A mother wonders whether her inexperienced teen will be ready for college and what she can do to prepare her daughter so that she is safe and well-equipped to navigate the sexual pressures that can be experienced in college or beyond. Jessica normalizes her daughter’s level of experience and then offers some ways to more fully prepare her for the real world.Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things
A perimenopausal woman struggles with her mood and irritability and wonders whether she should needs hormone replacement therapy or antidepressants during perimenopause. Jessica explains why a doctor might encourage antidepressants over Hormone Replacement Therapy and how to respond, depending on symptoms and feelings about one’s doctor. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation
Perimenopausal woman has super low libido and asks whether losing your libido during perimenopause is normal and what she can do about it. Jessica explains why some women experience a decreased (or even non-existent) libido during the midlife transition and what to do about it. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges
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A perimenopausal woman feels anxiety about eating holiday foods and gaining weight, but still wants to enjoy the holidays. Jessica offers a mindset shift and then offers suggestions on how to enjoy holiday foods without guilt during perimenopause. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or life partnerships
A mom struggles to find the holidays fun with teens and is worried she’s losing the holiday spirit. Jessica offers ways to make the holidays magical with teens, so that everyone can have fun.Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or life partnerships and everything in between. My