#106 Where Has My Libido Gone?

Women on Fire®

April 11, 2023 ∙ 8 mins

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On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about sex drive and the effect of menopausal hormones.

Many women find they lose their libido in perimenopause / menopause however others find just the opposite.

 

It can be frustrating but there are things you can do so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.


On this episode, we talk about:

  • Worrying about libido (1:18)
  • Painful sex (1:33)
  • Best sex ever (1:50)
  • Estrogen and sex drive (2:16)
  • Use it or lose it (3:02)
  • Responsive and spontaneous desire (3:12)
  • The pelvic muscle system (3:08)
  • It's not just your hormones (4:48)
  • Tips to improve your desire (5:37)


Episode Resources:

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  • Substack Exclusive: Why Swiping Kills Attraction, How Technology Is Emptying Our Lives & the Way Back to The Meaning of Your Life | Arthur Brooks

    In this special episode, originally recorded live with our Breaker community on Substack, Mayim and Jonathan sit down with Arthur Brooks to talk about happiness, meaning, and his new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness. Brooks is one of the leading voices on human happiness, and he explains […]

  • Stop Being Available: How to Set Better Boundaries and Take Your Power Back

    Are you the person everyone depends on? Do you remember the appointments, make the plans, solve the problems, keep track of what everyone needs, and step in whenever something falls through the cracks? If that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you. In this deeply relatable and practical conversation, Mel sits down for another episode […]

  • Hip Hurts at Night in Menopause? 5 Ways to Find Relief | Dr. Vonda Wright

    Get Dr. Vonda’s latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity   Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night because you rolled onto your side and your hip lit up? You’re not alone, and […]

  • They Died, Saw Hell & Came Back. What 1,500 Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Dying | John Burke

    What if near death experiences are giving us clues about what happens after we die, and even revealing something about God, consciousness, and our purpose here on Earth? John Burke, bestselling author of Imagine Heaven, has spent years researching more than 1,500 NDEs. In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, he shares some of the […]

  • Episode 53: LAUGHING ALL THE WAY THROUGH PERI/MENOPAUSE with COMEDIAN ALYCE CHAN aka MOMCOMNYC

    ⚡️Did you spit out your tea while watching her lol videos copping kid attitude about peri/meno on the playground? OMG SO GOOD! 🤣⚡️ ⚡️This week one of our very favorite humans on the internet – Comedian Alyce Chan aka MomComNYC joins Menopunks for an unfiltered and hilarious conversation about peri/menopause, aging, why finding humor in […]

  • Does Heavy Outperform Moderate In Building Muscle After 50

    Building muscle after 50 doesn’t mean you have to lift heavier every time you walk into the gym. What if moderate weights and higher repetitions could deliver similar results?  A 2026 study involving women averaging 68 years old offers an interesting perspective on how we approach resistance training as we age. The findings challenge the […]

  • Ep #210: Perimenopause Weight Gain: Hormones or Calories? | Aram Grigorian

    "I'm barely eating, but the scale keeps climbing. Is it my hormones, my metabolism, or something else?" If you're struggling with perimenopause weight gain, especially stubborn belly fat, you're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns women share with us, and there are a lot of opinions about what really causes it. Online […]

  • Rethinking retirement: why work could be key to ageing well – with Lyndsey Simpson

    We’ve been sold the idea that retirement is the ultimate goal, but could stopping work abruptly leave us feeling bored, isolated and without purpose? Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined, joins Liz to explore why gradually cutting back on work while bringing more interests into our lives might be healthier for us. They discuss why working […]

Women on Fire®

Perimenopause, Post-Menopause and everything in between. Welcome to the Women On Fire® Podcast. We’re on a mission to help you have your best menopause and rest of your life. I’m your host, Jenna Moore. I’m an accredited integrative health and menopause coach and I’ve studied nutritional awareness, women’s hormones through a functional medicine lens and […]

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