Editorial Standards

Who Writes StillHer Content

StillHer is written and maintained by Samantha Jones, Research Advocate.

Samantha is a research synthesizer, not a clinician. She does not hold a medical degree, nursing license, or clinical certification. She is transparent about this on every page of this site, and it is reflected in her author bio wherever it appears.

Her work involves reading published clinical research — peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, professional society guidelines, and government health databases — and translating that evidence into language that women in perimenopause and menopause can actually use. She identifies what the data says, where the gaps are, and what questions are worth bringing to your own clinician.

StillHer does not employ physicians, nurse practitioners, or dietitians as staff writers. When clinical review is warranted, we engage credentialed professionals and identify them by name and credentials on the applicable page. Our Medical Disclaimer applies to all content site-wide.

Our Research Process

Every article on StillHer begins with a clinical literature review. The goal is to represent the current evidence accurately — including where it is conflicting, limited, or preliminary.

Source Hierarchy

We prioritize sources in this order:

• Peer-reviewed clinical trials and meta-analyses published in indexed medical journals (e.g., The Lancet, Menopause, JAMA, BMJ)
• Professional society guidelines — The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the International Menopause Society (IMS)
• Government health databases — PubMed, National Institutes of Health, FDA safety communications
• Credentialed clinician commentary and practitioner-authored educational content, identified by name and credential

We do not cite anonymous blog posts, social media commentary, supplement manufacturer claims, or influencer testimonials as evidence. If a point cannot be supported by a traceable, credentialed source, it is either reframed as observational or removed.

How Conflicting Evidence Is Handled

Menopause research contains genuine disagreements — on hormone therapy timing, testosterone for libido, supplement efficacy, and more. When evidence conflicts, we say so. We present the strongest positions on each side, cite both, and explain what remains unresolved. We do not manufacture consensus where it does not exist.

Citation Standards

Articles on StillHer include inline citations linked to their source material. Our standard practices:

• Every factual health claim is traceable to a named source, linked where possible
• Studies are referenced with enough context for you to evaluate them — sample size, population, year, journal, and study design are included when they affect interpretation
• We distinguish between randomized controlled trials, observational studies, case reports, and expert opinion — because the weight of each is different
• When citing a single study, we note whether the finding has been replicated or whether it represents early-stage evidence
• Statistics are presented with context, not as isolated numbers designed to alarm or reassure

If you find a broken citation link or a reference that no longer resolves, please let us know at [email protected].

Health Content Safeguards

Menopause health content carries real consequences if handled carelessly. We apply specific safeguards to every article we publish.

Clinical Sensitivity

• Articles addressing hormonal treatments, prescription medications, or medical procedures include a clear statement that StillHer content is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice
• Breast cancer safe-harbor language appears in every article that touches hormonal products or estrogen-related therapies
• Content discussing conditions with psychiatric dimensions (depression, anxiety, emotional numbness) includes appropriate direction toward professional evaluation

The Distress Distinction

In articles addressing sexual desire, we apply what we call the distress distinction: low libido that does not cause personal distress is not a disorder. This framing comes directly from NAMS and ISSWSH clinical criteria. We will not frame healthy variation as dysfunction, and we will not allow commercial affiliate placements to create pressure where clinical evidence does not support it. Partner distress alone does not constitute a medical indication for treatment.

What We Will Not Publish

• Dosage recommendations for prescription medications
• Diagnostic conclusions (telling you what you have)
• Content that substitutes for a clinical evaluation
• Claims of cure, reversal, or guaranteed outcomes for menopause symptoms

Affiliate Content & Editorial Independence

Some StillHer articles include affiliate product links. When you purchase through these links, Rizo IQ (the company behind StillHer) may earn a commission. Our full disclosure is on our Affiliate Disclosure page.

Here is how we keep affiliate relationships from compromising editorial quality:

• No article is written because a product has an affiliate program. Content topics are selected based on reader search demand and clinical relevance
• Products are only recommended in content where they are directly relevant to the topic
• No more than three affiliate product links appear in any single article
• Affiliate links carry the rel="noopener sponsored" attribute and are visually identified with a disclosure bar above the product section
• No affiliate links appear in articles focused on prescription medications, hormone therapy protocols, or content that is primarily emotional in nature (relationship distress, grief, identity)
• If a product has limitations, contraindications, or better non-affiliate alternatives, we state that

Samantha's research and product assessments are based on published evidence and formulation data — not on commission rates. Products that do not meet our evidence threshold are not featured regardless of their affiliate terms.

Corrections & Updates

When we get something wrong, we fix it publicly. We do not quietly edit published articles without acknowledgment.

How Corrections Work

• Factual errors — corrected within the article body. A correction note is appended at the top or bottom of the article with the date, the nature of the error, and the corrected information
• Outdated evidence — when new research changes the clinical picture, we update the article and note the update date and the reason for the change
• Broken links and citations — repaired or replaced with current sources. No notification unless the underlying claim changes
• Reader-reported issues — we read every correction request sent to [email protected] and respond within 5 business days

Every article carries a publication date and a last-updated date. If those dates are far apart, the article is due for a scheduled review.

Questions or Concerns

If you have a question about our editorial process, want to report an error, or believe a piece of content needs clinical review, reach out:

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: Editorial Inquiry — [Article Title or URL]

We take editorial feedback seriously. This site exists to serve women navigating perimenopause and menopause with accurate, honest information. Holding ourselves to that standard requires your help as much as ours.