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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Secret Joins the Menopause Movement with Let's Talk Menopause and New York Times Bestselling Author Tamsen Fadal
The #1 Clinical antiperspirant and most awarded whole body deodorant brand addresses sweat and body odor challenges during menopause CINCINNATI, May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In time for Women's Health Month in May, Secret, a leading brand in women's personal care, is shining a spotlight on menopause, a subject that has largely remained taboo despite it being a natural phase of life for all women. To encourage more conversation on menopause and support for all women, Secret is joining forces with Tamsen Fadal, menopause advocate and author of The New York Times Best Seller How to Menopause. This partnership aims to equip women with the tools they need to better manage symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and the transition into perimenopause and menopause. The new Secret Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant is the brand's first aluminum-free sweat control deodorant that delivers 24/7 protection from pits to privates, utilizing plant-based ingredients to absorb sweat and neutralize odor. As a complement, the new Secret Clinical Dry Spray provides proven sweat protection, offering 2x more protection than ordinary antiperspirants. Its weightless, quick-drying formula leaves no residue, ensuring comfort and confidence throughout the day or night. Applying this duo before bedtime helps tackle odor-causing bacteria and provides up to 10 hours of overnight dry feel so women wake up feeling fresh. "There are many symptoms associated with menopause and one of the most common is persistent body odor," said Tamsen Fadal, New York Times Bestselling author of How to Menopause. "Personally, this symptom affected me the most which is one of the reasons why I teamed up with Secret because I want to empower women to confidently navigate the changes their bodies are going through. Secret is an important part of my daily regimen, and I hope this helps other women be better equipped to manage similar symptoms as well." To further its commitment, Secret is an official charity partner of Let's Talk Menopause, a national non-profit organization invested in changing the conversation around menopause, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. Secret collaborated with Tamsen Fadal on a special episode of the organization's "Hello Menopause!" podcast, which is hosted by style expert, entrepreneur and fierce advocate for women's health, Stacy London. Available on April 30, the conversation dives into their personal experiences and the latest research on menopause as they discuss all things body odor, hot flashes, and more. "We recognize that menopause is a natural and significant stage in a woman's life, deserving of celebration and support, not stigma or shame. Partnering with a brand like Secret is a natural extension of our mission at Let's Talk Menopause," says Samara Daly, Let's Talk Menopause Co-Founder. "Just as Secret has always been a reliable partner for women in their everyday lives, we are committed to providing access to essential resources, fostering open and honest conversations, and championing a positive and empowering narrative around menopause." Every woman's menopause journey is unique, but being prepared for changes like hot flashes, night sweats, and body odor can help women better manage these symptoms. Secret Clinical Antiperspirant and Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant provide all-day freshness everywhere – from your pits to your chest, inner thighs, back and feet. "For many women, menopause can feel isolating, but women don't have to go through it alone," says Kate DiCarlo, Senior Communications Director, Personal Care, Procter & Gamble. "Together with our partners, Secret empowers women and communities through resources and support, including providing products they can rely on, so that they feel confident every day no matter what." "Menopause is not having a moment; it's having a movement," shared Tamsen. The New York Times Bestseller, How to Menopause, is available in bookstores and retailers nationwide. Now on its third season, Hello, Menopause! features real menopause stories with real people and is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. Secret Deodorant is available at major retailers nationwide. For more information visit About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at About Let's Talk Menopause Let's Talk Menopause (LTM) is a national nonprofit organization invested in destigmatizing menopause and changing the conversation around it, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. LTM aims to empower women to navigate all stages of menopause, advocate for comprehensive menopause care to become a medical community standard, educate the public, and help women in the menopause transition find inclusive, compassionate community and support. View source version on Contacts Secret Deodorant Press TeamCitizen Relationssecret@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
