I had an unforgettable bridal shower — or as we called it back then in Zimbabwe, a kitchen party. The purpose? To give me a crash course...

Tete never told me this part. At 12 years old, my tete (aunt) sat my sister and me down for what she called the “becoming a woman...

For far too long, the story of menopause has been told from a narrow lens. It’s often white. Often Western. Often clinical. But...

Last week was Mental Health Week and the theme is Community — yet for too many women in perimenopause and menopause, community is where...

We prepare for many life milestones—puberty, marriage, motherhood, retirement. But when it comes to menopause, there’s often silence....

Inspiring Inclusion. - Celebrating International Women's Day. Menopause is experienced uniquely across different races, ethnicities, and...

WHY And How- Menopause Myths, Whispers, and Old Wives' Tales Came About. Menopause has been shrouded in a cloud of mystery and...

With the new year, let’s ditch the “Rushing Woman Syndrome!” “Girls!! Get up; don’t let the sun catch you in bed!” I can still hear my...

2023 was a whole lot of school, but particularly so for me when I decided to start and facilitate a menopause support platform for Black...

A to-do list during the festive season is more than just a series of tasks; it's a roadmap to a more relaxed, organised, and joyful...

“We hate menopause; we don’t understand it, and left unexplained, to us, it’s like a monster!” They say. Menopause has been a difficult...

Today is World Menopause Day! And as a black African Woman, I want to speak to my Black African community and encourage us to use today...

While menopause is a natural phase of life, the hormonal changes that accompany it can significantly affect a woman's emotional...

I wish I’d known more about menopause… Did you know that October is Menopause Awareness Month? I come from a background that did not...

Unravelling the Mysteries. After hurtling head-first into menopause, completely clueless, I struggled with many questions. But one thing...

Menopause has long been a target of jokes and ridicule, sometimes inappropriate humour and mockery. This attitude, I'd like to believe,...

Dear Doctor, I hope this letter finds you well. I have been experiencing certain challenges in my health which I believe may be connected...

Representation and inclusivity play a vital role in discussions about menopause. We at Ketura Woman believe that it's essential and that...

So indicators that I was menopausal came just a few months after I had a hesterectomy at age 39.  It all started as “hot flushes” that...