Because If I Don’t Laugh, I Might Cry (and Sweat… a Lot)

Hi there, and welcome to Menopause Mega Mayhem! I’m so glad you’re here — because if you’ve found your way to this blog, chances are you (or someone you love) is smack in the middle of “the change of life.” And trust me, you are not alone. I’m 56 years old, and I’ve been navigating menopause for a few years now.

And to be honest, I couldn’t have been less prepared for the reality of it all. I remember my grandmother casually mentioning “the change” like it was a blip on the radar — something subtle, mysterious, and far, far away. At the time, I thought I was immune. Or at least decades removed from it being my problem.

Fast forward to today, and well… menopause is kicking my butt.

Some days I feel like a human furnace, sweating at wildly inappropriate times — like during a frozen food aisle stroll or while doing absolutely nothing. Other days, I forget why I walked into a room, where I left my keys, or why I’m holding a TV remote while looking in the refrigerator. And don’t even get me started on vaginal dryness, mood swings, and the emotional rollercoaster that makes me laugh, cry, and rage, all within the span of five minutes.

But instead of suffering in silence (or crying about the changes to my body), I decided to create a space where we can talk about it all — openly, honestly, and hilariously.

This blog was born from a need to turn chaos into comedy — to give voice to the things no one warned us about in a way that makes us feel seen, supported, and most importantly, able to laugh at it all. Because while menopause is no joke, sometimes the only way to get through it is with a heavy dose of humor and a lighter heart.

And what’s the use of stressing about this phase of our lives that we cannot control, especially since stress has the potential to make any bad matter, worse. So through these wild, often ridiculous fictional, yet relatable stories — and hopefully stories inspired by many of you — my goal is to give you the kind of comic relief that makes you snort-laugh, even while you’re fanning yourself with a bag of frozen peas.

So whether you’re dealing with hot flashes, hormone havoc, or hiding from your own thermostat, I hope this space feels like a much-needed exhale.

We’re in this together. Let’s sweat, laugh, and make our way through it — one hilarious post at a time.

With warmth (literally),
Loraine, Founder & Creator of Menopause Mega Mayhem