Reviews" Hot and Bothered removes the shroud of shame, disdain and mystery that's surrounded menopause ever since the first vaginas roamed the earth. As a longtime fan of Jancee Dunn's writing and a fairly new fan of menopause (buh-bye cramps and bloating, hello white pants!) I'm so thrilled that Jancee lends her journalistic savvy and hilarious voice to such an informative, entertaining and desperately needed book." --Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass "Dunn calls on Gen X to undo the ageism and sexism that colors any discussion of menopause. Experts in medicine, science, and wellness help the author address often taboo topics including menopause-related incontinence, as well as hormonal therapy and sexual health. Throughout, Dunn is inclusive of nonbinary and transgender people, and uses gender-neutral phraseology: 'Diversity and inclusion are vital in all aspects of menopausal support,' she writes." --Publishers Weekly, " Hot and Bothered removes the shroud of shame, disdain and mystery that's surrounded menopause ever since the first vaginas roamed the earth. As a longtime fan of Jancee Dunn's writing and a fairly new fan of menopause (buh-bye cramps and bloating, hello white pants!) I'm so thrilled that Jancee lends her journalistic savvy and hilarious voice to such an informative, entertaining and desperately needed book." --Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass "With equal amounts commiseration and careful reporting, Jancee Dunn offers a clear-eyed look at menopause, not as a change that should be shrouded in shame but as an important stage of life that can be faced and even embraced. Hot and Bothered is full of actionable information and humor, and completely devoid of the medical gaslighting so many people experience as they enter perimenopause. This is a book I'll be sharing with friends." --Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood "Dunn calls on Gen X to undo the ageism and sexism that colors any discussion of menopause. Experts in medicine, science, and wellness help the author address often taboo topics including menopause-related incontinence, as well as hormonal therapy and sexual health. Throughout, Dunn is inclusive of nonbinary and transgender people, and uses gender-neutral phraseology: 'Diversity and inclusion are vital in all aspects of menopausal support,' she writes." --Publishers Weekly "Jancee Dunn has provided a vital guide for all women fumbling in the dark who might be wondering what on earth is happening to their bodies, their minds, their relationships and in some cases even their careers. This is a book that dares to address the terrible taboo that shrouds the menopause in perpetual shame and secrecy." -Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage, " Hot and Bothered removes the shroud of shame, disdain and mystery that's surrounded menopause ever since the first vaginas roamed the earth. As a longtime fan of Jancee Dunn's writing and a fairly new fan of menopause (buh-bye cramps and bloating, hello white pants!) I'm so thrilled that Jancee lends her journalistic savvy and hilarious voice to such an informative, entertaining and desperately needed book." --Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass "The iconic oracle Jancee Dunn does it again--simultaneously demystifying a subject while giving us a way forward making us laugh and cry. A trademark blend of humor, science and storytelling Hot and Bothered is a must read for all women and those who love them." --Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space "With equal amounts commiseration and careful reporting, Jancee Dunn offers a clear-eyed look at menopause, not as a change that should be shrouded in shame but as an important stage of life that can be faced and even embraced. Hot and Bothered is full of actionable information and humor, and completely devoid of the medical gaslighting so many people experience as they enter perimenopause. This is a book I'll be sharing with friends." --Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood "Dunn calls on Gen X to undo the ageism and sexism that colors any discussion of menopause. Experts in medicine, science, and wellness help the author address often taboo topics including menopause-related incontinence, as well as hormonal therapy and sexual health. Throughout, Dunn is inclusive of nonbinary and transgender people, and uses gender-neutral phraseology: 'Diversity and inclusion are vital in all aspects of menopausal support,' she writes." --Publishers Weekly "Jancee Dunn has provided a vital guide for all women fumbling in the dark who might be wondering what on earth is happening to their bodies, their minds, their relationships and in some cases even their careers. This is a book that dares to address the terrible taboo that shrouds the menopause in perpetual shame and secrecy." -Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage " Are You There, Jancee? It's Me, Ovaries . Jancee Dunn is your new best friend, here to answer every question you have about menopause...even the ones you were about to ask but just forgot. She delivers a heavy flow of enlightenment about perimenopause and menopause with more than a [pap] smear of vulnerable hilarity and the bedside manner of the world's best older sister. This book is a gift to every woman who's ever