01-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Secret Joins the Menopause Movement with Let's Talk Menopause and New York Times Bestselling Author Tamsen Fadal
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In time for Women's Health Month in May, Secret, a leading brand in women's personal care, is shining a spotlight on menopause, a subject that has largely remained taboo despite it being a natural phase of life for all women. To encourage more conversation on menopause and support for all women, Secret is joining forces with Tamsen Fadal, menopause advocate and author of The New York Times Best Seller How to Menopause. This partnership aims to equip women with the tools they need to better manage symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and the transition into perimenopause and menopause. There are many symptoms associated with menopause and one of the most common is persistent body odor,' said Tamsen Fadal, New York Times Bestselling author of How to Menopause. The new Secret Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant is the brand's first aluminum-free sweat control deodorant that delivers 24/7 protection from pits to privates, utilizing plant-based ingredients to absorb sweat and neutralize odor. As a complement, the new Secret Clinical Dry Spray provides proven sweat protection, offering 2x more protection than ordinary antiperspirants. Its weightless, quick-drying formula leaves no residue, ensuring comfort and confidence throughout the day or night. Applying this duo before bedtime helps tackle odor-causing bacteria and provides up to 10 hours of overnight dry feel so women wake up feeling fresh. 'There are many symptoms associated with menopause and one of the most common is persistent body odor,' said Tamsen Fadal, New York Times Bestselling author of How to Menopause. 'Personally, this symptom affected me the most which is one of the reasons why I teamed up with Secret because I want to empower women to confidently navigate the changes their bodies are going through. Secret is an important part of my daily regimen, and I hope this helps other women be better equipped to manage similar symptoms as well.' To further its commitment, Secret is an official charity partner of Let's Talk Menopause, a national non-profit organization invested in changing the conversation around menopause, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. Secret collaborated with Tamsen Fadal on a special episode of the organization's 'Hello Menopause!' podcast, which is hosted by style expert, entrepreneur and fierce advocate for women's health, Stacy London. Available on April 30, the conversation dives into their personal experiences and the latest research on menopause as they discuss all things body odor, hot flashes, and more. 'We recognize that menopause is a natural and significant stage in a woman's life, deserving of celebration and support, not stigma or shame. Partnering with a brand like Secret is a natural extension of our mission at Let's Talk Menopause,' says Samara Daly, Let's Talk Menopause Co-Founder. 'Just as Secret has always been a reliable partner for women in their everyday lives, we are committed to providing access to essential resources, fostering open and honest conversations, and championing a positive and empowering narrative around menopause.' Every woman's menopause journey is unique, but being prepared for changes like hot flashes, night sweats, and body odor can help women better manage these symptoms. Secret Clinical Antiperspirant and Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant provide all-day freshness everywhere – from your pits to your chest, inner thighs, back and feet. 'For many women, menopause can feel isolating, but women don't have to go through it alone,' says Kate DiCarlo, Senior Communications Director, Personal Care, Procter & Gamble. 'Together with our partners, Secret empowers women and communities through resources and support, including providing products they can rely on, so that they feel confident every day no matter what.' 'Menopause is not having a moment; it's having a movement,' shared Tamsen. The New York Times Bestseller, How to Menopause, is available in bookstores and retailers nationwide. Now on its third season, Hello, Menopause! features real menopause stories with real people and is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. Secret Deodorant is available at major retailers nationwide. For more information visit About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at About Let's Talk Menopause Let's Talk Menopause (LTM) is a national nonprofit organization invested in destigmatizing menopause and changing the conversation around it, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. LTM aims to empower women to navigate all stages of menopause, advocate for comprehensive menopause care to become a medical community standard, educate the public, and help women in the menopause transition find inclusive, compassionate community and support.
