Menopause: The Weird Symptoms No One Warns You About (And What Actually Helps)
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I feel like no one really prepares you for menopause.
You hear about hot flushes… maybe mood swings…but no one talks about the random stuff.
The things that make you stop and think: “What is going on with my body?”
I’ve had so many conversations with women lately, and the same thing keeps coming up symptoms that feel completely unrelated… but actually aren’t.
The weird symptoms no one talks about
One of the ones I heard recently was: “It feels like I’ve got water stuck in my ear.”
And I thought… surely not? But it turns out, it can be linked to menopause.
Hormonal changes can affect fluid balance and the inner ear, which can cause:
that blocked or full feeling
dizziness
even ringing in the ears
And that’s just one of many. Here are some others I keep hearing about:
Tingling, crawling or “electric” skin
Some women describe it as pins and needles…others say it feels like bugs crawling on their skin.
It’s linked to how hormones affect your nervous system — but it can feel so random when it happens.
Brain fog
Forgetting what you were saying mid-sentence. Walking into a room and having no idea why. Struggling to find words you’ve used your whole life. This one comes up a lot.
Heart palpitations
That sudden racing or pounding heart feeling — even when you’re resting. It can feel scary, but for many women it’s tied to hormonal fluctuations.
Burning mouth or dry mouth
A strange one — but very real. Dryness, tingling, or even a burning sensation on the tongue or lips.
Sudden chills
Everyone talks about overheating… but some women experience the opposite too — random cold chills out of nowhere.
Dizziness or feeling off-balance
Again, this can link back to hormones affecting the inner ear and circulation.
Skin that suddenly reacts to everything
This is the one I hear the most. Women who have used the same products for years suddenly find:
everything stings
their skin feels dry no matter what they use
nothing seems to work anymore
From my perspective…
Running Bubble Soap Co., I talk to women about their skin every single week.
And I can tell you — this comes up all the time.
Women aren’t imagining it. Their skin has changed.
During menopause:
your skin produces less oil
it loses moisture more easily
your barrier becomes weaker
So the products that used to work… just don’t anymore.
What actually helps (keeping it simple)
The biggest shift I see helping women is this:
doing less — but doing it better
Menopausal skin doesn’t need:
harsh cleansers
complicated routines
layers of active ingredients
It needs support.
Gentle cleansing
No tight, stripped feeling after washing.
Deep nourishment
Not just hydration — your skin needs fats and oils it recognises.
This is where I love tallow.
It’s so similar to our skin’s natural oils, which means it absorbs beautifully and actually supports the skin — rather than just sitting on top.
Barrier support
When your barrier is strong:
dryness improves
sensitivity calms down
your skin starts to feel like itself again
Ingredients like:
grass-fed tallow
raw honey
beeswax
can make such a difference here.
Keep it simple
You don’t need a 10-step routine.
A gentle cleanse + a nourishing moisturiser is often more than enough.
It’s not just your skin
Something I’ve really noticed is that it’s not just about dry skin.
Women are dealing with:
bloating
inflammation
hormonal shifts
dryness in other areas
And it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out what helps and what doesn’t.
That’s why I’m such a big believer in low-tox, simple products — supporting your body, not overloading it.
Final thoughts
If you’re going through this and thinking “Why is everything changing?”
You’re not alone. Your body is shifting — and it just needs a different kind of support now.
Simple. Gentle. Nourishing.
Also — a little behind the scenes from me… I’m currently working on a natural, low-tox lube to support dryness during menopause. It’s still a work in progress, but something I’m really passionate about creating properly — gentle, effective, and actually supportive. I can’t wait to share more when it’s ready.
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