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Hey friend,
Did you know that 57% of ALL women ages 40-80 feel like we’re not having enough sex?
Between relationship conflicts, boredom, stress, and the fact that our hormones are tanking faster than our willpower near a bread basket, it’s no wonder our idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day has morphed into eating dark chocolate alone in our sweatpants while watching crime documentaries!
The truth is, perimenopause and menopause don’t just mess with our energy, weight, and mood—they can straight-up murder our libido. Low estrogen, tanking testosterone, and skyrocketing cortisol are a recipe for zero desire, vaginal dryness, and feeling about as sexy as a potato.
But here’s the good news: you can absolutely get your sex drive back.
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the Are You There, Midlife? Podcast vault to share one of my most popular episodes from a “Love & Hormones” series I hosted with my husband, Rick, back in May.
In this episode, you will learn:
✅ How shifting hormones, aging, and the stage of your relationship impact your libido
✅ The 4 biggest myths about sex in perimenopause and menopause (including the one that shocked me the most!)
✅ The #1 desire killer in relationships and how to stop it from ruining your sex life
✅ Why waiting to ‘feel in the mood’ doesn’t work for most women—and what actually does.
PLUS, four tips to naturally reignite your desire, boost arousal, and improve intimacy…just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Rick and I also get very candid about our own ups and downs in the bedroom(no pun intended) over the past 26 years, including how we’ve navigated dry spells, body image struggles, and keeping things fresh after decades together.
So if you’re dreading Valentine’s Day because the thought of getting naked sounds less appealing than doing laundry… this episode is for you.
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Next Steps:
Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment:
https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Apply to work with me:
bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow
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Episodes mentioned on the podcast:
EP 7 | What Husbands Should Know About Perimenopause (And Menopause)
https://pod.fo/e/232c24
10 | "Why Do I Hate My Husband?"--Relationship Advice for Couples Navigating Hormonal Imbalance
https://pod.fo/e/237f2e
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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.