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Hello my beautiful Lady Gardens, welcome to Hormonal Humpday!

I’m in sunny Boggabri and it is FRICKIN’ HOT — and not the ideal climate for a perimenopausal woman

Did you know the drop in estrogen during perimenopause can make your brain feel like it’s on permanent holiday?

Forgetfulness, brain fog, losing your train of thought mid-sentence — yep, I live there daily.

Sure, estrogen, exercise, fibre, protein + omega-3s can help… but let’s be honest, who the f remembers that when we can’t even remember what day it is?!

Basically, we’re just wandering around in our 40s + 50s like confused Brady Bunch characters — not knowing what we’re doing, saying, or thinking

And in case you did forget… it’s Wednesday.

Water those Lady Gardens!

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It’s Fun Fanny Fact Friday – and I don’t know what’s more shocking… the fact I’ve got another wild fanny fact for you, or that it’s bloody Friday again already.

So, ladies… have you ever heard of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS)?

Think varicose veins, but in your vagina/pelvis. Yep, your pelvic veins can swell, twist, and totally rebel, leaving you with a heavy, achy pain that feels like you’ve got a brick wedged in your uterus.

🔎 What it feels like:

• A constant dull ache (worse as the day goes on).
• Sometimes sharp or intense (often worse on the left).
• Pain that ramps up:
  • Before/during your period
  • During or after sex (that’s if anyone’s still doing that in their 40s )
  • After standing, sitting too long… or walking (PCS said: “just lie down, queen”).
• Can radiate into your legs or lower back.
• Horse riding & weight lifting?

Why it happens:

Blood is supposed to flow nicely through your veins. In PCS, the valves don’t work properly → blood flows backwards → veins get engorged & twisty. Estrogen and pregnancy changes? Big culprits.

How it’s diagnosed

• Ultrasound
• MRI / CT scan
• Venogram (fancy X-ray with dye to check blood flow)

Treatment options:

• Lifestyle tweaks: avoid long sitting/standing, compression stockings, gentle exercise.
• Medications: hormonal therapy may help.
• Minimally invasive: vein embolization (tiny plug in the leaky vein so blood stops pooling).
• Surgery (rare, but an option).

Takeaway:

If you’ve had chronic pelvic pain that’s NOT linked to periods or pregnancy — don’t brush it off. Ask your doctor about PCS. You’re not crazy, babe… it’s literally your pelvic veins causing the drama.

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Modern Day Sunscreen Song with a Lady V menopausal Twist

In this week's episode of High Tea with Lady V, we're diving into a nostalgic throwback with a modern twist. Lady V brings back the iconic 'Sunscreen Song' from the nineties, originally by Baz Lumen, and gives it the full Lady V treatment. This version weaves in the real, raw truths about womanhood, menopause hormones, and the journey of life as a woman.

Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this modern-day anthem is your permission slip to laugh, cry, stretch (literally and figuratively), and remember that your vagina is fabulous—even when she feels 85.

Pour yourself a cuppa, fan yourself through the flushes, and let Lady V dispense her advice now. Spoiler alert: sunscreen is still non-negotiable

00:00 Welcome to High Tea with Lady V

01:14 The Modern Day Sunscreen Song

01:39 Embrace Your Body and Womanhood

02:11 Navigating Menopause with Humor

02:50 Life Advice and Reflections

05:01 Cherish Relationships and Memories

07:07 Final Thoughts and Sunscreen Reminder

Credit Baz Luhrmann- Everybody's Free

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Fun Fanny Fact Friday 🍑

Did you know your pelvic floor muscles aren’t just about holding in a wee on the drive home — they can actually make (or break) your sex life? 👀✨

Here’s the lowdown:

💪 Strong pelvic floor muscles = more blood flow, better nerve activity, and yes… more intense orgasms.

💦 Regular pelvic floor workouts (yep, we’re talking Kegels done right) can mean better bladder and bowel health AND a lower risk of pelvic organ prolapse.

🙅‍♀️ BUT — too much of a good thing is real. If your pelvic floor is overactive (aka stuck in permanent squeeze-mode), sex can become painful, tampons tricky, and even using the loo uncomfortable. That’s where pelvic floor physiotherapy comes in — learning to release is just as important as learning to clench.

The takeaway? Your pelvic floor deserves as much love as your biceps. Train it daily, but remember: it’s about balance, not a constant squeeze. 🧘‍♀️

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🎙️ High Tea with Lady V – Fun Fanny Fact Friday: Molluscum Contagiosum 🎙️

This week’s Fun Fanny Fact Friday takes on a tongue-twister: Molluscum Contagiosum (say it with me: muh-LUSK-um con-TAY-juh-sum). It might sound like a Harry Potter spell, but it’s actually a harmless viral skin infection that can cause small, round, dimpled bumps — sometimes even on your lady garden.

In this bite-sized episode, I break down:
✨ What Molluscum Contagiosum is (and why it’s more annoying than dangerous)
✨ How it spreads (spoiler: skin-to-skin, often during sexy time)
✨ What the bumps look like and where they show up
✨ How it’s diagnosed and treated (yes, your doctor can zap, freeze, or cream them away)
✨ The do’s and don’ts to stop it spreading — including why you should put down the razor!

Molluscum might be contagious, but it’s not scary — and by the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to spot it, say it, and stop it.

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Episode Title: Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: When Your Bits Don’t Get the Memo

Episode Overview
This week on High Tea with Lady V, we’re diving into one of the rarest and most misunderstood conditions in women’s health: Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD). And no — it’s not as fun as it sounds. Imagine your genitals deciding to have a rave without your consent, complete with throbbing, pulsing, and even spontaneous orgasms… but without any desire or relief. Brutal.

