Menopause has long been shrouded in stigma and a lack of understanding. But as the beauty industry moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach, Avon is launching adapt Sync, a line of three skincare products designed to address the hormonal changes experienced by perimenopausal women.

Lidl is offering free period products to women and girls across the UK and Ireland in an initiative targeting period poverty. This has become especially critical due to the increase in women unable to afford sanitary products since the beginning of the pandemic.

With a growing number of women wanting to know how to navigate one of the most challenging times of their lives, influential menopause advocates are increasingly vocal and frank. How can organisations help menopausal women optimise their health and get the most out of life?

Hair is closely linked to identity and while many women might bemoan having a ‘bad hair day’, dealing with hair loss is often a lonely, emotional, and frightening time that can negatively impact mental health. Enter Ally, a friend-finding app that’s exclusively for people with alopecia.