If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It’s possible to spend between seven and 14 years of your life in the menopausal transition. That’s a big chunk of time that might involve symptoms like heightened anxiety, vasomotor symptoms including hot flashes and night sweats, trouble sleeping, pain during sex, and more.
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That said, you or anyone you love going through perimenopause or menopause is going to need some extra TLC. The Flow team used our expertise to compile some of the best self-care and wellness menopause gifts, from luscious body butters to nourish dry, tired skin, to a cozy heated neck wrap for sore muscles. There are even some sexual wellness items and sweet eats that made the list, if you really feel like treating yourself.
Here’s our menopause gift guide for pick-me-ups any time of the year: Grab something for your sister, best friend, hair stylist, and most importantly, don’t forget yourself.
Stripes The Power Move
Naomi Watts’ menopaused-focused Stripes skincare line is an absolute must for midlife skin. The Power Move hydrating and plumping hyaluronic acid-packed serum is the perfect addition to your regular skincare routine. Finish off your nightly self-care moment with a generous swipe of Dew As I Do Brightening & Hydrating Moisturizer.
Stripes The Power Move $85
Become by femography Anti-Flush Everyday Bra
Let’s talk about the most infamous menopause symptom: hot flashes. Here’s a gift that should be on anyone’s wishlist: an anti-flush sports bra. You can wear this as either a medium-impact workout bra or as an everyday layer underneath your clothes. The Anti-Flush technology fabric works to help regulate body temperature.
Become by femography Anti-Flush Everyday Bra $48
Philips One by Sonicare Battery Toothbrush
There are only two more years of the Sonicare basic brush heads we all love.
Philips One by Sonicare Battery Toothbrush $17.49
Bearaby Calmer
Musculoskeletal pain is super common during menopause, often affecting the neck and back. We suggest curling up on the couch with this heated, weighted neck wrap from Bearaby. Heat it in the microwave inside its own microwaveable tote for just a minute, and the two-pound, heat-retaining clay wrap will add a gentle touch to your neck and shoulders, helping relieve pressure and relax muscles.
Bearaby Calmer $80
JISULIFE Handheld Portable Turbo Fan
Here’s the perfect gift for anyone who tends to get surprise hot flashes during the workday or wakes up at night with brutal sweats. This portable turbo fan is tiny but mighty. It can keep you cool for up to 16 hours before needing a battery recharge. Keep it on your desk or nightstand for whenever you need a little breeze.
JISULIFE Handheld Portable Turbo Fan $19.99 on Amazon.com
Quay Ctrl Blue Light Glasses
If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep due to insomnia and menopause-related sleep disturbances like night sweats, a pair of stylish blue light glasses are one more thing you can keep in your toolkit to combat a sleepless night.
Quay Ctrl Blue Light Glasses $55
