What if nothing is “wrong” with you… your body is just changing?

In this first episode of a three-part series, Dr. Stacy dives into a topic most women were never taught about: how desire and arousal actually work as we age — and why so many women feel confused, broken, or disconnected when things change.

This conversation was inspired by a recent live event for Sugar Free MD After Dark, where women asked honest, powerful questions about sex, intimacy, and what’s normal in midlife. Spoiler: a lot of what you’re experiencing is completely normal — and fixable.

In Part 1, Dr. Stacy breaks down:

• The difference between spontaneous vs. reactive desire (and why spontaneous desire naturally fades)
• Why arousal doesn’t always start in your head anymore — and why that’s okay
• The 5 domains that influence sexual desire (physical, mental, relational, cultural, and environmental)
• How stress, mental load, sleep, medications, and body changes impact libido
• Why pressure kills desire — and how desire mismatch affects relationships
• How emotional discomfort can drive overeating and impact weight loss
• Why planning intimacy doesn’t make it “fake” — it makes it possible

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I love my partner, but I don’t feel like I used to”
• “Something must be wrong with my hormones”
• “Why do I never want sex anymore?”

This episode will help you understand what’s really going on — without shame, hype, or oversimplified answers.

🧠 Important reminder: This episode is educational, not medical advice. Take what you learn here into informed conversations with your doctor.

👉 Coming next week in Part 2:
We’ll talk anatomy, hormones, vaginal health, and answer real questions from the live event — including what actually helps and what doesn’t.

📩 Questions or thoughts after listening?
Email: drstacy@sugarfreemd.com or admin@sugarfreemd.com

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This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.