Stress, Your Libido, and Your Mental Health

Hey ya’ll! In today's episode we are discussing the connection between stress, libido, and mental health—topics we often overlook in discussions about sexual wellness. We explore how stress impacts your sex drive, the effects of depression on orgasm, and practical strategies to support your sexual well-being. Join me as we unravel the link between our mental and physical health and how it influences our intimate experiences. Let’s get into it! In this episode you’ll be able to:Understand the role of stress as the antithesis to your sex drive.Learn how cortisol, the stress hormone, affects reproductive hormones and sexual function.Develop an understanding of the impact of depression and medications on libido and orgasm.Absorb practical tips to nurture your sexual wellness amidst life's challenges.Key Moments:02:00 - Stress as the antithesis to your sex drive.04:30 - The connection between cortisol, stress, and reproductive hormones.07:00 - Exploring the impact of depression and medications on sexual function.10:15 - Practical strategies to support sexual wellness amid life's challenges.13:00 - Introduction to The Vagina Rehab Doctor coaching program and how it can help you overcome pelvic floor issues.To work with a VRD pelvic floor physical therapist 1 on 1 to help you overcome vaginismus, sexual pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction then click here to schedule a free consult with me: https://calendly.com/d/cn6f-4vw-353/1-on-1-complimentary-vaginal-fitness-screening-session Or email me with any questions you have about our coaching program: janelle@vaginarehabdoctor.com Follow me on social media @vaginarehabdoctor Join my private email club: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/join-my-private-pelvic-floor-email-club/ Produced by Light On Creative Productions