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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 59 MIN

Low Libido in Menopause? Why your sex drive changes (And What Actually Works)

from MenoPositive · host MenoPositive

Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps? If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body. **If you enjoy this episode, Muriel shares a SPECIAL OFFER for listeners.**Lisa Jedan speaks with somatic therapist and sex coach Muriel Haas about how female desire shifts in midlife — fromspontaneous to responsive desire — and why nervous system safety, emotional connection and embodiment becomeessential for intimacy.Muriel reframes menopause as an invitation into a newerotic awakening, moving away from goal and performance-driven sex, toward deeper pleasure and connection. You’ll learn:The two types of desire and the shift from spontaneousto responsive desireHow to move from goal-oriented sex to an exchange of sexual energyThe difference between masturbation and self-pleasureHow to reconnect with your body and rebuild desireCommunication tools to help couples navigate pain, dryness and changing libido during menopauseThe five pillars of orgasmic livingTogether they explore how menopause can be a powerful rite of passage into a new relationship with your body, your pleasure and your partner.**********************************************************FOLLOW LISA AND MENOPOSITIVE: InstagramSign up for news and updatesFOLLOW MURIEL:InstagramLearn more about Muriel and her workshopsSPECIAL OFFER for MenoPositive listeners

Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps? If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body. **If you enjoy this episode, Muriel shares a SPECIAL OFFER for listeners.**Lisa Jedan speaks with somatic therapist and sex coach Muriel Haas about how female desire shifts in midlife — fromspontaneous to responsive desire — and why nervous system safety, emotional connection and embodiment becomeessential for intimacy.Muriel reframes menopause as an invitation into a newerotic awakening, moving away from goal and performance-driven sex, toward deeper pleasure and connection. You’ll learn:The two types of desire and the shift from spontaneousto responsive desireHow to move from goal-oriented sex to an exchange of sexual energyThe difference between masturbation and self-pleasureHow to reconnect with your body and rebuild desireCommunication tools to help couples navigate pain, dryness and changing libido during menopauseThe five pillars of orgasmic livingTogether they explore how menopause can be a powerful rite of passage into a new relationship with your body, your pleasure and your partner.**********************************************************FOLLOW LISA AND MENOPOSITIVE: InstagramSign up for news and updatesFOLLOW MURIEL:InstagramLearn more about Muriel and her workshopsSPECIAL OFFER for MenoPositive listeners

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