brain barrier and deliver ketones directly to the brain. Just a spoon in your morning coffee or smoothie can sharpen your mind.
2. Your Nervous System Is on High Alert. Soothe It.
Mood swings. Anxiety. The invisible weight of doing it all. As your hormones shift, so does your stress response. Many menopausal women experience heightened sensitivity, irritability, or a sense of disconnection.
Try: Gloriah Pulse Oils
These beautifully crafted pulse oils are aromatherapy meets emotional resilience. Roll onto pulse points throughout the day to ground, uplift, or reset.
3. Your Libido Deserves Attention And Nourishment
Vaginal dryness, decreased sensitivity, and reduced libido are some of the most common (but least talked about) symptoms of menopause. But intimacy isn’t over, it just might need support.
Try:
Created by women who get it, these plant-based formulas are designed to nourish, hydrate, and awaken.
A natural botanical blend crafted to boost libido, enhance sensuality, and elevate mood. This tincture works beautifully alongside topical oils to support desire holistically.
Use daily or during intimacy to support tissue health, confidence, and connection; solo or with a partner.
4. Sleep Struggles? Welcome to the Club.
Night sweats. Racing thoughts. Hormonal insomnia. Many women find their sleep cycles unravel during menopause. But rest is more important than ever for hormone balance and resilience, so try incorporating these products into your nighttime rituals.
Try:
A botanical blend featuring valerian, passionflower, and ashwagandha, known for promoting deep, restful sleep and calming an overactive mind.
This wonder mineral supports nervous system function, muscle relaxation, and hormonal regulation. Magnesium before bed can be the difference between tossing and truly resting.
A soothing balm rich in botanicals to calm the mind and support natural sleep cycles, perfect for ritual application before bed.
Combining collagen with sleep-supporting botanicals, this supplement supports skin regeneration and a restful night’s sleep.
Sleep is a beauty and mood essential. These products are your new nighttime non-negotiables.
