If menopause is in your near future, you're in good company. Women all over the world know this will be a part of their aging process, but did you know menopause only occurs in five species, making it an incredibly rare and special biological process?
There are more types of carnivorous plants on the planet than there are living beings who outlive their own reproductive abilities. Four of those are species of whales living in matriarchal societies led by "grandma whales." The fifth is humans. This bit of trivia won't make a hot flash any less sweaty, but it is worth noting evolution seems to be hinting that this life stage is linked to wisdom and leadership.
With that in mind, let's embrace what lies ahead and give our bodies the respect and appreciation they deserve with the following self-care tips.