Gwyneth Paltrow is nowhere to be seen as the no-nonsense duo take aim at underwear magnets and other guff.
Among the many dubious products that promise to relieve the symptoms of menopause, one stands out: a two-piece, pebble-shaped magnet that women clip to the front of their underwear.
Cooke’s long-time friend and collaborator, comedian Judith Lucy, hosted her book launch in October last year. The audience response prompted the pair to create a live show called, which begins its national tour in Brisbane on May 4. It’s a mix of stand-up comedy, myth-busting, practical advice and a “wild and uncensored” question-and-answer session.
‘I rang the ABC switchboard to give Judith a piece of my mind; we arranged to meet and we’ve been friends ever since.’In addition to interviewing experts and studying the latest research, Cooke surveyed 9000 women about their experiences of perimenopause and menopause. There is less awareness of perimenopause, which involves many of the same symptoms as well as heavy or irregular periods. Typically, it begins when a woman is in her 40s, but it can occur earlier or later.) have guided generations of Australian girls and women. “I couldn’t find the words I wanted. I thought I was done as a writer. But estrogen and progesterone were absolutely transformational in terms of my self-esteem.
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