Menopause impacts a lot of the population, with complaints of hot flushes, night sweats and mood changes being common amongst those going through 'the change'.
October is Menopause Awareness Month and it's shedding light on the very natural change that takes place through the peri-menopausal and menopausal periods.
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One brand has come out with a number of hand fans that are both stylish and functional while driving stigma away from the natural bodily functions.
OTO has teamed up with fashion designer Bella Freud to come out with chic fans that can help women through their hot flushes while being stylish - over the summer fans of this style become widely popular due to heatwaves that hit up and down the country.
The fans come in bold colours and feature the words ' HOT', 'FLASH' and 'MOOD' to playfully approach the very real symptoms impacting those going through menopause.
New research from OTO found that almost one in three women (29%) feel embarrassed when they go through a hot flush in public, these fans aim to combat some of the stigma these women face.
Commenting on the partnership with OTO, Bella Freud said: “I have enjoyed designing these fans to empower the essential femininity of those who use them, enhancing and supporting the beautiful products from OTO.
“HOT, FLASH, and MOOD, were chosen to act as signals in a playful way, but also as indicators: ways to self soothe at moments of stress or intensity. Each design was influenced by Art Deco and Glam Rock, a charming combination of refined and overt - inspiring every woman who uses one.”
The fans are priced at £29 when bought individually but when you buy them as part of a bundle with one of the many OTO skin treatments you can get them for just £10 while stocks last. You can shop the full range here.
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