Thanks for the early read!
This was a fun one. First of its kind for me and it covers just about EVERYTHING in a lighthearted, non-judgmental manner. I appreciate that it did cover a lot of topics that are not generally spoken about. Quick chapters. Action points. Super informative

I was super intrigued by this book, and was really surprised that it basically does everything it says it will. It has 100 lessons that are a few pages each that cover a huge range of topics that are about women’s bodies and sex (or sex adjacent). I feel like an equally wide range of women could get something out of this book. Are the really spicy chapters too much for you? Skip them. There are plenty more lessons in there. Not feeling the sections on the innate spirituality of sex? No problem-just skip them. I am really impressed with Dr. Barton’s ability to talk about women’s bodies, hormones and desires in such a natural and positive way. I would and will absolutely recommend this book to all my friends. It is for women’s my age, I think (peri-menopausal), but I think there is a lot of knowledge to be gained by women of any age (keeping in mind the sexual content). Thanks to NetGalley and Empress Editions for the digital ARC of Quickies.

This informative book is written in short, easy to absorb chapters. It covers serious topics with humor, and the conversational tone makes it accessible and appealing to a wide range of readers.

This is not only a book written by an expert for mainly women over 40, but it is also a testament to life.
I liked the writer's outlook and staying entreatingly informed about what women experience, what they may experience more - and the writer is funny.
4.5 stars

This book starts off strong, tackling the real challenges of aging and sexuality with honesty and insight. It covers important topics like perimenopause, menopause, and their effects on libido, as well as issues like hysterectomies, depression, and incontinence—things that don’t always get discussed openly but are crucial for many women navigating midlife.

However, by the time I got to Part 2, things took a turn that felt way beyond what I was expecting. The book delves into a range of sexual topics with incredible detail—perhaps too much detail for my personal comfort. The descriptions of not just the G-spot but also the A-spot and C-spot were eye-opening, to say the least. And while I appreciate thorough explanations, some of the suggested positions made me wonder if I’d need a chiropractor rather than a romantic evening.

Then there’s the exploration of BDSM, swinging, and other alternative lifestyles. I can’t say I was prepared for just how deep the book went into these areas. While I respect the author’s dedication to covering all aspects of sexuality, there were definitely moments where I felt way out of my depth. Let’s just say some of the mental images I conjured up are here to stay—whether I want them to or not!

That being said, I did learn a few things. Turning 50 has made me more open to educating myself, even if some of this information was beyond my comfort zone. I also now have a much clearer understanding of swinging and, well… certain intimate techniques I hadn’t planned on researching. I do have to wonder if all the menopause experts telling us to lift weights aren’t just trying to help us stay strong for our golden years of adventure in retirement communities!

Overall, Quickies is informative, thorough, and not for the faint of heart. If you’re looking for a straightforward guide to midlife intimacy, be prepared—this book goes all in. But if you’re open-minded, curious, or just looking for a wild read, it definitely delivers.

Thank you NetGalley and Empress Editions for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

A quick but surprisingly comprehensive read, Quickies is packed with insightful, sex-positive wisdom. Dr. Bartos approaches topics around sexual health, intimacy, and self-confidence with humor, honesty, and care. It’s an empowering guide that touches on everything without overwhelming—perfect for anyone looking to learn more about themselves and their body.

The writing is entertaining and the information wide-ranging, but it’s much more about partnered sex than I expected and, as such, not much use to me right now.

Heather Bartos, an OBGYN, provides this book as a self-help guide for women of a certain age (over 40 or having gone through menopause) that need a little nudge into getting that old feeling back of feeling sexy. It's full of short writings on different topics that are for a variety of people experiencing different symptoms of getting older and just not feeling their best. It is super interesting and would be great for men to read as well! Would recommend!






Thanks to NetGalley, Heather Bartos and Empress Editions for allowing me to review this ARC!

4.5 stars

This book reads like a sex-ed class for midlife women.

I appreciated the accessability of the information and the informal, approachable manner in which it was delivered. Though I teach college level human sexuality every year I still found lots of new information in this book. I especially liked the focus on embracing sexuality as we age and the concept of body positivity. Sex is not about how you loook but about how you feel is an important take away for many of us as we age and grapple with the ways our bodies are changing.

This book can be read cover to cover like I did or dabbling in on the chapters that are relevant to you. I think this is especially true in the second section. Some of those topics may not resonate with everyone. I also see this as a book that can be revisited from time to time as new situations arise.

Not sure how this could have been achieved but I think some illustrations would have helped. For those of us who do not visualize easily it was hard to picture some of the things the author was describing.

My only "criticism" is that in trying to find 100 things I think there were a few parts that were repetiive. However, the positive far outweigh any of those concerns and I recommend this book to all mid-life women even those who are happy with their sex lives. The take away nuggets were invaluable!

This books was excellent - 100 short chapters for middle aged women from an ob/gyn. It closely follows her podcast.

Reading this book is like receiving advice from a best friend with a great sense of humor who shies away from no topic. Oh, and she's an OB/GYN and menopause specialist, so she knows what's she's talking about.

Though the subtitle of this book may have you believe that's it's only for middle-age women, I think the vast majority of this book is a must read for women of any age. The first part of this book sets the record straight on outdated, patriarchal myths about pleasure and intimacy. Part two shows you how to be proud of your kinks and curiosities with no shame. The last section includes all the taboo topics that you may not even be comfortable talking about with your bestie.

Topics include:
* How to spice up missionary and doggy style, plus a few other positions you may want to try.
* What is your G-spot, C-spot, and A-spot? How to find them and get pleasure from them.
* Squirting...what it is and how to do it.
* Dirty talking tips

There are so many more topics (100 to be exact) that are broken up into easy-to-read lessons, that are each a couple of pages in length. I love reading non-fiction books like this about women's health and wellbeing. I have read quite a few and I still learned many new things in this book. For example, what vabbing and TV dinner sex is. I had a great time reading and learning. I really appreciated the author's sense of humor.

Dr. Heather Bartos presents a lively, empowering, and humorous exploration of midlife intimacy in *Quickies*. Featuring 100 concise lessons, this book blends practical advice, scientific insights, and playful humor to help readers rekindle passion, boost self-assurance, and strengthen connections.

With a thoughtful yet lighthearted approach, Bartos tackles topics like aging, relationships, and self-love, offering relatable guidance that feels like a conversation with a trusted confidant. Her engaging style makes the book both enjoyable and inspiring.

Ideal for those seeking to embrace their sexuality with renewed confidence, *Quickies* is a valuable and uplifting resource for keeping the flame alive at any stage of life.

This book was very informative, eye opening. While there are a lot of puns I can throw in here, I will refrain (barely). This book is the information you need and don’t want the FBI to see in your search history. The topics that are too taboo to discuss with anyone, other than your best friend who probably still won’t know the right answer. This one is going to be saved to my kindle for life reference, just beside prepping for dummies and homeopathic treatments that I’ll need one day because it contains precious cargo. Chapter 46 is life. Heather Bartos is out here doing the Lords work for women of all ages

While I havent had menopause yet, this is a very interesting book and I learned a lot! I will definitely share some of this knowledge with my patients.