Episode 2 - Why Do I Have Low Libido?

For this episode, we have Dana Wicker, a women’s health nurse practitioner. She works with many people who have sexual dysfunctions. We will be tackling why you may have low libido.We chose this topic after someone posted this question. She is eight months post-partum and has been experiencing low libido. This might be you so tune in and understand more about the reasons behind this and what you can do about it even if you haven't had a baby! Let’s talk about: 00:37 – Introduction 1:34 – Dana’s initial take on the topic 2:23 – Estrogen changes and breastfeeding can affect libido 4:01 – Thoughts around Hyaluronic acid4:48 – More on deciding on continuing or stopping breastfeeding 5:41 – Communication surrounding foreplay and thinking outside the box 7:56 – Self-care and your nervous system 10:04 – Reconnecting with your partner and non-sexual communication 13:26 – Studying your and your partner’s love language 15:00 – Your journey to navigating your new body, giving yourself a little bit of grace, setting standards for your partner 17:15 – Hormone changes in your body, arousal, and exploring your needs 23:54 – Orgasm changes after giving birth, due to medications, or conditions  26:33 – Other factors that could cause low libido and some tips on what you can do to address them 34:40 – Treatments that can help with low libido 38:01 – Other points people should know about low libido 40:23 – Summary 41:53 – Conclusion If you want to know more about Dana and the work she does, follow her on Instagram.Want support for perimenopause that goes beyond hormones?Whether you (or your clients) are taking HRT but still having symptoms, not ready for it, or can’t tolerate it...there’s more we can do.I’ll be sharing practical tools from a movement and rehab perspective, focusing on the nervous system, fascia, lymph, viscera, and musculoskeletal system.If you want updates on workshops, resources, and strategies to support this phase of life more fully, would love you to join my email list.Subscribe to my email list hereI’ll see you in 2 weeks!PS:If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please fill out the form here.