What Would Susie Say?: Bullsh*t Wisdom About Love, Life and Comedy by Susie Essman allows us to explore menopause (plus marriage, stepparenthood, and more) from the hilarious, blunt perspective of a stand-up comedian. As a result, Chilled Lady was formed to spread the message about how even the simplest products (and a good support system) can greatly improve your menopause experience. The company was born after Mom opened up about the troubles of her menopause experience. She mentioned that although the physical symptoms were tough, one of the hardest parts of her experience was feeling so alone . She searched the internet and found comfort knowing that other women felt the same way... and also had some awesome menopause-related product ideas!

Of course, we’re putting our own products at the top of the list for menopause relief gifts. But don’t worry, we’re not scared to recommend other amazing companies too! At Last Naturals Hot Girls Pearls’ motto is, “keep you cool while looking hot!” Their gel-infused patented pearls are designed to give you menopause hot flash relief… but in a fashionable way! We also love that Pause doesn’t buy into the anti-aging movement, rather they focus on “well-aging” because beauty doesn’t vanish when you age, it evolves . Let’s face it — the perimenopause and menopause phases of life can be really tough. The journey brings on drastic hormone changes which can cause a lot of new feelings — physically and emotionally. We hope you’ll be excited to know that most of the menopause gifts mentioned in this guide come from small, female-owned businesses. Because now more than ever, we realize how important it is to show up and support our fellow small business owners.

Pause offers an awesome Hot Flash Cooling Mist that works to cool and calm the skin, reduce redness, and evaporate sweat — creating the sensation that your body’s surface temperature is actually lowering. This product is perfect for everyday defense against menopause hot flashes! Chilled Lady

While every woman’s menopause experience is different, we want to help make it as enjoyable as possible — with our products and the information we share. Pause Well-Aging’s Founder Rochelle Weitzner says, “As women, we’ve been bombarded with beauty messages our whole lives, but [...] it’s like we turn 45 and suddenly we’re invisible. [...] What’s up with that? ” If you or your loved one could benefit from everyday naturally-derived products, we’re here for you. The Funny Side of Menopause by Kathleen Morris tells funny menopause stories and reminds us that it’s okay (healthy even) to laugh at ourselves.

What you need

Whether you’re a woman going through menopause yourself, or you’re a husband, daughter, son, sister, or friend of a woman going through menopause, this gift guide is sure to give you some awesome ideas.

Books are an awesome go-to gift for women going through their menopause journey. They allow women (plus, we have a good rec for husbands too!) to hear about other people’s experiences, understand they’re not alone, and enjoy a good laugh.So we put together this funny and practical menopause gift guide for the holiday season and beyond. Because there’s never a bad time to give a menopausal woman a thoughtful self-care surprise.