About the Book
A bold manifesto to reclaim your desires, reignite intimacy, and celebrate the sacred power of midlife sexuality—unapologetically.
Step aside, stereotypes! Midlife is not a time to fade into the background.
In Quickies, Dr. Heather Bartos, OB/GYN, renowned menopause specialist, and Oprah-approved women's health advocate, delivers a witty, wise, and unapologetically bold roadmap for reclaiming sensuality, confidence, and self-love in midlife.
Packed with 100 empowering, bite-sized lessons, Quickies challenges outdated notions about aging and intimacy. From practical advice on navigating hormonal shifts to cheeky tips for spicing things up in the bedroom (or anywhere else), this groundbreaking guide invites women to embrace their evolving identities with curiosity, courage, and joy. Whether you're reigniting your spark or discovering it for the first time, Dr. Bartos's compassionate and laugh-out-loud voice makes the journey a delight.
Dr. Bartos's expertise isn't just clinical–it's deeply personal. Drawing on years of experience as a top OB/GYN and certified menopause specialist, she offers medical insights with a human touch. A certified reiki practitioner, she also bridges the worlds of science and spirit, encouraging women to connect with their bodies on every level. And with a surprise foreword that's sure to make readers smile, Quickies delivers not just education, but celebration.
Empress Editions Publisher Alisa Kennedy Jones calls Dr. Bartos's work "a revelation," adding, "Quickies is a love letter to midlife women everywhere. It's an invitation to thrive, not just survive." Set for release on June 24th, 2025, on the heels of National Vagina Appreciation Day, this book is poised to redefine midlife and inspire a new wave of bold, beautiful living.
Dr. Heather Bartos's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Good Housekeeping. Now, with Quickies, she's giving midlife women everywhere the tools to live sexily ever after.
About the Author :
Dr. Heather Bartos is an OB/GYN, menopause specialist, podcaster, author, and speaker, recognized as one of the nation’s top five experts in menopause by Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver.
Her mission is to dismantle the taboos surrounding menopause and sexuality, empowering women through transformative midlife transitions. Leading the Menopause Rocks™ and Menopause Works™ programs, Dr. Bartos is at the forefront of revolutionizing care for menopause, both personally and in the workplace.
Her diverse background from PR to medicine to Reiki Practitioner and service in the Navy, underscores her holistic and personalized approach to healthcare. Featured in Shape, Glamour, Refinery29, ABC News, and named “resident gynecologist” by Poosh, her insights are pivotal in changing the narrative around aging and menopause. Cosmo magazine celebrates her as a ‘supremely badass gyno,’ highlighting her significant impact on women’s health advocacy.
Review :
"Heather Bartos is my absolute favorite gyno–smart, funny, and as real as your best friend. Quickies will make you braver, wiser, and oh-so-ready to build your best sex life.” –Jill Hamilton, Cosmo
"Fun, sizzling, and refreshing, Quickies is the pleasure and intimacy BFF that can turn your midlife years into your best yet. From radical self-acceptance and debunked myths to illuminating 101s on sex toys, fantasies, and bedroom challenges, nothing is off the table."—August McLaughlin, Journalist, Author, and Girl Boner Radio Host/Producer
"Guaranteed to inspire laughter and enlightenment, Quickies is the ultimate companion for navigating mid-life with grace and vitality."—Melanie Maure, Author of the acclaimed novel Sisters of Belfast
