Libido & Menopause and How CBT Can Help to Feel in Control with Simona Stokes

Send us Fan MailIs your sex life feeling like a "dried prune"? Do you feel like you "couldn’t care less" about intimacy, even if you still love your partner? You are not alone.In this video, we dive deep into the biological and psychological shifts that cause low libido and changes in sexual desire during menopause. We explore why the "spark" often disappears and, more importantly, how you can reclaim your pleasure and connection.The Biology of Desire: How dwindling levels of estrogen and testosterone directly impact your libido and the "spark" for intimacy.Physical Barriers to Sex: Understanding why vaginal dryness and fragile tissue can make sex painful or uncomfortable, and how local estrogen or HRT can help.The "Sexless Marriage" Trap: How silence around menopausal symptoms leads to partners feeling rejected, unwanted, and detached, creating an emotional chasm in the relationship.Mindset & Shame: Breaking the myth that sex is "only for young people" and addressing the shame or past trauma (like childbirth or abuse) that can resurface during this transitionMenopause doesn't have to mean the end of your sexual self. By combining biological support (like hormone therapy) with psychological tools (like CBT and self-compassion), you can move from "machine operator" or "people pleaser" to feeling at home in your body once more.About Our Expert: Simona Stokes is a Psychologist,  Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Certified Lifestyle Medicine professional. In 2020, Simona founded the Menopause CBT Clinic, an independent psychology service supporting women with the emotional and psychological shifts of perimenopause and menopause, and training health professionals in menopause-informed psychological care.https://www.menopausecbtclinic.co.uk/Your host:Tarisha Tourok is the founder of the Sexually Empowered Radiant Woman movement where women learn how to become radiant, confident and own the power and beauty of their sexuality no matter their size, shape, age or race.FREE MINI COURSE: Unlock Your Sexual Confidence - Learn 5 Practices to Heal Your Relationship with Your Body & Your Sexualityhttps://radiantwoman.xperiencify.io/tarishatourokbody/mini-course/FREE WEBINAR: Women Over 40: Discover 5 Keys to Unlock Your Desire So You Enjoy Heart-Melting IntimacyThis is perfect for women who are in a relationship and feel frustrated with their love life, are single and don't want to repeat past hurtful patterns where they lose themselves and their voice, and women who want to feel confident expressing their longings and desiresJoin Free Online where you'll learn 5 obstacles to your desire and 5 actionable strategies to activate your desire so you stop feeling frustrated with your love life https://www.sexualempowermentforwomen.comVisit our website at https://www.sexualempowermentforwomen.com to join the Sexually Empowered Radiant Woman movement.