Telegraph
03-04-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Menopause shatters sex lives – but talking about it saved my marriage
Tamsen Fadal, 54, is an Emmy award-winning journalist and, thanks to her menopause advocacy, the US answer to Davina McCall. Here, she shares her tips for talking to your husband about the change My first signs of menopause started in 2019, though I didn't initially know I was having one. I was 49 and had been struggling for years with heavy periods, sleeping difficulties, weight gain and a lack of confidence. It came to a head when I wound up lying on the floor of the women's bathroom at work (an attempt to cool down) due to a debilitating hot flush and a racing heartbeat. After that, I knew I had to figure out what was wrong with me. I thought it might be stress, early-onset dementia or a heart problem. Eventually, I was told that it was perimenopause. I'd never heard that word before and went on a deep dive into the subject. I've never stopped asking questions since. But if women, like me, were feeling confused with what's going on with our bodies during the menopause, can you imagine how the men in our life are feeling? I'm a journalist, not a doctor, and this became one of the biggest stories I would ever tell. I made a documentary about the menopause and now, my new book, How to Menopause, based on interviews with more than 40 experts, guides people through it. Education is really lacking for everyone involved, men and women. Here's how I'd recommend talking to your husband about it. Pick your moment and start the conversation It's got to start with a proper conversation with your partner about the menopause and exactly what's going on. I don't think it should feel uncomfortable or embarrassing. I hope the advocacy from women like Davina McCall and Mariella Frostrup helps to make it feel more normal to talk about it. The chat shouldn't be in the bedroom, as it's not the place for heavy conversations. I raised the subject with my husband, Ira, while we were out for dinner one night. I felt like I had to tell him how I was feeling and we talked it through over a bottle of wine. He was really supportive. It allowed for there to be another layer of intimacy in the relationship and I think that's a really nice place to be. Give them the science I think it really helps if a partner can understand the biology of what happens during the menopause. With my husband, I explained that the menopause is a natural part of ageing for women and occurs when there is change in the body's hormones, caused by the ovaries producing less and less oestrogen as we get older. I talked him through the perimenopause (when menopausal symptoms begin, like hot flushes, mood regulation and sleep disruption) and menopause, which is the point when you haven't had a period for a year. I explained that it felt like a second puberty in reverse, and set out the treatments I was taking and what they did. Explain how you're feeling – and that they're not the problem I told my husband that, while I'm still me, I just feel very different because of all of these symptoms that have taken me by surprise. Some of the manifestations of menopause can be really worrying. For me, I suddenly found it difficult to read the teleprompter at work (I was working in a live newsroom at the time) and was struggling to ad lib. I felt like a mess, like I was going crazy. Menopause can also lead to increased irritability. I've heard from women who can't stand the sound of their partners chewing and are suddenly snapping at them a lot. You really need your partner to be supportive during this time but, equally, they need to know that, usually, it's not them causing the problem. Explain to them what is going on, and let them know that you're going to figure out the best solutions. Talk about your sex life It can be really difficult for a husband if their wife's sex drive suddenly drops during the menopause. They may not understand why their partner suddenly doesn't want to have sex any more. I went through it myself. I got remarried at the age of 50 and had to talk to my husband about my lack of libido, what felt good to me and what didn't and what to do to move past that. Women past 50 often say they have the best sex of their life, so I don't want women to think that the menopause means that all their best years are behind them. It's so important to make clear that it's not them and that you're still just as attracted to them. My top tips for getting through the menopause Pay attention to alcohol and caffeine Both are sleep disruptors and sleep is such a precious commodity for so many women during the menopause. Caffeine can also be a trigger for hot flushes, so it might be worth cutting back if you think it's worsening your symptoms. Follow a healthy diet Avoid eating meals that are high in fat and sugar, as they are not helpful at all. Prioritise sleep I'm very diligent about going to bed and getting up at the same time, as it helps to keep a consistent sleep schedule. I've found keeping the bedroom cool is also a must. I've found cold pads that you put over your mattress to be especially helpful. Weight training Keeping fit is really important and we should start early, ideally in our 30s, before the menopause is even on our radar. Lifting weights, in particular, can help maintain bone strength, which can decline during the menopause. Reorganise your wardrobe Like many women, the menopause can cause me to feel very bloated sometimes. I found it helpful to clear out my closet and only keep what makes me feel confident. Then, I reorganised my wardrobe so that the items that make me feel most comfortable on bloated days are at the front and everything else is at the back.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's the Roundup for the Week Ending March 28
