The Archeus Blog
Inspiration, Stories and Guidance for Living

Dr Samantha Newman talks hormones and HRT
Dr. Sam Newman ala the Female GP talks hormones and HRT

Like a Fine Wine - World Menopause Day 2023
Be the wine and other thoughts about the menopause transition on World Menopause Day - plus the latest episode of The Soul Garden

Let’s talk about sex and vaginal dryness
A commonly held belief is that once women reach menopause they don’t feel like sex anymore. I believe that the reality can be that in menopause it's not just about...

Changing negative self-talk to positive self-care
The pervasiveness of negative self-talk seemed like the right place to start building the foundation for this year of self-care. I want to identify the things I say to myself...

How Data and an Old Bra become agents of change
The combination of sensing the empowerment of embracing my postmenopausal being, the cold hard objective truths of data and the discovery of tiny sexy lingerie in a box of favorite...

NatFem Super-Soothing Balm shortlisted for UK Award
Whoop! Whoop! NatFem has been recognized with a nomination for Best New Intimate Care Product at the 2022 Pure Beauty Awards London. The new Super-Soothing Balm which I launched in...

Vaginal dryness sucks - a candid talk about intimacy
I want to talk about vaginal dryness and air some of the things it can make us feel as it affects us. Maybe it won’t affect you. Maybe you are...

Being a woman in her 50s should be about being accepted, not brave.
It’s time to embrace the natural process of ageing.