Genderqueer Menopause

""Allen not only offers practical information but also helps to normalize the experiences of genderqueer people during this life transition."" —Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified OB-GYN and author of the New York Times bestseller The New Menopause ""A book intended expressly for those of us who are gender-nonconforming.... a much-needed addition to the menopause canon."" —Heather Corinna, author of What Fresh Hell Is This? ""In a sector where gender inclusion is so often ignored, this much-needed book is a ray of light."" —Tania Glyde, founder of QueerMenopause.com ""A groundbreaking, affirming resource that fills a critical gap in menopause care for gender-diverse individuals."" —Haley Collins, FNP-BC, MSCP, director of primary care at FOLX Health ""An informative and innovative exploration of menopause experiences that are typically overlooked in our society."" —Eli Erlick, trans rights advocate and activist ""Every genderqueer person who ever had a uterus will want the info in this deeply researched and even more deeply compassionate book!"" —Carol Queen, PhD, staff sexologist at Good Vibes and cofounder of the Center for Sex & Culture ""A roadmap for those who don't see themselves reflected in mainstream menopause narratives and a must-read for anyone learning how to help others navigate menopause beyond the binary."" —Fiona Catchpowle, founder of The Menopause School ""Lasara offers empowering, educational, and heartfelt information and advice to help an all-too-often underserved population get the care they need."" —Selene Yeager, host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast ""The inclusive, affirming resource we've needed and have been waiting for."" —Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND, CIEC ""An important addition to the world of nonbinary and trans resources."" —Lee Harrington, author of Traversing Gender and coeditor of Queer Magic ""Medical providers—invest in your patients. This book is a great place to start learning about the genderqueer menopause experience."" —Rachel S. Rubin, MD, sexual medicine specialist and assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University Hospital ""Allen brings a compassionate, informed voice to a very important, yet frequently neglected subject: Genderqueer folx undergoing menopause seeking reliable information on gender-affirming care."" —Alex S. Johnson, author of ""Rhetoric, Magic and Re/Constructions of the Liminal Self in Gloria Anzaldúa's 'Borderlands'"" ""A priceless aid for those going through menopause and a vital resource for allies, healthcare professionals, and educators."" —Lyric Rivera, NeuroDivergent Rebel (they/them) ""This gender-affirming book is a necessary addition to the conversation of how to enter this new phase of (aging) queer life."" —Sassafras Patterdale (formerly Lowrey), editor of Kicked Out ""Well-written and carefully researched...[this book is] a gentle hand reaching out to say, 'You aren't alone.'"" —Polly Superstar, author of Polly ""The insights within [this book] are a gift to community and an incredible guide for genderqueer and non-genderqueer folx—and the people who love them."" —Preeti Simran Sethi, MSc, MBA, ਸਿਮਰਨ ਪ੍ਰੀਤੀ ਸੇਠੀ (she/her), Vidya Integrative Coaching ""Through lived experience and deep care for their community, Lasara provides an affirming exploration of what it means to move through menopause beyond the gender binary."" —Amanda Thebe, fitness expert, speaker, and author of Menopocalypse