In your 30s or 40s your reproductive hormones will start to fluctuate more dramatically than usual (!!!) and eventually fall, which can leave you with…

… LOW LIBIDO.

This is because:

Oestrogen (Estrogen in American English) keeps the delicate tissues of your vulva and vagina lubricated, the correct pH, healthy & free from inflammation & other pesky symptoms.

— When levels are low this can cause vaginal dryness and soreness which can make sexual intimacy painful - which is a total turnoff for ourselves.

Testosterone (yes, you have testosterone!) influences your level of interest in sex, and the amount of pleasure you feel from it, it regulates seratonin which boosts mood, and it stimulates the release of dopamine responsible for your feelings of pleasure.

— When levels are low, you can feel flat, low energy, and not really up for anything.

The good news is you can even safely & effectively supplement testosterone & oestrogen if you're in perimenopause.

FACTOR in your hormones as a potential cause of low libido, and demand that your wellness team do, too!

But fluctuating hormones and perimenopause aren’t the only cause of suddenly low libido.

Grab a pen & paper and let’s troubleshoot in less than 60 seconds!

If your libido is lower than usual, that’s a symptom.

Here are potential causes:

1. Medication & medical treatments - look at the fine print of your prescriptions and chat to your doctor about mitigating the side effects

2. Relationship with your partner - maybe you don’t fancy them anymore, maybe you need a real conversation about what you really want from your relationship & sex life, maybe it’s time to recreate boundaries, rules of engagement, define ‘personal space’ or even separate

3. Stress - is your life one long series of micro stresses without recharging? 

4. Body confidence - is it time to start exercising and feeling strong & fit in your body again? 

5. Lack of quality sleep - do you fall asleep easily and feel refreshed when you wake up? Google: “sleep hygiene”

6. Vaginal dryness, pain or discomfort during sex — maybe a vaginal moisturisers or lubricant will help? Check out yesyesyes for plant-based lubricants and moisturisers at the correct pH and get 15% off with the code: BODYBRAINRESET

7. Hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause in your 30s & 40s…

… I repeat #7 on purpose: perimenopause starts younger than you think

Optimal levels of estrogen & testosterone are critical for healthy, lubricated tissues and pleasure.

When levels start to fluctuate and fall, this might affect your libido.

Low libido is a symptom & a signal. Tackle the cause to find a solution.

And remember…

Hormone fluctuations in your 30s and 40s cause many symptoms all over the brain & body; notice your symptoms and nip them in the bud before they become chronic, acute or even turn into illness and disease. 

The BODY:BRAIN RESET is a 14-day micro course to educated and empower women to reset their body and brain and feel like themselves again. Watch a free lesson here.

Over on BODY:BRAIN RESET TV

Turbocharge your low libido with your brain, with Julie Merrill.

In this episode we talk about:

1. The role of the brain in sexual desire (and keeping you safe!)

2. How to use your brain to boost your libido

3. How to create the sexual pleasure you really want

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Lesson #1: Estrogen, The Ultimate Superpower For Body & Brain Watch Now

Estrogen is the SUPERPOWER for your body and brain and has powerful long-term protective effects.

When levels start to fluctuate and fall in your 30s or 40s, you’ll SEE it and FEEL it!

Here’s to you feeling bold and fearless in your 30s and 40s.

Have a beautiful week,

Stephanie | Creator, The BODY:BRAIN RESET