Finally! products offering practical relief for the heat of midlife
July 26, 2012
A note to men: If you want to retain your fantasy picture of women, read no farther, as it may bring up visuals you’d just as soon not have.
We were sitting over Greek salads, we three women of a certain age, and wondering why our mothers never had “the talk” with us. Oh, not the talk about puberty. We got that one, both in school and at home.
The “Second Talk”. The one about menopause.
Back then it was called “the change of life”, and we didn’t know anything about it, except that sometimes, older women would break out in a sweat for no reason at all. We never thought it would have anything to do with us.
Until we got to peri-menopause. And then it came as a bit of a shock. Night sweats. (Mine started in my 40s.) Hot flashes. And worse:
While we’d been young, passionate and interested lovers, at menopause our bodies’ responses and also our libidos fell off a cliff. Gone. Suddenly. Our bodies just dried up.
Yeah, no one tells you that part. It’s true, and we Baby Boomers were unprepared.
But no fear: modern medicine is here. Doctors used to want women to take estrogen, until they figured out it was killing us. Now they offer creams to rub on or estrogen-emitting rings to insert.
“I never was that dexterous with a diaphragm,” I told my internist. “That’s why I took the pill.”
“Well,” she said, “I can insert it. You just have to be careful because sometimes it can pop out when you go to the bathroom.”
“Yeah, well, I’m not going to be fishing estrogen rings out of the toilet, Katherine,” I told her. “Forget it.”
We women over 40 are reluctant to medicate for menopausal symptoms and with good reason.
That Second Talk and products that address the second half of life are long overdue. So I was happy to see a consumer company — Poise– step up and break the silence, promoting both the Second Talk and some easy and even revolutionary ways to address the symptoms of menopause.
At lunch, I sympathized as my girlfriend patted her damp face with a napkin. She’d just started having hot flashes, and they were driving her mad. Nothing like breaking out into a sweat during the middle of a key presentation.
Poise now offers two products that can help her symptoms.
Poise Body Cooling Towelettes help you feel comfortable and refreshed. You can slip them into a pocket or a small clutch bag and they come in a re-sealable package. They’re hypoallergenic.
Poise Roll-On Cooling Gel is simply rolled on to wrists, chest or neck for a cooling sensation that lasts up to 10 minutes. It fits easily in a purse or briefcase. Its hypoallergenic formulation contains skin moisturizers, too.
Simple idea. And now available over the counter.
And if you’re looking for help with those intimate moments, a way to be more confident in the romance of the moment, Poise offers that, too. Poise offers a personal lubricant made without fragrance, glycerin, or parabens. Plus it comes in an easy-to-use bottle, because fumbling around in the dark during an intimate moment is a real mood-killer.
So there you have it. A consumer company has stepped up and addressed the issues every women will face at mid-life. So, thank you, Poise!
Oh, and one more thing. Two, actually. If you’re like me, you’re taking every opportunity you can to have that Second Talk with women approaching perimenopause. To help them learn what to expect. Now, you can let them know about these new over-the-counter products that will help them feel more comfortable and confident.
Head over to www.The2ndTalk.com and take the Pledge! Poise hopes to have one million women take the Pledge by October 18th, World Menopause Day.
I’m offering a sweepstakes to my commenters– and a $250 Visa gift card reward to the winner, thanks to Poise. To be entered for a chance to win, tell me, when do you feel the most confident?
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Only unique Entries will be counted; duplicates will not be considered as an additional entry. You may receive entries on this post by selecting from the following entry methods starting on July 26, 2012 at 9 a.m. PT and ending on August 24, 2012 at 5 p.m. PT: a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post. b) Tweet (public message) about this promotion, including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: ì#sweepstakesentryî; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post. c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post. d) To enter without posting comments, see official rules. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail and will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected. Void where prohibited.
Be sure to visit Poise’s brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!
So, back to the Second Talk and Poise products. How about you? when do you feel most confident? Remember, comment here to be entered for a chance to win!
I went through this in my early 40’s and wish I had some of these products available then. Now I’m on the other side of menopause == the downhill side I guess you could say. I think these products could have added to my confidence, but I vote for information and “the talk” as super confidence builders.
So many of these posts are inspirational…especially the ones about how you feel after a workout. In fact, you’ve inspired me back to the gym. So thank you!
I feel the most confident when I’m wearing an outfit that I know is flattering on me and have had time to straighten my hair and put on a little make-up. It only takes about 10 minutes, but the difference it makes in how I feel is worth 10 times as much!
I am most confident when I’m on familiar ground – when I know where I am and what I am doing and am able to do it well. april dot vrugtman at gmail dot com
I feel most confident when sharing information with others. I love to educate people and I love to be educated as well. There is just something about sharing what you are knowledgeable and passionate about with others that truly makes you feel like you can do anything. Angie 14earth at gmail dot com
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I feel most confident when I’m having a good hair day and I’m dressed in clothing that fits me well.
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Aint it the truth, Mami2!
