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1. Midlife Private Parts by Dina Alvarez and Dina Aronson
If you're craving community and real talk
This soulful anthology—co-edited by midlife champions Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez—is packed with personal essays that feel like a lifeline. Through stories about sex, friendship, reinvention, and visibility, a vibrant group of contemporary writers and thought leaders (including Gabriella Espinosa, Dr. Sarah Milken, Katie Fogarty, Julie Flakstad, and Womaness co-founder Michelle Jacobs!) gets honest about what it really means to age boldly. You’ll laugh, cry, and most of all, feel seen.
2. Millennial Menopause by Lauren A. Tetenbaum
A modern guide for the next gen of menopause
Finally, a menopause guide that speaks millennial. With humor, heart, and straight talk, therapist and advocate Lauren Tetenbaum tackles the physical, mental, and emotional shifts of midlife—and how they impact everything from careers to confidence. Consider this your relatable, stigma-smashing companion for what’s next.
3. Going Menopostal by Amy Alkon
The research-driven wake-up call we all need
Amy Alkon had one hot flash and went full-on investigative journalist. The result? A fiery, science-packed deep dive into the systemic failures of menopause care—and what women must know to advocate for themselves. With dark humor and deep smarts, Alkon turns rage into revelation. Required reading for every woman and every doctor.
4. Floored by Dr. Sara Reardon
Yes, your pelvic floor deserves a book this good
From the bathroom to the bedroom, your pelvic floor is involved in everything. Dr. Sara Reardon—a.k.a. The Vagina Whisperer—offers the ultimate guide to understanding, strengthening, and healing this critical part of your body. Menopause, postpartum, painful sex, incontinence? Covered. Empowerment? Delivered.
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5. Lift by Anne Marie Chaker
Get stronger. Inside and out.
A pick inspired by our co-founder Michelle! When journalist Anne Marie Chaker took up strength training, it reshaped more than her body—it transformed her life. This empowering manifesto blends storytelling, science, and practical tips to help women tap into their physical strength and rewrite what aging looks and feels like. You'll want to pick up weights...and put down any outdated ideas about your body.
6. Quickies by Dr. Heather Bartos
Your cheeky, sex-positive BFF in book form
Part OB/GYN, part reiki healer, part menopause whisperer, Dr. Heather Bartos brings us 100 bite-sized lessons for living—and loving—midlife sexily ever after. Bold, hilarious, and deeply wise, Quickies is like the pep talk (and permission slip) you didn’t know you needed.
7. When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén
A tender novel about aging, atonement, and love
Winner of Sweden’s Book of the Year, this moving debut follows an elderly man reckoning with the past while fighting to keep his beloved dog—and his dignity. It’s an emotional, beautifully told story about aging and the quiet truths that define a life. Fans of A Man Called Ove, this one’s for you.
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