Sexual Winter: When Desire Pauses (But Nothing's Wrong)

Midlife brings shifts—some welcome, some disorienting. One of the most confusing? When your desire goes quiet for a while. This week, we're talking about sexual winter. This season doesn't get enough airtime, especially among midlife women navigating shifting roles, changing hormones, and the pressure to always be "on." This episode is for you if you've ever wondered: Why don't I want to have sex? Is this just a phase or something else? How can I stay connected to my partner when I'm not feeling sexual? Will my desire ever come back? Stacey shares her story of moving through a dormant season—not with urgency, but with curiosity. She offers insight on what helped, what didn't, and why winter doesn't mean anything is wrong. It just means your body is asking for something different. In this episode: What sexual winter is (and how to recognize it) A new way to think about intimacy and connection during low-desire seasons How to communicate what's happening without guilt or pressure Why slowing down isn't a step back—it's part of the rhythm 💫 Special Offer: May is Masturbation Month. Pleasure for One is just $10. This mini-course will help you reconnect with your body. No fixing or forcing required. Use code LOVEIS at checkout.     ✨ Got a topic, idea, or question? Submit ideas for upcoming episodes in the Suggestion Box https://staceyherrera.com/suggestion-box 📸 Follow Stacey on Instagram Daily insights, soft truths, and grown woman reflections https://www.instagram.com/staceynherrera/ 💌 Subscribe to the Sensual Sundays Newsletter Weekly love notes on presence, embodiment, and coming home to yourself https://staceyherrera.com/sensual-sundays/ 📖 Read Stacey's Book: How Do I Tell Them I Have Herpes? A guide to having "the talk" without losing your cool (or your dignity). https://staceyherrera.com/herpesbook ⭐️ Love the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review Your words help other midlife women find us. https://staceyherrera.com/love-is-review