Small, thoughtful changes can make a big difference in how you experience menopause. Exploring supportive products and routines may help you feel more in control, comfortable, and well-rested.
Menopause is a major life transition, yet it’s often accompanied by silence, misunderstanding, and a lack of practical support. For many women, this can make already challenging symptoms feel isolating and overwhelming.
Thankfully, awareness is growing, and more women are beginning to speak openly about their experiences. At the same time, innovations in wellness and self-care are helping address common symptoms in new, holistic ways—from nutrition and movement to thoughtful changes in daily routines.
Sadly, as a very recent study showcased, almost 40% of menopausal women experience moderate to severe hot flushes for which they have no treatment options—with menopause still remaining overlooked in medical and pharmaceutical study, and peri-menopausal and menopausal women still being omitted from many clinical trials.
As such, many menopausal women are left to tackle their symptoms alone. However, thankfully, brands across the wellness and personal care spaces are now innovating holistic approaches—and one of them is thermoregulating bedding that is designed to tackle those debilitating and sleep-depriving hot flushes and night sweats.
High-grade and high-momme pure Mulberry silk bedding has long been praised for its health, wellness, and sleep benefits. Now, more research into the science of thermoregulating bedding has shown that silk has powerful natural temperature-regulating properties.
As Mayfairsilk, a luxury London silk house, explained in collaboration with the founder of London’s Harper Clinic, Dr. Shahzadi Harper, who is also known as ‘the menopause doctor’, “100% pure silk is naturally thermoregulating. This means that it helps keep you at a comfortable temperature throughout the night, and while your body sleeps, silk helps even out the temperature fluctuations. This is why silk sheets are recommended to anyone suffering with hot flashes and night sweats.”
Additionally, while hot flashes typically rank among the worst symptoms experienced by women in menopause, many also suffer from significantly thinning hair and a dull complexion, both of which can also be rectified by silk, which is hypoallergenic, hydrating, and far gentler on the hair and skin than other fabrics.
While options like thermoregulating bedding can offer real comfort, it’s worth considering your individual needs, preferences, and budget. Natural materials like silk tend to be more expensive, but their longevity and added wellness benefits may justify the cost over time.
It’s also important to seek professional advice if your symptoms are severe or interfering with your daily life. A trusted doctor or menopause specialist can help you explore treatment options. In the meantime, staying cool with breathable clothing, staying hydrated, and using gentle, hydrating products for skin and hair can also provide relief.
Finding what works for you may take time, but a personalised, consistent approach can make a meaningful difference.