Happiest of Fridays to all who celebrate! In this week's edition of stories we didn't write up for one reason or another, we see that an Oregon station explains away a missed forecast while a local anchor lives my dream and sings some Les Miz on air. Shop Talk: KOIN in Portland, Oregon tells viewers why its forecast was wrong. Severe weather was expected to bring historic hail, gusty winds, and a few possible tornadoes to the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday. But that's not what happened. Click here for more. After ejecting its ABC affiliation, WPLG has announced what it calls a 'massive news expansion' this summer. Beginning Aug. 4, 2025, WPLG-TV, a Berkshire Hathaway owned television station, will go from producing 56 hours of live news and sports programming to a massive 93 hours each week, making Local 10 South Florida's undisputed dominant news provider. Click here for more. When Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished in 1995, theories ranged from a stalker to police corruption to a professional hit. Years later, a billboard about her disappearance was vandalized with an incriminating message. Click here for that. Tamsen Fadal sits down with California Live Correspondent, Lisa Breckenridge, to talk about her new book "How to Menopause" and her documentary "The M Factor." Find out what she's doing to empower women and change the way the healthcare industry addresses the emotional, mental, and physical impact of menopause on women. Click here for the story. A community Channel shuts down. It's been a while since TV8 has been on local channel 8. The channel, now on channel 92 on the Comcast cable system, will end operations March 28. Station general manager Danielle Turner said the station's owner, based in Park City, has decided not to continue operations after the station's current studio lease in Avon's Seasons building ends. Click here for the story. A local anchor flashes his singing skills with a taste of Les Miserables. Click here for the fun. Revolving Door: Beloved TV weatherman Larry Sprinkle will celebrate 40 years as a full-time staff member at WCNC in Charlotte by doing two things that will be a big change for him. One, he'll get to start sleeping in a little. And two: He'll be - gasp! - stepping away from forecasting the weather. Here's that story. Bruce Smith has been promoted to news director at FOX 4 KDFW Dallas-Fort Worth, following an 18-year tenure as assistant news director. Here's more from Mike McGuff.
Los Angeles Times
25-03-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Struggling through menopause? Look for these red flags at the doctor's office
Tamsen Fadal had been a news anchor at WPIX for over a decade when one night in 2019, she was unable to pronounce basic words on the teleprompter. During a commercial break, heart racing and brain foggy, Fadal went to lie down on the women's bathroom floor and didn't return to the anchor desk. It was the first time in her 25-year news career that she'd left a news broadcast unfinished. Fadal consulted doctor after doctor to explain her symptoms of brain fog, nausea and a racing heart. It wasn't until one of them left a note in her patient portal that she received a clear diagnosis: 'In menopause. Any questions?' Shocked by the lack of education she received from healthcare practitioners about such a tumultuous stage of her life, Fadal started researching menopause and educating women online about her findings. Her new book, 'How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before' (Hatchette), combines the wisdom of neuroscientists, relationship therapists, physicians and other lifestyle mentors to create the ultimate women's manual on menopause. Before her journey with menopause, Fadal never could have predicted the symptoms she experienced. 'I didn't even know perimenopause existed,' she recalls. But finally finding a doctor educated in menopause and willing to talk to her about hormone therapy was a 'game-changer' for her. The Times spoke with Fadal about how women can speak up for themselves at the doctor's office and how menopause can affect a woman's career. (Readers can attend her book signing at Barnes & Noble at the Grove on April 1.) This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. What did your life look like before menopause hit, and how does menopause typically interact with the life circumstances of a woman? During midlife, I was constantly asking myself, 'What now? What am I supposed to do? Where am I going next, and what do I want?' I think those are the four hardest words that anybody can answer: 'What do I want?' Midlife is a time when many of us hit a second chapter or transition period, and we often think we're supposed to know exactly what to do, but we don't. There's no road map for this time of our lives. With kids and aging parents who need and rely on us around this time, something often changes in relationships, and then on top of that comes perimenopause or menopause, and we don't know what to do with all of it. When we have a hormone shift, everything changes. It's not just periods or brain fog or sleep. It's everything. A lot of women start to feel very, very lost. Our communities change, our relationships change, our workplaces change and how we feel about ourselves changes. In your book you argue