The Freely Rooted Podcast 4. Reclaiming the Female Libido
Apr 14, 2021
Dive into a candid conversation about women's libido and its crucial link to overall health. Discover the impact of hormonal birth control and medications on desire, as well as how trauma and stress can suppress it. Learn practical steps to reclaim your libido, including nourishing your body and addressing hormone imbalances. Personal stories highlight the journey of healing and transformation, shedding light on postpartum changes and the impact of motherhood on sexual identity. A must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance intimacy and well-being.
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Libido As A Health Marker
- Libido is a biological marker of overall health and safety within the body.
- If libido is low, something physiological or environmental is missing, not just willpower.
Reconsider Hormonal Birth Control
- Avoid hormonal birth control if you suspect it's harming your libido and learn its liver and SHBG effects.
- If you choose it, get fully informed and consider alternatives before starting or when stopping.
Evaluate Medications Impacting Serotonin
- Avoid or review prescription SSRIs and other drugs that raise serotonin if libido and metabolism suffer.
- Talk with a clinician about alternatives because excess serotonin is anti-metabolic and libido-suppressing.
