Hormonal balance plays a powerful role in sexual wellness — natural shifts that occur after age 40 can impact both desire and intimacy.
Key hormones that influence libido:
✅ Testosterone: promotes desire, motivation, and arousal in both men and women
✅ Estrogen: supports vaginal tissue health, lubrication, and emotional connection
✅ Progesterone: calms the nervous system and supports emotional intimacy
✅ Thyroid hormones: influence energy and mood → affect sexual interest and engagement
✅ Cortisol: chronic elevation impairs sexual desire and performance
Hormonal changes after 40:
✅ Decline in estrogen and progesterone → impacts lubrication, mood, and sexual desire
✅ Testosterone levels may decline in both men and women → affects arousal and confidence
✅ Increased cortisol from chronic stress → reduces sexual responsiveness
✅ Thyroid changes → impair energy and libido
How to support hormones for sexual wellness:
✅ Personalize nutrition to support hormone synthesis and balance
✅ Manage stress and prioritize nervous system relaxation
✅ Support gut health → influences estrogen and androgen metabolism
✅ Optimize sleep → critical for hormonal rhythm and sexual function
✅ Address nutrient deficiencies (zinc, vitamin D, B vitamins) → supports hormone health
At The Natural Way Health Clinic, we help patients navigate hormonal shifts to support sexual wellness and vitality — enhancing both physical and emotional well-being through every decade.
📅 Book an appointment now with one of our Naturopathic Doctors and take the first step toward healthy aging.
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