that the medical system is not designed to treat women in midlife. How would you change it for the better? We've got to do whatever we can to help doctors and those studying to be doctors understand menopause — and in all practices, not just OB/GYN. Menopause training should be part of the main curriculum for all doctors — we're seeing even so many OB/GYNs now who have had to train themselves on menopause. The other part is educating women. Just as we have timelines for things like mammograms and colonoscopies, I would love to see timelines for menopause training where at age 35, we start explaining symptoms to women. Often menopause is diagnosed by symptoms, not bloodwork, so women need to be able to spot those symptoms early. Women were not part of health studies until the mid-'90s, and there's still not a lot of money that goes toward medical research on women in the midlife period. For that reason, my team and I are constantly advocating for more funding so we can get more research done and have more answers. We still focus on medical studies conducted 20-plus years ago, and we need newer information. What red flags should women look out for in health practitioners who aren't knowledgeable or comfortable discussing menopause, and what questions should women ask their doctors early? Red flag: Everybody goes through that. If your symptoms aren't that bad, don't worry about it. Red flag: If you're still getting your period, you don't need to even worry about any of the symptoms. You can't do anything until after you're done 365 days of your period. Red flag: Hormone therapy is dangerous. You shouldn't do that. I recently did a panel with two doctors, and both of them said people are calling their front desk asking: 'Is your doctor educated in menopause, and are they comfortable talking about hormone therapy?' which is everything we've been talking about for the last five years. Once you get into the office, you should ask: Your book states that one in five women in the U.S. has left or considered leaving a job due to menopause symptoms. How can menopause affect a woman's career and how would you suggest women broach conversations about menopause in their workplaces? The symptoms of menopause can be debilitating. If you don't sleep at night, you're not operating fully functionally. If you're dealing with brain fog or sweating in your clothes all the time, it can be embarrassing and you can lose confidence. Women should be asking their workplaces: I think there are many ways workplaces can help women that don't have to be so high-level and expensive such that they'd automatically say no. It's important for workplaces to consider these flexibility options because we don't want to lose women at this important time in their careers. At my previous workplace, I went into my HR department and said, 'I'm a 52-year-old woman. I know I'm in menopause, and we need to have some kind of policy to help women. What is part of our policy to help us get some treatment for this, or are we on our own?' I left before this policy was fully implemented, but I know they took me seriously and are still working on making positive changes. It wasn't easy, but workplaces are changing: CVS just became the first U.S. company to receive Menopause Friendly Accreditation from MiDOViA, a company we work with, and it's really exciting to see things like that start to happen. What are some of the most common but not talked about symptoms of menopause and some of the best remedies you preach? Heavy bleeding, hair loss, weight gain, painful sex and low libido are some of the most common symptoms that people don't like to talk about. Not everyone can do hormone therapy, which has really helped me. If my mom were alive today, hormone therapy would not be an option for her because she had breast cancer. In that case, she'd have to look at major lifestyle changes like taking magnesium to improve her sleep, increasing her protein intake and strength training, and decreasing her stress. She'd have to look at trigger foods and drinks for hot flashes, like alcohol and caffeine. I'd want her to take vitamin D supplements and collagen as a routine. Why do you think menopause has been a hush-hush topic in the past, and why is it so important that open conversations about it continue? Talk of menopause has often been so wrapped up in ageism, and I think it made a woman always feel like she was at the end of her best years. We are very clear now that that's not the case. In fact, I think menopause can signal that we're at the beginning of a whole new part of our lives that's really exciting. I call these my bolden years, not my golden years. It's important that people understand how to tame their symptoms of menopause because it means so much for their long-term health. It's not just uncomfortable hot flashes, it's changing our brains, our hearts and our bone health. I encourage younger women to learn about menopause early so they can understand when they're going through perimenopause and not wonder on their own what those symptoms mean. I'm really encouraged by the fact that I have a lot of young women in their mid-30s online in my community who ask great questions. If we don't keep talking about menopause, we're just going to keep this cycle going where women are not important and a priority, and we can't do that any longer. We just can't afford to. Shelf Help is a wellness column where we interview researchers, thinkers and writers about their latest books — all with the aim of learning how to live a more complete life. Want to pitch us? Email
