What we're talking about it this episode! The root cause of having a low libido How to mitigate and support your hormones with lifestyle changes The best essential oils to reduce stress while simultaneously boosting your libido Mariza’s favourite yoga poses for intimacy Tips and tricks around getting your hormones back on track   Episode Summary: If your idea of a hot Friday night is falling asleep in front of the TV, then we need to talk about your sex life. Today’s episode is all about using essential oils and easy lifestyle changes to rev up your sex drive and help you feel like your sexy self again. I’m so excited to share my top 5 tips to help fire up your desire and fix your hormone imbalance. There are many things that may be impacting your sex drive. By following a couple simple recipes and rituals to address stress and fatigue, you can fight libido crushers and stop missing out on one of life's greatest pleasures. Learn why clary sage is a girl's best friend, why you should be eating more chocolate and the secrets to my ultimate aphrodisiac spritz. Have essential oils had a life-changing effect on your libido? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes: “As a functional medicine expert who specializes in hormone health, I am here to tell you that you can reclaim your sexy by incorporating some simple lifestyle changes with the aid of aromatherapy, and you can have fun doing it.” (2:16) “By accessing the limbic brain through smell, what I love about essential oils is they have a profound effect on our stress and our hormones. As you know… essential oils have a way of literally deregulating your cortisol and ensuring that it gets back to balance.” (9:01) “Regardless of your stress quotient, our emotional situation can often cause inhibitions when it comes to intimacy. So with or without you dealing with stress, emotions are still at play. Fear associated with how we look, past experiences, ability or a number of other factors can prevent our minds and therefore our bodies from getting into the mood, while many emotional factors can be elevated with essential oils” (16:32) “While you're at it, schedule that self-care, schedule these lifestyle recommendations that I'm giving you today, schedule loving yourself. By supporting yourself with all of these wonderful habits like great sleep, self-care, eating well, using your oils, going to a yoga class, taking a hike in nature, all of these things are just ways to love yourself and setting the tone for living that best life.” (24:46)   Resources Mentioned: Dr. Mariza’s Libido Boosting Massage Blend Cheat Sheet   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube