Women over 40 get to be complicated on screen, finally

Now it’s time for more of them to get sexual

12 hrs ago • Jennifer Gerson and The 19th News

'My favorite thing is to make things'

Here's a list of links and recommendations I made for you.

Mar 3 • Jennifer Gerson and The 19th News

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February 2026

It’s time to talk about Black women and menopause

America’s long history of discrimination against Black women is taking a real toll on how they age

Feb 24 • Jennifer Gerson and The 19th News

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Are we still mad at Tyra Banks?

Unpacking the cultural legacy of ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Feb 17 • Jennifer Gerson and The 19th News

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Even monks feel perimenopausal rage

Somehow that makes me feel better.

Feb 10 • Jennifer Gerson and The 19th News

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I’d like to blame my hormones, please

Postpartum or perimenopause — does it matter?

Feb 3 • The 19th News and Jennifer Gerson

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January 2026

80% of you have fibroids!

And of course it’s complicated by perimenopause.

Jan 27 • The 19th News and Jennifer Gerson

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Do you need more testosterone?

Answer: Probably not. Here's what to know.

Jan 20 • The 19th News and Jennifer Gerson

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You should watch Real Housewives with your friends

Let's dig into what's so great about midlife friendships.

Jan 13 • The 19th News and Jennifer Gerson

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December 2025

Lessons from 12 weeks of writing about menopause

Plus, links to what I'm watching, reading and listening to over the holidays.

Dec 16, 2025 • The 19th News and Jennifer Gerson

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Why is menopause so White?

Meet people who are working to expand the face of midlife.

Dec 9, 2025 • The 19th News and Jennifer Gerson

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Four readers on aging, fertility and identity

I asked how you’re thinking about the loss of fertility as you reckon with perimenopause and beyond. Here's what you said.

Dec 2, 2025 • The 19th News and Jennifer Gerson

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