I feel the most confident when I am well rested and wearing something that I think flatters my figure!
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I am more confident after a good work out, and when I know that my clothing is fitting better.
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I am more confident after a good work out, and when I know that my clothing is fitting better.
roso1946@gmail.com
I’d love to hear your workout, Rosa!
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I feel confident when I’m asked a question at work and I actually know the answer. And then I realize…I’m GOOD at what I do!
i feel confident after a long jog or a nice afternoon hike
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I feel most confident when I am well rested after a good night sleep.
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i feel being confident just being my self!
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I feel most confident after getting my hair cut and colored!
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https://twitter.com/aes529/status/228938619820335104
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I feel the most confident when I feel good emotionally on the inside. amypugmire@live.com
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when i’m in an outfit i like and having fun! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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when i have a good hair day i feel more confident, thismomwins@gmail.com
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i feel most confident when i am wearing nice clothes and have my hair and makeup fixed nicely
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i tweeted here:
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I feel the most confident when I am wearing nice clothes, jewelry and have my hair done nicely.
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tweet
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I feel most confident when I do what I love, which is to cook for my family.
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I feel the most confident w/ heels and a flowy dress
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I feel most confident when I feel fit, am dressed well and appropriate.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com.
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I feel most confident when I am not bloated (things fit well), having a good hair day, had enough rest, and stay cool and calm.
Every one of these says a little about the woman, I love it! Thank you so much for sharing.
I went through this in my early 40’s and wish I had some of these products available then. Now I’m on the other side of menopause == the downhill side I guess you could say. I think these products could have added to my confidence, but I vote for information and “the talk” as super confidence builders.
tweet
https://twitter.com/BBirdie2/status/231104818217893888
Totally agree, Judy!
I am most confident when I accomplish a goal I had set for myself.
Tweet
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Blog post
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I feel the most confident after my husband compliments me on my outfit- he doesn’t usually say much, so when he does, it means a lot!
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Tweeted: https://twitter.com/chambanachik/status/231253905575657473
today was one of those day – hubby just keeps telling me how beautiful I am
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Ellie, you are a lucky woman!
I feel the most confident when I’m killing it during a workout. I might not look great in the moment, but it’s still such an ego boost!
So many of these posts are inspirational…especially the ones about how you feel after a workout. In fact, you’ve inspired me back to the gym. So thank you!
I feel most confident when I’ve just had a great ride on my challenging horse.
jvmwordsmith@gmail.com
Tweeted.
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When I’m most secure with my place in life & my personal look! =)
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2ND ENTRY https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/232515457058500609
I’m most confident when I’m sure I did a good job at something, especially at work. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
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When I have my makeup on
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https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/232583903414726656
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After I’ve done my morning devotion!
How soon I expect to see my comment? I just posted it.
I always feel the most confident in a new outfit!
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tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/233383258795151360
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I feel confident when I am doing things I know I rock at doing – and when I get compliments later its a major confidence boost!
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I initially forgot the tweet hashtag, here is the tweet with the right format https://twitter.com/patis2000/status/233939241636356096
I feel the most confident when I’m wearing an outfit that I know is flattering on me and have had time to straighten my hair and put on a little make-up. It only takes about 10 minutes, but the difference it makes in how I feel is worth 10 times as much!
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A little make-up and a nice outfit makes me feel confident 🙂
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I fell confident with a great new haircut
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I feel confident at most when I’m wearing a scarf.
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I feel most confident after getting my waxing done and a pedicure!
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I feel most confident when my husband comments on how great I look. Great to hear after 3 kids!
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https://twitter.com/jen_r_horn/status/236173857650774016
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I feel confident when I have cute clothes and shoes!
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I feel confident when I smile! Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
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I feel most confident when I’m out with friends. Being with good people really boosts my confidence.
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I feel most confident when I’m out with friends. Being with good people really boosts my confidence. altern147 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I am most confident when I’m on familiar ground – when I know where I am and what I am doing and am able to do it well.
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I am most confident when I know I look completely put together, a well fitting outfit and a good hair day.
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Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/237451632089128960
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I feel most confident when I am at home and spending time with family!
landfjacobson @ charter.net
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/Ilovemybeagle2/status/237699138869940224
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I’m more confident after an hour of kickboxing at the gym!
https://twitter.com/88MichelleS/status/237736295496044545 tweet
I’m most confident when I’m out with my grandsons and everyone mistakes them for my children.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I feel confident now because all the worse things in life are behind me, I survived all of them and getting older is really fun.
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I feel the most confident when I get a good nights sleep.
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I feel most confident when I am prepared and well rested
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I feel most confident when sharing information with others. I love to educate people and I love to be educated as well. There is just something about sharing what you are knowledgeable and passionate about with others that truly makes you feel like you can do anything.
Angie
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I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/239030814187323392
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I feel most confident when I’m in the swimming pool teaching my Arthritis Class.
Thanks for the contest.
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having nice crisp clothes makes me feel confident! Thanks for a super giveaway!
Tweeted:
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Thanks for the chance to win!
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