Okay, let’s not kid ourselves. Menopause in and of itself is not fun. But it doesn’t have to get in the way of a good party – in fact, I think it’s a reason to throw a party! Go ahead and grab a martini, it’s time for a shmirshky party!
I used to be afraid to talk with people about what I was going through, until I realized it’s all you can do to stop yourself going crazy! Inviting your girlfriends over for a drink and talking about your personal menopause experiences can be life-altering. And so much fun! Let me tell you – you are NOT alone in this journey, so reach out to your girls for support!
Here are some fun terms you can throw around to help get the conversation started (note: I made most of these up):
- Shmirshky – vagina; woman; female; babe.
- Erlick – penis; man; male; dude.
- PM&M – the entire time in a shmirshky’s life when she’s going through the perimenopause and menopause experience.
- SUMO – the hypercritical voice inside your head.
- “I’m fine” – the motto of the shmirshky cover-up. As I like to say, don’t hide your shmirshky under a bush. If you do, you might hear the words “I’m fine!” shouted from underneath that bush!
Now you can have serious and private discussions about perimenopause, menopause, vaginas, and penises and no one will know what you’re talking about! Shmirshky Party away!
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About “E”
“E” is the pen name of Ellen Sarver Dolgen, author of Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness—a cut-to-the-chase book on perimenopause and menopause that’s filled with crucial information, helpful guides, and hilarious and heartfelt stories. Known for her humor, compassion, and sassy personality, E has appeared on numerous television and radio broadcasts, including: the Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, Oprah Radio, Playboy Radio, “Tell Me More” on NPR, Doctor Radio, and dozens of other regional and national media outlets. She appears monthly as a menopause and women’s wellness guest on KSWB Fox 5 Morning News San Diego and is a regular guest on the popular radio show, “Broadminded,” on Sirius XM Radio (Stars XM 107). E is also one of the first regular contributors to debut on the Huffington Post’s latest site, Huff/Post50. When E isn’t promoting women’s health and wellness, she’s busy trying her best not to eat all the ice cream in the freezer.
About Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness
The book, Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness, is your perimenopause and menopause (PM&M) toolkit. It condenses a confusing and daunting medical topic into an easy-to-understand, purse-sized guide that can be used as a reference throughout your PM&M experience. Reading Shmirshky is like getting a big, comforting hug from a dear friend who happens to know a lot about menopause!
Oh, and by the way, “shmirshky” (pronounced SHMERSH-KEY) is a playful name for vagina and the women who possess them. Visit Shmirshky.com for everything you wanted to know about perimenopause and menopause but were afraid to ask!