Hormones, Desire & Arousal
Understanding how desire changes in midlife — and what actually helps
Desire often changes in midlife, but that change is rarely explained clearly or compassionately. Hormonal shifts, stress, life stage, and nervous system responses all play a role — yet many women are left believing something is “wrong” with them.
This topic brings together expert-led conversations focused on how desire and arousal really work in midlife, why they change, and what supports connection, responsiveness, and confidence over time. The aim is understanding — not pressure — so you can make sense of your own experience and move forward with clarity.
Expert Conversations in This Topic
Midlife Passion Reclaimed
Understanding responsive desire, libido shifts, and arousal in midlife.
An expert conversation exploring how desire functions differently over time, why spontaneous desire often fades, and how understanding arousal can transform intimacy — without forcing or fixing.
Pleasure in the Pause
Navigating peri- and menopause with curiosity and compassion.
This conversation focuses on slowing down, tuning in, and working with your changing body during hormonal transitions. It offers a reframing of pleasure and arousal that centres safety, self-trust, and curiosity.
Rediscovering Intimacy in Midlife
Rebuilding emotional and physical connection over time.
A thoughtful discussion about intimacy in long-term relationships, changing dynamics, and how communication, self-understanding, and compassion support renewed connection.
Exploring Further
Some women choose to continue exploring related topics or access the full SPARK Masterclass Series for a broader understanding of midlife sexual health.