Sexy Ever After: Celebrating Midlife Sensuality with Dr. Heather Bartos
When:
Monday, Jun 30, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Monday, Jun 30, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Admission:
$26.38
Hosted by:
Celebrated by Cosmo Magazine as a ‘supremely badass gyno,’ Dr. Heather Bartos is coming to Lovestruck Books on her next leg of the The Quickies National Pajama Party Tour! Join us on Monday, June 30 for a night celebrating the release of Quickies, embracing pleasure, power, and intimacy in midlife with confidence and joy.
From nationally renowned menopause expert Dr. Heather Bartos—Oprah and Maria Shriver’s go-to guide on all things menopause, this book pairs medical expertise alongside candid, witty, and uplifting lessons on sensuality.
Fresh off its June 24th launch (on the heels of National Vagina Appreciation Day, no less), Quickies delivers 100 bite-sized, cheeky, and transformative lessons designed to help women embrace midlife with confidence, and your ticket includes a copy of the new release!
The evening will feature a short reading by Dr. Bartos, followed by a conversation with Meena Jain, Director of the Ashland Public Library and lover of romance reads. Bring your burning questions—nothing’s off-limits—and stick around for a book signing and meet & greet.
AND don’t miss Dr. Bartos’s pop-up “The Doctor is In – 5¢” booth, inspired by Lucy van Pelt’s iconic stand. Step right up for real talk, heartfelt laughs, and mini moments of insight from the doctor herself.
Sexy. Smart. Unapologetic. This isn’t just a book release—it’s a movement.
EVENT DETAILS
- 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Get settled in and ready for the discussion!
- 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Dr. Heather Bartos and Meena Jain will dive into Quickies
- 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
- 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet Dr. Bartos, get your book signed, and snap a photo!
- 9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!
Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person.
PARTNERS & PERKS ON THE PAJAMA PARTY TOUR!
Join Dr. Bartos as she invites guests to slip into their favorite PJ’s for a cozy stop on the Quickies National Pajama Party Book Tour!
This event is proudly sponsored by Petite Plume Pajamas, PlusOne, Calm, and Lume Personal Care. Select partner products will be available to explore during the event.
Early-arriving guests will receive a limited selection of lubricants and vibrators from PlusOne—while supplies last. And everyone will take home the award-winning Calm Deep Hydration Restorative Cream, courtesy of Phosis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.
Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
ABOUT QUICKIES
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 OUR CONVERSATION PARTNER
Meena Jain is the director of the Ashland Public Library in Ashland, MA, and a lifelong romance reader.
ABOUT EMPRESS EDITIONS
Empress Editions is an innovative indie press dedicated to celebrating and empowering midlife women through bold, insightful, and unapologetically authentic storytelling. Their mission is to redefine midlife as a time of reinvention, vibrancy, and self-discovery. They focus midlife romance and agentic nonfiction.
Lovestruck Books is a Romance Bookstore in Cambridge, MA. Visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about events and other news.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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