wondered, 'Am I going mad?' and 'Why isn't anyone talking about this stuff?' and especially, 'Is it hot in here, or is it just me?'" -- Faith Salie, author of Approval Junkie and contributor to CBS News Sunday Morning "Every person's menopause experience is different, but Dunn's book highlights with candor, thoughtfulness, and wit, a shared desire of people in that phase of life--and any phase of life, really: to be seen, heard, and loved." --Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus: A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Women's Pain, " Hot and Bothered removes the shame, disdain and mystery that's surrounded menopause ever since the first vaginas roamed the earth. As a longtime fan of Jancee Dunn's writing and a fairly new fan of menopause (buh-bye cramps and bloating, hello white pants!) I'm so thrilled that Jancee lends her journalistic savvy and hilarious voice to such an informative, entertaining and desperately needed book." -- Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass "The iconic oracle Jancee Dunn does it again. A trademark blend of humor, science and storytelling, Hot and Bothered is a must read for all women and those who love them." -- Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play "Jancee Dunn has provided a vital guide for all women fumbling in the dark who might be wondering what on earth is happening to their bodies, their minds, their relationships, and in some cases even their careers. This is a book that dares to address the terrible taboo that shrouds menopause in perpetual shame and secrecy." -- Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage "Every person's menopause experience is different, but Jancee Dunn's book highlights with candor, thoughtfulness, and wit, a shared desire of people in that phase of life--and any phase of life, really: to be seen, heard, and loved." -- Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus "Full of actionable information and humor, and completely devoid of the medical gaslighting so many people experience as they enter perimenopause." -- Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain " Are You There, Jancee? It's Me, Ovaries . This book is a gift to every woman who's ever wondered, 'Am I going mad?' and 'Why isn't anyone talking about this stuff?' and especially, 'Is it hot in here, or is it just me?'" -- Faith Salie, author of Approval Junkie "Janice Dunn has crafted the most up-to-date, scientifically-sound, helpful, relatable, and enjoyable book on menopause I've ever read." -- Laurie Mintz, Ph.D., author of A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate "Hot and Bothered should be required reading for every person approaching, enduring, or even contemplating menopause. I learned something on every page of this exceptional book." -- Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical "Accessible, pragmatic guidance on navigating menopause and an indictment of the cultural silence and medical ignorance surrounding an experience shared by half the population." --Maya Dusenbery, author of Doing Harm, " Hot and Bothered removes the shame, disdain and mystery that's surrounded menopause ever since the first vaginas roamed the earth. As a longtime fan of Jancee Dunn's writing and a fairly new fan of menopause (buh-bye cramps and bloating, hello white pants!) I'm so thrilled that Jancee lends her journalistic savvy and hilarious voice to such an informative, entertaining and desperately needed book." -- Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass "The iconic oracle Jancee Dunn does it again. A trademark blend of humor, science and storytelling, Hot and Bothered is a must read for all women and those who love them." -- Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play "Dunn, a longtime health journalist, shares the skinny on the hot flashes, sweatiness, and moodiness that many women experience in the years surrounding their last menstrual period...Dunn gives good health information about hormones and insomnia, but it's her candor and humor that make this guide stand out." -- Booklist "Informative [and] astute...Dunn's new book covers every aspect of peri- and menopause, from how sex can change, to how to talk to your partner about what you're going through and how to find doctors who can actually help you . She is charmingly forthright, her wry humor and well-researched advice the perfect antidote to some of the more alarming material (wait, dry what?)...Dunn is unafraid to share her own experiences, embarrassments, and a few hilarious horror stories (one involving a surprise period on a boat with a bunch of strangers, and one involving pee on a front porch) with a generosity that is immensely reassuring." -- Romper "Jancee Dunn has provided a vital guide for all women fumbling in the dark who might be wondering what on earth is happening to their bodies, their minds, their relationships, and in some cases even their careers. This is a book that dares to address the terrible taboo that shrouds menopause in perpetual shame and secrecy." -- Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage "Every person's menopause experience is different, but Jancee Dunn's book highlights with candor, thoughtfulness, and wit, a shared desire of people in that phase of life--and any phase of life, really: to be seen, heard, and