🟦 The honest, funny, science-based guide every man needs when “the change” changes everything. She’s suddenly sweating through the night, snapping at tiny things, and feeling like a stranger in her own body. You’re trying to help—but it feels like you’re walking through a storm with no map. Welcome to perimenopause and menopause: the most misunderstood chapter in a woman’s life… and one that deeply affects the men who love them. The Ultimate Perimenopause and Menopause Book for Men explains what’s really going on inside her body—and how you can stay connected through it. Written with humor, empathy, and real science, it’s a survival and success guide for couples learning to navigate this hormonal roller coaster together. Inside, you’ll discover: What’s actually happening with her hormones (and why it’s not “just mood swings”) - How to respond with patience, humor, and understanding - The truth about libido, communication, and emotional safety - Practical ways to protect your connection and rekindle intimacy - How to manage stress and health changes as a team This isn’t just her change—it’s yours too. Learn how to stay steady, stay kind, and stay in love through one of life’s biggest transitions. For husbands, partners, and any man who wants to show up better when it matters most. A concise, research-informed guide for men who want to understand what their partners are experiencing during perimenopause and menopause. This book translates complex hormonal science into clear, relatable explanations that help men support their partners with greater confidence and empathy. It covers the emotional, physical, and relational shifts caused by changing levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol — including mood swings, sleep disruptions, intimacy changes, energy fluctuations, irritability, and stress. With practical tools rooted in modern psychology and midlife health research, the book shows men how to respond without overreacting, communicate without triggering conflict, and stay connected when emotions are unpredictable. When I began working with couples and individuals navigating midlife, one pattern became impossible to ignore: men were deeply affected by their partner's perimenopause journey, yet they had almost no clear, reliable information to guide them. Most felt confused, helpless, or unintentionally distant — not because they didn't care, but because nobody had ever explained what was really happening beneath the surface. This book was written to close that gap. Perimenopause is not just a set of symptoms; it's a multi-layered transition that affects mood, sleep, energy, identity, and relationships. My goal is to give men a straightforward, science-informed roadmap that helps them understand the changes with clarity instead of guesswork. More importantly, I hope this guide strengthens connection — helping couples communicate better, support each other more intentionally, and face midlife as partners rather than opponents. If this book brings you even one moment of "Oh, now I get it," then it has done its job. Antoine Chamberie, L.C., is a certified Life-Change Specialist and nonfiction author dedicated to helping men and women navigate the emotional, physical, and psychological challenges of midlife. Drawing from years of work with individuals, couples, and communities facing major transitions, he writes with a voice that blends compassion, scientific clarity, and practical guidance. His books speak directly to the struggles many experience but rarely discuss openly — andropause, perimenopause, hysterectomy recovery, divorce after 50, grief within long-term relationships, and the quiet identity shifts that emerge in the second half of life. With a grounded, steady tone, his work supports readers through hormonal changes, relationship upheaval, mental health challenges, and the deep personal rebuilding that often follows loss or reinvention. Known for his ability to translate complex emotional and physiological concepts into accessible language, Antoine provides readers with evidence-informed tools, relatable insights, and actionable strategies rooted in modern psychology and midlife health research. His writing helps readers understand their symptoms, their emotional responses, and their relationships through a lens that validates lived experience and demystifies change. Whether he's explaining the realities of declining testosterone, the emotional landscape surrounding hysterectomy recovery, or the resilience required after major life transitions, Antoine's mission is clear: to help readers regain clarity, rebuild confidence, and feel supported during some of the most challenging—yet transformative—seasons of their lives.