What Fresh Hell Is This?
Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities and You
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Description de l’éditeur
'This book feels like your best friend talking to you over drinks - if your best friend is a shit-talking, patriarchy-smashing, intersectionally feminist professor of the history of reproductive medicine and also an endocrinologist with a side hustle as a comedian.' - Dr Emily Nagoski, NYT bestselling author of Come As You Are
What to Expect When You're Not Expected to Expect Anything Anymore
Perimenopause and menopause experiences are as unique as all of us who move through them. While there's no one-size-fits-all, Heather Corinna tells you what can happen and what you can do to take care of yourself, all the while busting pernicious myths, offering real self-care tips - the kind that won't break the bank or your soul - and running the gamut from hot flashes to hormone therapy.
With practical, clear information and support, inclusive of those with disabilities, queer, transgender, nonbinary and other gender-diverse people, people of colour, working class and others who have long been left out of the discussion, What Fresh Hell Is This? is the cooling pillow and empathetic best friend to help you through the fire.
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Sex educator Corinna (S.E.X.) offers a frank and funny guide for those who haven't "exactly been having a great time with perimenopause." Nearly two million people go into perimenopause each year in the United States, Corinna writes, yet most people are uneducated or ill-informed about it. To that end, Corinna lays out a quick historical overview (menopause was first mentioned in Western medical records around the 16th century, for example) before digging into the "when, why, how, where, and what the literal hell?" of menopausal transitions. Corinna covers hot flashes (featuring an ode to the cooling pillow), describes the hormonal science behind mood changes, gives a "lube pep talk," and answers such questions as how long perimenopause lasts and when to "break up with" a health-care provider. Along the way, Corinna keeps things inclusive, spotlighting information for trans women and "other gender-diverse folks." The author's easy and encouraging approach is empowering, and humor is sprinkled throughout: "Perimenopause without realistic expectations or preparation can bear an embarrassing resemblance to the epically terrible movie Castaway." Full of heart—and answers—this guide will be a useful resource for readers new to perimenopause.