loved." -- Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus "Full of actionable information and humor, and completely devoid of the medical gaslighting so many people experience as they enter perimenopause." -- Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain " Are You There, Jancee? It's Me, Ovaries . This book is a gift to every woman who's ever wondered, 'Am I going mad?' and 'Why isn't anyone talking about this stuff?' and especially, 'Is it hot in here, or is it just me?'" -- Faith Salie, author of Approval Junkie "Janice Dunn has crafted the most up-to-date, scientifically-sound, helpful, relatable, and enjoyable book on menopause I've ever read." -- Laurie Mintz, Ph.D., author of A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate "Hot and Bothered should be required reading for every person approaching, enduring, or even contemplating menopause. I learned something on every page of this exceptional book." -- Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical "Accessible, pragmatic guidance on navigating menopause and an indictment of the cultural silence and medical ignorance surrounding an experience shared by half the population." --Maya Dusenbery, author of Doing Harm, " Hot and Bothered removes the shroud of shame, disdain and mystery that's surrounded menopause ever since the first vaginas roamed the earth. As a longtime fan of Jancee Dunn's writing and a fairly new fan of menopause (buh-bye cramps and bloating, hello white pants!) I'm so thrilled that Jancee lends her journalistic savvy and hilarious voice to such an informative, entertaining and desperately needed book." --Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass "The iconic oracle Jancee Dunn does it again--simultaneously demystifying a subject while giving us a way forward making us laugh and cry. A trademark blend of humor, science and storytelling Hot and Bothered is a must read for all women and those who love them." --Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space "With equal amounts commiseration and careful reporting, Jancee Dunn offers a clear-eyed look at menopause, not as a change that should be shrouded in shame but as an important stage of life that can be faced and even embraced. Hot and Bothered is full of actionable information and humor, and completely devoid of the medical gaslighting so many people experience as they enter perimenopause. This is a book I'll be sharing with friends." --Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood "Dunn calls on Gen X to undo the ageism and sexism that colors any discussion of menopause. Experts in medicine, science, and wellness help the author address often taboo topics including menopause-related incontinence, as well as hormonal therapy and sexual health. Throughout, Dunn is inclusive of nonbinary and transgender people, and uses gender-neutral phraseology: 'Diversity and inclusion are vital in all aspects of menopausal support,' she writes." --Publishers Weekly "Jancee Dunn has provided a vital guide for all women fumbling in the dark who might be wondering what on earth is happening to their bodies, their minds, their relationships and in some cases even their careers. This is a book that dares to address the terrible taboo that shrouds the menopause in perpetual shame and secrecy." -Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage "Every person's menopause experience is different, but Dunn's book highlights with candor, thoughtfulness, and wit, a shared desire of people in that phase of life--and any phase of life, really: to be seen, heard, and loved." --Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus: A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Women's Pain
Synopsis" Hot and Bothered removes the shame, disdain, and mystery that's surrounded menopause....An informative, entertaining and desperately needed book." --Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass When Jancee Dunn hit her mid-forties, she was bombarded by seemingly random symptoms: rampant insomnia, spring-loaded nerves, weirdly dry mouth, and Rio Grande-level periods. After going to multiple doctors who ran test after fruitless test, she was surprised to finally discover the culprit--perimenopause. For more than two decades, Jancee had been reporting on mental and physical health. So if she was unprepared for this, what about all the women who don't write about health for a living? Hot and Bothered is the book she wishes existed as she was scrambling for information: an empowering, research-based guide on how women can tackle this new stage of life. Menopause isn't a disease, but a natural, normal life transition. Why, then, are we still speaking in whispers about something that affects half the earth's population? Through in-depth interviews with renowned menopause experts and trusted authorities, Dunn peels back the layers on this still-mystifying topic with her trademark humor and unpacks the science on both hormonal and nonhormonal treatments. She provides actionable ways to improve sleep, sex, moods, mental clarity, and skin; details the latest treatments for hot flashes; and explores the best practices to stop "peezing" (that would be peeing when you sneeze, thanks to your new urinary issues). Dunn's clear, easy-to-follow advice will help you reclaim yourself--and fully embrace life's next chapter.