Ep #186: Low Libido in Perimenopause and Menopause And What You Can Do About It

Has your libido disappeared? You're not alone. Listen to this interview to learn why and what you can do about it.

Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, interviews Dr. Diane Mueller. Dr. Mueller is a naturopathic doctor and board-certified sexologist with two doctoral degrees and over 15 years of clinical experience helping more than 30,000 couples restore libido and intimacy. She founded the Hot and Modern Monogamy Club, wrote Want to Want It, and hosts the Libido Lounge podcast.

Topics:

• Breaking the taboo around pain, pleasure, and desire in perimenopause and menopause
• The importance of pleasure, desire, and why they are essential for overall well-being
• Keeping excitement alive in long-term and monogamous relationships 
• Questioning traditional vs open relationship models and how communication makes them work
• How to express your needs clearly in a relationship
• The impact of physical, personal, and interpersonal factors on libido
• Key differences in arousal and desire between men and women
• Why women need to feel “in their bodies” and the role of foreplay in arousal
• Practical libido support strategies, habits, and prioritization
• Approaching communication without blame, shame, or pressure
• The evolution of relationships and intimacy across different life stages
• Reintroducing play, removing expectations, and reducing pressure around sex
• Physical changes, including circulation, pelvic floor health, and tissue health
• Interstitial cystitis symptoms and their impact on intimacy

Learn more about Dr. Diane Mueller here.

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