We’ll break down what PGAD really is, how it’s different from hypersexuality, what it feels like, and why awareness is so important.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 🔹 PGAD 101 — what it is, when it was discovered, and why it’s so rare
• 🔹 PGAD vs. Hypersexuality — the crucial difference between unwanted arousal and excessive desire
• 🔹 Who it affects — why it’s mostly studied in women (but men aren’t excluded)
• 🔹 Symptoms & sensations — from throbbing and tingling to relentless, unrelieved orgasms
• 🔹 Possible causes — pelvic blood vessel issues, cysts, nerve dysfunction, meds, and mental health links
• 🔹 Treatment options — medications, pelvic floor therapy, psychotherapy, distraction techniques, and more
• 🔹 The impact — how PGAD interferes with relationships, self-esteem, and daily life

Why This Episode Matters
PGAD may only affect around 1% of women (that we know of), but the impact is huge. It’s debilitating, isolating, and rarely spoken about because of shame and stigma. By shining a light on it, we’re opening the door for more conversations, more awareness, and hopefully more research and treatment options.

Resources & Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Cleveland Clinic overview of PGAD
• Research by Leiblum & Nathan (2001), the first to identify PGAD (originally called PSAS)
• Pelvic health and sexual health specialists who are working to raise awareness

💌 Let’s keep the conversation going!
Have you ever heard of PGAD before this episode? Come join the chat over on Instagram @HighTeaWithLadyV
— your voice helps break down stigma.

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Episode 3, Season 2 – High Tea with Lady V
"Perimenopause, Menopause & What the Actual F it’s Doing to Your Skin"

Hello my beautiful Lady Gardens,

Pour yourself a cuppa (or something stronger) - this week we’re diving face-first into one of the biggest head-f*cks of midlife: what perimenopause and menopause are doing to our skin, and why it feels like it’s happening overnight.

From dehydrated prune vibes to jowls that seem to appear out of nowhere, I’m breaking down exactly why your face hasn’t betrayed you - your hormones have.

In this episode:

• The five key processes behind skin aging during perimenopause & menopause
• Why inflammation is your skin’s hormonal drama queen
• How estrogen loss affects hydration, collagen, elastin, bone & fat pads
• The truth about skincare, injectables, and treatments that actually help
• My go-to products, ingredients & in-clinic favourites
• Skincare marketing BS you can stop falling for
• The one thing you must do for your skin no matter what: sunscreen

We’ll talk real talk — no anti-aging fluff, no miracle-cream lies — just evidence-based strategies mixed with my signature no-bullshit humour (and the occasional George Clooney reference).

Whether you’re in the middle of hot flushes or just want to get ahead of the hormonal storm, this episode will arm you with the knowledge to keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and as fabulous as possible in Acts 2 and 3 of life.

Links & resources mentioned:

• My full skincare product list (Instagram & website)
• Images of bone loss & fat pad changes
• My Tretinoin/Retinol starter protocol
• HRT & skin health info

Remember ladies: Knowledge is power. Power is wisdom. And a wise vagina is an informed vagina.

But seriously… trust me on the sunscreen.

00:00 Welcome to High Tea with Lady V

01:05 The Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause on Skin

04:23 Understanding Skin Aging: The Five Key Processes

06:43 Inflammation and Its Effects on Skin

09:05 The Role of Estrogen in Skin Health

15:20 Common Skin Conditions During Menopause

27:21 Effective Skincare Routines and Treatments

33:20 Final Thoughts and Advice

Stay Hydrated my beautiful lady gardens.

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B6 Bombshell: The Supplement You Didn’t Know Could Screw You- neurologically speaking. High Tea with Lady V

Pull up those knickers, grab your tea or maybe something stronger because in today’s episode of High Tea with Lady V, we’re diving into a sneaky little stinker in your supplement stash: Vitamin B6 toxicity.

Yep, that “harmless” over-the-counter vitamin that’s supposed to help with mood, sleep, focus, energy turns out it might be quietly frying your nerves faster than your kids on a family holiday.

You’re twitching, foggy, can't sleep, and some wellness influencer is telling you that magnesium will solve everything… but surprise! That magnesium often comes with a bonus: high-dose Vitamin B6.

And here’s the kicker:
It doesn’t hit like tequila it creeps in slowly.
Your legs start going numb. Your balance? Wobbly.
You start Googling, “Do I have MS, or am I just 45?”

Today, we unpack:

• What B6 is actually meant to do for your body
• How and why it ends up hidden in so many supplements, drinks, and powders
• Real stories of nerve damage linked to B6 - including a doctor who ended up unable to walk stairs
• My own journey with weird nerve issues, and how I found B6 lurking in nearly everything I was taking
• What you should be asking your doctor and your pharmacist before you pop another “natural” sleep aid

With over 100 reported cases to the TGA and likely hundreds more undiagnosed, this episode is an urgent call for all women in perimenopause and beyond:
Check your supplements. Know what’s in them. And don’t let your wellness routine quietly wreck your health. Plus we wrap with some practical advice, a little sarcasm (as always), and a cheeky preview of next week’s episode:
“The Great Drying Out” because menopause doesn’t just dry up your ovaries, darling it takes your skin, your lube, and sometimes your will to live with it.

So hit play, have a laugh, maybe panic check your multivitamin and stay hydrated, my beautiful lady gardens. 🌸

Because knowledge is power — and an informed vulva is a very wise vulva.

🎧 Listen now on High Tea with Lady V. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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