Best General Women's Health Books of 2025

Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones is a comprehensive guide to fasting that is specifically tailored to meet the needs of women. Dr. Mindy Pelz takes a unique approach to fasting, taking into account the hormonal changes that women experience throughout their menstrual cycle. The book includes a 30-day fasting reset plan, fasting hacks, and over 50 recipes based on two food plans. This book is an essential guide for women who are tired of quick-fix diets and want to take control of their health.

The Adrenal Transformation Protocol is a 4-week program designed to identify adrenal triggers, balance stress response, and build resilience to prevent excess stress from overwhelming the adrenals in the future. Dr. Izabella Wentz, a renowned functional medicine practitioner, shares her recovery plan to heal and reverse adrenal dysfunction, which can cause symptoms ranging from low energy to poor memory. With small dietary and lifestyle changes and the right supplements, the program can produce profound improvements within weeks. This book is a valuable resource for those seeking to reclaim their health and thrive again.

The revised and updated edition of Emily Nagoski’s Come As You Are is a game-changing book that explores the surprising new science of sexuality. Nagoski's book decodes the science of sex, and offers readers new information and research on mindfulness, desire and pleasure. The book is an accessible and informative guide, demystifying the science of sex so that everyone can create a better sex life and discover more pleasure than they ever thought possible. The book is a must-read for couples who want to understand the ups and downs in their own sex life. Overall, Come As You Are is an absolutely necessary guide for anyone interested in improving their sex life.

Expecting Better by Emily Oster is a data-driven guide to pregnancy that debunks myths and provides women with the information they need to make their own right choices. Oster, an award-winning economist, evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy and discovered that most are misguided, and some are just flat-out wrong. The book covers everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, empowering pregnant women to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy. This book is a must-read for curious mothers-to-be looking to make informed decisions about their pregnancy.

Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls is a body-positive guidebook that empowers young girls (ages 8 to 12) to navigate the changes of puberty and grow into women with excitement and confidence. The book covers everything from bras to braces, with tips on managing intense feelings, making friends, and more. It also provides advice on what to eat and how to exercise so the body is healthy, happy, and ready for the changes ahead. This inclusive option in puberty books for girls is the ultimate guide to facing puberty with confidence.

The twentieth anniversary edition of Sacred Woman by Queen Afua is a guide to ancestral healing that teaches women how to heal their bodies, minds, and spirits through meditations, affirmations, plant-based medicine, and KMT temple teachings. The book also includes The Rites of Passage guidance and emphasizes the importance of spiritualizing the words we speak, the foods we eat, the relationships we attract, the spaces we live and work in, and the transcendent woman spirit we manifest. This book is a transformative blueprint for optimal well-being and an essential read for women seeking to connect with their sacred femininity.

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle is a New York Times bestseller that explains why women experience burnout differently than men. The authors, Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, provide a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life. The book offers eye-opening science, prescriptive advice, and helpful worksheets and exercises to empower all women to create positive change. It's a must-read for anyone looking to recover from or prevent burnout.

Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond is an exceptional guide for active women approaching or experiencing menopause. Dr. Stacy Sims, a renowned exercise and nutrition scientist, provides science-backed advice on training, nutrition, sleep and recovery, and supplements. The book also includes sample exercise routines, meal plans, macronutrient planning charts, and case studies from real women Stacy has coached through the transition. It's the ultimate guide to navigating the Next Level. This book is a valuable resource for women who want to optimize their physical performance in their later years.

It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett is a practical and informative guide for women struggling with infertility, miscarriage, and failed IVF cycles. The book offers a comprehensive program for improving egg quality in just three months, with tailored advice for various fertility challenges. Fett provides evidence-based strategies such as minimizing exposure to toxins, choosing the right vitamins and supplements, and following nutritional advice to boost IVF success rates. The book is a must-read for anyone seeking natural ways to improve their chances of getting pregnant and delivering a healthy baby.

The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother is a guidebook for new mothers, based on the author's personal experience with zuo yuezi, a traditional Chinese postpartum confinement period. The book includes 60 easy-to-follow recipes for healing soups, lactation-boosting teas, and replenishing meals to support the mother's unique needs. Moreover, it provides advice on navigating relationship challenges and arranging a system of help during the postpartum period. This practical and inspiring guide is an excellent resource for new mothers and mothers-to-be who are searching for guidance and support during the first few weeks with their newborns.