Last updated: November 2026
Women’s Health & Wellbeing
Books and resources we’ve found helpful on women’s health and wellbeing..
HotPause Health (opens in a new tab)
A menopause marketplace of community-curated, expert-vetted products, with a symptoms quiz for personalized recommendations.
Midi Health (opens in a new tab)
Virtual care for women in perimenopause and menopause, with clinicians who specialize in midlife health and visits often covered by insurance.
Hey Jane (opens in a new tab)
Online reproductive health care, including medication abortion by telehealth with pills mailed discreetly.
Plan C (opens in a new tab)
Up-to-date information on how people in every U.S. state are accessing abortion pills by mail.
RMH Compass (opens in a new tab)
A benchmarking resource for employers, nonprofits included. RMH Compass evaluates a health plan, benefits, and workplace policies against a reproductive and maternal health performance standard, with a free two-minute benefits check and a roadmap toward best-in-class coverage.
The Menopause Society: Patient Education (opens in a new tab)
Trustworthy, research-based information on perimenopause and menopause from The Menopause Society, including fact sheets and help finding a menopause practitioner.
The Menopause Society: Find a Menopause Practitioner (opens in a new tab)
A searchable directory from The Menopause Society for locating a clinician trained in menopause care, by location and specialty.
Cutest Functional Pill Box (opens in a new tab)
A 7-day pill organizer with four compartments a day, moisture-proof snap-lock lids, and daily cases that lift out for your bag — BPA-free, with translucent lids so you can see what’s filled.
Sensate (opens in a new tab)
A palm-sized device you rest on your breastbone with headphones on; low-frequency vibration and synchronized soundscapes signal your nervous system to shift from high-alert to rest, with app sessions from 10 to 30 minutes. No subscription is required for the foundational sound library, and it comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
Apollo Neuro (opens in a new tab)
A wrist or ankle wearable that delivers gentle, timed vibrations to help your nervous system settle — drug-free, and worn through the day or overnight. Apollo points to 17 completed clinical studies and an ongoing sleep study of 500+ people reporting more sleep, including more deep and REM sleep.
Osteoboost (opens in a new tab)
An FDA-cleared, prescription wearable belt that delivers gentle, targeted vibration to the hips and spine to help slow bone loss and improve bone density — designed for women with low bone mass, worn at home in short daily sessions.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself (opens in a new tab)
Nedra Glover Tawwab
A practical guide to identifying and communicating personal needs and setting healthy boundaries in relationships and everyday life.
The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts (opens in a new tab)
Mary Claire Haver, MD
A science-backed guide to menopause symptoms, treatment options, and advocating for long-term health during and after the hormonal transition.
Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How to Get It (opens in a new tab)
Laurie Mintz
Psychologist Laurie Mintz examines the cultural and educational roots of the orgasm gap and offers evidence-based guidance on female sexual pleasure and communication.
The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (opens in a new tab)
Dr. Jen Gunter
Gynecologist Jennifer Gunter counters menopause myths with medical evidence, historical context, and practical guidance to help readers understand and navigate the menopause transition.
The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease (opens in a new tab)
Lisa Mosconi, PhD, with Maria Shriver
The science of women's brain health, and how to protect against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life (opens in a new tab)
Vanessa Marin & Xander Marin
A married sex therapist and her husband lay out five conversations that help couples talk openly about intimacy and build a more connected love life.
The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World (opens in a new tab)
Melinda French Gates
Drawing on her travels and philanthropy, Melinda French Gates shows how lifting up women — through health, education, and equal opportunity — lifts up whole communities.