The holidays are here, and so is gifting season!
You may be thinking: Do I really need a gift guide from a menopause company? The answer is yes. Why? Because our team is awesome, we all have lots of gifts to buy, and we have great recommendations! Here’s what we’re shopping for this season.
For Rest & Relaxation
The perfect gift for the person who wants to try meditation but doesn’t know where to start. Recommended by Dr. Michelle Montville, the app is full of evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, sleep resources, and mental health coaching.
Sleep experts say a cool room is key to a great night’s sleep. This bedding, made with temperature-regulating technology and moisture-wicking fabric, keeps you cool and comfortable all night. It comes highly recommended by our co-founder Anne Fulenwider!
If you’ve ever used a weighted blanket, you know how relaxed they can make you feel! And if you’ve ever met our social media manager Simone, you’ve probably heard her talk about her weighted sleep mask. It’s like a weighted blanket, but for your eyes, and it is truly amazing.
For the Wellness Warriors
Good gut health is linked to higher levels of serotonin, improved digestion, and overall wellness. We know this because we work for Monica Molenaar, a bona fide gut health enthusiast, and because we sell the best synbiotic (in our opinion) on the market. It was formulated with perimenopausal and menopausal women in mind, but our whole team takes it, and we’ve given it to family and friends–who all love it, too!
Strength and resistance training becomes even more important as you age. These bands are simple to use, highly effective, and very portable! We love that this set includes four bands with different resistance levels, giving you plenty of options for every workout.
Weighted vests are all the rage right now, and for good reason. From our friend Dionna: "I incorporate a weighted vest into my daily walks, and even when I do tasks around the house like cooking dinner or cleaning. It helps keep my muscles and bones strong so I can ensure this phase of life is the best phase of life." Plus, let's be real—it’ll make you look (and feel) like an action hero!
For the Glow Getter
According to one customer, “M4 is the holy grail,” and we couldn’t agree more. For menopausal skin, there’s nothing better–it’s clinically proven to improve collagen production, hydration, radiance, and overall skin texture.
If we’ve learned one thing about preventative skincare, it’s that staying out of the sun is the number one thing you can do. Our friend Caroline @theskincarediarist is picking up the Prequel Skin glove for her Secret Santa–it protects hands from the sun's UV rays to keep them looking young and to help prevent skin cancer.
For Bedroom Bliss
The Alloy Sexual Health Bundle
This one is all about you! First things first: Take care of your vaginal health. Topical Vaginal Estradiol is a menopause must-have for dryness, itching, painful sex, and frequent UTIs. Once you have that out of the way, O-mazing Cream is a game-changer. Use it 15-30 minutes prior to sexual activity for better orgasms! Buy them bundled together and save $40!
Is it fashion? Is it a vibrator? It’s both. These recs come from Dr. Sharon Malone. For them OR for you: We love Crave Pleasure Products. This holiday season, we’re recommending the Flex vibrator and Vesper vibrator necklace. Get 25% off your first purchase with code ALLOY!
Simply put, Überlube is the best lube. If you’re in the market for better sex (or someone on your gift list is), this is the one we recommend. Use code ALLOY10 for 10% off!
For the Travel Enthusiast
Softies Heather Marshmallow Johnny Collar Lounge Set
What's better than a cozy lounge set? Not much. This one from Softies checks all the boxes: soft, comfortable, and cute—the perfect trifecta of loungewear qualities.
For Everyone
Our friend Jen told us about Caddis Eyewear: "Their pro-aging messaging, fun designs, and quality frames are a staple in my accessories game." Their collection of readers, prescription glasses, and sunglasses is super chic–you can find something for everyone on your list here! Use code ALLOY20 for 20% off!
Zibby Books is a publishing house that releases 12 books per year, and all of them should be on your list. Gift recs include It's Getting Hot in Here, a "coming-of-middle-age, rom-com meets mom-com." We also love Happy to Help, "a collection of essays about how you can be the one everyone else depends on and still be struggling." Pictures of You grapples with the question, “If you knew then what you know now, would you make the same choices?” Get 20% off with code MYALLOY.
Happy Holidays from Team Alloy!
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