Where Did My Libido Go? Sex, Menopause & Desire with Nicole Schroeder

If you've ever wondered what happened to your sex drive during perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. Changes in desire are one of the most common yet least discussed experiences women face in midlife. Too often, we assume something is wrong with us, our relationship, or our body. But what if the problem isn't your libido? What if it's the way we've been taught to think about sex in the first place? In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Schroeder, Registered Social Worker, sex therapist, and relationship specialist, to explore the physical, emotional, and psychological factors that influence sexual desire during midlife. Together, we discuss: • Why libido often changes during perimenopause and menopause • The connection between hormones, stress, relationships, and desire • Common myths about female sexuality in midlife • How to navigate intimacy when your body feels different • Why desire doesn't always work the way we've been told it should • Practical ways to reconnect with yourself and your partner Nicole brings both clinical expertise and real-world insight to a conversation that many women need but rarely have. If you've been wondering whether you'll ever feel like yourself again, or if intimacy simply looks different now, this episode offers a refreshing and reassuring perspective on sex, desire, and relationships after 40.