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Midlife Confidence

Midlife confidence is often misunderstood. People talk about it as if it’s some sudden glow-up, a switch that flips when you hit a certain age and finally “stop caring what people think”. That’s not how it works for most women. For many, midlife confidence arrives slowly, unevenly, and only after a period where confidence actually drops. By midlife, most women are tired. Not just physically, but mentally. Years of responsibility stack up: work, relationships, caregiving, emotional labour, health changes, financial pressure, and the constant background noise of expectations. Somewhere along the way, many women stop checking in with themselves and start running on habit and duty. Confidence doesn’t disappear overnight, but it gets thinner. Less reliable. Easier to knock. Hormonal changes don’t help. Perimenopause and menopause can affect mood, sleep, focus, and emotional resilience. When your body feels unpredictable, it’s hard to feel grounded. Many women blame themselves for this, as...

New Hope for Endometriosis: Smart Vesicles That Can Target and Remove Rogue Tissue

Endometriosis is one of the most stubborn conditions in women’s health. Around one in ten women of reproductive age live with it, and for many it means years of pain, heavy periods, fatigue, and sometimes infertility. Current treatments aren’t ideal. Hormone suppression often brings unpleasant side effects, and surgery carries risks of recurrence — up to 40% of women need repeat operations within five years. Vesicle-Based Corridor Therapies for Endometriosis I’ve just published a new paper that proposes a different way forward: vesicle-based corridor therapies . This sounds technical, so let’s unpack it. What makes endometriosis so hard to treat? Endometrial tissue belongs in the uterus, where it follows a precise monthly cycle. But in endometriosis, those same cells appear outside — on ovaries, bowel, bladder, or peritoneum. Instead of behaving, they build tiny “corridors” that don’t match the tissue around them. Think of it as electrical wiring crossed at the wrong angle. The resu...

The Smart Woman's Skincare Guide

  I’ve published The Smart Woman’s Skincare Guide ,  because skincare advice should be useful, honest and easy to follow — not a maze of advertising, jargon and expensive products. I earn no commission from anything in the book, there is no agenda other than providing simple friendly advice - simple science-backed routines you can use every day, whether you’re on a budget, travel a lot, or want a solid routine for changing skin across life stages. And it's free, as are all of my books on Google Play - grab them all if you want. What’s in the book My clear, step-by-step routines for morning and evening. How to pick products for your skin type and climate. Practical advice for common problems: dryness, pigmentation, sensitivity, breakouts, and aging. Evidence-based notes on ingredients that work (and those that mostly don’t). Who this book is for Busy women who want effective routines without fuss. Anyone starting skincare and unsure where to begin. Readers w...

Women and Cancer

  I’ve published a short book called Women and Cancer: A Stein Theory Approach to Prevention and Cure . I wrote it because I believe some of the ways we think about cancer can be expanded with a clear, structural perspective that opens new prevention and early-intervention possibilities. This book is not announcing a miracle cure. It is a concise, evidence-aware presentation of an alternative framework that highlights structural and field-based mechanisms I call Stein Theory. My aim is practical: to give clinicians, researchers, and informed readers new angles for early detection, non-invasive prevention and safer, lower-burden interventions. It includes: Practical prevention ideas and lower-risk interventions that may reduce incidence or slow progression. Clear suggestions for future research and development, including device ideas and clinical study designs. Who will find it useful Clinicians and researchers interested in new mechanistic hypotheses. Women who want ...

Corridors of Comfort – Vaginal Rejuvenation without Hormones

  Corridors of Comfort – Vaginal Rejuvenation without Hormones Disclaimer This blog is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, hormone therapy, supplements, or medications. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article. The author disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this material. Use of the information in this book is at your own discretion and risk.   Preface This article is about vaginal dryness. And it is just an article, not a book this time. What I’ve realised is that far too many women are silently suffering with symptoms they didn’t cause, didn’t expect, and aren’t being helped with. It’s not just “a bit of dryness.”...