Ep 6: Psych Meds, Libido & Mental Health: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

In this episode of The Sexual Health Hub, hosts Sheena and Juline sit down with Kristi Bose, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and co-founder of Verve Collaborative Health, to explore the often-overlooked connection between psychiatric medications, mental health, and sexual functioning. Kristy brings over 20 years of healthcare experience and a holistic, human-centered perspective to the discussion. The conversation dives into the real-world challenges patients face with psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, ADHD, and anxiety treatments, and their potential impacts on libido, sexual desire, and orgasm. Kristi and the hosts discuss how to differentiate between medication side effects and other factors such as depression, anxiety, or relationship dynamics. Whether you’re navigating psychiatric medication for yourself or a loved one, this episode is packed with compassionate guidance, honest talk, and actionable strategies to maintain sexual health while managing mental wellness. You can learn more about Verve Collective and Kristi here: https://www.vervech.com/ The Sexual Health Hub is not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!