who put the men in menopause?: hilarious poems for older women

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Mood swings can leave us feeling low, but let’s not let our emotions show. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll put on a show, and entertain our friends like a pro. I’m enjoying my life, post-menopause, so much. It’s just so great to grow into yourself, and not be bothered with all that tyranny of biology. – Roseanne Barr What I would say, which I’ve said to myself and girlfriends who’ve also experienced hot flashes, in particular, is that change is part of being human. We evolve and should not fear that change. You’re not alone. I feel that part of living this long is experiencing this, so I’m trying to turn it into a very positive thing for myself, which it has been, in the sense of acceptance and tolerance and education about this time of life. – Kim Cattrall But then someone will say with a smile, “Let’s just embrace it and not be in denial. We’re women, we’re strong, and we’ll just pile on the pounds, and still be quite worthwhile.”

We hope that one or more of these books about menopause will help inspire and guide you through this important time of your life. It includes instructions for preparing the herbs, and recipes for heart and bone health, too. But it also has a more spiritual dimension.

We’ll joke about our hot flush days, And laugh about our memory haze. We’ll dance like no one’s watching us, And take it all in without a fuss. The peri-menopause symptoms can be managed by making lifestyle changes. Think of the symptoms as your body’s way of crying out for love, help, and attention. — Tanith Lee

Actually, The Change doesn’t restrict itself to menopause—instead, Greer is interested in all aspects of older women’s lives and the injustices they face.

We might not all experience the same symptoms but the struggle is just as real no matter if you speak English, French, Portuguese, or some other language. As a man, I can’t say I know what menopause is like. However, I’ve heard some tales that make me go,“Whoa, that sounds like quite a show!” The first in a fun series of four novels about four friends, all with menopause in common, who decide to embrace this next phase of their life and live it to the full.

Menopause is a perfectly natural process. As family members and friends recognize that this is a normal process and learn about the normal, natural symptoms, they will then treat the woman like she’s normal and natural rather than a crazy woman. — Pamela Boggs https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3218428/Why-menopause-makes-women-feel-depressed-10-ways-deal-mood-swings-WITHOUT-medication.html But let’s not dwell on all of that. We’re strong and brave, we’re where it’s at, We’ve lived our lives, we’ve earned this time, We’ll face menopause with wit and rhyme. It’s such a cold night and it’s the only time I’ve actively been grateful for menopause. I’ve been entirely comfortable. – Emma Thompson The funny side of this article is that I actually typed my book title 13 different times with 13 different links. Ugh! But… it was necessary because no matter what part of the world you live in, menopause is the same for every women.Beware the Menopause Fairy. At first, she steals your figure, then she steals your sleep, next your mood, your patience, your eyesight and finally she eats your brain! All she leaves you with is a lousy moustache, a muffin top, hot flushes, itchy skin,10 million moods, a dodgy memory, and an endless need for naps, coffee, wine, and carbs. — MenoHealth A study says owning a dog makes you 10 years younger. My first thought was to rescue two more, but I don’t want to go through menopause again. – Joan Rivers Buy The Change: Women, Ageing and the Menopause here 4. The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause by Susan P. Mattern (2019)