Reduced Libido


During menopause, a reduced interest in sex is common. Sexual hormones influence desire and pleasure. When their levels drop, libido can also decrease… Result: many women feel less desire during this period.

Why less desire?

• Estrogen and testosterone fuel our desire.
• Estrogen helps maintain natural lubrication and good intimate comfort.
• Testosterone, even though it is present in small amounts in women, stimulates sexual desire.
  When these hormones drop… the body changes — and so does desire.

What you may feel:

• Less interest in sexual intimacy
• Less pleasure or satisfaction
• Dryness or intimate discomfort
• Fatigue or a mental load that feels too heavy
• Less confidence in your body

Daily habits to rediscover desire:

There are small, simple, and gentle things that can help you reconnect with yourself… and your desire.

• Take care of yourself, without pressure or judgment
• Move in ways you enjoy: walking, dancing, yoga, gentle strength training…
• Breathe and slow down. Stress tires the body and the heart
• Get real rest: your sleep is valuable
• Nurture a kinder view of yourself

Targeted support to feel better in your body:

Natural aids can sometimes truly make a difference.

• Plants such as maca, shatavari, chaste tree… for hormonal balance
• Gentle lubricants and soothing products for intimate discomfort
• Aromatherapy: ylang-ylang, ginger, or sandalwood… in massage or diffuser
• Talk to your partner: sometimes one word makes all the difference
• Conversations with a sexologist can provide new insights — at your own pace

Do you recognize yourself in this? You’re not alone. There is strength in asking for help. And your desire is allowed to exist — in a different way. Maybe less often, more calmly, or with different needs — and that’s OK.