Hormones, Mood Swings, and Libido: How to Reconnect with Yourself This Valentine’s Day

Valentines day is a celebration of connection and love, but how often do we take a moment to nurture the most important relationship of all - the one with ourselves? 

As women, the pressures we face can feel overwhelming. Career aspirations, parenting responsibilities, fitness goals, homemade meals, and the never ending to-do list can leave us drained. We try to be present for everyone, yet self love often falls to the bottom of the list. 

Does this sound familiar? You’re not alone. In fact, more than 60% of women say they have no time for themselves, and considerably more say they feel burnt out and drained!

Your feelings are valid. They are heard. And there is support. While we can’t wave a magic wand to add hours to your day, we can offer tips to lighten the load, balance your hormones, and help you reconnect with yourself and, if necessary, your partner this Valentine’s Day.

Understanding Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance

Even with a balanced life, hormones can throw a curveball. Here are the key hormones that impact your energy, mood swings, and libido every day, along with the symptoms of hormonal imbalance to watch for. 

• Cortisol: Your stress hormone, vital for handling life's challenges. Too much stress? You might feel high on adrenaline, tired yet wired, or gain weight around the middle. Too little? Think burnout, exhaustion, and low mood - symptoms often linked to a hormonal imbalance.

• Oestrogen: This primary hormone supports your cycle, mood, and bone health. Low oestrogen can mean fatigue and brain fog, while high levels might bring bloating, heavy periods, or emotional ups and downs - especially before your period.

• Progesterone: Known as the calming hormone, progesterone balances oestrogen and supports sleep, mood, and regular cycles. Low levels might make you feel anxious, struggle to relax, or notice irregular periods.

• Thyroid Hormones: These regulate your energy and metabolism. If your thyroid is underactive, you might lack energy, feel cold, or notice thinning hair. When overactive, anxiety and weight loss might show up instead.

• Serotonin & Melatonin: Your happy and sleep hormones. Low serotonin can leave you feeling down or anxious, while disrupted melatonin might cause sleepless nights and groggy mornings.

Mood Swings, Lost Libido, and Hormones: What’s Really Going On?

As you can see, hormones play a huge role in how we feel each day, and that includes our connection to ourselves and others. Did you know that up to 43% of women experience challenges with their libido at some point in their lives? Hormones are the foundation of intimacy. 

Here’s how they influence libido:

• Cortisol: Chronic stress prioritises survival over reproduction, suppressing sex hormone production. High cortisol can make you feel too tired and drained to connect with yourself or your partner.

• Oestrogen & Testosterone: Both hormones are vital for sexual desire. Imbalances can cause lost libido in women, vaginal dryness, and reduced arousal.

• Serotonin & Dopamine: Your emotional and pleasure hormones. Low serotonin dampens your mood, while dopamine, crucial for desire, can drop when stress and fatigue take over.

If you’re feeling exhausted or disconnected, you’re not alone. The good news? Hormones are adjustable with the right support.

The Libido Bundle: Reignite Your Spark

Designed to support busy women (and men too), the Libido Booster bundle combines science backed nutrients to address the root causes of low sex drive in women. This combo is perfect for balancing hormones and enhancing intimate experiences, whether with your partner or your own sexual vitality.

What’s Inside:

• Organic Cordyceps: Known for boosting oxygen flow and circulation, Cordyceps enhances blood flow to key areas, naturally increasing stamina and energy levels. This adaptogenic mushroom also promotes resilience to stress by improving cortisol balance, and has been used in traditional Chinese Medicine as a natural aphrodisiac.

• Bioactive Saffron: Clinically proven to enhance mood, reduce anxiety, and support hormonal balance. By increasing dopamine and serotonin levels, Saffron helps build emotional connection and elevate arousal and sexual satisfaction, making it a perfect companion for self-love and partnership.

Why It Works:

The Libido Booster bundle works synergistically to address the root causes of low energy and libido. By balancing stress hormones like cortisol and supporting mood boosting neurotransmitters, it provides a foundation for improved wellbeing and intimacy.

Add-On Recommendations:

• Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha reduces cortisol and promotes a sense of calm and relaxation, giving space for emotional intimacy. Its ability to enhance testosterone production can also directly increase libido and sexual vitality (for men and women), helping you feel connected and confident.

• Magnesium: Calms the nervous system, reduces cortisol, and supports the production of sex hormones like oestrogen and testosterone. Magnesium is crucial for energy, restful sleep, and muscle relaxation, creating the perfect foundation for overall wellbeing and deeper self-connection.

Top 3 Tips for Balanced Hormones & Intimacy

• Carve Out Time for Self Love: Schedule time just for you. Start with 30 minutes a week to do something you enjoy, and gradually increase it. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

• Maca Smoothies: Maca is a natural libido booster for women that supports energy, stamina, and hormone balance. Try adding it to your morning smoothie or try our Intense Maca & Reishi Super Shake.

• Date Nights: Dedicate one evening a week to reconnecting with your partner. Cook a meal together, unplug from devices, and try something new, like giving each other a massage or playing a fun Q&A game.

Plus, our Libido Booster bundle (for men and women), of course, as this is your shortcut to balanced hormones and improved intimacy.

Self-Love for Every Love

When we prioritise self-love and care, it has a ripple effect on our relationships with others. By recharging our emotional and physical wellbeing, we can be more present, patient, and loving towards our partners, family, and friends. In short, taking care of yourself benefits everyone you care about. 

If you’re feeling like you need that little boost, then take on our tips, try our Libido Booster bundle, and make this Valentine’s Day a celebration of you. Just remember, you are not alone in these feelings - your emotions are valid, they are heard, and there are so many ways to feel amazing every single day.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us, may it be full of sweetness, spice, and everything nice!