'If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco' - Sally Wainwright's inspiration for Riot Women is so relatable

Riot Women: A Relatable Inspiration

Sally Wainwright's inspiration for Riot Women is relatable: "If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco."

Instead of seeking therapy for her menopause, Wainwright wrote Riot Women, a six-part series that premiered on BBC One.

The show is for midlife women struggling to balance their needs with those of their children and ageing parents, as well as anyone interested in an underrepresented demographic.

If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco

Riot Women offers a unique insight into the challenges faced by this invisible group of women.

Author's summary: Riot Women explores midlife struggles.

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