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A MESSAGE FROM US
Co-founder thoughts
October is my favourite month (and not just because it's also my birthday month - shout out to my fellow Scorpios ♏), but mainly because it's just more chill. I've stayed in more (September was too much!), and I've leaned in. Candles, knitwear, autumnal walks; it all just feels more me.
It's also a month for reflection, and for some of you that has meant commemorating the loss of a child during Baby Loss Awareness Week. We're here for you; if it's all getting too much, we've listed some support organisations that can help you below, or if you just need a chat, reply to this email. 😘
Laura x
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October Round-Up
🍂 Cosy Season Check-In
Pumpkin carving, movie marathons and long, calm nights in - October had us leaning into softer routines and kinder rhythms. Kettle on, blankets out, nervous systems down-shifted.
→ How did the month feel for you?
☕ International Coffee Day
Your cycle and your coffee are more connected than you think. Discover how to enjoy your morning brew without the jitters and learn when your body handles caffeine best.
🌙 Menopause Awareness MonthThis month nutritionist and wellness coach Julie Gough - the expert behind our free Menopause Guided Workbook - shared how to managing symptoms, support hormonal balance, and approach menopause with confidence.
We also had the most amazing day at Pause Live, where honest conversations and shared experiences made the realities of womanhood feel lighter and more connected. Our highlights included attending Menopause Yoga with Libby Stevenson, getting a signed copy of Laura Dowling's, 'Love Your Vulva' and hearing four men (including the brilliant Joe Sealey) talk about how they are opening up the conversation about menopause.
🧠 World Mental Health Day
A reminder that hormones and mental health are deeply linked - and it’s okay to slow down, check in, and give your mind the same care as your body.
→ Hear our thoughts here.
💗 Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 Oct)For many, this was a tender week of remembrance and reflection. Fertility Counsellor Deborah Cross shared thoughtful guidance for those grieving and for anyone supporting someone through loss. The Wave of Light offered space to pause, remember, and honour every story.
→ Download our baby loss guide here.
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Early Black Friday Offer
WE'RE SKIPPING THE CHAOS THIS YEAR - BUT NOT THE SAVINGS
To help you beat the Black Friday rush, Tempdrop is now £199 (was £249) until 7th November 2025.
It’s our way of giving you a calm, early-access offer so you can focus on your wellbeing, not the whirlwind of sale season.
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What we're looking forward to in November...
🍁 Hello November
As the days grow shorter and the lights begin to glow, November brings a shift in pace as we head towards the festive season. It’s a time for planning gatherings, sharing memories with friends and family, and gently preparing for the festive season - while still making space for yourself and your wellbeing.
Here’s what’s coming up this month at femme - gentle learning, mindful guidance, and care-led conversations to carry you through the season.
🌱 National Fertility Awareness Month
Learn the language of your cycle - from TTC basics to evidence-led fertility awareness methods. We’ll share biomarker 101s (BBT, cervical mucus, LH), real chart examples and as always we'll quiz experts to bring you the very best advice.
🎄 Navigating the Festive Season While TTC
As we head at lightening speed towards the festive season, we acknowledge how it can bring joy - and sometimes emotional weight - when you’re trying to conceive. This month, we’ll share supportive ways to handle questions, set boundaries, and find moments of calm amidst the celebrations.
💛 World Kindness Day (13 Nov)
A reminder to show yourself the same care and softness you give to others. We’ll be sharing small, gentle ways to practice kindness - especially towards yourself.
Got a topic you'd like us to explore? Reply to this email to let us know.
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Know Your Flow: The Podcast
WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 3 OF KNOW YOUR FLOW: THE PODCAST...
... and we're diving deeper into the conversations that matter most in women’s health.
Our first two episodes are now LIVE and they explore the realities of intimacy and wellbeing: from redefining pleasure with Cecilie Hjelmager, co-founder of Sitre, to getting to 'know our normal' with Dr. Shirin Lakhani leading cosmetic doctor, GP and founder of Elite Aesthetics.
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The latest in women's health
🫀 High Cholesterol Linked to Pregnancy ComplicationsA new study has found that women with high cholesterol before pregnancy face higher risks of complications such as gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. Researchers suggest cholesterol checks become part of pre-conception care - highlighting how heart health and reproductive health are more closely connected than we think.
📝 NHS England to include menopause questions in routine health checks
For the first time, England’s NHS five-year health check (for 40-74 year-olds) will include questions about menopause—impacting up to five million women. The move aims to improve earlier diagnosis, better HRT access, and reduce the long-standing stigma around midlife women’s health.
🩸‘A medical miracle’: is period blood ‘the most overlooked opportunity’ in women’s health?
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We're taking a break from Hormone Humour this month to bring you this quote which we overhead at Pause Live this month...
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Want to work with us?
WE'RE POWERED BY COLLABORATION, NOT COMPETITION.
Are you a menstrual health coach? Do you work in fertility? Are you a menopause expert? We want to hear from you. |
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