Sex is often a topic which is not talked about but did you know that for medicine it’s considered as one of our health pillars? Today’s guest, Kristie Overstreet, is a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and author who is here to alleviate all of our doubts about intimacy during COVID-19 and reveal the importance of sex for staying healthy. HighlightsKristie explains what a sexologist is, how she got into the profession, and the importance of bringing sex into conversations and destigmatizing its meaning There are different barriers that couples encounter when wanting to talk about sex or their personal desires and Kristie explains the importance of identifying themThe COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on our ability to connect and be intimate with others, which Kristie considers completely understandableKristie gives advice for those who are having difficulties when connecting with their partners in this scary and unpredictable contextThere are a few main factors that damage libido and Kristie describes how to get past themSex as a health pillar and the importance of believing and caring for your sexual self Kristie identifies the most common concerns that she hears from her clients and she gives some guidance to mitigate them You can learn more about Kristie by visiting her website or by following her on Instagram Remember to follow Dehl Nutrition on Instagram and Facebook.Recommended Resource Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast if you prefer to get more podcast updates from us.