Episode 51: Low Libido- is it Menopause or Shame with Andrea Donsky

<p>What happens to women’s desire during perimenopause—and why are so many women being dismissed, shamed, or told to accept it?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Wake Her Up</em>, I sit down with <strong>Andrea Donsky</strong>, a <strong>7-time published menopause researcher</strong> and co-owner of <strong>Morphus Women’s Nutritional &amp; Supplement Brand</strong>, to unpack newly published research on women’s libido during perimenopause and menopause—and the findings demand our attention.</p><p>📊 <strong>The research shows:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>91% of menopausal women report a noticeable decrease in libido</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>67% report a decreased ability to reach orgasm</strong></p></li></ul><p>These numbers aren’t abstract. They reflect the lived reality of millions of women who feel disconnected from desire, intimacy, and themselves—often while being told by doctors things like:</p><ul><li><p><em>“You’re just getting old.”</em></p></li><li><p><em>“This is normal—take one for the team.”</em></p></li></ul><p>In this conversation, we explore:</p><ul><li><p>What actually happens to libido during perimenopause</p></li><li><p>How hormonal shifts affect desire, arousal, and orgasm</p></li><li><p>The real-life impact libido loss has on women’s identity, confidence, and relationships</p></li><li><p>How medical gaslighting keeps women silent and stuck</p></li><li><p>The role of <strong>spiritual trauma and limiting beliefs</strong> in suppressing women’s desire</p></li><li><p>Why libido is not just physical—it’s emotional, psychological, and spiritual</p></li></ul><p>And most importantly, we talk about what women can <strong>do</strong>.</p><p>Because if you feel like something’s missing…<br /><strong>it is you.</strong><br /><strong>You are the answer.</strong></p><p>This episode is about helping women reconnect to themselves—not fixing something “wrong,” but remembering what’s been ignored, dismissed, or shut down.</p><p>We also talk about Andrea’s new book, <em><strong>Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best</strong></em>, which offers research-backed, practical guidance for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.<br />👉 <strong>Pre-order here:</strong> <a href="https://amzn.to/4rkWikL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/4rkWikL</a></p><p>This episode is for the woman who:</p><ul><li><p>Feels disconnected from her desire or vitality</p></li><li><p>Has been dismissed or minimized by medical professionals</p></li><li><p>Knows something feels missing—but hasn’t been given language or direction</p></li><li><p>Is ready to reclaim herself, her body, and her truth</p></li></ul><p>If you feel like something’s missing, it is you.<br />And you are more powerful than you’ve been led to believe.</p><p></p>