EP 25 Libido, Desire, and Sexual Health: Real Talk for Midlife Women

There’s a cloud of shame surrounding the conversation about libido, sexual health, and desire in midlife women, and today, we aim to discard the shame and shine a new light on how to reconnect with your sexual self. We begin with the importance of today’s discussion before learning why your libido shifts in perimenopause and menopause. Then, we unpack desire as an emotional and physical entity, responsive desires versus spontaneous desires, the factors affecting libido and desire, and how to address these factors in body, mind, and heart. To end, Dr. Jenna reiterates the importance of self-love and communication in healing your body image, and she shares vital advice for reclaiming your body, reclaiming your power, and rewriting your own story. Key Points From This Episode:Why libido, desire, and sexual health are important topics to discuss for midlife women.Understanding why your libido shifts during menopause and perimenopause. How desire is both emotional and physical, and responsive versus spontaneous desires.The factors affecting desire and libido and how to address them in body, mind, and heart.Self-love, communication, and healing your body image.Revisiting the best practices for reconnecting with your sexual self. Journal prompts for self-reflection.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Episode 24: Heal the Hustle: Restoring Your Nervous System for Real Health The Pink Canary: The Hidden Secret to Optimum Health for WomenUPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramSign Up for the UPLEVEL Holistic Health NewsletterBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi